studio libeskind and kontakt arrange residential units in a rhythmic urban composition.
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daniel libeskind (81)
the intervention reinstates the tower's silhouette on the skyline, hosting new viewing halls, an observation deck, and the phoebus foundation’s celebrated art collection.
barozzi veiga (10)
barozzi veiga's dynafit headquarters in kiefersfelden, germany, stands as a geometric monument to echo the alpine landscape beyond.
the sawtooth roof is a modern abstraction of the pointed arcades and layered spires of its histric neighbors.
connections: +170
karim+elias (4)
evoking layers of the landscape, the desert drop series honors ancient craft traditions while giving them new expression in functional, collectible objects.
the table explores the elemental relationship between two synonymous materials -- sand and glass -- and the transformation from one to the other.
one-aftr (3)
the 'teummak' open hut by one-aftr is a lightweight pavilion in south korea that rethinks urban space as a gentle opening to nature.
connections: +1110
three factory dormitories in south korea are renovated by one-aftr to become the welcoming, gardened dabang café.
architecture in cameroon (4)
four symbolic 'ecosystems' form the concept of the building, each hosting different types of activities and interactions.
'warka village' aspires to transform the landscape of comprehensive human development, utilizing low-cost, sustainable interventions tailored to the area's needs.
connections: 77
rocco design architects (8)
a v-shaped column anchors the structure, symbolizing support and continuity.
the architecture takes shape as a vertical stack of atria, mimicking the 'sequential courtyards' of historic palaces.
3D scanning (11)
the designer scans artificiel patterns from buildings in kypseli and kolonaki using photogrammetry and 3d modeling.
the installation harnesses the forces of nature to create a public dining space that appears to have been unearthed after centuries of burial.
yiannis ghikas (9)
with these latest additions, users can extend the tabletops by matching pieces together or create sophisticated compositions by mixing the different shapes.
created in collaboration with italian manufacturer, miniforms, the soda tables are available in amber or petrol green.
benthem crouwel architects (12)
the roofline traces a rhythmic silhouette against the sky, softly curving and tapering ‘like a piece of music'.
the 82,000 hand-crafted tiles gradate from ice blue on the river side to earthy tones on the side of the shore.
CTRLZAK (10)
the interior draws from the rhythms and systems of the surrounding pines, inviting guests to feel part of it.
connections: +1340
the collection is part of urbi et orbi's three-chapter 'medius terra' exhibition showcasing at milan design week.
ora ito (26)
the sculpture's patinated surface and fabric folds evoke domestic softness and monumental weight, echoing the twin towers and cité radieuse's chimneys.
connections: +620
explore the top 10 production and concept cars of 2024, from returning vehicles like honda’s HP-X and luca trazzi’s porsche 911 speedster to design tributes as seen in the jaguar-inspired supercat.
edward burtynsky (6)
edward burtynsky: the great acceleration at the ICP presents a study of earth's human-altered landscapes.
connections: +730
the show marks the largest exhibition ever mounted in the 40+ year career of world-renowned photographic artist, edward burtynsky,
pagani (8)
designed by the pagani grandi complicazioni division, the vehicle was sketched by horacio pagani, inspired by the racing cars of the 1950s and 1960s.
pagani states having worked on thousands of drawings, ten 1:5 scale models, and two 1:1 scale models for 'pagani utopia V12.'
connections: +1250
dustin yellin (5)
dustin yellin’s exhibition at almine rech in tribeca presents layered glass sculptures as containers of memory and speculative futures.
connections: +870
designboom interviews pioneer works founder and artistic director to learn about the exhibitions ahead of next month's opening in brooklyn.
connections: +900
amos rex (4)
yinka ilori draws inspiration from his nigerian heritage and childhood memories of london playgrounds.
the planters are made using finnish pine and contain over 30 different cooking herbs and edible flowers as well as vegetables, berries, and fruits.
chiangmai life architects (CLA) (6)
the U-shaped layout hugs the edges of the site and naturally forms a shape reminiscent of a bull’s head with raised horns.
with earthen adobe walls, the school library is topped by a reciprocal, two-tiered bamboo roof with an oculus skylight at its core.
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