MOST RECENT
chris engman's immersive architectural landscapes explore perception and illusion
the site-specific installation 'containment' is created as a part of fotofocus biennial 2018 exhibition 'chris engman: prospect and refuge.'
the site-specific installation 'containment' is created as a part of fotofocus biennial 2018 exhibition 'chris engman: prospect and refuge.'
#art
paper blinds by natchar sawatdichai employ a mechanism that allows you to adjust their shape
cutting and folding paper into dimensional patterns, sawatdichai creates customizable blades made of three simple elements — the curtain itself, a cord it is »
cutting and folding paper into dimensional patterns, sawatdichai creates customizable blades made of three simple elements — the curtain itself, a cord it is hung on, and a pulley to fix it on the necessary height.
#design
CASE-REAL renovates traditional japanese townhouse for aesop retail space
a once dilapidated machiya structure has been re-constructed as a hybridization of residential and retail space.
a once dilapidated machiya structure has been re-constructed as a hybridization of residential and retail space.
#architecture
bang & olufsen and michael anastassiades compose sound installation for LDF 2018
#design
the bespoke installation invites visitors to experience and interact with the all-new beosound edge speakers, as well as to join designboom for a co-hosted talk »
the bespoke installation invites visitors to experience and interact with the all-new beosound edge speakers, as well as to join designboom for a co-hosted talk on september 19.
all-new, all-electric AUDI e-tron fitted with virtual exterior mirrors
#technology
with a dynamic, silent, fun and capable electrified performance, the AUDI e-tron highlights the future of SUVs.
with a dynamic, silent, fun and capable electrified performance, the AUDI e-tron highlights the future of SUVs.
stockholm loop project reuses existing structures to create new infrastructure, by belatchew labs
answering the question of how metropolitan regions can be developed in order to find the solution to the housing crisis, the project applies sustainable existing »
answering the question of how metropolitan regions can be developed in order to find the solution to the housing crisis, the project applies sustainable existing resources instead.
#architecture
artist-lovers turn their new york apartment into an astronomical wedding universe
the creative couple hung hundreds of clouds, taped thousands of paint chips to the walls and transformed each room of their queens apartment into a storybook »
the creative couple hung hundreds of clouds, taped thousands of paint chips to the walls and transformed each room of their queens apartment into a storybook scene.
#design
VITRA revives the unproduced and unpublished eames radio from 1946
revealed at maison et objet 2018 fall, designboom discusses the limited edition design with eames demetrios, grandson of the eameses and director of the eames »
revealed at maison et objet 2018 fall, designboom discusses the limited edition design with eames demetrios, grandson of the eameses and director of the eames office.
#design
james turrell opens skyspace in the austrian mountains
#art
the building is equipped with a mobile dome, which, when closed, allows the room to be used for 'ganzfelds' – another of turrell's artistic concepts.
the building is equipped with a mobile dome, which, when closed, allows the room to be used for 'ganzfelds' – another of turrell's artistic concepts.
designboom editorial internships available in MILAN!
#design
are you knowledgeable about architecture or technology? passionate about writing? designboom is seeking interns to join our headquarters in MILAN.
are you knowledgeable about architecture or technology? passionate about writing? designboom is seeking interns to join our headquarters in MILAN.
it's all architecture: john pawson discusses his approach to design
ahead of 'art out loud' – a festival of public talks about art and architecture – designboom spoke with pawson to find out what visitors can expect from his »
ahead of 'art out loud' – a festival of public talks about art and architecture – designboom spoke with pawson to find out what visitors can expect from his much-anticipated talk.
#architecture
ferrari unveils new SP1 sportscar based on iconic monza models of the past
images of the new model have been leaked by an instagram account prior to its official unveiling.
images of the new model have been leaked by an instagram account prior to its official unveiling.
#technology
world's first ocean-going solar yacht can cruise the globe with no need for a fuel stop
the 78-foot electric boat features a giant solar array, which covers the boats top, generating up to 320 kWh on a sunny day.
the 78-foot electric boat features a giant solar array, which covers the boats top, generating up to 320 kWh on a sunny day.
#technology
IKEA's innovation lab unveils self-driving car concepts
#technology
SPACE10, in collaboration with f°am studio, has proposed seven concepts that explore how autonomous vehicles can help us lead more fulfilling everyday lives.
SPACE10, in collaboration with f°am studio, has proposed seven concepts that explore how autonomous vehicles can help us lead more fulfilling everyday lives.
join us - an evening in conversation with bang & olufsen and michael anastassiades
#technology
set to be as magical as the beosound edge speaker itself, designboom will co-host an evening in conversation with bang & olufsen and michael anastassiades on »
set to be as magical as the beosound edge speaker itself, designboom will co-host an evening in conversation with bang & olufsen and michael anastassiades on wednesday september 19 in london.
radiolaria # 1, a 3D printed chair that mimics unicellular organisms, by lilian van daal
these structures incorporate all functionalities — flexibility, adaptability, firmness, and stability — necessary for the comfort of a chair.
these structures incorporate all functionalities — flexibility, adaptability, firmness, and stability — necessary for the comfort of a chair.
#design
pedro pires sculpts large-scale skull using 140 life vests and rubber from a refugee dinghy
titled '14.000 newtons', the sculpture is made of materials from a boat found in the greek island of lesvos in 2016.
titled '14.000 newtons', the sculpture is made of materials from a boat found in the greek island of lesvos in 2016.
