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Esrawe Studio carves quarry-like landscape for Guadalajara stone showroom

Esrawe Studio carves quarry-like landscape for Guadalajara stone showroom
/Architecture/esrawe-studio-carves-quarry-like-landscape-for-guadalajara-stone-showroom Monolithic blocks of stone mimic man-made quarry landscapes for Grupo Arca\'s showroom and cultural centre in Guadalajara, Mexico, designed by Esrawe Studio. The complex is designed to promote culture and education over business transactions,...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
Experimental Gastronomy utensils make the eater engage with their food

Experimental Gastronomy utensils make the eater engage with their food

Metal mittens, plates made from spoons and foraged clay bowls are among more than 500 pieces of cutlery and crockery created for the latest in a series of Experimental Gastronomy banquets. Created by Dutch duo Martin Kullik and Jouw Wijnsma, the...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )


The Geometric Sooke 01 House Is Designed for a Woman and Her Dog

The Geometric Sooke 01 House Is Designed for a Woman and Her Dog

When it came time to design the Sooke 01 House, Campos Studio set up camp on the site as a way to gather inspiration from the land and surrounding forest. Instead of building the house on the edge of the forest as most would have done, they found a...
18-10-2019 21:57 - ( Architecture )
Clay Tiles Bring Passive Heating to New House in India

Clay Tiles Bring Passive Heating to New House in India

Passive solar design is a no-brainer ? yet the conventional way to deal with building facades that will be subjected to the hot, unrelenting sun is still just to insulate them, add some blinds, and plan to use a lot of air conditioning. It?s...
18-10-2019 21:57 - ( Architecture )
exercice rethinks the ping pong paddle to establish new rules of the game

exercice rethinks the ping pong paddle to establish new rules of the game

the french duo has imagined three different ping pong tables and twelve new paddle designs. The post exercice rethinks the ping pong paddle to establish new rules of the game appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
toyota?s ultra-compact concept city car doubles up as a mobile office

toyota?s ultra-compact concept city car doubles up as a mobile office

the ultra-compact BEV concept model for business serves as a \'mobile office\' with three modes to support travelling, working and taking breaks using the vehicle. The post toyota’s ultra-compact concept city car doubles up as a mobile...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
Redfern Warehouse by Ian Moore Architects

Redfern Warehouse by Ian Moore Architects

This former warehouse located in Sydney, Australia, has been turned into an amazing single family home by Ian Moore Architects. Description This adaptive reuse of a former warehouse has maintained the exterior almost untouched,...
18-10-2019 21:21 - ( Architecture )


Cc-tapis' latest rugs are made to resemble Faye Toogood's doodles

Cc-tapis' latest rugs are made to resemble Faye Toogood's doodles

Scribbles and paint-like splotches appear on this range of rugs that designer Faye Toogood has created in collaboration with Cc-tapis, currently being presented within the brand\'s new Milan showroom. The Doodles collection by Cc-tapis is...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
Stacked shipping containers form Stow-Away London hotel and wine bar

Stacked shipping containers form Stow-Away London hotel and wine bar

Design studio Doone Silver Kerr turned a stack of used shipping containers into a hotel and wine bar with a geometric facade of welded fins that function as sunshades. The Stow-Away Hotel in Waterloo is made from end-of-life shipping containers...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
The Arrivals creates "playful yet performative" weather-themed pop-up

The Arrivals creates "playful yet performative" weather-themed pop-up

Translucent polycarbonate panels are used to separate different shopping zones outfitted to specific weather conditions in this pop-up shop in New York designed by fashion brand The Arrivals. The Arrivals is the brainchild of architect Jeff...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( architecture TV )
Saskatchewan’s Biennial Design Week Returns

Saskatchewan’s Biennial Design Week Returns

Calling all Saskatchewan residents and visitors. Tomorrow kicks off Saskatchewan Design Week, a biennial event organized by the Design Council of Saskatchewan, with a series of events that highlight professional design. From October 18th to the...
18-10-2019 21:57 - ( Architecture )
vincenzo de cotiis unveils iridescent pieces at carpenters workshop gallery in paris

vincenzo de cotiis unveils iridescent pieces at carpenters workshop gallery in paris

the pieces seek to forget functionality while exalting the weathering effect of time by experimenting with the layering of different materials. The post vincenzo de cotiis unveils iridescent pieces at carpenters workshop gallery in paris appeared...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )


MC House by Henrique Soares Pinheiro

MC House by Henrique Soares Pinheiro

This elegant single family residence located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, has been recently designed by Henrique Soares Pinheiro. Description The MC House has little expression for those who observe it from the outside,...
18-10-2019 21:21 - ( Architecture )
Shigeru Ban covers Swatch headquarters in vaulting timber shell

Shigeru Ban covers Swatch headquarters in vaulting timber shell

A double-curved timber shell constructed from 7,700 timber pieces forms the Swatch Headquarters by Shigeru Ban in Biel, Switzerland. The watchmaker\'s campus centres on a 240-metre-long timber vault ? one of the largest wooden structures in...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
Huge rise in number of schools causes "big crisis" in Indian architecture education

Huge rise in number of schools causes "big crisis" in Indian architecture education

Architecture education in India is in crisis with a shortage of teachers, overcrowded classes and widespread cheating by students, according to architects in the country. A huge expansion of architecture courses over the last few years has led to...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
Adjustable lamp used by Walter Gropius and the Bauhaus school revived

Adjustable lamp used by Walter Gropius and the Bauhaus school revived

German light company Midgard is reproducing a lamp that was used at the Bauhaus school to coincide with its 100th anniversary. The adjustable TYP 113 lamp was first produced by Midgard, a company was founded in 1919. Hamburg entrepreneurs David...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
DESIGN Canberra 2019

DESIGN Canberra 2019

Canberra will once again prove itself as an innovative and globally recognised city of design, as DESIGN Canberra takes over the nation?s capital for three weeks from 4 ? 24th November 2019. Now in its sixth year, the festival is a constantly...
18-10-2019 21:57 - ( Architecture )
uenoa tops japanese office building with three-dimensional timber roof

uenoa tops japanese office building with three-dimensional timber roof

the dynamic frame of the roof dictates the form of the entire building. The post uenoa tops japanese office building with three-dimensional timber roof appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
overfinch velocity range rover coated in crushed carbon fiber pieces

overfinch velocity range rover coated in crushed carbon fiber pieces

the dark and bold custom cars are limited to just 10 models. The post overfinch velocity range rover coated in crushed carbon fiber pieces appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
Natural Materials Create A Relaxed Environment For This Australian House

Natural Materials Create A Relaxed Environment For This Australian House

Photography by Andy MacPherson Studio Paul Uhlmann Architects has designed a new house in Byron Bay, Australia, for a family that enjoys a relaxed living environment. At the front of the house, two boxes sit atop the ground level, with window...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
LifeCredit computer game envisions a dystopian future ruled by a social credit system

LifeCredit computer game envisions a dystopian future ruled by a social credit system

Digital designer Diana Ganea\'s LifeCredit video game imagines a dystopian future where social status is determined by a corporate credit-system that rewards or punishes citizens. Set in the year 2050, the LifeCredit game sees players take on the...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
Five key projects by emerging Spanish studio Bonell+Dňriga

Five key projects by emerging Spanish studio Bonell+Dňriga

Here\'s a look at five significant projects by Spanish studio Bonell+Dňriga, which has won the Début Award for young architects at the Lisbon Architecture Triennale 2019. Architecture duo Laura Bonell (1987) and Daniel López-Dňriga (1987) set up...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
The OAA Wraps Up Headquarters Building Renewal

The OAA Wraps Up Headquarters Building Renewal

OAA HQ east facade; Photo courtesy Ontario Association of Architects The OAA?s Don Mills Headquarters was designed by Toronto architect Ruth Cawker, winner of a 1989 province-wide design competition. It had been built to the R2000 standard, which...
18-10-2019 21:57 - ( Architecture )
five must-see regional highlights set for dubai design week 2019

five must-see regional highlights set for dubai design week 2019

with over 200 programmed events, the festival showcases the the bespoke, inspiring creations of regional designers and craftspeople. The post five must-see regional highlights set for dubai design week 2019 appeared first on designboom |...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
toshihiko shibuya installs 1500 push pins in a japanese forest to evoke spawning life 

toshihiko shibuya installs 1500 push pins in a japanese forest to evoke spawning life 

the artist has taken inspiration from life cycles found in nature to create a \'micro world of land art\' deep in the ikor woodland. The post toshihiko shibuya installs 1500 push pins in a japanese forest to evoke spawning life  appeared first...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
Biscayne Point Residence by SDH_Studio

