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NEOM unveils ultra-futuristic epicon towers in saudi arabias coastal desert

designboom 2023-11-15 | NEOM introduces its latest luxury destination 'epicon' as it continues to shape the desert with its avant-garde mega-cities.

find out more: designboom.com/architecture/neom-epicon-towers-saudi-arabia-gulf-aqaba-11-15-2023

GAGGENAU elevates gravity in villa necchi for milan design week 2024

designboom 2024-04-08 | gaggenau returns for milan design week 2024 with immersive exhibition ‘the elevation of gravity’ at villa necchi campiglio. see more here: designboom.com/design/gaggenau-elevates-gravity-in-villa-necchi-for-milan-design-week-04-08-2024

nendo screens japanese home with worlds first CO2-absorbing concrete blocks

designboom 2024-04-05 | nendo orchestrates the line of sight by adjusting the angles of each CO2-SUICOM block. read more here: designboom.com/architecture/nendo-screens-japanese-home-worlds-first-co2-absorbing-concrete-blocks-suicom-04-05-2024

celebrating hidden worlds: toshiko takaezu takes center stage at the noguchi museum

designboom 2024-03-26 | the isamu noguchi foundation and garden museum has organized a touring retrospective and monograph centered on the life and work of artist toshiko takaezu (1922–2011). opening first at the noguchi museum from march 20th to july 28th, 2024, 'toshiko takaezu: worlds within' is the first nationally touring retrospective of takaezu’s work in over twenty years.

the show is co-curated by art historian glenn adamson, noguchi museum curator kate wiener, and composer and sound artist leilehua lanzilotti, who demonstrates the hidden element of sound in the artist's works.

video: Leilehua Lanzilotti, closed form etudes, 2023. single-channel video, 46 minutes. directed by Leilehua Lanzilotti; music by Leilehua Lanzilotti; cinematography by Gahlord Dewald. courtesy of the artist.

find out more on designboom: designboom.com/design/hidden-worlds-toshiko-takaezu-noguchi-museum-03-27-2024

dinesen and john pawsons latest furniture collection marks a 30-year partnership

designboom 2024-03-25 | the pawson furniture collection is a new high point in a 30-year-long relationship, with fifth-generation hans peter dinesen taking over the company today.

Velux Living Places Reflections Trailer

designboom 2024-03-25 | read more on VELUX: buildforlife.velux.com/en/livingplaces/learnings

‘the star’ in hollywood: revisiting the unbuilt vision by MAD architects

designboom 2024-03-25 | while foster + partners' design was ultimately chosen, MAD architects submitted this biomorphic design proposal for 'the star' in hollywood.

read more here: designboom.com/architecture/mad-architects-star-hollywood-los-angeles-proposal-0-3-26-2024

SOM completes new tower in guangzhou, star river headquarters

designboom 2024-03-25 | designed by SOM, this sculptural addition to the business district of china's pazhou island is the centerpiece of a re-conceptualized city block, which combines green space with covered walkways and multiple levels of retail and commerce.

find out more on designboom: designboom.com/architecture/som-guangzhou-tower-star-river-headquarters-pazhou-island-china-03-20-2024

caon’s aircraft seat uses 3D knitted merino wool for its semi-translucent, changeable cover

designboom 2024-03-22 | caon design office unveils its concept aircraft seat, modulo, which employs 3d knitted merino wool to create its semi-transparent skin and changeable covers. the office teams up with woolmark for the merino wool, which is made of natural, renewable and biodegradable fibers. while the aircraft seat design may hint at first class cabins on airplanes, the material and technology used serve a general purpose and fit all kinds of arrangement, regardless of the seat class.

elding oscarson builds sweeping visualization dome as museum extension in stockholm

designboom 2024-03-21 | completed as an extension of the national swedish museum of technology, the spherical space features visualization technology for an immersive audiovisual experience. read more here: designboom.com/architecture/elding-oscarson-builds-sweeping-visualization-dome-museum-extension-stockholm-03-21-2024

interview: dassault systèmes conceptualizes personal eVTOL for 2050

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interview: humberto campana opens solo exhibition on the road at friedman benda

designboom 2024-03-12 | friedman benda presents on the road, a new exhibition by the renowned brazilian design studio estúdio campana.

