the design of 'stony hill' is informed by the history of the site, the natural landscape, and local vernacular architecture.
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bates masi + architects (7)
the residence is designed to celebrate the periodically rising water levels of the area.
new york botanical garden (2)
designboom previews the show and speaks with NYBG's director of public engagement and library exhibitions curator, joanna groarke.
the exhibit includes a series of gardens designed by raymond jungles, as well as a curated gallery of burle marx's paintings, drawings, and textiles.
stelios mousarris (8)
this desktop light is functional yet imaginative and will bring a fun mood into your home.
connections: +1530
the solid steel 3D printed structure gives stability to the whole table and will withstand even the strongest ping pong shots.
connections: +940
phillip k. smith III (8)
at sunset, the reflection of the glowing sky and onshore clouds merges with floating, shifting gradients of light across the surface of the work.
connections: 97
the structure has been conceived as a floating bar of light that hovers dramatically above the streets below.
connections: +800
public art fund (17)
designboom looks at how the public art fund has engaged new yorkers and visitors alike — from an endlessly spinning water vortex at the brooklyn bridge, to an upright swimming pool at rockefeller center.
connections: +810
douglas reconstructed nine remarkable but forgotten moments from history.
connections: +1270
HHF architects (15)
described as 'liveable art', the 3-bedroom house is reportedly the only private residence designed by artist ai weiwei.
the pieces that make up the installation can either be used individually, or combined to create a wide variety of configurations.
kubota architect atelier (5)
an open-air private courtyard in the center of the plot brings natural light and air inside.
a folding concrete plane transitions from roof, to wall, to floor creating a large open space with continuous views to the distant mountains.
connections: 5
ABIBOO (3)
in this exclusive interview, we discuss the plans presented for a permanent settlement on mars for one million people.
connections: +370
ABIBOO studio chose the side of a cliff on mars to design a vertical city, with the scheme and construction systems a result of the planet's harsh conditions.
connections: 34
OMGEVING (5)
using permeable architecture, the design generates a centerpiece that brings a new vitality to the area.
connections: +670
standing among typical terraced houses, the architects were careful not to disturb the region's existing urban fabric.
connections: +300
meneghello paolelli associati (6)
unopiù expands existing collections les arcs, amanda and c’est la vie and introduces exi, giving clients customizable designs to connect to nature.
connections: 18
their icons of light include portable, rechargeable designs by daniel rybakken, alessandro zambelli and meneghello paolelli associati.
DOSIS (3)
'it is a living structure that transmutes depending on the conditions of the ecosystem that hosts it,’ explain the architects.
the space can transform from a single, 65-square-meter bubble, to a more than 400-square-meter, multi-room structure within minutes.
internet of things (129)
this wireless power grid is capable of powering devices at ranges far exceeding the capabilities of any existing technologies.
connections: +130
the garment has been designed with metallic fabrics, which block radio waves and signals, shielding a wearer against tracking devices such as GPS.
connections: +170
takuyahosokai (3)
the architects wanted to express both a human scale and the density of the city – all while maintaining visual coherence.
in order to illuminate the entire building, its shape gradually expands from front to back, both in plan and elevation.
connections: +1750
salman khoshroo (2)
tufts of wool are thoughtfully intertwined, knotted, and wrapped to form sculptural busts, each expressing a deep sense of emotion.
connections: +160
the artist says that the therapeutic process of weaving inanimate fibers into vibrant faces brought him comfort during this time of global uncertainty.
connections: +2410
D.LIM architects (6)
in leaving various sections of the building empty, the azaleas and silvergrass peek through, like 'the smile of a child with missing teeth'.
small personal spaces are installed alongside each of the windows of the library, offering visitor a place where they can sit and read in privacy
PAN- PROJECTS (2)
the design team was challenged to envision a new spatial model for retail by reconsidering the function of physical stores.
‘by creating a translucent boundary that directly reflects the expression of the 360-degree water surface, we succeeded in creating a space where scenery is surrounded by phenomena such as sparkle, fluctuation, and haze of water,’
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