dubbed virgin money unity area, the new open-air space is located in newcastle on gosforth park.
UPDATES
stay up to date with all the latest topics to be featured on designboom with our dedicated tag overview. we've collated the most recent themes in the worlds of art, architecture, design and technology for your easy reading: from emerging architecture studios to new design trends to relevant events from around the globe.
Seating 2 (1)
STC arquitectos (2)
the building comprises three main elements: a large metal roof; an occupiable metal box, and an elevated wooden platform.
the dwelling was thought as an atemporal container supported by a semi-urban grid, that seeks to contemplate the natural environment.
john marx (2)
architect john marx and artist absinthia vermut sought to question how the museum typology could be applied to the event, which usually takes place every year in the black rock desert of northwestern nevada.
'andromeda reimagined: a sanctuary in deep playa,' transforms the male hero narrative to a story of female empowerment.
connections: +2910
NITAPROW (3)
NITAPROW finishes the roof with terracotta tiling, leaving the material's beautiful and intricate underside exposed.
connections: +1360
the indoor playground features four zones that offer different architectural terrain and structures that encourage toddlers to walk, climb, dive, and crawl.
connections: +540
united units architects (UUA) (2)
the project introduces the transformation of a redundant quarry, initiating the ecological restoration of the area that has been damaged due to the extensive mining.
being one of the leaders in the industry, ASTUDIO needs a space destined to become a benchmark for this profession.
connections: +230
yokohama triennale 2020 (2)
designboom recently attended the exhibition and rounds up some of the significant projects and themes explored across the topic of 'afterglow'.
connections: 2
the installation appears as a spillage of intertwining intestinal forms that encourage us to 'think with our gut'.
connections: +600
victor solomon (4)
the artist elevates the spot with gold-dusted opulence while maintaining the roots of the fast-changing neighborhood.
as we gear up for the start of the NBA this fall, designboom has curated some of art and design's highlights inspired by the game.
connections: 58
african house design competition by archstorming (7)
a white PVC membrane material was specified for its very low cost and wide availability in the tanzanian market.
the system offers a low-cost solution as the majority of the construction uses sunbaked bricks made from local soil.
OXO architectes (6)
conceived as a tree, the tower's balconies and terraces appear as branches allowing residents to maximize time spent outdoors.
the 17-storey mixed-use tower accommodates residential units, office space, an art gallery, a restaurant, and a panoramic bar.
laisné roussel (12)
the 17-storey mixed-use tower accommodates residential units, office space, an art gallery, a restaurant, and a panoramic bar.
the 10,000-square-meter building has been designed to appear as though it has grown organically out of the ground.
infographics (19)
the straight-talking charts visualize simple facts, such calories in snacks that are deemed 'healthy' versus those considered 'evil'.
connections: 19
‘in general, my project is a classic story about people and their journey to the prize.’
connections: 50
art21 (3)
the project comprises a series of sleeping pods adjacent to the artist's home and studio amid the rugged landscape of joshua tree, california.
art21's exclusive film explores the artist's creative process and recounts the personal experiences reflected in his work.
connections: 3
FADD studio (2)
each room has been assigned an element of nature -water, fire, earth and air- translated into bold colors and textures.
when designing the elegant residence, the team made a conscious effort to avoid the use of anything white.
W office (2)
the dwelling features a number of open garden areas, essentially forming an oasis in the middle of the urban metropolis.
the whole design is heavily influenced by the backround of the restaraunt's clientele, comprised by wood craftsmans, furniture makers and garment artisans.
connections: +1190
marchi architectes (3)
H33's 'car-elevator' transforms the house and its relationship with the electric car.
the fully autonomous, electric car proposes a change to the way humans interact with their vehicles.
kaunitz yeung architecture (2)
the clinic is the first of its kind for the remote town of newman.
the clinics serve the four indigenous communities of the martu.
KEEP UP WITH OUR DAILY AND WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS