acclaimed artists and designers collaborate with master murano glassmakers, presenting eleven works that celebrate venetian glass heritage.
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kengo kuma (275)
'bamboo gate' rises from the levee that fell during the 2018 floods as two circular volumes bridged by an undulating roof.
residential architecture and interiors (4200)
glass panels, interconnected garden courtyards, and open-air walkways enhance transparency across each of stella casa's segments.
connections: +4590
its branches rise through a rectangular opening in the roof, forging a visual connection between the interior and the outdoors.
architecture in japan (1571)
'bamboo gate' rises from the levee that fell during the 2018 floods as two circular volumes bridged by an undulating roof.
fiber-reinforced plastic tops the facades to soften daylight, while eye-level glass panels open the interior to unobstructed views of tokyo bay.
wood and timber architecture and design (1099)
jiri krejcirik places velvet-upholstered drawers atop the ash wood table with a gradient finish in blue and red.
connections: +1250
charred accoya wood and green aluminum accents on the facade make the residence by kumiki architecture blend with the greenery around it.
electric automobiles (668)
designboom witnessed the IONIQ 9 electric SUV's unveiling in LA before meeting with head of design simon loasby.
connections: +1650
nao.design implements a modular magnetic system, allowing the device to split into two independent units for customizable urban commutes.
connections: +670
dutch design week 2024 (5)
by upcycling mass-produced furniture, YET architecture and BDM architects blurs the lines between standardization and personalization.
brio project aims to spark awareness and appreciation for worms’ potential roles in design and sustainability.
connections: +470
plastic art and design (89)
the open net pattern blends functionality with aesthetic appeal, showcasing the wine label.
safety features are in place too, including navigation lights, a horn, fenders, and cleats to tie the boat to a dock.
connections: +1350
recycling (376)
crafted from 70 percent recycled aluminum, the minimal-styled device has two protruding speakers with detailed high-frequency sounds and rich bass.
it’s the research product by hiroto ikebe, and the japanese designer has showcased his findings through the exhibition COCOON ANATOMY during DESIGNART tokyo 2024.
connections: +730
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where people work (908)
büro ole scheeren divides the project between two towers connected by lush, stepping terraces.
the texture and color of each column on the facade by cino zucchi architetti evoke the traditional stone of the french city.
facades (326)
white powder-coated metal C-channels form the dynamic facade by richärd kennedy architects.
the texture and color of each column on the facade by cino zucchi architetti evoke the traditional stone of the french city.
architecture in iran (116)
the semi-open zone between the building’s layers blends functional and aesthetic purposes.
connections: +1350
the factory's process department is designed by iran-based davood boroojeni office as a pair of unconventional, asymmetrical forms.
connections: +1020
public art (637)
first los angeles, now new york, the dubbed world’s first traveling art carnival brings its rides and attractions by jean-michel basquiat, keith haring and more.
connections: +660
john tain unravels a pursuit of indigenous solutions embedded in lahore’s historic spaces and daily rhythms to image sustainable futures.
architecture in italy (580)
designboom speaks to OMA’s david gianotten, andreas karavanas, and collaborating architect andrea tabocchini, about the redesign of the recently-unveiled gallery.
the recent renovation was inaugurated by the president of italy, sergio mattarella, during the museum’s bicentenary celebration in 2024.
light installation art (158)
brendan fernandes' 'build up the house' is a luminous artwork at the intersection of dance, architecture, and cultural heritage.
connections: +950
two immersive light installations, two sculptures, and new watercolors are showcased at olafur eliasson's new york exhibition.
connections: +240
studio drift (29)
DRIFT's suspended installation mimics the organic, unpredictable movements of flowers.
within a designated space, sixty autonomously-moving rectangular blocks act as a swarm executing specific behaviors.
rolls-royce motor cars (55)
on the ceiling inside the car, there are 719 ‘stars’ positioned, replicating the exact constellations during the last night of the 1964 movie’s filming.
connections: +930
for the first time ever, the spirit of ecstasy on a rolls-royce is finished in pure white ceramic to mirror the marble statue of goddess nike.
connections: +930
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