see more: designboom.com/design/humberto-estudio-campana-friedman-benda-on-road-solo-exhibition-03-12-2024

the norman foster institute opens applications for 2025 sustainable cities program

designboom 2024-03-08 | led by foster and kent larson, the 36-week initiative fosters interdisciplinary thinking and research for scholars or professionals globally. see more here: designboom.com/architecture/the-norman-foster-institute-opens-applications-2025-sustainable-cities-program-03-08-2024

SIHOOs doro S300 offers gravity-defying sitting with its aerospace-grade glass fiber plates

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architecture has to be incomplete: zhu peis poetic imaginations at aedes berlin

designboom 2024-02-24 | aedes architecture forum in berlin presents 'poetic imaginations,' a solo exhibition by the beijing-based studio zhu pei. the exhibition presents six architectural projects, each with distinct functions and surroundings, yet connected by common architectural elements such as structures, materials, and forms. through architectural models, sketches, films, and publications, visitors are invited to delve into the creative process behind these structures. in an interview with designboom, pei discusses his design principles, including the importance of creating spaces that work in connection with their environment.. pei also highlights the concept of 'incomplete integrity,' advocating for architecture that evolves over time and leaves room for interpretation and adaptation.

read more here: designboom.com/architecture/architecture-has-to-be-incomplete-zhu-pei-poetic-imaginations-aedes-berlin-02-24-2024

4 x 4 seating collection embraces sustainability and comfort with local eucalyptus

designboom 2024-02-23 | danish designer henrik tjærby presents the 4 x 4 seating collection as part of the mindcraft project, embodying a holistic approach to sustainability. the collection showcases the use of spanish eucalyptus, an underutilized wood species native to tjærby's studio location in north-western spain, emphasizing the value of exploring unconventional materials. the 4 x 4 seating collection features a minimalist design language and a simple three-piece component system, minimizing material waste while allowing for flexibility in functional and ergonomic considerations.

marc goodwin embarks on a photographic tour inside japans architecture studios

designboom 2024-02-22 | this latest series is rooted in a personal interview project by architect, writer, and model builder samuel michaëlsson, who approached marc to shoot several japanese practices. read more here: designboom.com/architecture/marc-goodwin-embarks-photographic-tour-inside-japan-architecture-studios-02-22-2024

video courtesy samuel michaëlsson

sónar 2024 completes festival lineup with AI use in creative industries as sónar+Ds theme

designboom 2024-02-21 | with more than 200 shows, DJ sets and activities lined up, barcelona's sónar and sónar+D 2024 demonstrate the use of AI technologies in music, movies and art in one festival.

read more here: designboom.com/technology/sonar-2024-barcelona-festival-lineup-ai-music-creative-industries-02-20-2024

technosphere rehousing flourishes in post-human era amidst the remnants of civilization

designboom 2024-02-16 | for this year's mindcraft project, anny wang and tim soderstrom have created rehousing technosphere, an exploration of an adaptive environment set in the distant future. their project presents a 3D animated world with rich textures and vivid colors, depicting a symbiosis between organic and technological elements. 'working at the intersection of physical and digital realms allows us to examine and understand the implications for humans and our planet as technology becomes increasingly intertwined with our lives,' the duo shares with designboom.

read more here: designboom.com/design/technosphere-rehousing-digital-physical-worlds-symbiotic-habitat-02-17-2024

spindle coat rack by koichi futatsumata gently sways when garments are hung on it

designboom 2024-02-16 | koichi futatsumata, the founder of the architectural practice CASE-REAL, has designed the spindle, a sleek coat rack that gently sways when a coat or other item of clothing hangs on it. the stand is a special creation commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fashion brand fujito, reflecting the designer's expertise in product design, architecture, and interiors. the design features a steel rod extending from a generous granite base, with a round, disk-like wooden element completing the ensemble.

read more here: designboom.com/design/spindle-coat-rack-koichi-futatsumata-gently-sways-garments-02-14-2024

short film guides us through permeable bamboo pavilion celebrating indian craftmanship

designboom 2024-02-11 | mumbai-based studio atarchitecture has created a bamboo pavilion serving as a permanent exhibition space in india. constructed specifically for the 2023 surajkund craft fair, an annual event aimed at promoting indian handicrafts and providing a platform for artisans, the pavilion highlights the cultural heritage of the eight north eastern states of india. a short documentary film takes viewers on a tour through the meandering paths of its intricate, breathable body. the structure gracefully embraces the surrounding nature, allowing trees to coexist harmoniously with its framework.