Biscayne Point Residence by SDH_Studio

Overlooking the water in Miami Beach this family home capitalizes on spectacular views. Horizontal planes dramatically shape the home?s architectural intent. Photography by Rory Gardiner Visit SDH_Studio
18-10-2019 21:21 - ( Architecture )
Pope launches eRosary wearable technology that tracks worshippers' prayers

Pope launches eRosary wearable technology that tracks worshippers' prayers

The Click to Pray eRosary from the Vatican is a wearable technology bracelet featuring a crucifix interface that tracks the user\'s worship and syncs with a smartphone app. Launched by the Pope\'s Worldwide Prayer Network, the smart rosary lets...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
Mikhail Riches will "aim for zero carbon" in all projects after Stirling Prize win

Mikhail Riches will "aim for zero carbon" in all projects after Stirling Prize win

Stirling Prize-winner Mikhail Riches will only work on zero-carbon projects from now on, the studio told Dezeen. Co-founder Annalie Riches said the practice was committed to improving the environmental performance of its projects, after winning the...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
the 3D-printed ?haus? smart home is earthquake proof and move-in ready

the 3D-printed ?haus? smart home is earthquake proof and move-in ready

the \'haus\' model is a fully autonomous unit with the option to run entirely on solar power. The post the 3D-printed ‘haus’ smart home is earthquake proof and move-in ready appeared first on designboom | architecture & design...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
MVRDV?s WERK12 complex in munich features 5-meter-tall exclamations

MVRDV?s WERK12 complex in munich features 5-meter-tall exclamations

the project is defined by its bold and expressive fac?ade, which features expressions taken from the german version of donald duck comics. The post MVRDV’s WERK12 complex in munich features 5-meter-tall exclamations appeared first on...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
Crinan Barn by HollandGreen

Crinan Barn by HollandGreen

Redesigned in 2019 by HollandGreen, this contemporary barn is situated in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, UK. Description What was the clients? brief" For Crinan and Mayfield barn the clients wanted to convert two large barns into...
18-10-2019 21:21 - ( Architecture )
MVRDV, Studio Gang and Henning Larsen unveil towers for San Francisco's Mission Rock development

MVRDV, Studio Gang and Henning Larsen unveil towers for San Francisco's Mission Rock development

A canyon-like tower by MVRDV and a twisting structure by Studio Gang are among the buildings to be revealed for a new San Francisco development. MVRDV, Studio Gang, Henning Larsen and WORKac make up the four practices that have teamed up to design...
18-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
sunbrella repurposes waste into highly decorative and versatile fabrics

sunbrella repurposes waste into highly decorative and versatile fabrics

developed with wendy andreu, sunbrella shows how waste can be repurposed into highly decorative and versatile textiles at dutch design week eindhoven 2019. The post sunbrella repurposes waste into highly decorative and versatile fabrics appeared...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Five exciting architecture opportunities in the UK including roles at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios and TDO

Five exciting architecture opportunities in the UK including roles at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios and TDO

This week we\'ve selected five promising architecture positions in the UK, including vacancies at British firms Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios and TDO. Architect at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios is seeking an...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Fleming College A-Wing, Sutherland Campus, Peterborough, Ontario

Fleming College A-Wing, Sutherland Campus, Peterborough, Ontario

Fleming College. Photo by Tom Arban This fall, students at Fleming College?s Sutherland Campus in Peterborough, Ontario, are enjoying a facility that has been revitalized by Toronto-based architects Gow Hastings. The original 200-acre campus was...
17-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
Dezeen Weekly features the category winners of Dezeen Awards 2019 and Jony Ive's portrait

Dezeen Weekly features the category winners of Dezeen Awards 2019 and Jony Ive's portrait

The latest edition of Dezeen Weekly includes the category winners for Dezeen Awards 2019 and Jony Ive\'s portrait for London\'s National Portrait Gallery. Subscribe to Dezeen Weekly ? The post Dezeen Weekly features the category winners of...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
MVRDV imagines restoring The Hague's historic canal network

MVRDV imagines restoring The Hague's historic canal network

MVRDV has revealed visuals of The Hague with its 17th-century canals reopened and refilled to demonstrate how their restoration could help revive the city\'s centre. Developed in collaboration with local neighbourhood organisations, MVRDV\'s...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Competition: win a three-night stay at FCC Angkor in Cambodia

