the project preserves the historic architecture while introducing modern living spaces and a swimming pool, creating a cohesive blend of past and present.
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the facade is punctuated by circular and rounded windows inspired by alaïa’s signature perforated motifs.
bureau betak (13)
the space becomes the setting for an evolving installation composed entirely of light, a fitting introduction to de betak’s new phase.
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bureau betak hangs a constellation of oversized planets above a reflective runway, casting shifting light across the space.
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fashion show design (53)
bureau betak hangs a constellation of oversized planets above a reflective runway, casting shifting light across the space.
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crafted by design brand 6:AM, the seats are made in a bespoke palette of ten colors, setting the scenography of the presentation.
chanel (4)
the 1,700-square-meter space comprises more than 10,000 publicly accessible books and media drawn from a wider 50,000-item collection.
the show pays homage to the enduring legacy and rivalry between the two iconic designers through 40 bronze sculptures with fluid lines and intricate embellishments.
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zaha hadid (403)
a continuation of the existing rock formations, the hotel is articulated as a series of stepped horizontal planes, courtyards, and gardens.
zaha hadid architects' malpensa hospital will shape a medical campus surrounded by a landscape of forests in lombardy, italy.
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residential architecture and interiors (4664)
a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
the design is inspired by the geometry and structure of a voluminous tent.
architecture in serbia (13)
zaha hadid architects designs its alta tower to integrate both offices and residences, and will feature a facade of undulating louvres.
the renovation by zaha hadid architects preserves the paper mill’s original facades, vaulted ceilings, and masonry.
where people work (983)
vertical metal fins establish a consistent rhythm across the office building’s facade.
connections: +1080
courtyards of varying sizes surround the central house volume, merging living spaces with the urban realm.
wearable technology (316)
named leia, the device has electrodes sewn into it, which restores the user’s sensation to the foot sole as well as reduce their chronic pain.
an attachable technology, the assistive object temporarily replaces the foot and lower leg section that users have lost.
fashion design phenomena (301)
from gustaf westman's spiral baguette holder to vollebak's virus-killing jacket, designboom looks back at the top fashion stories that defined the year.
the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
biomaterials (36)
the current sample builds on the team’s previous research of the same topic, but this time, the version moves closer to manufacturing.
connections: +600
in normal conditions, it can break down in soil in around four to six weeks, since it is made from bagasse, the fibrous by-product of sugar production.
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car design (1009)
our list showcases designers and manufacturers presenting upgraded vehicles that explore future mobility, updated classic forms, and mixed-use materials.
designed to last longer, the vehicle changes the status quo in the automotive industry by giving the users more control over repairs.
pininfarina (47)
startup company vittori works with pininfarina to create its 'turbio' hypercar, designed with AI sketches and built with 3D-printed titanium.
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debuted at the museo nazionale dell’automobile in turin, italy, the vehicle is the last battista model of the car manufacturer.
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artificial intelligence (499)
the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
from hyper-personalized AI to advanced robotic mobility, explore cutting-edge student projects at hongik university’s industrial design degree show 2025.
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architecture in paris (261)
louis denavaut creates a sequence of atmospheres for this project, reflected in three distinct interior worlds.
after many years in development, la caverne du pont neuf will be on view from june 6th to june 28th, 2026.
christ & gantenbein (12)
the architects propose a system of walls instead of boxes, replacing enclosed booths with open partitions.
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with varied recesses and stepped rooflines, the building reflects the irregular geometry of the site and subtly reinforces key urban axes leading toward the harbor and nearby square.
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