#art
elon musk will fly artists around the moon to come up with a masterpiece in 2023
'piloted' by a 42-year-old japanese billionaire, six to eight artists, from painters and sculptors to fashion designers and architects, will share the experience »
'piloted' by a 42-year-old japanese billionaire, six to eight artists, from painters and sculptors to fashion designers and architects, will share the experience with him.
#technology
IBI group completes late will alsop's designs for two geometric stations in canada
#architecture
the finch west and pioneer village stations are developed as part of a six-station subway extension between toronto, york and spadina.
the finch west and pioneer village stations are developed as part of a six-station subway extension between toronto, york and spadina.
in china, OPEN architecture is building an art museum inside a sand dune
#architecture
to construct the subterranean structure, the design team excavated the site and built a concrete network that spans a total area of 930 square meters.
to construct the subterranean structure, the design team excavated the site and built a concrete network that spans a total area of 930 square meters.
webe turns decibel sounds into abstract contemporary patterns in a showroom in india
adapting an analogous approach of the old with the new, in both the interior palette and landscape reflects durability and timelessness.
adapting an analogous approach of the old with the new, in both the interior palette and landscape reflects durability and timelessness.
#design
claesson koivisto rune develops soft door handle for turn with a thick lever and round edges
its smooth, curved form is the result of careful ergonomic research of the hand and its grip.
its smooth, curved form is the result of careful ergonomic research of the hand and its grip.
#design
a brutalist concrete office building in india punctuated by corten steel, by groupDCA
the architectural design developed by groupDCA reflects the company’s guiding philosophy, which is predicated on establishing parity across the board to enhance »
the architectural design developed by groupDCA reflects the company’s guiding philosophy, which is predicated on establishing parity across the board to enhance employee experience, productivity, and well-being.
#architecture
liu jiakun completes monochrome hotel as part of sifang art museum complex in china
#architecture
in addition, structures by wang shu, david adjaye, and ai weiwei provide on-site accommodation in the form of individual villas.
in addition, structures by wang shu, david adjaye, and ai weiwei provide on-site accommodation in the form of individual villas.
new film documents BIG's plans for two twisting towers in new york
#architecture
directed by lisa vreeland, the short movie features the creative minds behind the mixed-use development, which is currently under construction in west chelsea.
directed by lisa vreeland, the short movie features the creative minds behind the mixed-use development, which is currently under construction in west chelsea.
MENU and norm architects co-create co chair for the office group
shown during london design festival 2018, the co chair combines a lightweight, sleek aesthetic with comfort and stackable functionality.
shown during london design festival 2018, the co chair combines a lightweight, sleek aesthetic with comfort and stackable functionality.
#design
studio maoom replaces standard seating with a 7,000-brick hill in seoul's coffee nap roasters
the hill offers a continuous surface of flooring and furniture where customers can enjoy a cup of coffee and sit freely, wherever and however they choose.
the hill offers a continuous surface of flooring and furniture where customers can enjoy a cup of coffee and sit freely, wherever and however they choose.
#architecture
elon musk tweets new images of forthcoming spaceX BFR spacecraft
nicknamed 'big f***ing rocket' by musk, the 348 feet tall (106 meters) ship will contain up to 40 cabins and have enough space for 100 people.
nicknamed 'big f***ing rocket' by musk, the 348 feet tall (106 meters) ship will contain up to 40 cabins and have enough space for 100 people.
#technology
PLAT ASIA blends dining club with its nearby forest using glass walls and timber
#architecture
the volume is split in three units with trees growing in between, maximizing its proximity to nature.
the volume is split in three units with trees growing in between, maximizing its proximity to nature.
designer dreams up tesla motorbike despite elon musk's refusal to create one
#technology
london-based designer jans slapin has come up with a glossy electric two-wheeler dubbed the 'tesla model m', seemingly inspired by the automotive company's red »
london-based designer jans slapin has come up with a glossy electric two-wheeler dubbed the 'tesla model m', seemingly inspired by the automotive company's red roadster.
matter to matter installation by arthur analts highlights the power of nature at london design biennale
the work invites visitors to leave their own message or doodle while, after a couple of minutes, the temporal marks naturally disappear.
the work invites visitors to leave their own message or doodle while, after a couple of minutes, the temporal marks naturally disappear.
#design
studio giftig transforms eindhoven's monumental thomas hall with photorealistic graffiti art
the artist duo has covered the hall's walls and ceiling with a massive, surreal scene of bold colors and distinct figures.
the artist duo has covered the hall's walls and ceiling with a massive, surreal scene of bold colors and distinct figures.
#art
2019 A' design awards & competition - call for submissions
desiring worldwide recognition for your projects? nominate and register your designs – conceptual or realized - for the 2019 A’ design awards & competition.
desiring worldwide recognition for your projects? nominate and register your designs – conceptual or realized - for the 2019 A’ design awards & competition.
#design
NEXT architects' tower landmark connects geology and history along the dutch landscape
#architecture
‘it goddeloas fiersicht’, meaning 'wicked path' in the local frisian language, is a concrete tower built as a mystical space.
‘it goddeloas fiersicht’, meaning 'wicked path' in the local frisian language, is a concrete tower built as a mystical space.
japanese researchers are trying to build an elevator to space
#technology
the vertical transportation link would theoretically reach 96,000 kilometres (60,000 miles) above earth.
the vertical transportation link would theoretically reach 96,000 kilometres (60,000 miles) above earth.
