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In Sweden, a Bold Public Sauna Inaugurates a New Neighbourhood

In Sweden, a Bold Public Sauna Inaugurates a New Neighbourhood

Berlin firm Raumlabor designed the robot-like sauna for Gothenburg’s harbour redevelopment.

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May 9, 2016

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Tiny Landmarks: Cloud Seeding in Holon, Israel

Tiny Landmarks: Cloud Seeding in Holon, Israel

Animated by gusts of wind, this shade-maker by Modu Architecture lets visitors to Design Museum Holon relax under a dynamic canopy. It’s part of Tiny Landmarks, our look at six projects modest in size and budget but immeasurable in impact.

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April 19, 2016

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Tiny Landmarks: The Infinite Bridge in Denmark

Tiny Landmarks: The Infinite Bridge in Denmark

This delicate circular bridge designed by Gjøde & Povlsgaard Arkitekter in Aarhus, Denmark, brings beach goers to the water’s edge and beyond. It’s part of Tiny Landmarks, our look at six projects modest in size and budget but immeasurable in impact.

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April 12, 2016

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Bing Thom’s Guildford Pool in British Columbia

Bing Thom’s Guildford Pool in British Columbia

The luminous Aquatic Centre in Surrey, B.C., is swimming with light and ingenuity.

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April 6, 2016

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A Breezy Marina in Barcelona

A Breezy Marina in Barcelona

Local firm SCOB Architecture and Landscape has constructed a refreshingly open pair of buildings in Barcelona’s Port Vell marina, adding administrative and hospitality spaces with nautical flair.

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February 17, 2016

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A Hotel in the Rolling Vineyards of Portugal

A Hotel in the Rolling Vineyards of Portugal

At Monverde Hotel, old ruins provide the foundation for a carbon-neutral design – by architect Fernando Coelho and interior designer Paulo Lobo – amid 20 hectares of vineyards.

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December 2, 2015

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The Future of Footwear

The Future of Footwear

From sneakers that signal directions with vibrations to socks that help athletes prevent injuries, our feet are poised to become the next logical place to embed wearable technology.

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November 30, 2015

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3 Inspiring Designer Playgrounds

3 Inspiring Designer Playgrounds

Created by Assemble, Kengo Kuma and Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam, these environments for unstructured play let children’s imaginations roam free.

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September 24, 2015

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Ecocapsule Offers the Ultimate Off-Grid Getaway

Ecocapsule Offers the Ultimate Off-Grid Getaway

Slovakian firm Nice Architects are working on a compact mobile home that’s big on comfort and green cred.

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August 27, 2015

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An Urban Oasis in Paris

An Urban Oasis in Paris

Dominique Coulon uses soft light to turn a neglected pool into a tranquil urban oasis.

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April 9, 2015

Section: Interiors

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