cj hendry brings her flower market 2.0 to rockefeller center, transforming the plaza into a vivid landscape of hand-crafted flowers.
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designboom radar: september 2025 (7)
Maison et Objet September 2025 (4)
taking place from december 3- 6, 2025, maison&objet returns for its second edition to hong kong with a new, expanded format.
connections: +120
starting september 4, maison&objet and paris design week transform the french capital into a creative showcase for a celebration of emerging talent.
connections: 4
architecture in tokyo (367)
the architects wrap the plot in a continuous wall that is slightly opened on one side, as if peeling back packaging.
the bar’s renewed blue door acts as a visual marker against an existing concrete facade.
rooftop architecture and design (219)
the existing structures are reused as the base for the new residential complex.
urko sánchez architects designs a collection of thatched pavilions and timber structures as a new entrance for sharjah bridi park in the UAE.
residential architecture and interiors (4781)
conceived as a cave dwelling, the building is divided into three subterranean units.
connections: +5120
linear geometry defines the primary volume, while curved elements guide circulation within the house.
architecture in japan (1706)
the renovation combines preserved architectural elements with updated living conditions.
two opposing arcs that open toward the sea form the upper volume of the hotel, creating a sail-like silhouette.
brick architecture (421)
mineral pigments and recycled materials generate a color palette derived from urban village architecture.
salvaged oak and sun-baked brick define the material palette of the interiors.
architecture in texas (79)
designed by farshid moussavi, the ismaili centre in houston, texas reinterprets islamic geometries with luminous screens.
designboom speaks with rainer judd on the architectural legacy of her father, an icon of the minimalist movement.
architecture interviews (316)
the legendary architect and co-founder of archigram speaks with designboom on utopia, drawing, and the lasting impact of his visionary works.
designboom discusses this creative boom with stefano boeri, MVRDV's winy maas, christian kerez, beat huesler of oppenheim architecture, and the team at bofill taller de arquitectura.
architecture in the US (1658)
wrapped in a semi-transparent scrim, the facade produces a shifting effect that changes with weather and the movement of pedestrians.
inclined surfaces and sharp geometries echo the fractured formations of the surrounding canyonlands.
donald judd (5)
each block's unique combination of fenestration and color references different landmarks across rotterdam.
designboom speaks with rainer judd on the architectural legacy of her father, an icon of the minimalist movement.
where people work (999)
linear geometry defines the primary volume, while curved elements guide circulation within the house.
aacm – atelier architettura chinello morandi designs ekadea studio as a counterpoint to milan’s urban dynamism, using shadow and ritual as architectural tools.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1168)
the artist's rebuild foundation advances a vision of urban utopia by reworking disused buildings into artistic community spaces.
the renovation unfolds as a linear sequence of mosaic surfaces, azure cabinetry, and tiled patterns that recall the marked lanes of a pool.
architecture in italy (663)
opening in april 25th, 2026, inside palazzo pisani moretta, the exhibition brings together fashion, art, and collectible design.
connections: +1720
aacm – atelier architettura chinello morandi designs ekadea studio as a counterpoint to milan’s urban dynamism, using shadow and ritual as architectural tools.
land art (53)
the sphere’s hollow interior evokes natural cavities and nesting spaces.
the landscape functions as an active setting rather than a backdrop.
connections: +610
interactive installation (547)
at OCT-LOFT’s 2026 ‘super new year’, a kinetic installation turns public space into a shared game of motion.
the installation positions media as a permanent architectural layer within the arena.
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