the italian car designer marcello gandini, whose body of work includes models for lamborghini, ferrari and maserati, passed away at 85 on march 13th, 2024 in turin.
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LAMBORGHINI (56)
explore our BIG car design stories that made it to production in 2023 including models from BMW, mercedes-benz, porsche, polestar, fiat, tesla, and more.
CAR DESIGN (788)
rivian unveiled three midsize electric SUVs, including R2 and R3, all equipped with computational software that can enhance their autonomous driving.
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alongside glass and lacquered wood, rolls-royce’s arcadia coachbuild droptail features a raw-metal clock face in guilloché pattern that took 5 months to finish.
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ALFA ROMEO (13)
the italian car designer marcello gandini, whose body of work includes models for lamborghini, ferrari and maserati, passed away at 85 on march 13th, 2024 in turin.
this concept car by klaus dahlenkamp takes the italian car manufacturer’s legacy and streamlines its design into a striking vision.
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MASERATI (6)
indulge in the specs of this completely hand-built model.
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as the model heads into production, maserati confirms that the 'alfieri' car will ditch its V8 engine in favor for hyper hybrid and electrification variants.
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OBITUARIES (98)
the italian car designer marcello gandini, whose body of work includes models for lamborghini, ferrari and maserati, passed away at 85 on march 13th, 2024 in turin.
his passing was announced by pace gallery, his representative since 1965.
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ARCHITECTURE IN CHINA (1739)
the compact coffee shop and bar, INSIDE guangzhou, is designed by R-BAS with a stepping, multi-functional timber interior.
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functional stacking design by van bergen kolpa architects provides distinctive appearance for urban horticulture.
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RESTAURANT AND CAFé DESIGN (779)
'qu yuan' embraces modern architecture and urban life while preserving the delicate flavors of chinese culture.
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for tanatap wall garden, rad+ar crafts interconnected spaces with no hierarchy, visually blending with three dancing structural walls.
THEEAE (5)
embracing the natural landscape, the skyscraper designed by theeae architects incorporates a multifaceted platform, encouraging outdoor engagement.
theeAe suggest a cultural centre composed of three parts, combined into a single volume inspired by traditional chinese pottery.
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PRODUCT LIBRARY
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ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (165)
with works by the likes of nacho carbonell and rick owens, alongside regional artists, the show recalls dubai's starkly contrasting landscape as it shifts from day to night.
KPF takes inspiration from the undulating desert sand dunes and the intricate patterns of islamic heritage.
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS (3769)
embracing the natural landscape, the skyscraper designed by theeae architects incorporates a multifaceted platform, encouraging outdoor engagement.
selgascano takes to the hills of los angeles to complete a vibrant house 'la canaria' with a facade of recycled aluminum tubes.
SKYSCRAPER ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN (333)
laia stem's water-based, mixed-use development addresses new york's cultural, resiliency, and technological shifts.
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Aedas proposes a fluid new landmark for shenzhen with its newly unveiled huanggang skyscraper
MARS STUDIO (4)
four spiralling steel structures unravel around visitors, prompting contemplation, encounters, and exchanges between strangers and friends.
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the entry takes shape as a thick shell with carved portals allowing for peeping eyes, while two facing mirrors create the illusion of an infinite journey.
INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION (198)
infusing new meaning to terracotta, widely associated with historic construction and earthen crafts, eleven poses sustainable structural alternatives.
with fluid current, water droplets fall along polished aluminum strips before activating a luminous blue bulb upon impact.
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ARCHITECTURE IN ITALY (545)
the whole is an architectural promenade in harmony and continuity with nature, where different environments coexist and intersect, each enhancing the other.
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the mountain bivouac sits at almost 3,000 meters and follows the analysis of sun exposure and wind directions.
TIMEPIECE DESIGN (359)
louis vuitton introduces frank gehry’s first-ever watch ‘tambour moon’ with sapphire crystal, poinçon de genève seal and rhodium-plated flying tourbillon.
pritzker prize honoree eduardo souto de moura designs lebond’s new slanted watch, an approach that can make it easier for drivers to read the time.
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