principal architect damir usenov of lenz/architects has designed modern restaurant ‘dijon’ in almaty, kazakhstan. the primary idea of the project is a harmonious combination of tenderness and brutality, airiness and massiveness, minimalism and glamorous fusion. the primary idea of the project is a harmonious combination of tenderness and brutalityall images courtesy of lenz/architects the restaurant […]
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pennsylvania-based architectural practice bohlin cywinski jackson is known for its innovative designs. having received numerous national and international awards, some of the studio’s most recognized projects include the acclaimed apple store in new york and bill gate’s residential complex near seattle. with an approach that takes into consideration both place and people, and a very […]
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occupying a sensitive coastal location in bargara, queensland, KIRK architects has completed ‘mon repos turtle centre’ with a design that focuses on innovation and sustainability. providing a vibrant community hub for visitors and research, the recent intervention is positioned in close vicinity to mon repos beach, which is home to australia’s largest concentration of nesting sea […]
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to avoid crowds and ensure social distancing, new york city authorities have painted white circles on the grass of brooklyn’s domino park. the initiative gives visitors visual guides that delimit safe socializing areas, making sure they can sunbathe and enjoy time outdoors while maintaining the required distance. images by marcella winograd opened to the public […]
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may 20, 2020 marks world bee day and to celebrate it, SPACE10 — IKEA’s external innovation hub — is launching bee home, their latest open-source design project in collaboration with bakken & bæck and designer tanita klein. bees are vital for life on planet earth; in fact a third of what we eat depends on […]
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as part of designboom’s preview coverage of the venice architecture biennale, which has now been postponed until 2021, we’re taking a look at some of the contributions from the biennale’s national participants, and how they are responding to the theme: how will we live together?. in the video at the top of this page we […]
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photographer cristóbal palma has shared his images of a flexible community space in san pedro de la paz, a commune in chile that neighbors concepción — the country’s capital. designed by smiljan radic, working alongside fellow architect eduardo castillo, ‘centro cívico boca sur’ comprises a range of different functions. imprinted with the word ‘bomberos’, which […]
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architectural firm omniview has completed its first residential project titled ‘one kleomenous’, located in the heart of athens, greece. the building is a private house with an organic marble facade, that spreads over 11 floors: 6 above and 5 below ground level. the distinct appearance of the design sits appropriately next to the natural elements […]
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for this residential project barcelona-based practice, lagula arquitectes, sought to make the most of a challenging site in girona, spain. located on a narrow plot within a golf resort, ‘gruyere house’ is designed to provide privacy from nearby neighbors while also optimizing natural light and creating the feeling of being close to nature. all images […]
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sordo madaleno arquitectos (SMA) has unveiled the proposal for the refurbishment of a shopping mall in the city of al-ain, in the united arab emirates (UAE). the proposal, which won second place in the international competition organized by real estate developer, cityland, offers a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional arab architecture within a built context that […]
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following their handcrafted titanium ‘vulcano’ hypercar and compact ‘neo’ city car, icona has taken to the sea with the fibonacci catamaran. it conceptualizes a futuristic, electrically-powered yacht that aims to offer a new experience of sailing. at the same time, its grand piano-like design is a nod to its namesake – the fibonacci sequence. all […]
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maki yoshimura architecture office (MYAO) has renovated and extended a house originally built in 1984 in a typical suburban area of japan‘s mie prefecture. the existing building has been segmented into three volumes, preserving the original wooden frame, while a new, fourth volume is added to the residence. this volume differentiates itself from the rest […]
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in the fight against microplastics, a group of emerging designers has turned their attention to tyres. the team – known as the tyre collective – has created a small device to collect the tiny particles that come off your wheels as you drive. with UK experts emission analytics calculating tyre wear pollution to be 1000 […]
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located on a slopy site of nova lima, brazil, ‘cabana oitis’ by marcos franchini and nattalia bom conselho, is private weekend house for a couple who enjoys mountain biking as their favorite hobby. the site is ideal, providing pleasing views to the natural surroundings and featuring biking trails right around its corner. the building includes […]
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TRIAS, an architecture studio based in sydney, australia, designs its ‘three piece house’ as a courtyard dwelling for a couple looking to downsize and live more simply. located in located in stockton, a suburb of newcastle, new south wales, the project situates a modest, single-story house and studio along a plot defined by irregular boundaries. […]
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sculpturally expressing the fragmented, deconstructivist style, chinese studio aoe architects designs and builds its ‘one sino park’ along a cliffside of chongqing, china. integrated into a mountain face, the completed structure covers three thousand square meters and rises four levels over the rocky landscape. the main entrance of the multi-use facility is located on the […]
