designboom | architecture & design magazine
type: channel
description: designboom magazine | your first source for architecture, design & art news
date: 2026-02-04T15:37:06Z
update period: hourly
update frequency: 1
update base: 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00
items: oversized reed roofs reinterpret the ukrainian mazanka in YOD group’s guesthouses
items: wood and porcelain interplay across curved interiors in florida renovation
items: reflective metal facade wraps another side funeral home’s elevated volume in san francisco
items: zaha hadid architects to design series of cultural buildings along canal in hangzhou, china
items: portable humanoid robot uses antenna eyebrows and light animations to express emotions
items: from gaming production to live worlds, spark 2026 signals a new chapter for ISE in barcelona
items: metal leverpresso orbit espresso machine lets you hand-pull your own coffee
items: living canopy of native plants tops aranyani’s upcycled lantana pavilion in india
items: shape of a breaking wave frozen in mid-air inspires sculpted perla residence in marbella
items: stacked earthen red volumes shape tectonic rhythm of residential tower in athens

oversized reed roofs reinterpret the ukrainian mazanka in YOD group’s guesthouses
type: item
creator: thomai tsimpou I designboom
date: 2026-02-04T17:01:00Z
subject: architecture
subject: interiors
subject: architecture in ukraine
subject: designer boutique hotels
subject: rooftop architecture and design
subject: YOD group
description: the 50-square-meter guesthouses replace the opaque whitewashed walls of the archetype with full-height glazing. The post oversized reed roofs reinterpret the ukrainian mazanka in YOD group’s guesthouses appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
encoded: A roof that carries memory tops guesthouses by YOD Group In a private estate in central Ukraine, Under the Reed Roof Guesthouses by YOD Group rework the image of the Ukrainian hata-mazanka through a restrained yet radical architectural move. The 50-square-meter guesthouses replace the opaque whitewashed walls of the archetype with full-height glazing, amplifying the thatched roof into a dominant, sculptural presence. Traditional Ukrainian rural houses evolved through necessity and care, with thick plastered walls, periodic maintenance, and thatched roofs that required regular renewal. YOD Group distills this logic into a single architectural gesture. The oversized reed roof becomes both shelter and symbol, its exaggerated scale forming a silhouette that reads somewhere between a tall ceremonial hat and a mushroom rising from the landscape. ‘Our philosophy of terroir design goes beyond working with local materials or familiar forms – it is about uncovering the essence of a place and decoding its cultural meanings,’ explains Volodymyr Nepiyvoda of YOD Group. Rather than presenting the mazanka as an image to be preserved, Under the Reed Roof treats it as a system of care, renewal, and an intimate relationship with climate and land. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1176228 size-full" src="https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/oversized-reed-roofs-ukrainian-mazanka-yod-group-guesthouses-designboom-01.jpg" alt="" width="818" height="545" srcset="https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/oversized-reed-roofs-ukrainian-mazanka-yod-group-guesthouses-designboom-01.jpg 818w, https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/oversized-reed-roofs-ukrainian-mazanka-yod-group-guesthouses-designboom-01-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px" /> all images by Mykhailo Lukashuk Transparency as a contemporary translation Where the historical mazanka pursued light through whiteness and order, the guesthouses pu…

wood and porcelain interplay across curved interiors in florida renovation
type: item
creator: Sabina K.
date: 2026-02-04T15:45:14Z
subject: readers
subject: video
subject: interiors
subject: renovation and restoration architecture and design
subject: residential architecture and interiors
description: through careful coordination of spatial structure, built-in elements, and material choices, the project presents a cohesive interior environment. The post wood and porcelain interplay across curved interiors in florida renovation appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
encoded: Sandra Britt Interiors revamps residence in Fort Lauderdale A contemporary residence in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has undergone an interior renovation led by Sandra Britt Interiors, with an emphasis on architectural planning, material consistency, and sustainable specification. The project focuses on key public areas of the home, using spatial organization and built-in elements to establish a cohesive interior framework rather than relying on decorative intervention. Completed in 2025, the renovation includes the foyer and staircase, living and dining spaces, integrated millwork, and a dedicated wine and liquor display. The design approach prioritizes circulation, proportion, and clarity of form, allowing architectural elements to structure the interior experience. By concentrating on these core spaces, the project establishes continuity across the home while limiting the scope of intervention. The architectural planning of the renovation was developed through close collaboration between Senior Interior Designer Sabina Kunitsyna and Principal Brittnie Giles of Sandra Britt Interiors. A background in architectural training informed the spatial strategy, with attention given to how materials, built-ins, and transitions between spaces contribute to an overall sense of cohesion. Rather than treating each room independently, the renovation was developed as a connected interior system. built-in bench beneath a custom wall light installation, integrated into the stair | all images courtesy of Sandra Britt Interiors Material Restraint and Architectural clarity define the interiors Material selection plays a central role in both visual consistency and environmental consideration. Engineered wood flooring by Egger was specified throughout the interior to provide durability and uniformity while offering a more resource-efficient alternative to traditional hardwood. In select areas, large-format sustainable porcelain slabs replace natural stone, reducing material extraction whi…

