paf atelier and BB architectes design the orange steel structure to reorganize living spaces without partitions.
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architecture in paris (263)
designboom visits les caryatides in guyancourt to explore the iconic building in person and unveil its beauty and peculiarities.
sou fujimoto (105)
following an international call that attracted more than a hundred submissions, the shortlist announced marks a milestone in the nouvelle renaissance project.
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the project led by norman foster brings together ten renowned architects to design birdhouses for a charity auction supporting brain cancer research.
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- birdhouses (40)
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selldorf architects (11)
to celebrate international museum day, designboom rounds up the most anticipated and newly completed museums of 2025.
new conservation-grade clear glass replaces the original dark glazing, revealing the interior’s grand stair and circulation.
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dan pearson studio (5)
following an international call that attracted more than a hundred submissions, the shortlist announced marks a milestone in the nouvelle renaissance project.
connections: +3330
- amanda levete architects / AL_A (27)
- architecture in france (720)
- architecture in paris (263)
- ATELIER BRÜCKNER (6)
- dan pearson studio (5)
- diller scofidio and renfro (108)
- musée du louvre (22)
- museums and galleries (846)
- renovation and restoration architecture and design (1135)
- SANAA (86)
- selldorf architects (11)
- sou fujimoto (105)
with the project complete, filmmaker matthew donaldson has created a short movie documenting the scheme, while photographer james brittain has shared his images of the development.
diller scofidio and renfro (108)
across the curving glass surface, a delicate pattern has been translated from a 1909 cartier brooch.
the storehouse invites visitors to explore, engage, and even order to view objects from over half a million items.
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SANAA (86)
its inaugural exhibition, 'a call of all beings', brings together more than 70 artists and collectives from 20 countries.
following an international call that attracted more than a hundred submissions, the shortlist announced marks a milestone in the nouvelle renaissance project.
connections: +3330
- amanda levete architects / AL_A (27)
- architecture in france (720)
- architecture in paris (263)
- ATELIER BRÜCKNER (6)
- dan pearson studio (5)
- diller scofidio and renfro (108)
- musée du louvre (22)
- museums and galleries (846)
- renovation and restoration architecture and design (1135)
- SANAA (86)
- selldorf architects (11)
- sou fujimoto (105)
smartphone design (271)
a modular device built around a physical keyboard, the case introduces a full QWERTY typing tool that attaches magnetically.
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a multipurpose accessory, the embedded gadget is powered by AI and can also record audios and translate them into texts on its own.
personal technology (184)
the design is a response to automated driving, where the vehicle can manage all driving tasks within certain conditions without human input.
once a smartphone is inserted, the pocket taco mimics the experience of a classic arcade format as gamesir leans on 8-bit nostalgia.
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assistive devices (54)
designed to be a companion, the device is meant to live in a home the way a pet does: nearby, responsive, and emotionally present.
both a home and outdoor assistive device, the rolling gadget uses AI and LiDAR to understand its surroundings and sends out light to measure distance.
residential architecture and interiors (4686)
local stone anchors the structure to the terrain, while concrete and timber define a calm, durable architectural language.
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original architectural features, including the brick facade and rounded corners, are retained.
where people work (987)
the porous envelope keeps the building almost fully open while shielding it from sun, rain, and typhoons.
a series of frames forms a single, large box, avoiding expressive formal gestures in favor of flexibility and longevity.
architecture in thailand (365)
light, shadow, wave movement, and beachside activity shape the hotel’s architectural language by onion.
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the pedestrian bridge will introduce a gold lattice truss and tiered seating to the bangkok waterfront.
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private courtyards (130)
a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
thatch-filled pillows with circular openings form a regular grid across the installation’s exterior facade.
concrete architecture and design (952)
vertical cuts slice through the ring to create oval openings oriented toward key views.
the concept takes shape through the image of a caterpillar feeding calmly within its habitat, protected by foliage and form.
architecture in london (272)
the barbican centre will be closed from june 2028 until summer 2029 for an ambitious renovation led by buro happold and asif khan.
stacked plates form the fountain’s distinctive layered geometry, creating varied cascades.
RIBA stirling prize (21)
witherford watson mann wins the RIBA stirling prize 2025 for its model for housing in later life that reimagines the centuries-old almshouse.
honoring chris wilkinson's legacy, designboom rounds some of his most celebrated projects including his stirling prize-winning works.
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