leong leong creates undulating TOPO installation using CNC-cut foam massage rollers
each module has its own specific contour, based directly off of an elaborate cut sheet digitally drawn up by the architects.
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adam whittaker builds 'en throne' chair from bold blue geometries
'en throne' comprises few primary shapes, yet has a imposing presence that generates a sense of curiosity - concurrently commanding and alluring.
kouichi okamoto's bookmark light is transformed through the click of a button
the transparent bookmark displays the gadget's technological functions, using the electrical circuit as its graphic emblem.
shed light on your last page with lightmark by peleg design
the design reduces the industrial mechanisms of a reading lamp down to a simple bookmark.
pêle-mêle audio-visual installation by artist olivier ratsi
anamorphic loops simulate immaterial space, utilizing horizontal and vertical 'pelures' (peels) to create the illusion of depth and dematerialization.
onion skin by olivier ratsi unfolds an untouchable dimension
basic geometric elements like lines, triangles, and squares projected onto the flat surface suddenly unfold, peeling away in multiple layers to create illusions of space.
urban-think tank presents 'sarajevo now: the people's museum' at venice biennale
the display examines the role of the museum in the 21st century -- focusing on 'the people's museum' in sarajevo, bosnia and herzegovina.
moon & jeon and urban-think tank broadcast 'news from nowhere' in zurich
located in the migros museum for gegenwartskunst, the exhibition brings together artists, architects, and scientists in order to discuss important issues facing contemporary society.
greg lynn reimagines detroit car factory at venice biennale using microsoft hololens
presented inside the US pavilion at the venice architecture biennale, the project is titled ‘the center for fulfillment, knowledge and innovation’, and integrates a range of different programs.
greg lynn interview
designboom: what is the best moment of the day? it's usually when I wake up. I like a cup of coffee, sunrise, the day hasn't started yet, that's when I am most creative anyway.
trolleys closet by studio knol for KLM references the iconic airline aisle cart
the design was created to match the dynamic lifestyle of the urban nomad, using clever formations to accommodate more than a closet-load of belongings.
KNOL conducts out of office as experiment on work environments
occupying a former warehouse in eindhoven, the spatial experiment creates a flexible work setting that gradually transforms into a rigid grid of cubicles.
factoria habana presents 'the eternal return' of clara porset for the havana design biennial
the exhibition, curated by concha fontenla and luis ramirez, seeks to rediscover the teachings, endeavors and influence of the late artist through a far-reaching display of tables, chairs, lounges, dressers, dining sets and desks.
designboom to inaugurate the first edition of the havana design biennial
BDHabana'16 features an extensive program of exhibitions, conferences, workshops, creative interventions, and more than 15 design awards, bringing together visitors and exhibitors from the capital, to cities in the provinces of camaguey and santiago de cuba.
roberto giacomucci combines brass and methacrylate surfaces in empirica collection
the objects are the result of a quick thought, an automatic gesture, and a spontaneous sign of a creative process that has grown thanks to experience.
roberto giacomucci: maracas coffee shaker
a coffee shaker which looks like the popular percussion instruments - maracas.
daniel gonzález wraps a chocolate factory in the swiss alps with paper
the entire façade of the historic building is concealed behind an 890 square meter installation, hiding the ancient architecture beneath a new, yet ephemeral identity.
daniel gonzález turns milanese courtyard into an animated, architectural pop-up book
using cardboard, tape, zip ties, and electric engines, the argentinian artist has turned the 250 square meter façade into a monumental intervention featuring local landmarks like torre velasca and the pirelli skyscraper.
DGT architects adapts former soviet military base to estonia's national museum
the architects challenged the initial brief by relocating the building from the proposed site to a former soviet military base as the vast volume for the museum.
citizen explores the notion of time with an experimental and experiential installation
architectural firm DGT create a glittering veil of light using 120,000 main plates.
kram/weisshaar embeds adjustable heating + cooling technology into sapienstone smart slab table
options include heating and cooling units, inductive cooking and charging modules, wireless antennas and transponders as well as access control systems, switches and actuators.
plusdesign gallery celebrates pico project, colombian street party sound systems in milan
the project grew out of a research initiated by the gallery in 2014 with the idea of placing the sound system at the center of the culture and to celebrate the mystery of sound with iconic and outsized objects.
ben medansky infuses industrial aesthetics into carefully-crafted ceramic wares
a 'rising talent' at maison&object americas 2016, the designer draws from architectural elements and industrial aesthetics in the design of his ceramic pieces.
AD HOC revives mexican tools and craft at maison&objet americas
the studio, named one of six 'rising talents' at M&O americas 2016, focusses on reestablishing the country's deep-rooted legacy of craftsmanship and reviving it for modern-day applications.
konstantin grcic's OSB hack table for VITRA created for office environments
stripped down to the bare essentials, the height adjustment feature offers standing, sitting and lounge options allowing distinct niches for work, meetings and relaxation.
david ericsson develops hedwig armchair for gärsnäs in homage to his wife
to serve her inclination towards tea and reading, ericsson wanted to make a chair comfortable for long periods of time that could hold a warm cup of tea.
inside arcosanti: paolo soleri's experimental desert town
built on the themes of community and environmental accountability, the commune's goal is to pursue alternatives to urban sprawl based on soleri's theory of compact city design.
paolo soleri: urban architect and philosopher, 1919 - 2013
the italian-born, arizona-based architect has passed away at age 93, leaving behind a legacy of urban experimentation and theory for the betterment of humankind.
microclimat renovates and extends hôtel-de-ville residence in montreal
the extension, which occupies the intermediate area between the property's back yard and existing living quarters, has been articulated around a large poplar tree.
architecture microclimat builds la taule training center in waterloo, canada
spread across two levels, large open spaces offer services and facilities for both elite and amateur athletes.
les architectes FABG stacks bi-generational rosenberry residence in rural quebec
clad with black lacquered aluminum panels, the house sits on a podium oriented towards a swimming pool and lawn terrace.
les architectes FABG: mies van der rohe gas station conversion
the iconic architect's work is put into a different context as the gas station is transformed into a youth and senior activity center.
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