Competition: win a three-night stay at FCC Angkor in Cambodia

In our latest competition, we\'re offering our readers the chance to stay at FCC Angkor, a hotel located at the heart of the historic Siem Reap area in Cambodia. The recently renovated resort boasts 60 new guest rooms, a pool, spa and wellness...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
archetonic applies a layer of permeable green cables to office façade in mexico city

archetonic applies a layer of permeable green cables to office façade in mexico city

what was originally a residential structure has been transformed to create a new office space that integrates indoor and outdoor environments. The post archetonic applies a layer of permeable green cables to office façade in mexico city appeared...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
SOM to transform disused rail yards into ?catalinas rio?, a new office building in buenos aires

SOM to transform disused rail yards into ?catalinas rio?, a new office building in buenos aires

by building over former railways, the project will enhance the public\'s engagement with this previously disused urban space. The post SOM to transform disused rail yards into ‘catalinas rio’, a new office building in buenos aires...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
House in Dublin by David Leech Architects riffs on suburban style

House in Dublin by David Leech Architects riffs on suburban style

David Leech Architects has built a two-storey house in Dublin that plays on the design of its neighbours to make something "ambiguous yet familiar". Called, A House in a Garden, the project features a corner-glazed dining room that can be opened...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Toyota's LQ concept creates a "bond" between car and driver with AI agent

Toyota's LQ concept creates a "bond" between car and driver with AI agent

Toyota\'s latest electric LQ concept car satisfies the "human need to be engaged emotionally" with an on-board artificial intelligence agent named Yui. The Toyota LQ is both fully electric and equipped with an SAE level four equivalent...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Mediated Matter Group designs robotically fabricated structure using organic matter

Mediated Matter Group designs robotically fabricated structure using organic matter

Neri Oxman\'s Mediated Matter Group has digitally designed and robotically fabricated a structure using the molecular components found in tree branches, insect exoskeletons and human bones. Aguahoja I examines how even the materials that we...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Modular boxes used by Extinction Rebellion are "protest architecture"

Modular boxes used by Extinction Rebellion are "protest architecture"

Modular, plywood boxes have been self-built by climate change protesters Extinction Rebellion to build lock-on sites, towers and stages for London protests. The blocks are adapted from Studio Bark\'s U-Build system by architects involved in the...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
bathe and relax in the perfect circles by german bathroom brand bette

bathe and relax in the perfect circles by german bathroom brand bette

bathroom experts bette offer architects the chance to add exquisitely round, strongly graphic forms to their projects. The post bathe and relax in the perfect circles by german bathroom brand bette appeared first on designboom | architecture &...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
virgin galactic unveils under armour astronaut suits for future tourist flights

virgin galactic unveils under armour astronaut suits for future tourist flights

the spacesuits feature a base layer that uses a mineral-infused fabric to \'recycle\' the body\'s energy. The post virgin galactic unveils under armour astronaut suits for future tourist flights appeared first on designboom | architecture...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Casa Caldera by D U S T

Casa Caldera by D U S T

This off-grid house is located in a remote landscape on the southwestern bajada of the Canelo Hills in Southern Arizona?s San Rafael Valley, two hours southeast of Tucson and 15 miles north of the US/Mexico...
17-10-2019 21:22 - ( Architecture )
Romina Gris’ SKYLINE ceramics are inspired by postmodern architecture

Romina Gris’ SKYLINE ceramics are inspired by postmodern architecture

Barcelona-based designer Romina Gris has created collections of architectural SKYLINE ceramics allowing to play with colours and patterns.The post Romina Gris’ SKYLINE ceramics are inspired by postmodern architecture appeared first on ArchiPanic.
17-10-2019 21:52 - ( Architecture )
First Home Addition Made with Studio Bark?s Flat-Pack U-Build System

First Home Addition Made with Studio Bark?s Flat-Pack U-Build System

If your interest is piqued but you don’t feel quite ready to take on a U-Build projectt of your own, you might be interested to hear that you can also use the system’s accompanying design software to help design your own space....
17-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
Villa B

Villa B

In the Austrian countryside a decidedly modern farmhouse is enhanced by traditional elements. Villa B is a two-storey home that feels perfectly settled against the idyllic fields and mountains of its locale. Villa B was designed by Bergmeisterwolf,...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Maison is a fictional French home dressed with design-focused furnishings

