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"Minimally invasive" tent-like refuge has panoramic views of Italian Alps

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The folded wooden and aluminium shell forms a pinwheel shape from above, giving 360-degree views over the alpine context. Given the importance of prefabrication and structural elements in this project, we extensively explored various folding structures and origami techniques."

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Sora light by Fung + Bedford for Frandsen

Deezen

The Sora pendant light has a horizontal form suspended from two cords and flanked by wing-like protrusions, which make it appear to hover in mid-air. Dezeen Showroom: UK-based design duo Fung + Bedford drew on the Japanese art of origami in the design of this statement light for Danish brand Frandsen.

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Folded Wings by Form4 Architecture

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Named for its butterfly-inspired angular canopies that adorn the project’s exterior, Folded Wings is a workplace campus designed by Form4 Architecture in the technology epicenter of Palo Alto, CA. Folded Wings’ overall appearance yields a form of humane modernism at the scale of the pedestrian. Photo © John Sutton.

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This Seaside Shack in New Zealand Mimics a Seagull’s Wings

Dwell

Architect Conor Dolman gave the wood-clad cabin a folded roof to make it look like a bird in flight. The building's folded roof, along with the silver tone of the cladding, has been designed to create the impression of a seagull wing. Sitting above the ocean, the site looks toward seagulls and sailing boats in the harbor.

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Olson Kundig's Bilgola Beach House responds to the weather with operable shutters

Deezen

American firm Olson Kundig has lined the upper floor of this residence next to Sydney 's Bilgola Beach with louvred shutters that fold upwards to expose the living spaces to fresh air and sea views. The entrance gate connects to a staircase leading between the house's main bedroom wing and guest wing.

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Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship charts course for greener shipping

Deezen

Reductions in fuel consumption via the exploitation of wind energy as a free fuel generates the two-fold benefits of lower fuel costs and lower emissions, propelling the global fleet affordably on its track to decarbonisation," said BAR Technologies CEO John Cooper. tonnes of fuel per day. "BAR

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Bird wings inform design of Dapi Mountain Restaurant in China

Deezen

A sweeping roof designed to resemble a bird wing defines this restaurant , which Chinese studio Galaxy Arch has created on the grounds of an ancient temple on Dapi Mountain, China. Bird wings informed the roof Inside, the restaurant is split into four zones. The photography is by Lv Xiaobin.