reflective metal facade wraps another side funeral home’s elevated volume in san francisco
type: item
creator: Hanqin Tang
date: 2026-02-04T14:00:44Z
subject: readers
subject: architecture in the US
subject: memorials and monuments
description: spaces of mourning and ritual are integrated into a broader community program. The post reflective metal facade wraps another side funeral home’s elevated volume in san francisco appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
encoded: Another Side rethinks death as a shared civic experience Another Side Community Center is a civic architecture proposal by Hanqin Tang located in San Francisco’s Mission District, an area characterized by high density, cultural diversity, and a strong local identity. The project examines how architectural space can accommodate both everyday civic activity and ceremonial functions within a single, integrated framework. It proposes a reinterpretation of the funeral home by embedding spaces of mourning, memory, and ritual within a broader community-oriented program. Conceived in response to the limited availability of inclusive civic spaces in dense urban environments, the project brings together educational, cultural, and ceremonial uses. The program includes classrooms, workshops, exhibition galleries, ceremonial spaces, and publicly accessible outdoor terraces. Rather than separating these functions into distinct buildings, the design organizes them within a unified architectural system that allows different forms of use to coexist while maintaining varying degrees of privacy and openness. The architectural strategy is informed by the site’s sloped topography and surrounding urban fabric. The ground level is designed as an occupiable public landscape that extends existing pedestrian routes and open spaces into the site. This landscaped plane functions as a primary civic zone, supporting circulation, informal gathering, and daily public activity. Above this level, a lifted rectangular volume contains the enclosed programmatic spaces, establishing a clear spatial hierarchy while maintaining permeability and accessibility at street level. By elevating the main building mass, the project preserves ground space for public use and reinforces the relationship between architecture and the surrounding neighborhood. the community center is integrated into a landscaped public park | all images courtesy of Hanqin Tang Spaces of mourning and ritual are integrated into urban fabr…

zaha hadid architects to design series of cultural buildings along canal in hangzhou, china
type: item
creator: thomai tsimpou I designboom
date: 2026-02-04T11:50:10Z
subject: architecture
subject: architecture in china
subject: masterplans and urban revitalization
subject: zaha hadid
description: the scheme transforms former industrial land along the zhedong canal into a continuous landscape of parks, gardens, and civic spaces. The post zaha hadid architects to design series of cultural buildings along canal in hangzhou, china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
encoded: zha to design key cultural buildings in Hangzhou, china Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is selected to design key cultural buildings within the Qiantang Bay Cultural District, a major canal-side regeneration project in Hangzhou, China. Anchored by the Qiantang Bay Central Water Axis in Xiaoshan district, the scheme transforms former industrial land along the Zhedong Canal into a continuous landscape of parks, gardens, and civic spaces. Conceived as a green corridor threading through the city, the Central Water Axis reorganizes the canal basin into a sequence of landscaped terraces and waterfront promenades. New bridges and pedestrian paths stitch together both sides of the canal, reconnecting surrounding neighborhoods to the water while establishing a network of plazas and performance spaces designed for everyday use as well as large gatherings. Cultural and educational buildings line this axis, each oriented toward the public realm and shaped by views, circulation patterns, and seasonal solar exposure. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1176248 size-full" src="https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/zaha-hadid-architects-zha-series-cultural-buildings-canal-hangzhou-china-designboom-01.jpg" alt="" width="818" height="525" srcset="https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/zaha-hadid-architects-zha-series-cultural-buildings-canal-hangzhou-china-designboom-01.jpg 818w, https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/zaha-hadid-architects-zha-series-cultural-buildings-canal-hangzhou-china-designboom-01-768x493.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px" /> library at Qiantang Bay Cultural District | all renders by Atchain, unless stated otherwise the library as civic anchor of the regeneration project Within this setting, ZHA’s library proposal becomes both an architectural and symbolic anchor. Its structure is organized around a series of inhabitable columns that function simultaneously as load-bearing elements …

