MVRDV's 'grand ballroom' will take shape as a colossal sphere in tirana, where apartments and hotel rooms overlook a sporting arena below.
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architecture in albania (47)
eduardo souto de moura and OODA plan the fifty-story oricon tower from concrete, marble, and glass to define tirana’s western gateway.
residential architecture and interiors (4665)
the modest structure explores how light and seasonal conditions can continually reshape interior experience.
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a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
assistive devices (49)
a project by students, the autonomous device follows a smart pattern that allows it to plant different local species in a randomized sequence.
connections: +640
the ramp encourages shared gestures and barrier-free interaction.
connections: +920
airplane design (203)
built by content creator peter sripol, the personal air vehicle is lightweight enough to carry one person to the sky, or at least it tries to.
connections: +620
textron aviation's proximus prototype invites passengers into a futuristic cabin where zero-gravity ergonomics and advanced electronics dissolve into luxury.
connections: +200
artificial intelligence (499)
the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
from hyper-personalized AI to advanced robotic mobility, explore cutting-edge student projects at hongik university’s industrial design degree show 2025.
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james dyson award (8)
a project by eshel wasim and dharsan srinivasan from BITS pilani (dubai), the concept works by using sensors and AI software that can detect when a crash is going to happen.
the off-the-shelf brace can be adjusted to the wearer's body and future growth for at least three years.
connections: 57
smartphone design (270)
a multipurpose accessory, the embedded gadget is powered by AI and can also record audios and translate them into texts on its own.
light in name, not in experience, the smartphone delivers the brand’s signature transparent design and smart functionality at an accessible price of €249.
connections: +280
designboom book reports (229)
through 152 pages, the hardcover book named WORKS II shows the custom machines he has done between 2022 and 2025.
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seymour documents 40 mid-century motels, revamped into contemporary boutique hotels while preserving the character of the past.
antony gormley (20)
the monograph 'antony gormley, body buildings' maps the artist’s exploration of how human bodies relate to architectural space.
connections: +750
a single oculus at its peak draws natural light into the circular void, illuminating cast iron sculptures and channeling ando’s minimalism and gormley’s spatial consciousness.
sculpture (497)
the abstracted landscape is formed through organic structures, referencing the mythical garden of eden.
designboom discusses with the designer his early years on construction sites and his recent immersion in clay.
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aston martin (92)
aston martin’s legacy can be explored up close at petersen museum’s new exhibit, featuring a james bond-era DB5 and a 1979 bulldog wedge car.
ringbrothers 1971 aston martin DBS 'octavia' is a fully bespoke carbon fiber restomod unveiled at the quail during monterey car week 2025.
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exhibitions (163)
as the year comes to a close, we look back at the top exhibitions, from immersive installations to large-scale retrospectives, that caught our attention.
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pierre augustin rose integrates eighteenth century aubusson tapestry into contemporary furniture.
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designboom radar: september 2025 (7)
cj hendry brings her flower market 2.0 to rockefeller center, transforming the plaza into a vivid landscape of hand-crafted flowers.
designboom rounds up a list of must-see exhibitions around the world to check out during the month of september 2025.
petersen automotive museum (8)
aston martin’s legacy can be explored up close at petersen museum’s new exhibit, featuring a james bond-era DB5 and a 1979 bulldog wedge car.
titled the wedge revolution: cars on the cutting edge, the exhibition spotlights wedge-shaped automotive design that features angular silhouettes and faceted planes.
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.
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.
connections: +420
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