a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
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residential architecture and interiors (4664)
the design is inspired by the geometry and structure of a voluminous tent.
concrete architecture and design (947)
the plan follows a hyperbolic geometry guiding movement toward the interior prayer space.
discover the nadhyavart residence, a spa-like sanctuary where curved forms and tactile luxury offer a serene escape from the bustle of delhi.
architecture in georgia (30)
the structure is elevated above steep terrain to minimize impact.
alternating oval and rectangular plans by architects of invention create a rhythmic vertical facade.
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.
aluminum architecture and design (130)
by pumping air into the light piece, users reveal the fragile tension between rigid aluminum frames and inflating membranes.
the yellow finish creates a visual link between the bench and its surroundings.
architecture in iran (124)
a pavilion-like interior forms a continuous spatial field without fixed boundaries.
connections: +950
perforated brickwork enhances daylight penetration and airflow.
interiors (24)
pizza-making becomes the primary spatial and visual focus of the space designed by xxxi.studio.
el departamento opts for modular furniture for flexible arrangements and adaptable merchandising.
retail interiors (804)
the architects allow the perimeter of the site to define the volume, resulting in an architecture that bends, adjusts, and aligns itself with the movement of the street.
connections: +1720
sejima frames the project as a garden-like environment that operates on its own sense of time.
connections: +1210
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
social impact (9)
from 3D printed coral reefs to eggshell composite butterfly nests, designboom looks back at the top 10 social impact stories that defined 2025.
connections: 13
the installation acts as a public library, an illuminated sculpture, and an arena for collective reading.
design interviews (118)
designboom discusses with the designer his early years on construction sites and his recent immersion in clay.
connections: +850
dubai design week and isola design directors discuss their partnership with tanween, signaling a maturing gulf ecosystem.
connections: +120
architecture in shanghai (253)
the exhibition brings together digital media, architecture, data science, and music.
the 1,700-square-meter space comprises more than 10,000 publicly accessible books and media drawn from a wider 50,000-item collection.
library architecture and design (280)
its inaugural exhibition, 'a call of all beings', brings together more than 70 artists and collectives from 20 countries.
the 1,700-square-meter space comprises more than 10,000 publicly accessible books and media drawn from a wider 50,000-item collection.
chanel (4)
the 1,700-square-meter space comprises more than 10,000 publicly accessible books and media drawn from a wider 50,000-item collection.
bureau betak hangs a constellation of oversized planets above a reflective runway, casting shifting light across the space.
connections: 70
personal technology (174)
built by content creator peter sripol, the personal air vehicle is lightweight enough to carry one person to the sky, or at least it tries to.
connections: +620
a way to let people learn and practice electronics, the magnetic device brings prototyping, coding, and testing into a single system behind the phones.
connections: +330
eVTOL (84)
described as a one-person electric aircraft, it operates at low altitude and uses electric propulsion instead of propellers.
connections: +260
designed to be small enough to fold and fit in the trunk of a car, the portable vehicle is easy to deploy and unfold.
connections: +380
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