see more here: designboom.com/architecture/short-film-permeable-bamboo-indian-craftmanship-atarchitecture-02-11-2024

technology is not in conflict with nature - teamlab discusses its new borderless museum in tokyo

designboom 2024-02-11 | interdisciplinary art collective teamlab presents its new borderless digital art museum, now relocated to azabudai hills in tokyo. opening its doors on february 9, 2024, the revamped venue showcases over 50 immersive artworks that dynamically interact with one another, blending to construct a boundless world of artistic expression. devoid of conventional constraints, teamlab borderless invites visitors to wander freely, encouraging exploration within its ever-evolving landscape.

read more here: designboom.com/art/technology-conflict-nature-teamlab-borderless-digital-art-museum-azabudai-hills-tokyo-interview-02-12-2024

natural material studio explores light through bio-textile materials

designboom 2024-02-11 | natural material studio’s lighting works, lw-b004-1-3, designed for the mindcraft project 2023, consists of three lighting objects that showcase the studio's bio-textiles' ability to diffuse light. made from a blend of bio-polymers, natural softeners, and chalk, these objects feature natural variations like streaks, bubbles, and shifts in transparency. the production process involves tension and suspension techniques to create sculptural forms, with steel tube bending used consistently across the collection. the studio sees light as an integral design element in these works, aiming for a holistic, sculptural approach rather than traditional lamp design.

read more here: designboom.com/design/natural-material-studio-light-bio-textile-objects-02-11-2024

designboom turns18 - happy birthday!

designboom 2024-02-06 | in 2017, designboom turned 18.
18 years of celebrating design innovation, fostering creativity, and showcasing the latest trends in architecture, design, art, and technology. today, with nearly three decades of experience, designboom has become a trusted source for design enthusiasts, offering a platform for inspiration, collaboration, and exploration.

maison & objet 2024 spring designer of the year: mathieu lehanneur interview with designboom

designboom 2024-02-05 | in his interview with designboom, mathieu lehanneur discusses the philosophy of ‘outonomy’, the immersive, yellow exhibition he created as maison & objet’s designer of the year 2024. read more: designboom.com/design/mathieu-lehanneur-talks-outonomy-exhibition-maison-objet-2024-designer-of-the-year-02-05-2024

trahan architects unveils USA pavilion design for expo 2025 osaka

designboom 2024-01-31 | bridging the two-wing building is a brilliantly illuminated translucent cube suspended overhead, anchoring the pavilion's expansive plaza. read more here: designboom.com/architecture/trahan-architects-unveils-usa-pavilion-design-for-expo-2025-osaka

original video © trahan architects

mercer labs new york transports visitors into the dreamworld of artist roy nachum

designboom 2024-01-29 | 'mercer labs: museum of art and technology' redefines the museum experience through fifteen interactive exhibition spaces, unique listening encounters and immersive installations where the relationship between art and technology is challenged.

mercer labs transports visitors into the dreamworld of artist roy nachum

tai ping callidus guild collection weaves a history of ancient craft into hand-knotted rugs

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.mdd flourishes with its fully-customizable lotus collection of sofas & armchairs

designboom 2024-01-22 | .mdd partners with yonoh studio for the lotus collection of customizable sofas and armchairs, tailored to every user's needs and style. see more here: designboom.com/design/mdd-furniture-lotus-collection-yonoh-studio-01-22-2024

populous envisions immersive gaming & Esports stadium cascading over qiddiya city cliffs

designboom 2024-01-18 | the design reveals an outer structure adorned with a matrix of modular cubes framed by portals. read more here: designboom.com/architecture/populous-envisions-immersive-gaming-esports-stadium-cascading-qiddiya-city-cliffs-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-01-18-2024

video © populous

behin ha weaves temporary installation with orange mesh fabric ribbons at hangzhou complex

designboom 2024-01-18 | behin ha has recently unveiled circle and square, a new mesh fabric installation in a vibrant orange hue. this public artwork is currently on display at a recently constructed mixed-use development in hangzhou, china, commissioned for the opening of the complex and set to remain until june 2024.

