Mar 06, 2026hand-assembled into the canvas, hundreds of these materials become the base for screen-printed and painted portraits of cultural figures.
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materials (194)
Mar 06, 2026
Feb 20, 2026embedded with modified ink, the woven-like material forms snow when it touches the area surface.
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architecture interviews (316)
designboom discusses this creative boom with stefano boeri, MVRDV's winy maas, christian kerez, beat huesler of oppenheim architecture, and the team at bofill taller de arquitectura.
Dec 23, 2025the legendary architect and co-founder of archigram speaks with designboom at mugak/2025 on utopia, drawing, and the lasting impact of his visionary works.
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wood and timber architecture and design (1399)
Mar 05, 2026designed by ludwig eder, the biomaterial comes with holes under it to map out exactly where the mycelium needs to grow.
Mar 03, 2026during construction, builders temporarily relocated the site’s large boulders and later returned them to their original positions.
paper design (251)
Feb 26, 2026the sticker is reconsidered as a three-dimensional compositional element.
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Feb 13, 2026rooted in the traditions of oshōgatsu, japan’s new year celebration, the models pay homage to the nation’s ancient craft.
artificial intelligence (508)
Mar 03, 2026ripple-like distortions prevent stable reflections within the enclosure.
Feb 27, 2026milla novo’s textile installation moves from the mleiha desert in sharjah to a conceptual alpine glass pavilion.
museums and galleries (862)
Mar 04, 2026TAO's chenhu wetland art center is designed as an array of dispersed walls for a porous connection with the landscape.
Mar 04, 2026plans have been approved for the £231 million renewal of london’s barbican centre by allies and morrison and asif khan studio.
Atelier L'Abri (5)
Dec 08, 2025FOIL gallery, a hybrid art gallery and café, has opened inside two former factory buildings in mile-ex, an industrial pocket of montreal.
Jan 16, 2024anchored in preservation and sustainability, maison melba undergoes a sustainable renovation by atelier l'abri.
restaurant and café design (943)
Mar 03, 2026curved interior elements are visible from the street through the glass frontage.
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Mar 02, 2026gradient pink mirrors line the preserved brick perimeter.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1162)
Mar 04, 2026plans have been approved for the £231 million renewal of london’s barbican centre by allies and morrison and asif khan studio.
Mar 04, 2026new images unveil the final vision for manresa wilds, as BIG and SCAPE reimagine a 1960s power plant as a civic hub within a 125-acre waterfront park.
architecture in canada (285)
Feb 18, 2026the house breaks into distinct arms that follow the topography and orientation of the site.
Feb 13, 2026omar gandhi's 'east river residence' is elevated atop slender steel columns to float over the rocky terrain of nova scotia.
architecture in colorado (36)
Dec 08, 2025studiolowe's concept tackles denver's housing deficit by converting high-rises with lateral light wells.
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Aug 01, 2025the two parts remain clearly differentiated, introducing a purposeful disconnect that defines the character of the building.
packaging design (117)
Feb 05, 2026a clear alternative to traditional packaging, the team says uses a mix of seaweed, plant-based materials, and compostable polymers to produce the bags.
Dec 08, 2025karlssonwilker's RVK rebrand features bold letters and metallic colors, capturing reykjavík's raw, urban spirit.
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logo design (249)
Dec 08, 2025karlssonwilker's RVK rebrand features bold letters and metallic colors, capturing reykjavík's raw, urban spirit.
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nowadays, brands are shifting their identities to a lot less color. for them, it’s not just a passing trend. it’s part of their design strategy.
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umbrellas (36)
an updated version of the remote-controlled one, the hands-free device hovers above the user and trails them wherever they go.
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Dec 08, 2025ori eliminates ribs, fabric, and typical failure points, creating an entirely new category of personal weather device.
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obituaries (110)
Mar 06, 2026on pedro friedeberg's passing, we revisit our 2014 interview with the artist, quoting his reflections and highlighting his surreal world.
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martin parr, one of the most influential photographers of his generation, passed away on december 6th, 2025, in bristol at the age of 73.
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photography (445)
Feb 22, 2026each imaginary scene begins as a physically constructed cubic room built from scratch.
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Jan 31, 2026the series documents the photographer’s repeated encounters with the maritime landscape, using the ferry crossing as a fixed observational point.
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