in a conversation from their celebrated self-designed home and laboratory, reyes and fernández presented their individual practices and shared projects.
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carla fernández (4)
'instead of having one robot doing the carving, I'd rather have six people who helped me.'
connections: +130
caceres + tous (2)
the house is deeply embedded in its natural context thanks to a series of open patios and a roof terrace.
open and closed spaces interlace to create a dwelling that is deeply connected to its exterior surroundings.
nakahira architects (3)
the wood used is locally sourced, while carpenters worked by hand to make all the joints.
the dwelling is oriented around an external courtyard, allowing a close relationship to be formed with the natural environment.
hsu-rudolphy arquitectos (4)
the project was driven by two main concepts: to take in the site's spectacular views, while conserving its natural environment.
influenced by the water molecule, the house by cazú zegers arquitectura is divided into three connected zones.
samara golden (2)
a bewildering confluence of biography, history, psychology, and nature, with thoughtfully embedded layers of consciousness steeped in a single landscape.
connections: +180
traversing the entirety of the two-story space, 'the flat side of the knife' comprises a vertical arrangement of staircases, beds, couches, tables, and accouterments.
connections: +180
established & sons (7)
the working environment is no longer fixed — from offices to cafés and co-working spaces, the way we work is rapidly changing and as such, we are adapting.
thought as a colorful room-within-a-room, its raw shell provides a base for modular seating, shelves, tables and screens.
connections: +120
faig ahmed (1)
the artist reimagines ancient crafts to form new visual boundaries by deconstructing traditions and stereotypes.
connections: +2290
lim + lu (4)
the residence features a vibrant living room that clients can also use as a work-from-home area.
the new york-based multidisciplinary design practice announces the transformation of a 1,200 square feet vacation-like haven that was previously abandoned for over 15 years in hong kong’s quarry bay neighborhood.
connections: +120
mohsen mostafavi (4)
mostafavi considers the challenges facing the world's colleges and universities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring a range of pertinent and pressing issues.
connections: 4
the initiative will convene discussions about how we live and where we live.
connections: +220
RAND boats (2)
mana 23 is designed to provide a smooth, silent and sustainable boating experience.
connections: +250
designboom spoke to carl kai, lead danish designer at RAND, who discussed his background, the need for sustainable options and the company's future projects.
connections: +250
okuda san miguel (14)
okuda san miguel's work 'infinite cantabria' shines with geometric patterns in over seventy colors, integrating animals and iconography.
connections: +3060
using his signature-style of colorful geometrics, okuda san miguel has transformed a formerly untended area of fort smith to create the 'rainbow embassy'.
connections: +820
georg jensen (6)
referencing the undulating waves and reflective flow of water, as well as the contemplative forms found in nature, the set contrast the earthy and organic forms of both materials.
connections: +210
the bristish architect has created a site-specific sculptural structure that serves as the backdrop for an informal guest lounge at baselworld 2016, coinciding with the debut of her jewelry collection for the danish design house.
connections: +530
cosmos architecture (2)
intended to be adaptable, interactive, and accessible, the design features a public square at ground level beneath the structure.
the project, which is titled 'watermarks - surviving the anthropocene', highlights the impact that mankind has had on planet earth.
connections: 78
cabrera arqs (2)
the chapel has been formed as a meeting point for the community, a place of reflection, silence, and prayer, in close contact with nature.
located in a secluded and quiet beach, the house offers a space to relax and disconnect from the world.
BAAQ' (2)
the local architecture studio has renovated the building with respect to its industrial past.
the house is built using local materials and traditional techniques.
panGenerator (6)
the sculpture is composed of 451 independent modules that react to light to reveal iridescent, shimmering rings of color.
connections: +3050
the wall invites people to sample their own voice and play the sound back in countless variations.
connections: +1030
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