dmvA converts former belgian military sheds into contemporary youth center
the materials reflect the site's military heritage featuring textures like fiber cement corrugated sheets, and prefabricated concrete panels.
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white gabled houses by dmvA integrate with the historic urban fabric of belgium
'apartments in de stad' by dmvA is a modest interpretation of historic houses with stepped roofs.
vacuum-sealed flat pack blooms into tsubomi paper lamp by kazuhiro yamanaka
as air enters through the holes at the bottom of the lamp, it unfolds and stands alone without any internal structure.
kazuhiro yamanaka fastens roll of A3 paper with power cable for playful lighting fixture
a minuscule LED is fitted inside the loosely draped wire loop, serving as the light source.
turns out instagram may label your photos as 'made with AI' even when they're not
since april 2024, meta has started labeling content on instagram, facebook, and threads to indicate when it's created with AI.
instagram's twitter competitor, threads, is here – see how it works
threads users can easily tap into their existing instagram communities, eliminating the need to start from scratch.
mass studies' minsuk cho on the 2024 serpentine pavilion 'archipelagic void'
the korean architect talks to designboom about the 23rd serpentine pavilion, which opens to the public on june 7th, 2024.
first look: designboom steps inside mass studies' 2024 serpentine pavilion
MASS STUDIES’ SERPENTINE PAVILION OPENS TO THE PUBLIC The 2024 Serpentine Pavilion, designed by the Seoul-based architectural firm Mass Studies, led by »
iF Design explores 'power of place' with interdisciplinary panelists during NYCxDesign 2024
watch iF Design's panel - power of place - livestreamed and moderated by designboom during NYCxDesign 2024.
VERSO&friends: a collective show exhibits fresh design in red hook, brooklyn
during NYCxDESIGN 2024, tribeca-based gallery VERSO arrives in red hook, brooklyn, with its recent exhibition VERSO&friends.
curiosity envelops rolex's ginza flagship in a shimmering double bezel pattern
in a kinetic effect, the iconic pattern changes depending on the viewer's angle.
yellow glass bricks and louvers shape curiosity's labyrinthine concept store in osaka
a soft yellow hue, diffused through latticed metal slats on the ceiling, bathes the entire store in an ambient glow.
ukrainian design meets bali in MAKHNO studio's coastal 8sun resort
MAKHNO studio and SAI architects propose luxury ukrainian design for the coast of bali with this 8SUN resort.
MAKHNO studio envisions its KHRAM temple as three spherical prayer rooms in ukraine
the large and sloping adobe balls cater to different faiths without direct references to particular religions.
switzerland's CAAA restaurant greets diners under 3D printed ceiling evoking snowy alps
designed by external reference, the ceiling structure incorporates cellulose and wood waste, a wholly new combination in architectural projects.
3D-printed, organic formations by external reference engulf la manso store in barcelona
the design pairs the floral motifs of the store's facade with the plasticity of the brand's jewelry.
research finds generative AI models like chatGPT may double energy consumption by 2026
generative AI and language models like chatGPT, alongside data centers and cryptocurrencies, may consume more energy than a typical google search.
bitcoin banknotes by tom badley transport cryptocurrency into the physical realm
bearing images of deities donned in spacesuits, the family of banknote-like bearer instruments hold and transmit bitcoin.
a public toilet meets avant-garde art gallery at miklós kiss’ neo-pop intervention in budapest
among interiors inspired by the eastern european spa and the pixel gaming world of the 80s, 20 toilets become canvases for 100 of kiss' artworks.
deep green walls adorn the house of millennium restaurant by kissmiklos in budapest
formed within a historical building dating back to 1896, the green hue that defines the space was inspired by zsolnay porcelain.
yang fei critiques facadism in parisian townhouse renovations through his midjourney study
the designer advocates for a holistic approach to architectural authenticity, ensuring both interior and exterior conservation through his AI research.
field object lab embeds leaf-shaped community center along lake's edge in china
the design strikes a nuanced balance between local sloping roof typology and contemporary architecture.
SOM shares design for new satellite concourse at chicago o’hare international airport
this first phase of a chicago o'hare international airport transformation is designed by a team led by skidmore, owings & merrill (SOM).
mcdonald's unveils net zero energy-designed restaurant at walt disney world resort
the building, designed by ross barney architects, takes the form of a 'shed' that responds to florida's humid climate.
korean co-living develops within brick-clad building complex by urban agency
urban agency creates a brick-clad facade with alternating colors to maintain a cohesive look while allowing each building to stand out.
bamboo columns clad 'vancouver forest' residential development in canada
designed by urban agency, the prospective development features bamboo-clad façades and a ‘living canopy’ of plants and trees.
openwork wooden walls shield theo domini's primitive-inspired residence in bordeaux
hidden behind UNESCO-listed stone facades and within a secret garden, 'hortus project' merges archaic and contemporary vocabularies.
theo domini abstracts steel and faded plaster for this 19th-century parisian apartment
devoid of distractions, a subtle interplay of light, shade, textures, and soothing hues guide inhabitants through the space.
CUN design transforms 70s textile warehouse into clothing brand headquarters in beijing
CUN design incorporates two white architectural volumes to the rosemoo headquarters design, preserving the original brick architecture of the warehouse.
CUN design transforms old warehouse into 'utter space' photography studio in beijing
the designers avoided making new additions to the restored 1960s building, thus highlighting its original architecture.
AZULIK launches EK, a doorless electric car with fiberglass body and wooden steering wheel
the electric car has been designed and manufactured by roth fablab for AZULIK real estate’s new development, AZULIK basin.
AZULIK's roth architecture nestles its tech & innovation lab within the mexican jungle
the bio-inspired project houses 3D printers, thermoforming machines, laser cutters, and water jets.
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The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