portable humanoid robot uses antenna eyebrows and light animations to express emotions
type: item
creator: matthew burgos I designboom
date: 2026-02-04T11:20:32Z
subject: technology
subject: assistive devices
subject: robots
subject: smart home technology
description: already built to operate for its ‘creator edition,’ the device can move either indoor or outdoor without needing any restricted zones. The post portable humanoid robot uses antenna eyebrows and light animations to express emotions appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
encoded: Meet sprout, a portable humanoid robot with antenna eyebrows Sprout by Fauna Robotics is a portable humanoid companion and robot that uses its antenna eyebrows and light animations to express emotions. Already built to operate for its ‘Creator Edition,’ the device can move either indoors or outdoors without needing any restricted zones. Just like the other humanoid companions, it can walk, kneel, crawl, and sit. It can also wave, dance, and jump, as well as grip and place objects in different places. The portable humanoid robot is flexible for developers too because they can carry out manipulation tasks on the device using the built-in mapping and localization support. It means that Sprout can be used to collect real-world data and advance AI research across locomotion, manipulation, and interactive behavior. The device also includes microphones for voice input and supports spoken commands for tasks and navigation. It talks to people using its antenna-looking eyebrows that move up and down as well as its LED facial displays with different light animations and body posture. In this way, the device doesn’t have the typical sterile-looking robot features but is, instead, a playful one that’s right for homes and for being a companion. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1176217 size-full" src="https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/portable-humanoid-robot-antenna-eyebrows-light-animations-fauna-robotics-designboom-01.jpg" alt="portable humanoid robot sprout" width="818" height="544" srcset="https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/portable-humanoid-robot-antenna-eyebrows-light-animations-fauna-robotics-designboom-01.jpg 818w, https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/portable-humanoid-robot-antenna-eyebrows-light-animations-fauna-robotics-designboom-01-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px" /> all images courtesy of Fauna Robotics device that can move through indoor and outdoor spaces Spro…

from gaming production to live worlds, spark 2026 signals a new chapter for ISE in barcelona
type: item
creator: eirini ilia I designboom
date: 2026-02-04T11:01:12Z
subject: technology
subject: ISE 2026
description: spark 2026 arrives as ISE's newest platform dedicated to the creative industries, taking place from 3–6 february 2026 at fira de barcelona gran via. The post from gaming production to live worlds, spark 2026 signals a new chapter for ISE in barcelona appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
encoded: Spark 2026 at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) Spark 2026 arrives as Integrated Systems Europe’s newest platform dedicated to the creative industries, taking place from 3–6 February 2026 at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. Launched by Integrated Systems Events, Spark is conceived as a focused showcase where technology, creativity, and content production intersect, bringing together sectors such as gaming, broadcast, design, live events, and media. Powered by Samsung, the showcase leads a strong roster including Mo-Sys, 3Cat, and Lab of Tomorrow, while a high-profile speaker programme featuring figures from Netflix, music, and creator-led businesses positions Spark as a forward-looking hub for the next generation of storytellers and technologists. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1174841 size-full" src="https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ISE-integrated-systems-europe-barcelona-spark-2026-designboom-06.jpg" alt="" width="818" height="545" srcset="https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ISE-integrated-systems-europe-barcelona-spark-2026-designboom-06.jpg 818w, https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ISE-integrated-systems-europe-barcelona-spark-2026-designboom-06-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px" /> Integrated Systems Events has unveiled the partners and curated content programme for Spark | all images courtesy of ISE how spark 2026 responds to creative production Integrated Systems Europe, widely known as ISE, is the world’s leading annual exhibition for the audiovisual and systems integration industries. Founded as a joint venture by AVIXA and CEDIA, two global trade associations with deep roots in professional AV and integrated technologies, ISE was established to create a central meeting point for innovation, education, and industry exchange. Since its beginnings, the show has grown into a global benchmark, reflecting the rapid evolution of how technology shapes communication…

