INTERVIEW NEWS
artist david shrigley shares a message of hope during coronavirus lockdown
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the headline is a reminder that, even though the world is experiencing unprecedented and unforeseen difficulties at this moment, things will change.
the headline is a reminder that, even though the world is experiencing unprecedented and unforeseen difficulties at this moment, things will change.
SO — IL celebrates beauty in repair-work with 'boro textiles' at japan society gallery
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designboom visits SO — IL at their brooklyn studio to discuss their approach to exhibition design and the display of historic textiles.
designboom visits SO — IL at their brooklyn studio to discuss their approach to exhibition design and the display of historic textiles.
tatiana bilbao discusses how the silence and sound of monasteries can shape domestic space
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designboom spoke with the mexican architect to understand what she gained from talking with monks and how she can apply this to other, more conventional projects.
designboom spoke with the mexican architect to understand what she gained from talking with monks and how she can apply this to other, more conventional projects.
holger hampf interview: why designworks are the architects of the future
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'we are transforming BMW from a car company to a technology company,' notes holger hampf when explaining designworks' role within the BMW Group.
'we are transforming BMW from a car company to a technology company,' notes holger hampf when explaining designworks' role within the BMW Group.
elissa brunato makes bio-iridescent sequins from wood as an alternative to plastic
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designboom had the chance to speak to brunato about her waste-free process of creating colorful shimmering sequins using wood.
designboom had the chance to speak to brunato about her waste-free process of creating colorful shimmering sequins using wood.
kathryn larsen turns seaweed into prefab thatch panels for the building industry
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the architectural technologist spoke to designboom about the potential of seaweed thatching as an insulation material during design indaba 2020.
the architectural technologist spoke to designboom about the potential of seaweed thatching as an insulation material during design indaba 2020.
'recycling is only a bandaid' says parley for the oceans founder cyrill gutsch
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designboom interview parley for the oceans founder cyrill gutsch on recycling, ocean plastic and the future of materials.
designboom interview parley for the oceans founder cyrill gutsch on recycling, ocean plastic and the future of materials.
interview: carlo ratti and edoardo bruno discuss the 'artificial ecologies' of china and beyond
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we spoke with the duo to learn more about the bi-city biennale of urbanism\architecture and the ways in which the natural and artificial are coming together.
we spoke with the duo to learn more about the bi-city biennale of urbanism\architecture and the ways in which the natural and artificial are coming together.
interview: jeannette kuo on the 'crash bang silence of space' at the engadin art talks
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jeannette kuo is a co-founding partner of karamuk kuo architects and assistant professor-in-practice of architecture at harvard GSD.
jeannette kuo is a co-founding partner of karamuk kuo architects and assistant professor-in-practice of architecture at harvard GSD.
designboom interviews dutch designer petra blaisse of inside outside
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the designer discusses her approach, her inspirations, and the studio's work on the site beneath the collapsed bridge in genova, italy.
the designer discusses her approach, her inspirations, and the studio's work on the site beneath the collapsed bridge in genova, italy.
flores & prats interview: the duo discuss their hands-on approach to architecture
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the architects' barcelona studio has been documented in new images – offering a glimpse inside the firm's workplace.
the architects' barcelona studio has been documented in new images – offering a glimpse inside the firm's workplace.
bjarke ingels details his approach to design ahead of 2020 venice architecture biennale
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in this new video, produced by PLANE–SITE, the danish architect expands on his approach, which incorporates humor, surprise, and sustainability.
in this new video, produced by PLANE–SITE, the danish architect expands on his approach, which incorporates humor, surprise, and sustainability.
antony gormley discusses his monumental looping sculpture overlooking the NYC skyline
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'new york clearing (2020)' turns itself into a maze-like interactive environment for the public to climb through.
'new york clearing (2020)' turns itself into a maze-like interactive environment for the public to climb through.
interview: casper mork-ulnes discusses his diverse upbringing and how to learn from history
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mork-ulnes discusses, among other things, his dream brief and how he views his role as an architect.
mork-ulnes discusses, among other things, his dream brief and how he views his role as an architect.
monica bonvicini interview: I have involved, respected & developed feminism through my work
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'works without humor are so boring and pretentious. smart works always deal in a way or the other with humor because otherwise you can go and kill yourself.'
