victor kossakovsky's film 'architecton' reflects on the durability of ancient architecture and the consequences of modern construction.
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michele de lucchi / AMDL CIRCLE (40)
mara debuts typo lounge chair & ottoman by AMDL circle, foil bench by christophe pillet, elle consolle by ferruccio laviani, and icon by marcello ziliani.
architecture interviews (315)
the legendary architect and co-founder of archigram speaks with designboom at mugak/2025 on utopia, drawing, and the lasting impact of his visionary works.
connections: +330
speaking to designboom, mandlik positions factory 5.0 as a framework for rethinking material futures.
johannes offerhaus (2)
the north face and johannes offerhaus bring performance design in dialogue with modern art at storm king to celebrate the HKe collection.
the structure takes the form of a suspended textile canopy that stretches above the DJ booths at selectors stage.
set design (36)
revisit the set designs in these halloween cult classics, from psycho and a nightmare on elm street to the shining and the texas chainsaw massacre.
connections: 36
conceived as a pandora’s box, the cube opens and closes to reveal multiple layers of the show’s narrative.
connections: 36
tents (77)
the design is inspired by the geometry and structure of a voluminous tent.
created by fashion student yoon myat su lin, the concept originates from her memory of an earthquake in myanmar, where many people were suddenly displaced.
connections: +380
interactive installation (516)
the site-specific public artwork produces a sequence of changing visual perspectives.
carbon rods, 3D printed joints, and kite-canvas discs form its lightweight structure.
architecture in the netherlands (394)
exterior colors echo the earthy tones of the surrounding landscape.
each block's unique combination of fenestration and color references different landmarks across rotterdam.
steel architecture and design (385)
two twisting timber arches form the primary structural elements of the pavilion.
original architectural features, including the brick facade and rounded corners, are retained.
recycling (461)
the manufacturer relies on what it describes as a ‘new-cycling’ process, where the mixed plastic waste is fused directly into usable blocks.
through this move, the brand allows independent developers to build new tools, apps, and features that work with the series of audio devices.
connections: +860
mushroom mycelium (53)
the debut features two pieces, the tripodal chair and the torii table, that rely on hand-polished stainless-steel frameworks.
each panel is grown inside a customized 3D printed mold, shaped by industrial robotic arms and filled with a selected substrate.
biomaterials (37)
brought to CES 2026 in las vegas, the car manufacturer’s GLC model is dubbed the first vehicle with vegan fittings in the cabin.
in normal conditions, it can break down in soil in around four to six weeks, since it is made from bagasse, the fibrous by-product of sugar production.
connections: +500
coffee cups and mugs (53)
a concept idea, the dish works as a non-electric warmer for employees who want their coffee or tea to stay hot as they work.
connections: +180
these biodegradable materials come from recycled and local resources, mixed with mycelium to grow organic objects that can be used for different projects.
architecture in colorado (36)
studiolowe's concept tackles denver's housing deficit by converting high-rises with lateral light wells.
connections: 36
the two parts remain clearly differentiated, introducing a purposeful disconnect that defines the character of the building.
facades (447)
original architectural features, including the brick facade and rounded corners, are retained.
the project renovates the original fabric and adds three new floors above it, resulting in an 850-square-meter building.
architecture in the US (1643)
wittman estes hides the compact, one-bedroom cabin among the forests of plain, washington.
new photographs offer a detailed view of the osofsky house, norman jaffe’s 1971 modernist beach home, as it returns to the market.
residential architecture and interiors (4686)
local stone anchors the structure to the terrain, while concrete and timber define a calm, durable architectural language.
connections: +5100
original architectural features, including the brick facade and rounded corners, are retained.
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