Maison is a fictional French home dressed with design-focused furnishings

Multidisciplinary design studio Services Généraux has created a series of renderings that reimagine the interiors of a dilapidated home in the French countryside. The project ? which is aptly named Maison, after the French term for "house" ? is...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Three Political Parties Respond to the RAIC’s Built Environment Questions

Three Political Parties Respond to the RAIC’s Built Environment Questions

Three parties have responded to questions from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) about sustainability, living conditions in Indigenous communities, federal procurement, and a national architecture policy for Canada. The RAIC is...
17-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
"Charles Jencks' provocation and ever-enquiring spirit has never been more important"

"Charles Jencks' provocation and ever-enquiring spirit has never been more important"

Charles Jencks, the critic who helped bring postmodernism into existence, died this week. With populism on the rise, the pluralism of the movement is needed now more than ever, argues Owen Hopkins. "Modern Architecture died in St. Louis,...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Lex by Astride is a wearable chair that allows its user to sit anywhere

Lex by Astride is a wearable chair that allows its user to sit anywhere

A group of engineers has created this exoskeleton that allows elderly users to enjoy activities like fishing, commuting and golfing for extended periods. Created by Astride Bionix, the Lex is a wearable chair comprising a black seat fixed onto...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
The Limited Space In This Small Apartment Was Maximized By Building A Loft Bedroom Above The Dining Area

The Limited Space In This Small Apartment Was Maximized By Building A Loft Bedroom Above The Dining Area

Hong Kong-based architectural firm NC Design & Architecture (NCDA), has completed a small apartment that features a lofted bedroom. Measuring in at 355 square feet (33sqm), the apartment has a split-level design, with an eye-catching kitchen and...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
hiroki tominaga-atelier builds photo studio as wooden residence within a warehouse in japan

hiroki tominaga-atelier builds photo studio as wooden residence within a warehouse in japan

the studio is built as a flexible residential interior that can be changed every few years. The post hiroki tominaga-atelier builds photo studio as wooden residence within a warehouse in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture &...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Apartment in Minsk by Dmitry Barashko

Apartment in Minsk by Dmitry Barashko

This inspiring spacious four-room apartment designed in 2018 by Dmitry Barashko is located in Minsk, Belarus. Description Our task was to create a place where the owners of a spacious four-room apartment, in the center of...
17-10-2019 21:22 - ( Architecture )
PETER WALKER’S POINT

PETER WALKER’S POINT

BY GWENETH LEIGH, ASLA The Barangaroo Reserve transforms Sydney Harbour?s old industrial landscape. FROM THE NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE.   When I was a child growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, my...
17-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
banksy opens online store selling limited edition pieces and items starting at Ł10

banksy opens online store selling limited edition pieces and items starting at Ł10

potential buyers are allowed to pick one item only, and are prompted to answer the following tie-breaker question: \' ?w?h?y? ? does art matter"\' The post banksy opens online store selling limited edition pieces and items starting at Ł10...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Watch our talk about circular architecture live from Dutch Design Week 2019

Watch our talk about circular architecture live from Dutch Design Week 2019

Dezeen will host a panel discussion exploring the circular economy in architecture during Dutch Design Week 2019 in Eindhoven. Hosted by Dezeen\'s founder and editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs, the panel will include architect Marco Vermeulen,...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( architecture TV )
Game Boy gets extra life in minimal Analogue Pocket

Game Boy gets extra life in minimal Analogue Pocket

Retro handheld gaming meets contemporary design in the Analogue Pocket, a new device for playing old Game Boy cartridges. American tech company Analogue made Pocket as "a tribute to portable gaming". It plans to release the device next year. It...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
"Surviving on Mars could teach us how to live more sustainably on earth", says Design Museum's Moving to Mars curator

"Surviving on Mars could teach us how to live more sustainably on earth", says Design Museum's Moving to Mars curator

The Moving to Mars exhibition, which opens tomorrow at London\'s Design Museum, explores putting humans on the red planet as the final frontier for design. The show is structured into five parts: Imagining Mars, The Voyage, Survival, Mars Futures...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Dezeen to hold circular architecture talk at Dutch Design Week 2019

