designboom magazine

as architecture and technology continue to merge, @myarchischool empowers young designers to reshape the future of education with #GenAI tools. the hong kong-based institute introduces the youth archidesign competition, inviting the next generation of architects to reimagine sustainable, collaborative #schoolvillages. while some may think GenAI limits creativity, #myarchischool proves otherwise. by blending their own #3Dmodels with AI-generated elements, students unlock endless design possibilities, boosting creativity with realistic lighting, environmental effects, and detailed contextual settings. discover more about the #competition on #designboom #AIarchitecture #DesignCompetition #FutureDesign #YouthCreativity

chinese #architecture firm CLAB architects unveils ‘luxuriant relics,’ a striking micro art museum perched on the lake at yugeng yueyun art park in foshan city 🌿 designed by lead architect xu lang, the tower reimagines a natural #monument—blending the enduring presence of #concrete with the vibrant energy of a rainforest 🌧️✨ nine overlapping concrete walls form a spiraling path to an elevated #pavilion, balancing a sense of randomness with hidden structural precision. find out more on #designboom! #china #towerarchitecture #concretearchitecture

to create this brick replica of the teatro san carlo in #naples, it took 200,000 @lego bricks and over 400 hours of work — the construction stands 90 centimeters tall and features 1,700 seats inside! @lucapetraglia.it shared this masterpiece with @legoitaly_official. video by @mauriziomorra #lego #napoli #napolitano #italy #architecture

check this out! skyline #keyboard by @pygmallionaire 🏙️ it’s all the buildings of midtown #manhattan, with each key #3dprinted and put into place. now you can finally answer emails, one #skyscraper at a time. #designboom #keyboarddesign

at @thearchitectshow_athens, greece’s leading #architecture and #design exhibition which took place on december 7th and 8th at the metropolitan expo in #athens, designboom hosted a live talk with with anthony engi meacock, founding partner of UK-based multidisciplinary collective @assembleofficial. known for challenging traditional notions of the architectural practice, the collective’s work emphasizes a socially engaged approach to design that positions the architect as part of an ongoing local conversation. the in-depth discussion touched on the studio’s body of work, which ranges from large-scale architectural works to smaller-scale furniture and artistic interventions. topics such as architecture’s potential to address pressing social and environmental issues and its role as an agent of change in fostering community engagement, craftsmanship and networks of meaningful mutual support took center stage. stay tuned for the full talk, soon on #designboom! #thearchitectshow #tas2024 #tastalks

@praga_cars delivers its first lightweight bohema #hypercar 🚗💨 the czech automaker’s first production car in nearly 80 years is here. weighing just 1,000 kg (2,300 lbs) and capable of reaching a top speed of 317 km/h (197 mph), the bohema is a bold attempt to blend lightweight performance and track-ready engineering with road-legal compliance. find out more on #designboom! #praga #pragacars #pragabohema #supercars #cardesign

the living pyramid to bloom in the #coachella valley: legendary hungarian artist @agnesdenes has been commissioned for @_desertx 🌵 these images show the living pyramid at #california’s sunnylands center and gardens. once the installation arrives to the desert (from march 8th — may 11th, 2025) it will host all-new plant life native to coachella valley. images @lance.gerber find out more on #designboom! #desertx #coachellavalley

#miami welcomes its first #floating #padel court 🏓🌊 crafted from #recycled shipyard steel and designed with #sustainability in mind—no engines, no batteries. the court will remain in miami until may 2025 before relocating to its permanent home in the #exumas, #bahamas. built by @yntegra_group find out more on #designboom. #architecture #floatingarchitecture

@felixsemper’s #sculptures are made of 100% paper at @artbasel, captured by @londonliu_ #designboom #artbaasel #sculpture #felixsemper

spanish #architecture studios @selgascano and @frpo.es plan this kaleidoscopic ‘rozafa hotel tower’ as a vivid icon for shkodra, #albania 🧡 visualizations @drawfield_studio find out more on #designboom! #shkodra #albanian #design

@e__ggs expands cabinet collection for @miniformsofficial with taller designs and customizable finishes 🌈 customization lies at the heart of the design. users can personalize each cabinet from top to bottom: select a colorful base, set the tone with the casing, retain the natural wood top, or opt for sophisticated finishes in marble or porcelain stoneware. find out more on #designboom! #designboomreaders #miniforms #furnituredesign

from 7-11 february, @ambientefair trends 25+ - DEEP, REAL, and EASE - offer a glimpse into the future of living and working. unveiled by stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano, these trends are inspired by global movements in fashion, art, and design. showcasing themes like craftsmanship, circular economy, and bold new perspectives, they highlight design's role in shaping positive change. experience these trends live at ambiente from february 7-11, 2025, in hall 4.1 foyer! discover the three #trends on #designboom #ambientefair #ambiente25