aljohara jeje captures primitive huts built by sea salt harvesters in saudi arabia

6,965 stories

video

videos on designboom spotlights a collection of engaging short films for creative viewing, offering a look at architecture, design, technology and artistic projects through a filmmaker's lens. from original filmed interviews to short documentaries and animated features, discover captivating video content that you won't want to stop watching.

this renovated peruvian home embraces raw materiality + delicate ecosystems

Augusta Pastor readers

inspired by the 2CV fourgonnette van, citroën berlingo goes back in time

d.obendorfer readers

we+’s sizeable vortex installation boasts dynamic, iridescent colors

perforated laser-cut panels filter sunlight for 'golfn' residence in indonesia

GeTsArchitects readers

tokujin yoshioka sculpts 10-meter ‘star’ from 2,000+ octagonal & mirrored steel rods

matthew burgos

OPPO reveals design journey to thinnest, unibody smartphone - the Reno8 Pro

interview: random international's 'life in our minds' NFT evolves with collectors' participation

christina petridou

the ocean cleanup shares 3rd phase of ending the great pacific garbage patch in new video

matthew burgos

it took 2 months to construct this functional concrete bike from old bicycle parts

matthew burgos

submersible ‘u-boat worx NEMO’ brings riders 330 feet below the sea

matthew burgos

so koizumi's intricate brass wind chime embodies fluctuating human emotion

So Koizumi readers

study explores building inflatable greenhouses on the moon for people to live in

matthew burgos

solar-panelled urban furniture made of wood shapes communal spaces in colombia

CIUDADPORTÁTIL readers

nari ward's 'gilded darkness' by fondazione nicola trussardi reflects today's societal issues

christina petridou

'santay observatory' enlivens ecuador's guayas river with a floating cultural space

NaturaFutura readers

primitive wood and brass installation recalls nomadic huts and yurts of chinese village

xu zhifeng readers

long live the queen: the influences of queen elizabeth II on culture, art, & architecture

matthew burgos

dubai is set to build the world’s largest, net-zero carbon urban tech district

edible 'nakedpak' food wrap made of algae explores sustainable packaging solutions

Naama readers

eVTOL ‘axe by skyfly’ trades rotating wings for 70 KW motors with 280 KW peak power

matthew burgos

moradavaga’s giant yellow characters are acoustically interconnected in square in sweden

Moradavaga readers

rechargeable ‘PEDAYAK electric’ fuses kayak with paddle boat, side float, and trimaran

matthew burgos

IED master students steer concept car 'A4810 project' to the alps

eirini ilia

bina baitel’s gilded inflatable fountain occupies historic courtyard at monnaie de paris

Elsa Bruck readers

community stories

+200,000 designboom readers contribute to a horizontal distribution of culture

studio 5.5 recombines sockets and switches into modular lighting and furniture building blocks

Norman L readers

interlocking biodegradable modules weave regenerative pavilion into gavarres landscape

Atelier DARN readers

objects out of place: a collective art exhibition set inside former zurich washroom

n madeiski readers

red wound and black stitches turn bulldozer scar into land art by the krank in corfu

The Krank readers

glazed passage frames lake views through this compact japanese house

Kouichi Kimura readers

planted roof extends garden over tato architects’ timber house in mibu, japan

Yo Shimada readers

all community stories

events guide

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

designboom's event guide is your go-to for discovering must-visit events in design, architecture, and art. it lists upcoming exhibitions, fairs, conferences, and workshops.

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

Fondazione Dries Van Noten

Venice, Italy 25 Apr – 04 Oct 2026

Roy Lichtenstein Sweet Dreams, Baby!

Basel, Switzerland 22 Aug 2026 – 14 Mar 2027

Metamorphoses: Hats by Maison Michel

Paris/Aubervilliers, France 23 Sep – 13 Dec 2026

Koo Jeong A: Ousssmos

Seoul, South Korea 05 Sep – 27 Dec 2026

Zaha Hadid ‘I Think There Should Be No End to Experimentation’

Arles, France 01 May 2026 – 31 Mar 2027

Lucy Sparrow: The Beginning of Convenience

Arkansas, USA 18 Jul 2026 – 11 Jul 2027

Iván Tovar: Le Retour

Venice, Italy 09 May – 22 Nov 2026

Kenny Scharf

Madrid, Spain 29 Sep 2026 – 17 Jan 2027

promote all events

shop

your own online design shop — no sales commission collected

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

monocircus

japan $ 162

Cauny x Ando

Cauny

portugal $ 318

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

TEEV

south korea ~~$ 99~~ $ 89

Custom Wall Mural - Dinaric

MARTINA BANOZIC TEXTILES

croatia from $ 89

18k Gold 'Chubby Babies' Studs

Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry

US $ 1280

AWA Carafe : replacement bottle for SodaStream, Aarke and other Carbonators

AWA

US $ 45

Custom Wall Mural - Ombre

MARTINA BANOZIC TEXTILES

croatia from $ 89

Iga-yaki Cup – Wabi-Sabi Porcelain with Hydrangea Glaze

Asemi Co.

japan from $ 54

BesoVida food-grade silicone kitchenware & S+ Cutlery sturdy yet lightweight utensils

Twowgo

taiwan from ~~$ 46~~ $ 42

V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

ChiHong

taiwan $ 55

submit, enter, discover

competitions

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027

TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026

2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

Wege Prize 2027: a Student Design Competition for the Circular Economy deadline: october 4th, 2026

The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027

Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027

TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026

2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

Wege Prize 2027: a Student Design Competition for the Circular Economy deadline: october 4th, 2026

The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027

Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027

all competitions

courses

Train Your Own Architectural AI-Model by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026

Sustainable Architectural Design Program by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026