Nov 10, 2025MVRDV'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)
Nov 10, 2025
Oct 18, 2025eduardo 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)
Dec 25, 2025the modest structure explores how light and seasonal conditions can continually reshape interior experience.
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Dec 20, 2025a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
assistive devices (49)
Nov 29, 2025a project by students, the autonomous device follows a smart pattern that allows it to plant different local species in a randomized sequence.
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Nov 28, 2025the ramp encourages shared gestures and barrier-free interaction.
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airplane design (203)
Dec 18, 2025built 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.
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textron aviation's proximus prototype invites passengers into a futuristic cabin where zero-gravity ergonomics and advanced electronics dissolve into luxury.
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artificial intelligence (499)
Dec 17, 2025the 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)
Aug 07, 2025a 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.
Oct 10, 2022the off-the-shelf brace can be adjusted to the wearer's body and future growth for at least three years.
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smartphone design (270)
Dec 03, 2025a multipurpose accessory, the embedded gadget is powered by AI and can also record audios and translate them into texts on its own.
Nov 05, 2025light in name, not in experience, the smartphone delivers the brand’s signature transparent design and smart functionality at an accessible price of €249.
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designboom book reports (229)
Nov 11, 2025through 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.
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Jun 20, 2025a 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)
Dec 21, 2025the abstracted landscape is formed through organic structures, referencing the mythical garden of eden.
Dec 19, 2025designboom discusses with the designer his early years on construction sites and his recent immersion in clay.
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aston martin (92)
Oct 26, 2025aston 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.
Aug 16, 2025ringbrothers 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)
Dec 19, 2025as 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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Dec 19, 2025pierre augustin rose integrates eighteenth century aubusson tapestry into contemporary furniture.
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designboom radar: september 2025 (7)
Sep 19, 2025cj 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)
Oct 26, 2025aston 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.
Aug 07, 2025titled 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)
Dec 15, 2025our list showcases designers and manufacturers presenting upgraded vehicles that explore future mobility, updated classic forms, and mixed-use materials.
Dec 12, 2025designed to last longer, the vehicle changes the status quo in the automotive industry by giving the users more control over repairs.
car concept (403)
Dec 09, 2025the modular seats in the cabin can be removed to be outdoor chairs, and its power system can supply energy to appliances and emergency equipment.
Dec 06, 2025the concept trike was inspired by a vision of getting around airports more efficiently.
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