Dezeen to hold circular architecture talk at Dutch Design Week 2019

Dezeen will host a panel discussion exploring the circular economy in architecture on Saturday 19 October during Dutch Design Week 2019 in Eindhoven. Hosted by Dezeen\'s founder and editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs, the panel will include architect...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
L'art de la table by Irina Flore are mix-and-match ceramic containers, bowls and plates

L'art de la table by Irina Flore are mix-and-match ceramic containers, bowls and plates

Designer Irina Flore has created a collection of ceramic bowls and plates that can be stacked up into form containers for preserving food, to offer an alternative to plastic tupperware or foil. Plates and containers in L\' art de la table stack...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
volvo unveils its first fully electric car: the XC40 recharge

volvo unveils its first fully electric car: the XC40 recharge

the XC40 recharge is the first of a family of fully electric models volvo plans to release over the next five years. The post volvo unveils its first fully electric car: the XC40 recharge appeared first on designboom | architecture & design...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
kathleen ryan creates moldy fruit sculptures from semi-precious gemstones

kathleen ryan creates moldy fruit sculptures from semi-precious gemstones

the series of \'rotten\' over-sized fruit has been intricately made as a comment on the culture of excess. The post kathleen ryan creates moldy fruit sculptures from semi-precious gemstones appeared first on designboom | architecture &...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
The Gaps Apartment by Block Architects

The Gaps Apartment by Block Architects

Situated in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, this inspiring home has been designed in 2019 by Block Architects. Description To most of us, apartments are likely to have associations with confined and boring boxes as we walk into them....
17-10-2019 21:22 - ( Architecture )
UCLA’s New Graduate Art Studio Stresses the Importance of Sustainable Schools

UCLA’s New Graduate Art Studio Stresses the Importance of Sustainable Schools

Climate control is an expensive component in relation to the infrastructure of classrooms, art studios, and exhibition halls. Most of these institutions spend a pretty penny maintaining the temperature within their confines as a way to...
17-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
SOM designs Buenos Aires office building with "urban window" to waterfront

SOM designs Buenos Aires office building with "urban window" to waterfront

SOM has revealed its design for a new office complex on the waterfront in Buenos Aires, which will comprise two towers joined by bridges topped with green terraces. One of the glazed towers that make up SOM\'s Catalinas Rio project rises 29...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Polestar launches its first fully electric car

Polestar launches its first fully electric car

Dezeen promotion: the fully electric Polestar 2 car is the innovation lab and performance car company\'s first fully electric vehicle in the growing electric-car market. Launched in February, the Polestar 2 is an "avant-garde" five-door...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Dezeen Awards 2019 design category winners revealed

Dezeen Awards 2019 design category winners revealed

The 10 winning design projects for Dezeen Awards 2019 have been revealed. The list includes public seating that doubles up as a barrier, a silent wearable breast pump and a self-cleaning water bottle. The projects were reviewed by a jury of 25...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Architects of MINI LIVING ? INVERT 3.0 revealed

Architects of MINI LIVING ? INVERT 3.0 revealed

green magazine and MINI announce the third iteration of their architecture-led collaborations: MINI LIVING ? INVERT 3.0. Continuing to challenge notions of how and where we live, this year?s exhibition will explore the potential of laneways. Faced...
17-10-2019 21:58 - ( Architecture )
B&B Italia Introduces The New Dock Seating System By Piero Lissoni

B&B Italia Introduces The New Dock Seating System By Piero Lissoni

contemporist has partnered with B&B Italia to bring you this editorial feature B&B Italia have introduced their new upholstered Dock sofa system, that’s been designed by Piero Lissoni. The sofa?s shape is based around a solid platform...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
lucas y hernández-gil adds artificial interior landscape to madrid?s casa A12

lucas y hernández-gil adds artificial interior landscape to madrid?s casa A12

the project, which consisted of a home renovation, was faced with a complex difficulty: letting natural light into the deep and originally very dark space. The post lucas y hernández-gil adds artificial interior landscape to madrid’s casa A12...
17-10-2019 21:59 - ( Architecture )
Apartment in Copenhagen by Tina Seidenfaden Busck

Apartment in Copenhagen by Tina Seidenfaden Busck

Designed in 2011 by Tina Seidenfaden Busck, this amazing eclectic apartment is located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Description The Apartment Residence is located on the 4th floor in a charming 18th century building without...
17-10-2019 21:22 - ( Architecture )
Modern Apartment by Bellas Artes

