charlotte skene catling tells designboom about her visions for reinventing the aaltos' first industrial structure into a building designed for people.
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skene catling de la pena architects (5)
the team behind the project is seeking to turn the cathedral-like structure into a new institution called 'the AALTOSIILO for digital preservation'.
silo architecture and design (13)
a new art lounge, placed at the top of the structure, enjoys panoramic views while hosting business events and cultural gatherings.
fashion designer giorgio armani has opened a contemporary exhibition space contained within a former granary in the italian city's tortona district.
connections: 21
GLA design (5)
the project includes a reception center and three types of guest rooms, set within a landscape of metasequoia trees and moso bamboo.
the white coating, colorful window frames, and concave openings respond to functions related to appearance, airflow, and movement.
serge schoemaker architects (5)
serge schoemaker architects gives the property a fresh look with gray lime plaster to the brick facades and updated thatched roofs.
the result is a sturdy yet elegant structure built on a narrow plot beside the freestanding house of the clients.
JAHN (7)
the state-of-the-art facility by jahn/ features exhibition spaces and below-grade archival storage, providing an immersive museum experience.
connections: +2600
jahn left the biggest impact on his adopted city of chicago with works such as the thompson center and the united airlines terminal 1 at o'hare international airport.
connections: +120
shigeki yamamoto (5)
the tables are eclectic compositions of memory and life, crafted from yamamoto’s previous works, flea market finds, and gifted objects.
connections: +210
the decorative objects carry the spirit and memory of his past work.
connections: 5
yoshimasa tsutsumi (7)
features like raised flooring, custom handrails, and sliding doors for wheelchair access create comfort for the elderly family.
the project involves the conversion of an old house on the xihu lakeside of hangzhou, china.
MycoWorks (7)
together, the seven women designers, artists, architects, and artisans have crafted a series of forward-looking objects, from screens to desks and lighting fixtures.
in an interview with designboom, the biotechnology company and car manufacturer’s designers dive into the use and future of the mushroom-based textile.
bloot architecture (6)
glass openings wrap around the house's corners infusing the extension in the garden setting.
bloot architecture expands brick building adding a steel roof family apartment in hague's bomenbuurt neighborhood.
melike altınışık architects (MAA) (8)
the museum’s spherical, non-directional shape is marked by fluid, organic curves, creating a dramatic landmark.
(MAA) shapes 'the spark' as a cluster of five sculptural rings to form a futuristic cultural center in seoul
estudio felipe escudero (12)
felipe escudero paints the city with over 5,000 liters of paint, connecting the landmarks of basílica del voto nacional and palacio de cristal itchimbia.
the 16-acre project will host offices, shops, galleries, and events as well as the highest observation deck in decentraland.
connections: 70
tadao cern (4)
‘let’s fly’ begins on october 30th, 2024, and also debuts the museum’s newest work, mariposa, which was first unveiled at burning man 2023.
the soft beige tones and fluffy textures of the strands blend together, creating an immersive, contemplative experience.
connections: 16
HangarBicocca (15)
40 works that the late artist made between 1950s and 1990s fill the 5,000 square meters of space of the Navate area inside the foundation.
connections: +820
the show marks italy’s first retrospective dedicated to the iconic american performance artist since his death in 1997.
connections: +820
NEXT architects (26)
next architects' structure serves both as a viewing platform and a habitat for local bat species.
next architects opts for reflective stainless steel to enhance the mirroring effect, immersing visitors in visual illusion.
rubiks cube (10)
megahouse corporation and iriso precision company team up to produce the cube in time for the 50th anniversary of the 3D puzzle.
connections: +250
the 'color universal rubik's cube' replaces the conventional six-color palette with more accessible shades, allowing anyone to enjoy solving the puzzle.
connections: 10
LDF london design festival 2024 (4)
in a crucial phase before the orange peel dries, it becomes pliable like leather, allowing it to be molded and crafted.
connections: +850
live haircuts, hair spinning, and rope-making in studio sanne visser's installation result in interior objects and unique accessories.
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