‘Forest Lodge Eco House‘ by Chris Knierim
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‘Osteoid Medical Cast‘, attachable bone stimulator by Deniz Karasahin (left) and ‘Anti-Loneliness Ramen Bowl‘ by Daisuke Nagatomo (right)
‘M Lamp Lamp‘ by David Irwin (left) and ‘The Ring House & Atelier‘ by Marwan Zgheib (right)
‘Kanniston Gingerbread Biscuits‘ product-packaging innovation by Packlab (left) and ‘Randen Arashiyama Station Railway Station‘ by Yasumichi Morita (right)
‘Seven Chakras Multifunctional Experience Pavilion‘ by Qiang Shen (left) and ‘Blossom Cava‘ challenging and disruptive design by Packlab (right)
‘Ajorí Cruet‘ condiment container by Carlos Jimenez Perez & Pilar Balsalobre (left) and ‘Malopolska Garden of Arts‘ by Ingarden & Ewý Architects Ltd (right)
‘Leuven Beer Packaging‘ by Wonchan Lee
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