Dec 18, 2024designboom spotlights the top 10 innovative material applications in 2024's design projects submitted by our readers.
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earth architecture (68)
Dec 18, 2024
Oct 18, 2024studio heech explores the potential of earth as a sustainable material that does not generate industrial waste in modern interiors.
hair art and design (20)
Oct 04, 2024live haircuts, hair spinning, and rope-making in studio sanne visser's installation result in interior objects and unique accessories.
Apr 04, 2023running from april 5 to september 17, the show spotlights how hairstyles + the grooming of hair have contributed to the construction of appearances for centuries.
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art interviews (162)
Dec 18, 2024the largest exhibition dedicated to the artist in france is now on view at the grand palais in paris, bringing together large-scale installations, sculptures, photographs, drawings, performance videos and archive documents.
Nov 29, 2024stine goya transforms the gallery with heavy fabrics, soft drapery, and gentle hues to create an immersive experience at kunsten museum.
connections: +810
exhibition design (648)
Dec 20, 2024here’s a look back at the top 10 fashion stories that captured our imagination during the past 12 months.
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Dec 17, 2024‘context, form, and light’ examines the fundamental principles that shape architecture, spotlighting modernist monuments and contemporary pavilions.
thread art and installations (32)
Dec 22, 2024the project aims to highlight italy's urgent need for urban regeneration through art.
Dec 18, 2024the largest exhibition dedicated to the artist in france is now on view at the grand palais in paris, bringing together large-scale installations, sculptures, photographs, drawings, performance videos and archive documents.
chiharu shiota (21)
Dec 18, 2024the largest exhibition dedicated to the artist in france is now on view at the grand palais in paris, bringing together large-scale installations, sculptures, photographs, drawings, performance videos and archive documents.
Jun 13, 2024as part of our visit to the 2024 art fair, we spotlight some of the large-scale projects that caught our attention at unlimited.
spaces under 50 sqm (293)
Dec 18, 2024stretched fabric over curved, monolithic walls forms lightweight and removable viewpoints to respect the alUla desert and heritage.
Oct 12, 2024quinta fachada uses polycarbonate and rice straws as insulation for the facades to offer thermal and acoustic protection.
art and architecture in alula (17)
Dec 03, 2024our favorite picks include an array of approaches, from heritage-driven renovations to futuristic creations that blend art and technology.
Jun 23, 2024the mountains' rugged contours pose dramatic backdrop for the earth-toned courts where players can enjoy a game while immersed in nature.
art and architecture in saudi arabia (100)
Dec 18, 2024stretched fabric over curved, monolithic walls forms lightweight and removable viewpoints to respect the alUla desert and heritage.
Dec 16, 2024the 35-meter-high form occupies its urban landscape with a surreal presence, activating and transforming it into a site for sensory interaction.
tents (73)
Sep 18, 2024PortaSauna HEX tent is intended for long-term use in outdoor settings, withstanding harsh elements without compromising portability.
connections: +400
Aug 27, 2024overhead, a tented roof stretches over the space, creating a temporary and protective canopy that dances with the wind.
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3D printing (803)
Dec 20, 2024the construction technology company has already served the unhoused community in the village over the past four years with 17 homes and facilities.
Dec 20, 2024here’s a look back at the top 10 fashion stories that captured our imagination during the past 12 months.
connections: +3400
concrete architecture and design (796)
Dec 18, 2024a concrete platform elevates guaju pavilion, allowing small animals like armadillos, ants, and lizards to move freely beneath.
Dec 17, 2024‘context, form, and light’ examines the fundamental principles that shape architecture, spotlighting modernist monuments and contemporary pavilions.
carbon neutrality? (159)
Dec 18, 2024in their 3D printing method, the scientists use steam and carbon dioxide captured as the by-products of industrial processes in the concrete mix.
Nov 06, 2024when the sails are not able to tap into these energy sources during the journey, the two propeller shafts can also produce electricity and act as hydro turbines.
theaster gates (15)
Dec 17, 2024‘context, form, and light’ examines the fundamental principles that shape architecture, spotlighting modernist monuments and contemporary pavilions.
Sep 05, 2024the exhibition emphasizes the dynamic role of black women in shaping american culture.
connections: +420
architectural photography (343)
explore recent publications that have documented, and now treasure, sacred art and architecture, vanishing cottages, modernist kiosks, and more.
Dec 09, 2024the vertically imposing main structure is marked by striking concrete textures and irregularly arranged windows projecting outwards.
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