Mar 19, 2026the coat operates as wearable architecture, proposing survival as something carried directly on the body.
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climate change (199)
Mar 19, 2026
Mar 17, 2026founded in london by anab jain and jon ardern, the studio turns to hypothetical worlds to build a collective future based on actionable methods.
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carbon neutrality? (184)
Feb 17, 2026instead of demolition at the end of its life, the house is designed to be dismantled and reused, reducing its carbon footprint.
Jan 25, 2026the structure is seven meters long and is made of recycled concrete that uses 75 percent circular raw materials.
anish kapoor (39)
Sep 09, 2025anish kapoor’s station in naples opens with a swelling entrance of corten steel, referencing 'dante’s mythical entrance to the inferno.'
Sep 08, 2025originally created in 2013 in the aftermath of the fukushima earthquake, this inflatable structure was designed as a symbol of hope.
art interviews (190)
Mar 20, 2026curated by massimiliano gioni, the new museum's inaugural exhibition recalls visions of humanity that are both utopian and monstrous.
Mar 13, 2026on the occasion of his exhibition 'yorgos lanthimos: photographs' at onassis stegi in athens, the filmmaker reflects on photography as a medium of freedom.
connections: +840
exhibition design (772)
Mar 19, 2026movable walls enable flexible configurations within the art center.
Mar 17, 2026all these sets are built from the same spirit of colors and perspectives that run through the artist’s paintings, allowing the actors to perform within his artworks.
connections: +810
digital art (164)
Mar 03, 2026ripple-like distortions prevent stable reflections within the enclosure.
Mar 03, 2026the platform connects artists, curators, and audiences through streaming and curated programming.
connections: +720
materials (199)
Mar 20, 2026material interactions a series of kinetic objects that explore the role of materials as active components within design systems.
connections: +780
Mar 10, 2026each nudibranch in this archive is three inches long, grown-up size, as the artist puts it, and each one is a faithful replica of a real species.
connections: +230
airport architecture and design (141)
Feb 10, 2026the airport by MAD spans 2,267 hectares and features a 12,000-square-meter terminal under its feather-like roof.
Jan 14, 2026a central spine organizes the terminal and its piers, reducing transfer times while acting as a spatial anchor.
connections: +550
SOM (89)
Sep 30, 2025starting october 1, 2025, the complex will house athletes before becoming italy’s largest public student residence.
Aug 19, 2025skidmore, owings & merrill (SOM) designs o'hare's concourse D, a key part of the ORDNext expansion, with a focus on a nature-inspired passenger experience.
connections: +230
keyboards (37)
Jan 15, 2026this version has a soft gray color and a calm look, with a matte surface and the soft RGB lights glowing through the keys.
Nov 21, 2025Go60's wireless split mode allows for natural wrist posture and mouse-free control.
connections: +430
personal technology (208)
Mar 19, 2026named the clock, the pocket watch-shaped device features no hands, but a system called the light hour.
Mar 17, 2026partly designed from nostalgia, the device comes with studs that double as a media control knob and a wireless charger for an apple watch or airpods.
connections: +1530
concrete architecture and design (983)
Mar 18, 2026linear geometry defines the primary volume, while curved elements guide circulation within the house.
Mar 17, 2026the volumes maintain a direct relationship with the ground.
car design (1020)
Mar 18, 2026each version carries the work of the respective artist across its exterior, wheels, and interior screens, and these aren't production models as they're positioned as art objects.
Mar 17, 2026nissan, in collaboration with designboom, announces 11 finalists of elevate all-new nissan MICRA: an international design competition.
carbon fiber (141)
Feb 17, 2026named carbonado X, the vehicle has an opening on its top that guides air down into the engine, keeping the v12 engine cool.
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Dec 11, 2025assembled by hand, the string instruments adopt the lightweight material, which doesn’t react to temperature and humidity.
ford (65)
Nov 27, 2025presented to the public in 1958, the project proposed a car that would run on nuclear power instead of gasoline.
Nov 05, 2025at this year’s SEMA show in las vegas, ringbrothers unveils a reimagined 1969 ford mustang mach 1, the KINGPIN.
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monterey car week 2025 (8)
new photographs show BMW art cars by andy warhol and julie mehretu rolling onto the links at pebble beach, california.
Aug 20, 2025unveiled during monterey car week, the rare 1958 land rover series 2 comes with a playfully color-blocked exterior.
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