'works without humor are so boring and pretentious. smart works always deal in a way or the other with humor because otherwise you can go and kill yourself.'
ben van berkel on designing healthier cities and architecture's digital revolution
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during an interview with designboom, UNStudio's founder discussed how research and technology can produce healthier and more sustainable cities.
during an interview with designboom, UNStudio's founder discussed how research and technology can produce healthier and more sustainable cities.
HOK details modernization of miami's hard rock stadium ahead of super bowl LIV
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to learn more about the stadium's renovation, we spoke with micheal day, principal and senior project manager at HOK, who led the project team.
to learn more about the stadium's renovation, we spoke with micheal day, principal and senior project manager at HOK, who led the project team.
dieter rams in unreleased video interview from 2000, treasures on tape
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'form without function is pointless. and all the more senseless from today's ecological point of view,' said dieter rams to designboom's editor-in-chief.
'form without function is pointless. and all the more senseless from today's ecological point of view,' said dieter rams to designboom's editor-in-chief.
david claerbout dehumanizes jungle book's animals in 'the pure necessity'
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the 50 minute film copies the original’s settings and characters but in a version that's more like a nature documentary than a disney film.
the 50 minute film copies the original’s settings and characters but in a version that's more like a nature documentary than a disney film.
interview with michael anastassiades, maison&objet designer of the year 2020
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for maison&objet, michael anastassiades has assembled for the very first time in one place, a previously unseen installation of 16 mobile chandeliers.
for maison&objet, michael anastassiades has assembled for the very first time in one place, a previously unseen installation of 16 mobile chandeliers.
sky-frame: bjarke ingels' point of view on the world and his work
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on his 'house ferry' at the port of copenhagen, the danish architect details how he tries to create a utopian reality with his unwavering pragmatism.
on his 'house ferry' at the port of copenhagen, the danish architect details how he tries to create a utopian reality with his unwavering pragmatism.
liz diller interview: 'architecture has a danger of becoming obsolete'
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designboom talks to liz diller about the changing role of architects, student activism and her dream brief.
designboom talks to liz diller about the changing role of architects, student activism and her dream brief.
interview with erwin wurm on body-based art and beverage-drinking at 'yes biological'
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designboom spoke with wurm about this latest evolution of his work, the participatory aspect of the exhibition, and his fears, and hopes, for the future.
designboom spoke with wurm about this latest evolution of his work, the participatory aspect of the exhibition, and his fears, and hopes, for the future.
james casebere constructs and photographs a speculative future 'on the water's edge'
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'on the water's edge' investigates the intersection of architecture, sculpture, and photography.
'on the water's edge' investigates the intersection of architecture, sculpture, and photography.
digital artist filip custic dissects the human body in surrealist 3D sculptures
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spirituality, religion, relationships and sexuality are all explored through a lens preoccupied with fragmentation, pataphysics, optical balance effects and technological art.
spirituality, religion, relationships and sexuality are all explored through a lens preoccupied with fragmentation, pataphysics, optical balance effects and technological art.
ricardo bofill discusses time, space, and existence ahead of 2020 venice biennale
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in this new video, produced by PLANE–SITE with the support of the european cultural centre, bofill discusses his interdisciplinary approach.
in this new video, produced by PLANE–SITE with the support of the european cultural centre, bofill discusses his interdisciplinary approach.
edgar heinrich interview: how BMW motorrad are catering for customs
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'motorbikes have always been a statement about who you are,' explains the designer.
'motorbikes have always been a statement about who you are,' explains the designer.
domagoj dukec interview: how BMW is designing our future of mobility
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‘design is the key to unite all new technologies,’ says domagoj dukec, head of BMW design, in our latest video interview on the future of mobility.
‘design is the key to unite all new technologies,’ says domagoj dukec, head of BMW design, in our latest video interview on the future of mobility.
