Crystalline gold protrusion creates contemplation space for Warsaw art studio



A faceted golden nodule protrudes from one side of this art studio in Warsaw, providing a secluded meditation space for Polish sculptor Pawel Althamer (+ slideshow).  (more…)

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Seaside cultural centre by ARX Portugal boasts an intricate wooden framework



Architects office ARX Portugal has completed a beachside civic centre on Portugal’s Costa Nova, featuring an exhibition hall facing out to sea and a series of sloping rooftop terraces (+ slideshow). (more…)

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Schemata Architects designs lightweight table made from sponge



Japanese studio Schemata Architects has designed a lightweight table with a spongey top that can also be used as a room partition (+ slideshow). (more…)

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Coded Couture exhibition in New York presents garments that detect lies and read tweets



A new exhibition at the Pratt Manhattan Gallery in New York showcases a range of futuristic fashion concepts, including a shrug that reveals when the wearer is distressed and a dress with integrated lie detectors (+ slideshow). (more…)

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Luxury driverless cars could offer faster routes through cities says Bentley’s design chief



The luxury autonomous vehicles of the future might offer customers a privileged “fast lane” through crowded city streets, according to Bentley‘s head of design Stefan Sielaff. (more…)

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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak criticises Apple Watch



Apple co-founder Steven Wozniak has criticised the company for its smart watch, which he says has taken Apple “into the jewellery market”. (more…)

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Nike unveils mud-resistant football boots and sweat-resistant kits



Sports brand Nike has debuted a new range of products, including a football boot designed to resist mud, and garments made from fabric that channels away sweat and makes athletes more aerodynamic (+ slideshow). (more…)

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Gort Scott wins contest for Oxford University college extension



London studio Gort Scott has been selected to design a new £10 million riverside extension to St Hilda’s College at the prestigious University of Oxford, England (+ slideshow). (more…)

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Rogers Stirk Harbour tackles global food crisis with vertical farm concept



London firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners has revealed details of a concept for a bamboo-framed vertical farm that could provide an alternative to traditional land-intensive farming. (more…)

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Paul Jung uses a Range Rover Evoque to explore the “honeycomb” city of New York



Dezeen promotion: fashion photographer Paul Jung explores the geometric patterns of New York City in this film by Land Rover USA to celebrate the release of the new Range Rover Evoque (+ movie). (more…)

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