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designed by ed cano, sandsara is a kinetic sculpture that draws infinite patterns on sand. derived from samsara — a concept essential to eastern religions like hinduism and buddhism — this sculptural object aims to translate the concept of rebirth and the cyclicality of life through the movement of the small sphere that displays a […]
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artist ana prvački has introduced the ‘multimask’, a 3 in 1 mask design that reflects on the current global pandemic situation. the mask covers safety, beauty and transformation and it tries to reimagine quarantine and isolation as a time for renewal and personal growth. ana prvački presents her project known for her experimental approach, ana […]
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since 2007, triton submarines has been creating deep-diving vessels capable of traveling over 3,000 feet (0.91 km) below water that allow explorers the opportunity to discover the deepest parts of the ocean. the florida-based company has unveiled its latest achievement: a 26-passenger (including pilot and co-pilot) tourist submarine called deepview 24, delivered to vinpearl resorts […]
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if you’re always tapping along to music in public then these portable and silent drumsticks are definitely for you. with ‘freedrum’ you can play along to your favorite tracks anytime, anywhere. all images courtesy of freedrum freedrum connects to many popular streaming services, meaning you can play along to your own selection of tracks. […]
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experience company eight360 has unveiled NOVA, a unique motion simulator platform that delivers realistic, immersive and engaging experiences. the device merges the latest virtual reality technology with a unique spherical design and software to deliver a visceral and enthralling ride. images courtesy of eight360 the NOVA by eight360 is the world’s first completely untethered VR […]
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lucía villers, in collaboration with abelardo villers, has completed residential project ‘triada’, that includes three small houses, situated within the mountainous city of guanajuato in mexico. the terraced houses are staggered following the 30% slope of the site , with each one showcasing different characteristics and qualities, due to their uneven positioning. all images courtesy […]
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doug aitken continues his virtual road trip through the creative process in an exclusive, ongoing video series with designboom, shared during the unpredictable times that COVID-19 has provoked. each of the short films has been shot in a different location, and documents the artist’s diverse work — from a nomadic art installation that travelled across massachusetts by air, to a mirror-clad ‘mirage’ […]
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since they first unveiled a prototype back in 2016, the design team at dancer are back with a fully operative and ultralight electric city bus. the project by JSC ‘vejo projektai’ takes typical bus construction and re-engineers it from scratch to make public transport both attractive for passengers and friendly for the environment. the dancer […]
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with a design driven by a minimal and natural color palette, the residential project entitled ‘shiro villa’ by kengo kuma and associates comprises two dwellings. completed in 2018, the project is defined by a monumental residence accompanied by a smaller guest house which is buried away within a garden. located in japan’s shizuoka prefecture, the […]
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the venice architecture biennale, originally scheduled for 2020, has now been postponed until 2021 — opening on may 22 and closing on november 21. the decision was made after the event’s organizers said it was impossible to successfully present such a complex exhibition in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been particularly destructive […]
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first announced in 2017, the dyson electric car project bit the dust back in october 2019. but, for the first time, james dyson has finally revealed the design of the cancelled EV in an interview to the times. as well as unveiling the first images, the inventor conceded that he invested £500 million GBP into […]
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following his ‘house inside a rock‘ and ‘rock house 3‘ architect amey kandalgaonkar shares his latest imagining that brings a man-made structure in direct contrast with the natural landscape. this latest concept, titled ‘house in the desert’, aims to highlight the duality of the landscape. as the architectural intervention wraps around a natural rock formation, […]
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in an attempt to reconnect with his work, and reduce his feeling of alienation, daniel de bruin has built his own analog 3d printer. the designer has altered the configuration of his digital printer, creating a relatively old-fashioned contraption that produces almost primitive pottery that feels handcrafted and exudes individuality. all images courtesy of daniel […]
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in an effort to reduce consumption habits and save our natural resources, ariyan davoodian presents a system that lets people design their own furniture and adapt it over time. composed of eight parts, ‘un-lim’ can be assembled and reassembled to meet users’ changing needs without the need for any special tools. preview of the whole […]
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through a collaborative effort with fiji’s bula batiki community, CAUKIN studio designs and builds a facility programmed for the production of coconut oil. for over four years, the community-owned collective has been producing virgin coconut oil as a means to forward the development of batiki island and to take control of its economic independence. with […]
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