interview: toshiko mori on empowering communities through architecture in africa
'excellence in design gives communities a sense of pride, glamor, and promotes functionality,' toshiko mori tells designboom.
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toshiko mori completes oval-shaped fass school and teachers’ residence in remote senegal
the project utilizes local, traditional skills and materials in its construction.
mount washington house by anonymous architects embraces steepness and vistas in LA
the project unfolds as a vertical sequence of spaces and programs spanning approximately 100 sqm, an inversion of typical californian homes.
cantilevered dwelling by anonymous architects exists amid the trees in los angeles
the property hovers above the steep terrain, minimizing the need for foundations and maintaining yard space for natural vegetation.
iguzzini's minimalist allure spotlights architectural and interior character
the design of allure encapsulates a neutral aesthetic, inspired by basic architectural forms and principles of parametric design.
iguzzini's adaptable libera lighting system defines interior spaces via app
the light can be positioned alone or choreographed as movable engaging, decorative constellations.
IBUKU's alchemy yoga center unfolds as two sculptural, copper-clad bamboo shalas in bali
this sustainable destination for travelers, expats, and locals offers a meditative yoga journey amid the lush indonesian landscape.
draping roof tops intricate bamboo structure by IBUKU for green school in bali, indonesia
the design employs one of nature's greatest strategies, achieving geometric strength through curving surfaces.
minotti creates indoor-outdoor synergy in contemporary 2023 collection
the new collection expresses a single language of stylistic coherence derived from many renowned international voices.
inoda + sveje: IS sofa for miyazaki chair factory
the sofa features generous CNC cut wooden armrests
inoda + sveje: knock down chair for miyazaki factory
attached to this chair's deep profile, sculpted dark stained arms are formed with a CNC router and joined to a simple side frame.
diego rivera theater in san francisco will be home to one of the artist’s iconic murals
unveiling the diego rivera theater proposal in san francisco LMN Architects and San Francisco-based TEF Design teamed up to design the Diego Rivera »
LMN architects curates luminous bridge with delicate perforations in everett, washington
the overlay of large-scale truss elements and small-scale perforations creates a dynamic experience of view, light and shadow.
workshop architects preserves 20th-century stone masonry for contemporary mexican home
a serene outdoor oasis forms the core of 'casa pakaal', with an idyllic pool engulfed in greenery where inhabitants can unwind.
workshop architects revitalizes mexican casa pulpo infusing vibrant purple hues
wooden textures and white quartz balance out the lilac yucatecan house.
bestor architecture honors los angeles modernism with 'house stepping down a hill'
overlooking california's san gabriel mountains, the dwelling harmonizes with the landscape by mimicking the shape of the hillside itself.
beats by dre headquarters by bestor architecture
the adaptive reuse of a three-building campus accommodates the facilities for the premium brand's innovative research, design, and development center.
at art basel, BMW i5 becomes 'the electric AI canvas' with works by esther mahlangu & more
BMW unveils the i5 sedan as an art car in art basel 2023, featuring generative artworks by contemporary artists on the car’s surface.
kohei nawa presents 'pixcell' sculptures and velvet 'paintings' for oracle at gyre gallery
designboom is in tokyo and has visited 'oracle' to document the works by kohei nawa on view. see images from our exhibition tour below, and read on for more details about the artworks on show.
chengdu museum of natural history resembles a monolithic landform of perforated granite
the museum's massing echoes the shifting tectonic plates which shape the nearby sichuan mountains.
tokyo's toranomon-azabudai district to feature work by pelli clarke pelli + heatherwick studio
the development broke ground in august 2019 and is set to complete in 2023.
virgin galactic to fly first passengers to space this june with monthly commercial flights after
virgin galactic will conduct two spaceflight missions in june and august 2023 before it publicly opens its commercial flights to space.
virgin galactic releases video showcasing their spaceflight design in detail
the video comes just after richard branson’s company announced it is taking reservations for seats on its flights to space.
ROXANICH WINERY: mladen rožanić talks long aged biodynamic rare natural wine (and about his spectacular heritage design hotel)
the roxanich winery & design hotel delivers a unique hospitality experience among mladen rožanić's vineyards in croatia.
turato architects exposes wooden structure for mediterranean vacation home in croatia
turato architects envisioned the project by exposing the ‘strong poetics of wooden construction' resulting in open, connected spaces.
from the birth of the web to blockchain + NFTs: omar kholeif on the evolution of internet art
'AI will encourage us to consider how we work 'with' and not 'against' emerging technologies, in order to craft the present that we wish to live in,' omar kholeif tells designboom.
anne spalter on digital art and the impact of accelerated technology at NFT ART DAY ZRH
'each time a new technology has come out, I've been inspired to try it,' anne spalter tells designboom.
fondation beyeler & the skateroom translate basquiat’s rare modena paintings on art decks
after over four decades of their creation, eight much-celebrated paintings are brought together for the first time.
the skateroom collaborates with vik muniz on eight-color-spectrum skateboard series
the limited-edition decks are currently on view at gallery baronian xippas.
MDO brings careful renovation + modern upgrades to shanghai's qing dynasty post office
the building was restored to its original form of brickwork, timber structure, and tile.
MDO transforms six village houses into modern-day retreat in china
the renovated complex features two new buildings, finished in concrete and endowed with color-changing lights that reference traditional lantern culture.
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Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
