the rawness of 'material-ism' engages the viewer with often-overlooked materials and structural systems, expressing the importance of material experimentation and rough prototyping in atelier FCJZ's design process.

the exhibition seeks to present the priorities of atelier FCJZ as an architectural practice which aims to engage the social, economic, technological and cultural.

designboom: what is the best moment of the day? the best moment of the day is in the morning sitting on the toilet reading maybe half a page of a detective novel I love.

the proposal for three new landmark mixed-use towers in downtown toronto are expected to transform and update the city's entertainment and arts district.

designed by architect frank gehry, the new facebook expansion in menlo park encompasses a ten-acre green warehouse-styled campus that will house approximately six thousand new employees over the next five years.

two-toned with teacup rose and lily lilac, this 1,780 square foot duplex for the lower 9th ward continues the organization's goal to provide housing for victims of hurricane katrina.

the manufactured blistery woodland became the surreal environment for products showcased at design tide tokyo 2012.

these robotic ladies aren't exactly serving up food and drink. instead, four of these technologically enhanced femme fatales are employed more as giant combat machines, operated by real bikini babes...

the manufactured blistery woodland became the surreal environment for products showcased at design tide tokyo 2012.

these robotic ladies aren't exactly serving up food and drink. instead, four of these technologically enhanced femme fatales are employed more as giant combat machines, operated by real bikini babes...

a parametric series of fluid structures weaves in and out of the ground next to the sea, completing the collection of public buildings in rizhao.

a lighting installation consisting of a bulb being suspended from arching bamboo rods creates a comfortable atmosphere to take a break from the constant movement in our lives.

a parametrically-designed, curving fluid bridge of slender steel members spans 45 meters over a river.

the entire machine fits into a standard 40' ISO shipping container, has been optimized for low wind-speed environments where each turbine is able to power up to 15 homes in 12mph winds.

measuring 154 meters in diameter, testing on the world's largest wind turbine rotor - which has the capacity to generate enough energy to supply up to 6 000 households - has been begun in østerild, denmark.

a tower sculpted by and for the wind collects all of the earth's renewable energies to power itself and contribute to the grid. 

this structure will showcase mexican art within an external form derived from the circular nature of the aztec calendar and pelota game.

strategically placed voids within the facade provide visual relationships with the encompassing urban environment, adjacent park and nearby facilities, weaving the building into the existing campus.

mexican architect fernando romero gives designboom an exclusive look at three different museum concepts his firm has been working on over the last year.

the out of this world dwelling features a 22-meter high tower structure emerging from the central volume, offering dynamic views of the surrounding wooded landscape.

after years of planning and construction, this museum for michigan state university will officially open november 10th.

immersed in the busy streets of beijing, designboom snaps some shots of its fluid skyline of curving and coiling facades.