metal leverpresso orbit espresso machine lets you hand-pull your own coffee
type: item
creator: Kim Hyunsoo
date: 2026-02-04T10:30:40Z
subject: design
subject: readers
subject: video
subject: coffee and espresso machines
description: the compact coffee machine by hugh inc. translates espresso extraction into a portable format, adaptable to both domestic and outdoor use. The post metal leverpresso orbit espresso machine lets you hand-pull your own coffee appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
encoded: Leverpresso Orbit manual lever espresso machine by HUGH Inc. Leverpresso Orbit is a compact, manual lever espresso machine designed and manufactured by Kim Hyunsoo of HUGH Inc. The project investigates how mechanical clarity, portability, and material durability can be integrated into a small-scale espresso device without relying on electronic systems. The machine operates through a fully manual lever mechanism powered entirely by human input. By eliminating electronics and automated controls, the design allows direct regulation of pressure and flow during extraction. This mechanical approach positions espresso preparation as a tactile process, in which brewing variables are adjusted through physical interaction rather than presets. A key design decision is the use of a full-size 54.8 mm portafilter basket, a dimension commonly found in professional espresso machines. This specification supports consistent extraction, enables a broader range of brewing parameters, and maintains compatibility with standard espresso accessories. The choice distinguishes the device from many portable espresso machines that use reduced basket sizes. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1176214 size-full" src="https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/leverpresso-orbit-compact-metal-lever-espresso-machine-hugh-inc-designboom-818-2.jpg" alt="" width="818" height="545" srcset="https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/leverpresso-orbit-compact-metal-lever-espresso-machine-hugh-inc-designboom-818-2.jpg 818w, https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/leverpresso-orbit-compact-metal-lever-espresso-machine-hugh-inc-designboom-818-2-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px" /> all images courtesy of HUGH Inc. Leverpresso Orbit machine is suitable for travel and outdoor use Leverpresso Orbit, developed by Kim Hyunsoo of HUGH Inc., is constructed primarily from metal components, emphasizing structural stability, thermal per…

living canopy of native plants tops aranyani’s upcycled lantana pavilion in india
type: item
creator: thomai tsimpou I designboom
date: 2026-02-04T10:00:32Z
subject: architecture
subject: architecture in india
subject: temporary pavilions
description: the spiral structure is built from upcycled lantana camara, an invasive shrub introduced to india through colonial trade routes in the eighteenth century. The post living canopy of native plants tops aranyani’s upcycled lantana pavilion in india appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
encoded: aranyani unveils its first architectural pavilion in india In the gardens of Sunder Nursery in New Delhi, Aranyani presents Sacred Nature, the inaugural edition of the Aranyani Pavilion, on view from February 4th to 20th, 2026. Conceived as an annual architectural commission, the pavilion, designed in collaboration with T__M.space, marks the first time the conservation and creative initiative translates its ecological research into a built, walkable structure. ‘The Aranyani Pavilion explores sacred growth through geometry and material. It emerges from a dialogue between digital design and physical craft, allowing the architecture to grow from its context rather than be imposed on it,’ the architects tell designboom. ‘The spatial trajectory is intentionally slow, encouraging reflection and a quiet awareness of material, landscape, and movement.’ The spiral structure is built from upcycled Lantana camara, an invasive shrub introduced to India through colonial trade routes in the eighteenth century. Now covering more than 13 million hectares and threatening large areas of forest, lantana is recast here as a structural lattice, fabricated by Ekarth Studio. Above it, a living canopy of more than forty native plant species, including edible, medicinal, and culturally significant varieties, forms a functioning microhabitat. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1176167 size-full" src="https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/living-canopy-native-plants-aranyani-upcycled-lantana-pavilion-india-t-m-space-designboom-06.jpg" alt="" width="818" height="516" srcset="https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/living-canopy-native-plants-aranyani-upcycled-lantana-pavilion-india-t-m-space-designboom-06.jpg 818w, https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/living-canopy-native-plants-aranyani-upcycled-lantana-pavilion-india-t-m-space-designboom-06-768x484.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px" /> all images by Lokesh …