read more here: designboom.com/architecture/behin-ha-temporary-installation-orange-mesh-fabric-ribbons-hangzhou-complex-circle-square-01-18-2024

design duo crafts oversized fabric boat recalling patchwork traditions and japanese origami

designboom 2023-12-25 | designers mia lisa spon and nadine burkhardt present piece by piece, one square at a time as part of the mindcraft project 2023 through a year-round digital exhibition. the project takes shape as an oversized sculptural boat crafted from 2500 intricately sewn patches, drawing inspiration from childhood memories of paper handcraft. using a patchwork technique with three types of raw cotton, the duo pays homage to historical communal creation while advocating sustainable methodologies. the resulting piece, spanning an impressive four meters in length and made from 25 square meters of fabric and 4500 meters of thread, embodies influences from childhood nostalgia, traditional patchwork techniques, and japanese origami traditions, highlighting shared knowledge and craftsmanship.

read more here: designboom.com/design/oversized-fabric-boat-patchwork-traditions-japanese-origami-mindcraft-mia-lisa-spon-nadine-burkhardt-12-25-2023

emmanuelle moureaux crafts infinite path of roman numerals for bulgari serpentis 75th

designboom 2023-12-20 | the installation comes to life as 347,100 Roman numerals lined up in 100 shades of color. read more here: designboom.com/art/emmanuelle-moureaux-crafts-infinite-path-roman-numerals-bulgari-serpenti-75th-tokyo-12-20-2023

studio visit at saint of athens, the greek creative agency blending design, branding & interiors

designboom 2023-12-20 | designboom visits the studio of saint of athens to learn more about their origins, work philosophy, and diverse range of projects, from a swimming pool-like jewelry store to a boutique resembling a white marble quarry.
more here: designboom.com/design/studio-visit-saint-athens-greek-creative-studio-branding-interiors-20-12-2023

cabinet on wheels by anna søgaard reflects on our daily needs and their importance

designboom 2023-12-20 | anna søgaard's cabinet on wheels is a reflective exploration of our relationship with everyday items and their storage. crafted from solid and laminated douglas pine for the mindcraft project, this cabinet draws inspiration from the robustness of storage containers and shipping crates while embodying simplicity in design and adaptability in function. designed to be versatile in various living situations, the piece aims to challenge our culture of disposability by offering longevity.

read more here: designboom.com/design/cabinet-wheels-anna-sogaard-daily-needs-mindcraft-project-12-20-2023

holcim 3D prints phoenix, a reinforcement-free concrete bridge

designboom 2023-12-14 | holcim introduces phoenix, a 3D-printed concrete masonry bridge created with 10 tons of recycled materials. developed in collaboration with block research group at ETH zurich, zaha hadid architects computation and design group, and incremental3D, this sustainable infrastructure utilizes holcim's proprietary concrete ink with recycled materials inside, marking a significant step presented at their innovation hub in europe.

read more here: designboom.com/technology/holcim-3d-prints-phoenix-reinforcement-free-concrete-bridge-12-14-2023

this streetwear store in riyadh immerses you in digital waterfalls and oasis displays

designboom 2023-12-08 | designed by external reference, the presentedby store translates water's physical morphology and converts it into parametric sculptures and virtual digital simulations. read more here: designboom.com/architecture/riyadh-award-winning-presentedby-store-immerses-you-digital-waterfalls-oasis-displays-external-reference-12-08-2023

latticed-steel zhuhai jinwan civic art centre by zaha hadid architects opens in china

designboom 2023-12-06 | the interconnected spaces create a vibrant plaza while maximizing natural light for intuitive navigation. read more here: designboom.com/architecture/zaha-hadid-architects-zhuhai-jinwan-civic-art-centre

video © kevin zhen

granstudio and komma create compact, safety-centric EV for modern urbanites

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marco brambilla is unleashing a looping hollywood purgatory onto the sphere in las vegas

designboom 2023-11-28 | dubbed heaven's gate, the monumental digital artwork follows brambilla's hypnotic tribute to the iconic elvis presley at the sphere, earlier this fall. read more here: designboom.com/art/marco-brambilla-unleashing-looping-hollywood-purgatory-onto-sphere-las-vegas-heavens-gate-11-29-2023

