kengo kuma umbrella house

massimiliano + doriana fuksas propose 'deep purple'. more than a refuge to us it seems to be a summer house for rich people with huge gardens, while fuksas refers to his childhood dream of possessing a treehouse.

world shelters is a non-profit california based manufacturer serving as a private volunteer organization. since 1986 they focus on providing low-cost, durable shelters to those in need.

the palette house is an inexpensive, efficient and easily realizable solution to the problem of housing people displaced by natural disaster, plagues, famine, political and economic strife or war.

the 150-square-foot dwelling can be flat-packed and shipped in a box that is 4x10x3 feet in size.

this prefabricated and relocatable classroom unit integrates into the landscape while enhancing the learning environment, allowing adjustments for changing needs of remote schools.

with spectacular views of the piazza del duomo and cathedral, this temporary restaurant provides 18 guests with an interactive dining and food preparation experience and then transforms into a lounge after the meal ...

the show explores the relationship between time and design addressing topics such as the passing of time, ever-changing time and perishing, sometimes poetically, meditatively, critically and often humorously.

made with the technique of spin painting, dozens of watch components, all strictly without hands, are assembled upon the canvas surfaces, reducing time to its circular quintessence - perpetual and unmeasurable motion.

the milan triennale, italy is featuring an exhibition to demonstrate the evolution of fashion, design and luxury through a progression of logos, objects and events.

somewhere between a table and an umbrella, the functional form is an ode to the absurdity of the everyday.

with its secret, goggle-shaped window disguised in perfect camouflage, the umbrella lets spies and scuba divers alike continue their adventures under the cover of rain. stay tuned, more new products are coming soon!

spies and scuba divers alike will appreciate the secret, goggle-shaped window offered by these bright umbrellas, now available in the designboom shop.

the composition of this restaurant's facade is comprised of varied lengths of stacked timber which appear to grow from the encompassing meadow.

bridging the traditional style with modern taste this former farmhouse continues to maintain a dialogue with the past despite embracing the conditions of the future.

the museum's exterior form is generated by a sprawling and undulating roof canopy which interconnects the established urban fabric to produce an iconic and dynamic center.