Nov 06, 2025'this building says to the world, harlem matters. black art matters. black institutions matter,' raymond j. mcguire, chairman of the board of trustees, said during the museum's preview opening.
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Sep 23, 2025adjaye associates works with okkake-daisen-tsugi joints, which transfer 160,000 pounds of tension entirely in timber.
residential architecture and interiors (4664)
Dec 20, 2025a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
Dec 18, 2025the design is inspired by the geometry and structure of a voluminous tent.
OF. studio (4)
Aug 06, 2025the dwelling appears as a monolith emerging from the rocky outcropping like an extension of the terrain.
Sep 29, 2021a balance between introverted and extroverted experiences; an isolated feeling when guests are inside the lodges and an open atmosphere crossing the paths.
architecture in argentina (206)
Dec 11, 2025the structure channels the visual DNA of buenos aires’ iconic buses through its softly curved roof, which directs rainwater away.
Nov 25, 2025casa BP stands as a solid volume of red-pigmented concrete which opens broadly toward rural argentina.
concrete architecture and design (947)
Dec 15, 2025the plan follows a hyperbolic geometry guiding movement toward the interior prayer space.
Dec 12, 2025discover the nadhyavart residence, a spa-like sanctuary where curved forms and tactile luxury offer a serene escape from the bustle of delhi.
electric motorcycle and scooter design (361)
Dec 24, 2025from high-tech hoverbikes to solar-powered motorcycles, our list shows a design shift in personal mobility, where experimentation, form, and user experience come through.
Nov 19, 2025SOLARIS features retractable photovoltaic wings that form the core of the motorcycle's solar-harvesting system.
personal technology (174)
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.
connections: +620
Dec 15, 2025a way to let people learn and practice electronics, the magnetic device brings prototyping, coding, and testing into a single system behind the phones.
connections: +330
architecture in france (717)
Dec 24, 2025la mécanique de noël installation examines festive gatherings through spatial design and mechanics.
Dec 13, 2025thatch-filled pillows with circular openings form a regular grid across the installation’s exterior facade.
where people work (983)
Dec 18, 2025vertical metal fins establish a consistent rhythm across the office building’s facade.
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Dec 16, 2025courtyards of varying sizes surround the central house volume, merging living spaces with the urban realm.
3D printing (872)
Dec 11, 2025assembled by hand, the string instruments adopt the lightweight material, which doesn’t react to temperature and humidity.
built with a 3D printed case, the miniature device runs on rechargeable battery and has only one control button.
connections: +1140
fashion design phenomena (301)
Dec 23, 2025from gustaf westman's spiral baguette holder to vollebak's virus-killing jacket, designboom looks back at the top fashion stories that defined the year.
Dec 17, 2025the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
shoe design (348)
Dec 16, 2025part of the ongoing series OTW, the accessories are designed by artist sterling ruby through his studio S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA for the footwear brand vans.
connections: +510
Oct 19, 2025kibardin design's egg box sneakers conceptual project examines how waste can be reinterpreted into new forms.
foster and partners (310)
Dec 03, 2025working like a wind tower in reverse, five lightweight steel wings draw cool air up from ducts buried deep underground and exhale hot air through the towers.
Nov 24, 2025the project repurposes the historic industrial site, introducing new homes, a hotel, cultural venues, and lively public spaces.
connections: +640
architecture in turkey (88)
Nov 17, 2025the structure is embedded into the natural terrain, minimizing its visual impact.
connections: +160
Aug 27, 2025wind and light become active elements of the kinetic installation.
chair design (750)
Dec 19, 2025pierre augustin rose integrates eighteenth century aubusson tapestry into contemporary furniture.
connections: +910
Dec 06, 2025the debut features two pieces, the tripodal chair and the torii table, that rely on hand-polished stainless-steel frameworks.
cabin architecture and design (381)
Nov 08, 2025elevated timber construction preserves the forest floor and supports low-impact living.
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Nov 02, 2025designed by studio ex., the bivouac acts as both mountain refuge and cultural outpost for gamec.
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