shape of a breaking wave frozen in mid-air inspires sculpted perla residence in marbella
type: item
creator: STIPFOLD
date: 2026-02-04T07:45:31Z
subject: architecture
subject: interiors
subject: readers
subject: architecture in spain
subject: residential architecture and interiors
description: the idea translates into a sculptural exterior formed from fiber concrete, where flowing curves and soft transitions suggest motion captured in stillness. The post shape of a breaking wave frozen in mid-air inspires sculpted perla residence in marbella appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
encoded: perla residence in spain echoes breaking wave shape Perla house is a sculptural residence in in Marbella, Spain, where fiber concrete, light, and curvature shape a calm yet expressive living environment. The architectural concept by Stipfold draws inspiration from a single frozen moment of a breaking wave. This idea translates into a sculptural exterior formed from fiber concrete, where flowing curves and soft transitions suggest motion captured in stillness. The white exterior surface enhances the perception of lightness and reflects the coastal context, while natural stone elements anchor the building to the terrain, creating a balance between expressiveness and stability. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1176190 size-full" src="https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/shape-breaking-wave-frozen-mid-air-sculpted-perla-residence-marbella-06.jpg" alt="" width="818" height="491" srcset="https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/shape-breaking-wave-frozen-mid-air-sculpted-perla-residence-marbella-06.jpg 818w, https://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/shape-breaking-wave-frozen-mid-air-sculpted-perla-residence-marbella-06-768x461.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px" /> the white exterior reflects the coastal context | all images courtesy of Stipfold Stipfold use custom elements to reinforce formal language The architects approached the transformation as a conceptual and formal refinement rather than a complete redesign, focusing on sculpting form, surface, and spatial continuity. Inside, the project continues the dialogue between movement and calm through material continuity and parametric geometry. Beige fiber concrete walls are shaped with subtle flowing lines that echo the exterior form, allowing the architecture itself to become the primary spatial element. A restrained palette of white, sand tones, and pale wood is used throughout the interior, reducing visual noise and allowing natural li…

stacked earthen red volumes shape tectonic rhythm of residential tower in athens
type: item
creator: GBARCHITECTS
date: 2026-02-04T04:30:41Z
subject: architecture
subject: readers
subject: video
subject: architecture in greece
subject: georges batzios architects
subject: residential architecture and interiors
description: georges batzios architects uses repetition as a primary organizing principle for the 14-story housing proposal. The post stacked earthen red volumes shape tectonic rhythm of residential tower in athens appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
encoded: Red Hills: a residential proposal by Georges Batzios Architects Red Hills is a proposal by Georges Batzios Architects for a 14-story residential building with a ground floor and two basement levels, located in Attica, Greece. The project is conceived as a compact vertical housing structure defined by clarity of form, material presence, and spatial continuity within an increasingly dense residential context. The building is composed of stacked and slightly offset volumes in earthy red tones, generating a sense of tectonic layering across the elevation. This volumetric strategy introduces rhythm and variation while maintaining a coherent architectural order. Repetition is used as an organizing principle, allowing individual residential units to remain legible within the overall massing while contributing to a unified whole. all images courtesy of Georges Batzios Architects Repetition supports cohesion across the red hills building mass The conceptual framework of the project draws on the notion of ‘earth’ (χώμα/γη) as a grounding element, understood here in architectural rather than symbolic terms. This reference informs the project’s emphasis on stability, permanence, and material expression. These qualities are translated into the building’s structural logic and volumetric composition, positioning the project as a counterpoint to more image-driven residential developments within the surrounding masterplan. Rather than relying on formal spectacle, the proposal focuses on fundamental residential qualities such as spatial comfort, continuity, and a sense of enclosure. These considerations guide decisions related to scale, proportion, and repetition, aiming to support long-term habitation rather than short-term visual impact. Within a competitive real estate environment, Red Hills seeks to differentiate itself through architectural restraint and attention to essential living conditions. By prioritizing structural clarity and spatial grounding, the project by the Athens-…