Modern Apartment by Bellas Artes

Located in Valencia, Spain, this contemporary apartment has been designed in 2019 by Bellas Artes. Photography courtesy of Bellas Artes Visit Bellas Artes
16-10-2019 21:20 - ( Architecture )
henning larsen to construct office building for san francisco?s mission rock neighborhood

henning larsen to construct office building for san francisco?s mission rock neighborhood

the structure will join others by MVRDV, whose scheme has already been fully revealed, as well as WORKac and studio gang. The post henning larsen to construct office building for san francisco’s mission rock neighborhood appeared first on...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
Robotic mirrors follow the sun like sunflowers in installation by Kimchi and Chips

Robotic mirrors follow the sun like sunflowers in installation by Kimchi and Chips

The installation, called Halo, by Seoul-based art studio Kimchi and Chips features 99 robotic mirrors that move continuously throughout the day, following the sun like sunflowers. Halo was co-commissioned by Arts Council England and Arts Council...
16-10-2019 21:51 - ( architecture TV )
MINI Portraits: Olaver Architecture

MINI Portraits: Olaver Architecture

MINI LIVING ? INVERT 3.0 will bring together architects and RMIT students to explore the architectural potential of our laneways. In the lead-up to the exhibition, we?ve asked participating architects to give us a tour of their favourite Melbourne...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
Re-public designs visual identity for restored Hafnia-Hallen sports centre

Re-public designs visual identity for restored Hafnia-Hallen sports centre

Local design agency Re-public used the lines that mark out various sports pitches as the basis for a visual identity and wayfinding at Denmark\'s largest sports centre ? the Hafnia-Hallen in Copenhagen. Re-public was asked to come up with a new...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
OlssřnBarbieri designs Snĺsa water bottle and visual identity

OlssřnBarbieri designs Snĺsa water bottle and visual identity

Oslo-based design studio OlssřnBarbieri has created the visual identity and bottle for water brand Snĺsa, which is made from materials that are easy to recycle. The Norwegian mineral water company asked the studio to "reflect a new idea of...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
urs fischer casts candle sculpture of leonardo dicaprio with his parents in wax

urs fischer casts candle sculpture of leonardo dicaprio with his parents in wax

on view at gagosian in paris, the sculpture will melt slowly over the course of the exhibition. The post urs fischer casts candle sculpture of leonardo dicaprio with his parents in wax appeared first on designboom | architecture & design...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
Atelier Zébulon Perron designs "sensual" bar and restaurant at Montreal's Four Seasons hotel

Atelier Zébulon Perron designs "sensual" bar and restaurant at Montreal's Four Seasons hotel

Montreal interior design studio Atelier Zébulon Perron has created drinking and eating spaces at the city\'s Four Seasons hotel with curving banquettes, terrazzo floors and varying greyscale palettes. The restaurant, lounge and bar at the Four...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
Clearwater Retreat by Secter Architecture + Design

Clearwater Retreat by Secter Architecture + Design

Clear Water Retreat is a 4,200 square-foot cabin set on a granite outcrop overlooking Lake of the Woods, Ontario, Canada. Description Oriented to capture views of the lake and maximum sun exposure, the cabin?s exposed glulam...
16-10-2019 21:20 - ( Architecture )
snřhetta, JPE + jam factory design state-of-the-art sports facility for university in adelaide

snřhetta, JPE + jam factory design state-of-the-art sports facility for university in adelaide

combining indoor and outdoor spaces, the building has been created as a civic landmark for both the university and the city. The post snřhetta, JPE + jam factory design state-of-the-art sports facility for university in adelaide appeared first on...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
Making Choices

Making Choices

Kathleen Kurtin, OAA FRAIC As I write this in mid-October, it is a critical time for architects across the country to make important choices. In Ontario, as well as many of the other provinces, our professional self-regulating organizations are...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
The Big Design Market returns for 2019

The Big Design Market returns for 2019

The Big Design Market is returning to Melbourne on 6-8 December for its eighth year running. Taking place at the iconic Royal Exhibition Building, The Big Design Market is for the foodies, the families, the dreamers, and all lovers of ethically made...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
Google includes recycled plastic in latest Nest Mini speaker

