a continuous loop, like a silent film, shifts from imagery of neon-lit avenues and moments of daily life, to the now demolished kowloon walled city and the soaring planes near kai tak.
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'louis vuitton: visionary journeys' at osaka's nakanoshima museum of art is designed by OMA with eleven unique galleries.
andy warhol (17)
the installation by artist beeple comments on the ways tech giants’ platforms and their algorithms influence the way people see the world today.
an interpretation of the structure and color composition in the portrait, the timepiece is the accumulation of a six-month study of the artist’s archives.
connections: +440
exhibition design (757)
the exhibition, which runs until march 14th, 2026, marks cornell’s first solo presentation in paris in more than forty years.
the exhibition brings together digital media, architecture, data science, and music.
concrete architecture and design (948)
the dimensions of the new elements reference the scale of the concrete blocks, the reinforced concrete framework, and the folded geometry of the roof.
the plan follows a hyperbolic geometry guiding movement toward the interior prayer space.
residential architecture and interiors (4667)
the dimensions of the new elements reference the scale of the concrete blocks, the reinforced concrete framework, and the folded geometry of the roof.
HPA arquitetura's casa corten reinterprets an industrial site in portugal through corten steel volumes shaped the slope.
architecture in india (407)
urbanscape architects design a sanctuarious home where psychological experience and light define every interconnected volume.
connections: +5070
discover the nadhyavart residence, a spa-like sanctuary where curved forms and tactile luxury offer a serene escape from the bustle of delhi.
lighting design (549)
la mécanique de noël installation examines festive gatherings through spatial design and mechanics.
limited to 100 units and releasing in late january 2026, the piece explores material perception, scale, and the cultural intimacy of japanese paper.
connections: +870
wood and timber architecture and design (1354)
five radiating ‘petals’ with gold-edged detailing create a pentagonal spatial layout.
wooden columns replace walls to create an open interior flow within the single-story nursery school.
kinetic installations (40)
the installation acts as a public library, an illuminated sculpture, and an arena for collective reading.
reflections of the city and sky animate the spheres’ surfaces in constant motion.
sculpture (497)
the abstracted landscape is formed through organic structures, referencing the mythical garden of eden.
designboom discusses with the designer his early years on construction sites and his recent immersion in clay.
connections: +850
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.
venice architecture biennale 2025 (60)
each 3D printed unit is fabricated from sawdust and recycled consumer plastics.
on september 5th, 2025, aquapraça is set to debut in venice, inviting visitors to experience its sloping, water-responsive surfaces firsthand.
exhibitions (163)
as the year comes to a close, we look back at the top exhibitions, from immersive installations to large-scale retrospectives, that caught our attention.
connections: +170
pierre augustin rose integrates eighteenth century aubusson tapestry into contemporary furniture.
connections: +910
architecture in nigeria (12)
tosin oshinowo discusses with designboom how lagos’s informal markets reveal a radical model of circularity.
the watch list is a biennial, nomination-based advocacy program that features 25 historic places facing major challenges such as climate change, tourism, conflict, and natural disaster.
connections: +8000
- architecture in albania (47)
- architecture in china (2029)
- architecture in france (717)
- architecture in india (407)
- architecture in japan (1691)
- architecture in mongolia (9)
- architecture in morocco (28)
- architecture in nigeria (12)
- architecture in palestine (7)
- architecture in peru (20)
- architecture in portugal (419)
- architecture in spain (751)
- architecture in tanzania (19)
- architecture in the US (1638)
- architecture in turkey (88)
- architecture in ukraine (51)
- human fascination with the moon (71)
terracotta (56)
the design uses an extended pool pavilion to diffuse light and form layered visual connections across the house.
terraces act as transitional zones between interior and exterior.
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