original video courtesy marco brambilla studio

olafur eliassons inaugural exhibition inside heatherwicks azabudai hills in tokyo

designboom 2023-11-23 | within the newly opened mixed-used district of azabudai hills, designed by heatherwick in central tokyo, lies olafur eliasson’s inaugural exhibition, signifying the gallery’s debut. scheduled to open its doors to the public on november 24, 2023, the collection encompasses a variety of his creations, including installations, sculptures, paintings, and photography, culminating in his recent public artwork, a harmonious cycle of interconnected nows, which sets the thematic tone for the displayed pieces. designboom had the opportunity to visit the azabudai hills gallery within the vibrant district and offer a preview of this exhibition, capturing a diverse range of eliasson’s endeavors.

read more here: designboom.com/art/olafur-eliasson-inaugural-exhibition-heatherwick-azabudai-hills-tokyo-11-23-2023

heatherwick studios azabudai hills opens as a mixed-use green haven in the heart of tokyo

designboom 2023-11-22 | spanning 81,000 sqm, the design encourages purposeful connections between commuters, residents, and the public.

from ocean to road, GAC adds plastic, seaweed and bio-based materials to its hydrogen ERA car

designboom 2023-11-20 | GAC debuts the real-life model of its hydrogen ERA concept car during the guangzhou auto show. the body of GAC's ERA is designed with an aerodynamic kit made from marine recycled plastic, seaweed, and bio-based materials and is contoured to create often-edgy lines around the hydrogen concept car.

read more here: designboom.com/technology/gac-hydrogen-era-concept-car-plastic-seaweed-bio-based-materials-guangzhou-auto-show-11-20-2023

chinara darwish repurposes redundant marine waste into a dining table at dubai design week

designboom 2023-11-15 | at downtown design during dubai design week 2023, tashkeel’s tanween program, rooted in the united arab emirates, presented four sustainable creations. among these presentations was chinara darwish’s creation, the alchemy series, a dining table that ingeniously repurposes 300 kilos of locally sourced marine and construction waste, such as marine marker buoys, dredging floats, road barriers, and water tanks.

read more here: designboom.com/design/chinara-darwish-marine-waste-dining-table-dubai-design-week-11-15-2023

ambiente 2024 marks new beginnings that stimulate inspiration for visitors & professionals

designboom 2023-11-14 | ambiente 2024 marks new beginnings, one of them being the launch of 'ambiente designer' initiated by award-winner elena salmistraro design with ‘the lounge’ space. read more on designboom: designboom.com/design/ambiente-2024-designer-messe-frankfurt-11-14-2023

look closer as coperni draws astronomical figures and constellations on evians glass bottles

designboom 2023-11-13 | evian's glass bottles come to life as a portable observatories with coperni engraving constellations and astronomical landscapes around the packaging.

read more here: designboom.com/design/look-closer-coperni-astronomical-constellations-evian-glass-bottles-11-13-2023

first look: owen browns music video unveils one of the biggest land art pieces in arizona

designboom 2023-11-13 | award-winning director owen brown talks to designboom about his latest short film which unveils the narrative behind arizona's largest temporary land art installation, second only to james turrell's roden crater. completed by jim denevan, in collaboration with over 30 navajo people, the colossal piece adorns the rugged arizona desert landscape, serving as the backdrop for the latest music video by electro rock band A R I Z O N A, titled moving on.

read more here: designboom.com/art/first-look-owen-brown-music-video-biggest-temporary-land-art-piece-arizona-11-13-2023

spyscape studios drops podcast of thrilling gadget tales with kengo kuma, daniel arsham et al

designboom 2023-11-13 | from napoleon's briefcase to a poison umbrella, spyscape studios drops podcast of spy objects that shaped the world as told by actors, architects and historians. read more on designboom: designboom.com/design/spyscape-studios-podcast-kengo-kuma-daniel-arsham-11-13-2023

christian & jades rocking furniture examines wood weight through play, balance and motion

designboom 2023-11-08 | for this year's mindcraft project, ten creatives and makers from denmark unveiled their explorative creations; all centered around the concept of our connection with nature. christian and jade introduce the weight of wood project, a trio of wooden pieces, including a rocking chair, a rocking horse, and a seesaw. the pieces delve into the fascinating world of this natural material, playing with weight, balance, and movement.

read more here:
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