Google includes recycled plastic in latest Nest Mini speaker

Google has created a fabric made of recycled plastic for the latest version of the Nest Mini speaker, which launched today along with an updated Pixel smartphone with two cameras on its back. The Google launches include a laptop, wireless internet...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
2020 RIBA International Prize grand jury announced

2020 RIBA International Prize grand jury announced

Studio Gang founder Jeanne Gang and Rossana Hu, co-founder of Neri&Hu, have joined jury chair Odile Decq on the grand jury of the 2020 RIBA International Prize. Gustavo Utrabo, who won the 2018 RIBA International Prize and Emerging Architect Prize,...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
alexis dornier expresses tropical timber structure at uluwatu surf villas resort

alexis dornier expresses tropical timber structure at uluwatu surf villas resort

with the absence of a dropped ceiling, the rhythmic timber roof structure is left exposed, offering the space a rich material texture and dimension. The post alexis dornier expresses tropical timber structure at uluwatu surf villas resort appeared...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
A Collection Of Modern Cabins Have Been Added To This Canadian Golf Club

A Collection Of Modern Cabins Have Been Added To This Canadian Golf Club

Photography by Doublespace Photography MacKay-Lyons-Sweetapple Architects has recently completed a collection of modern cabins at the Bigwin Island Golf Club in Baysville, Ontario. The architects explain, “Each cabin is assembled from a simple...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
Cabins in Ontario by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple topped with massive hip roofs

Cabins in Ontario by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple topped with massive hip roofs

Shiplap siding, glazed walls and large hip roofs form the exterior of holiday homes designed by Canadian studio MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects for an upscale resort island in Ontario\'s Muskoka region. The Bigwin Island Club Cabins are part...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
MVRDV unveils mission rock building design referencing san francisco?s rocky hills

MVRDV unveils mission rock building design referencing san francisco?s rocky hills

inspired by californian rock formations, and the narrow valleys that form in between them, building A features a canyon-like feeling that opens up to the tower?s western façade. The post MVRDV unveils mission rock building design referencing san...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
Apartment S14 by Hush Architects

Apartment S14 by Hush Architects

Located downtown Sofia, Bulgaria, this midcentury apartment has been recently completely redesigned by Hush Architects. Photography courtesy of Hush Architects Visit Hush Architects
16-10-2019 21:20 - ( Architecture )
Lucas y Hernández-Gil splits moods inside Madrid duplex apartment

Lucas y Hernández-Gil splits moods inside Madrid duplex apartment

An indoor courtyard with orange grass and shiny, silver curtains are some of the fun features that Lucas y Hernández-Gil has added to the basement of this Madrid apartment. Located at the heart of Madrid in the Malasana neighbourhood, Casa A12 has...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
Dezeen Awards 2019 interiors category winners revealed

Dezeen Awards 2019 interiors category winners revealed

The 10 interiors projects that have won Dezeen Awards 2019 have been announced. They include a compact black house designed to stand out like a minimalist sculpture, and a micro-flat in Taipei. The 53 shortlisted interior category projects were...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
the somnox sleep robot mirrors breathing patterns to help you nod off

the somnox sleep robot mirrors breathing patterns to help you nod off

the somnox sleep robot is designed to be cuddled like a teddy bear, helping to induce a slow, regular rhythm of breathing. The post the somnox sleep robot mirrors breathing patterns to help you nod off appeared first on designboom | architecture...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
Bonvivan Project by Dmitry Barashko

Bonvivan Project by Dmitry Barashko

Located in Minsk, Belarus, this inspiring single family home has been recently completed by Dmitry Barashko. Description This is the third project for one of our customers. During our acquaintance, his taste preferences changed...
16-10-2019 21:20 - ( Architecture )
lissoni architettura expands fantini headquarters on the banks of lake orta

lissoni architettura expands fantini headquarters on the banks of lake orta

a complex of industrial buildings has been integrated into the natural landscape. The post lissoni architettura expands fantini headquarters on the banks of lake orta appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
In Memory of Roger Taillibert 1926-2019

In Memory of Roger Taillibert 1926-2019

Architect Roger Taillibert, the master builder of Montréal?s Olympic park facilities, passed away on October 3rd in his Parisian home at the age of 93. Taillibert?s work includes the Parc des Princes in Paris, the Khalifa International Stadium in...
16-10-2019 21:50 - ( Architecture )
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