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Architecture-inspired ship concept could become the world's first 3D printed superyacht

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Multidisciplinary designer Jozeph Forakis has unveiled the concept for a luxury superyacht, christened Pegasus, that he described as “invisible both in design and in her environmental impact.” The yacht is distinguished by its reflective façade and its multi-tiered glass wings.

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Centre Pompidou media facade inspired by Piano & Rogers' original design concept

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As some readers may be aware, their original 1970 vision was supposed to include a massive 'Live Centre of Information' comprised of several satellite-fed television screens — a "sort of Internet before the Internet," according to historian Boris Hamzeian.)

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Hypostyle: Contemporary Interpretations of an Ancient Concept

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Famous examples of the use of this concept are Great Hypostyle Hall (c. Famous examples of the use of this concept are Great Hypostyle Hall (c. In contemporary architecture, it is possible to see different kinds of examples of how this concept is revived. Read more »

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Tesla’s EV-charging drive-in concept is under construction in Los Angeles

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Construction on Tesla 's new Stantec -designed drive-in diner and electric vehicle charging concept is making progress in Los Angeles, as the local NBC station reports. The project, which wasn’t approved until last April, is currently taking shape at 7001 W Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.

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SGA designs concept for ‘New England’s first all-timber frame laboratory development’

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Taking an urban site in one of Boston’s leading life sciences clusters as a test case, the team believes their concept offers “the true potential for the first mass timber research development in New England.”

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From Sketch to Painting: A Digital Art Gallery To Inspire Everyday Architectural Work

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Despite the utilization of technical knowledge, architecture, and interior design also incorporate artistic concepts into their processes. In this sense, digitalization has also permeated the art world, conceiving initiatives like SINGULART , which challenges the traditional concept of art galleries by existing in a digital format.

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IKEA unveils new plant-based food court concept

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Ingka Centres, a subsidiary of the Ingka Group ( IKEA parent company), has announced its reinvention of the food court concept with Saluhall , a sustainable dining center inspired by Nordic food principles. Saluhall is named after the Scandinavian-style “Market Hall.” Image render courtesy of Ingka Centres.

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