renovating 'casa vernate', enrico sassi preserves the 1972-built brick structure and infuses interiors with a modernist color palette.
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residential architecture and interiors (4672)
designboom visits les caryatides in guyancourt to explore the iconic building in person and unveil its beauty and peculiarities.
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.
AUDI (140)
the audi concept C features a bold vertical front frame and distinctive four-element headlights, defining the brand’s new design direction.
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designboom interviews DRIFT founders at the 'AUDI house of progress' during milan design week 2025 to learn about the kinetic installation.
electric automobiles (707)
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.
car concept (403)
the modular seats in the cabin can be removed to be outdoor chairs, and its power system can supply energy to appliances and emergency equipment.
the concept trike was inspired by a vision of getting around airports more efficiently.
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aquariums (18)
the framed goldfish tank is shaped for the fish's horizontal movement.
connections: 22
the series highlights the structure’s colors, interplay of light and shadow across the curved facades, and distinct spatial planning, with a focus on fluidity and vibrancy.
keisuke hatakenaka architects studio (4)
the screens can be easily adjusted according to the desired level of privacy.
large, fixed openings of different dimensions blur the boundaries between outside and in.
climate change (192)
designed for research, recreation, and habitation, the system supports human-ocean coexistence.
first presented in a simplified prototype during the venice architecture biennale 2025, aquapraça arrives in brazil in its complete form.
höweler + yoon (11)
first presented in a simplified prototype during the venice architecture biennale 2025, aquapraça arrives in brazil in its complete form.
on september 5th, 2025, aquapraça is set to debut in venice, inviting visitors to experience its sloping, water-responsive surfaces firsthand.
carlo ratti (83)
the project will make its debut during the 2026 winter olympics in milan, and will then be moved to its permanent location in the alps to serve as a safe resting point for climbers and trekkers.
on september 5th, 2025, aquapraça is set to debut in venice, inviting visitors to experience its sloping, water-responsive surfaces firsthand.
social impact (10)
the device activates automatically when picked up, turns off when placed down, and functions on its own without a power button.
from 3D printed coral reefs to eggshell composite butterfly nests, designboom looks back at the top 10 social impact stories that defined 2025.
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venice architecture biennale 2025 (60)
each 3D printed unit is fabricated from sawdust and recycled consumer plastics.
on september 5th, 2025, aquapraça is set to debut in venice, inviting visitors to experience its sloping, water-responsive surfaces firsthand.
animals in art (211)
a found branch collected during a walk in the forest serves as the squirrel’s tail.
designboom speaks with the italian artist about the making of 'Ι don’t like it, Ι love it', the importance of freedom, and why the 'impossible' is often just the beginning.
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floating architecture (208)
designed for research, recreation, and habitation, the system supports human-ocean coexistence.
the pavilion addresses limited beachfront space through a public floating platform.
cheng-tsung feng (23)
five radiating ‘petals’ with gold-edged detailing create a pentagonal spatial layout.
white canvas drapes in layered sections over the timber frame, with intentional gaps where beams pierce through and sharp edges interrupt the smooth surface.
connections: 66
architecture in taiwan (214)
its inaugural exhibition, 'a call of all beings', brings together more than 70 artists and collectives from 20 countries.
a ceramic mosaic facade with varied tile sizes adapts to the soft geometries of MVRDV's 'the island' tower in taiwan.
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