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slamp (6)

explore the most stellar lighting designs from euroluce 2023

Apr 30, 2023

explore the most stellar lighting designs from euroluce 2023

designboom spotlights some of the brightest innovations in lighting design at euroluce 2023.

connections: +2010

slamp and montblanc craft sensual and technology-rich writing lamp

Apr 11, 2017

slamp and montblanc craft sensual and technology-rich writing lamp

during milan design week 2017, slamp and montblanc discuss their writing lamp, 'overlay', and how its light acts upon the interaction between the innovative magnetic rest and any montblanc writing instrument.

connections: +770

ludovica and roberto palomba (9)

alfresco living spaces: ethimo's outdoor furniture connects people and nature

Apr 12, 2021

alfresco living spaces: ethimo's outdoor furniture connects people and nature

beneath canopies of comfort and atop meadows of soft cushions, creations from marco lavit, ludovica + roberto palomba and patrick norguet find a harmony between users and the environment.

connections: 44

designboom hosts zanat lockdown dialogues daily on instagram live

Nov 30, 2020

designboom hosts zanat lockdown dialogues daily on instagram live

the renowned designers share their zanat 'lockdown dialogues' on instagram live at 5pm CET daily from november 30 to december 4.

connections: +2320

paola navone (16)

explore the most stellar lighting designs from euroluce 2023

Apr 30, 2023

explore the most stellar lighting designs from euroluce 2023

designboom spotlights some of the brightest innovations in lighting design at euroluce 2023.

connections: +2010

imperfect beauty distinguishes natuzzi argo collection by paola navone

Dec 18, 2020

imperfect beauty distinguishes natuzzi argo collection by paola navone

‘I believe people want to come home to find a super soft sofa,’ states paola navone in the seventh film of natuzzi's the circle of harmony series.

connections: 40

Nicholas Préaud (5)

'tsuginote tea house': reimagining traditional japanese joinery with 3D printing technology

Apr 29, 2023

'tsuginote tea house': reimagining traditional japanese joinery with 3D printing technology

designed by nicholas préaud and kei atsumi, the pavilion features over 900 3D-printed and double-curved pieces, assembled without any glue or metal fittings.

connections: +4780

interview: nicholas préaud and charlotte taylor set out to bring digital 'casa atibaia' to life

Feb 22, 2023

interview: nicholas préaud and charlotte taylor set out to bring digital 'casa atibaia' to life

upon the release of casa atibaia’s first video trailer, we speak with the two designers about their vision for the future, and the web3 tools they are employing to bring the digital house to life.

connections: +510

cao fei (5)

cao fei's 'duotopia' delves into the metaverse and virtual reality at sprüth magers berlin

Apr 29, 2023

cao fei's 'duotopia' delves into the metaverse and virtual reality at sprüth magers berlin

fei creates a dialogue between the real and fantastical, questioning the boundaries between the two worlds.

connections: +870

cao fei artist studio visit in a former movie theatre in beijing

Nov 04, 2017

cao fei artist studio visit in a former movie theatre in beijing

on a trip to beijing for the reveal of BMW art car #18 designed by cao fei, designboom toured the artist’s studio located in a former movie theater.

connections: +140

yamazaki kentaro design workshop (12)

a 'place of belonging': yamazaki kentaro builds breathable senior daycare center in japan

Apr 27, 2023

a 'place of belonging': yamazaki kentaro builds breathable senior daycare center in japan

the 'long house with an engawa' creates a welcoming environment where aging is integrated with everyday life.

connections: +3260

yamazaki kentaro's nature-infused hospice in japan wins GOOD DESIGN award 2021

Nov 02, 2021

yamazaki kentaro's nature-infused hospice in japan wins GOOD DESIGN award 2021

thanks to its soothing nature-filled interiors, this palliative care ward has been selected as one of the best 100 design ideas of 2021.

connections: +1970

mutina (9)

michael anastassiades & mutina engrave pronounced grouts in their first tile series ‘fringe’

Apr 24, 2023

michael anastassiades & mutina engrave pronounced grouts in their first tile series ‘fringe’

the thick parallel grouts in fringe are directly engraved and can weave multiple patterns by changing the tile direction.

connections: +390

konstantin grcic's hexagonal brick module for mutina has almost infinite expandability

Feb 28, 2022

konstantin grcic's hexagonal brick module for mutina has almost infinite expandability

borrowing the intricate structure of a beehive, the terracotta brick can be: installed vertically or horizontally, laid flush or in staggered fashion.

connections: +560

sculp (2)

interview: vincent leroy's reflective molecular cloud hovers above festival-goers at coachella

Apr 24, 2023

interview: vincent leroy's reflective molecular cloud hovers above festival-goers at coachella

the fluid and gradual transformation of the artwork creates unusual and organic shapes that reflect the surrounding lively atmosphere.

connections: 69

interview: kumkum fernando releases swarm of gigantic robot gods at coachella 2023

Apr 21, 2023

interview: kumkum fernando releases swarm of gigantic robot gods at coachella 2023

kumkum's sculptures add a touch of Hindu mythology and retro-futurism to the iconic coachella landscape.

connections: +610

emirat (1)

irthi examines craft’s effect on emirati environments at milan design week 2023

Apr 21, 2023

irthi examines craft’s effect on emirati environments at milan design week 2023

echoes of alchemy is co-curated by milan based studio, mr.lawrence, and civil architecture, while also including collaborations from casalinghe di tokyo and studiopepe.

connections: 78

BIO-architects (5)

BIO-architects' 'DUB' modular wooden cabin nestles in the russian woodland

Apr 20, 2023

BIO-architects' 'DUB' modular wooden cabin nestles in the russian woodland

the symmetrical wooden frame delicately integrates into the natural landscape.

connections: +5920

this elevated cabin house by BIO-architects features a see-through basement

Jun 02, 2022

this elevated cabin house by BIO-architects features a see-through basement

while featuring two levels, the house offers the comforts of a one-story volume by concentrating all programs on a single plane.

connections: +5480

cecilie manz (7)

interview: Hermès encloses new home collections in transparent iron rod installation in milan

Apr 19, 2023

interview: Hermès encloses new home collections in transparent iron rod installation in milan

designboom speaks with hermès maison artistic directors charlotte macaux perelman and alexis fabry on the concept of the installation.

connections: +1710

tap and shake the beoplay P2 speaker to control music on the go

Apr 27, 2017

tap and shake the beoplay P2 speaker to control music on the go

created by cecilie manz, the beoplay 'P2' has a button-less design where users can double tap its anodized aluminum grille to play or pause music, and shake it to skip tracks.

connections: +270

pierre charpin (6)

galerie kreo exhibits the colorful + eclectic works of mendini with 'caro alessandro'

Mar 10, 2023

galerie kreo exhibits the colorful + eclectic works of mendini with 'caro alessandro'

the parisian gallery honors the late designer and architect, showcasing his iconic works in 'caro alessandro.'

connections: +850

17 artists & designers reimagine the iconic dior medallion chair

Sep 08, 2021

17 artists & designers reimagine the iconic dior medallion chair

for the milan presentation, dior asked the creatives to showcase new works inspired by the medallion chair.

connections: +1380

jasper morrison (71)

interview: Hermès encloses new home collections in transparent iron rod installation in milan

Apr 19, 2023

interview: Hermès encloses new home collections in transparent iron rod installation in milan

designboom speaks with hermès maison artistic directors charlotte macaux perelman and alexis fabry on the concept of the installation.

connections: +1710

in conversation with jasper morrison ahead of his 'early work' exhibition in london

Sep 18, 2022

in conversation with jasper morrison ahead of his 'early work' exhibition in london

the exhibition presents seven signature pieces from morrison's archive, evoking the spirit of design in london in the 1980s.

connections: 77

harri koskinen (3)

harri koskinen for alessi

Jan 22, 2010

harri koskinen for alessi

designer harri koskinen has created a collection of multi-purpose glasses and an all encompassing bamboo container/tray for everyday usage.

connections: 9

stockholm design week 09: artek ‘lento’ by harri koskinen

Feb 02, 2009

stockholm design week 09: artek ‘lento’ by harri koskinen

artek is exhibitiong harri koskinen’s ‘lento’ chair and have launched the ‘lento’ table series, at the stockholm furniture fair.

connections: 40

tomoaki uno architects (8)

large tree trunks arrow through tomoaki uno's peaceful forest-like office in japan

Apr 19, 2023

large tree trunks arrow through tomoaki uno's peaceful forest-like office in japan

the atmosphere oscillates between harmony and mystery, while simultaneously strengthening the connection between the users and nature.

connections: +2790

tomoaki uno references an aztec pyramid for introverted stone house in japan

Nov 15, 2021

tomoaki uno references an aztec pyramid for introverted stone house in japan

in a leafy residential neighborhood of nagoya, tomoaki uno has realized a fortress-like dwelling called 'takamine-cho house'.

connections: +6680

dolce & gabbana (9)

limonaia a milano: antonio aricò shows dolce & gabbana casa collection in greenhouse oasis

Apr 18, 2023

limonaia a milano: antonio aricò shows dolce & gabbana casa collection in greenhouse oasis

nestled in a hidden patio at dolce & gabbana casa, visitors to milan can discover antonio aricò's limonaia a milano oasis.

connections: +1500

jean nouvel designs dolce & gabbana's seoul flagship around spiraling cylinder of glass

Feb 17, 2021

jean nouvel designs dolce & gabbana's seoul flagship around spiraling cylinder of glass

the glass cylinder is set between four corner pillars made of black granite, establishing a contrast between transparent and opaque materials.

connections: +1450

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