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a pink concrete masonry block extends the original 1960s rowhouse, renovated by Atlas Architects.

HANGHAR renovates studiolo, a 1970s apartment in madrid named after the retreat used by renaissance scholars for contemplation and intellectual pursuits. creating a contemporary interpretation of the private study, the project centers on a single, deep green cabinet room that recalls the 15th-century italian studiolo.

ALEX CHINNECK STUDIO knots street lamps and twists a phone booth for his assembly bristol sculptures. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eGBB93Na

in episode #23 of ABB’s frozen music series, viewers are taken on a journey to st. regis red sea resort on ummahat island in saudi arabia. designed by the renowned japanese architectural firm KENGO KUMA & ASSOCIATES, saudi arabian developers Red Sea Global have delivered an experience that is not only luxurious, but also a pioneering example of regenerative tourism. this episode explores the intricate design and sustainable practices of the 90 villas, highlighting the retreat’s architectural beauty and the careful consideration given to preserving the island's environment.

scooter-like vehicle ‘ant formica’ folds into its metallic briefcase so users can bring it anywhere. read more here: https://lnkd.in/e4SDn_d9

designboom visits Albany, Bahamas - a resort for the stars built by starchitects. the private resort redefines elite living. it blends world-class architecture with bespoke interior design, luxury amenities, and paradise-like surroundings.

FriendsWithYou's autonomous fuzzy robots play healing frequencies and sounds inside Cleveland Public Library. read more here: https://lnkd.in/gU_TxDfu

together with  iF Design Award, designboom continues its series of interviews and studio visits with 2024 award winners - this time, concluding with a visit to Teague, a global design consultancy studio in seattle, washington, where we explored the boundary-pushing possibilities of design’s role in humanity. nick ross, principal industrial designer at teague, and vohra shushant, senior industrial designer at teague, shared the company’s passion and mission to solve humanity’s most complex problems. through their iF DESIGN AWARD-winning projects ‘roam america’ and ‘lunar habitat,’ teague sparks the imagination, strengthens communities, and prioritizes the human experience - whether traversing the landscapes of earth or living on the moon. ‘for us, applying to iF DESIGN AWARD is crucial because it enables us to connect better with the design community and get validation from peers and designers of the industry. as a result of that, the recognition boosts morale, helps us level up our craft, and find opportunities where we can innovate and inspire ourselves,’ says sushant vohra. check out the full interview here! https://lnkd.in/djK2nUYY

Foilone Oy references fighter jets for the design of the carbon-fiber electric hydrofoil boat PEGASUS. read more here: https://lnkd.in/epMh__wK

designed for a family that loves reading, da silva house in singapore — nicknamed library house — celebrates books and bonds. ehka studio has drawn inspiration from classic library spaces, conceiving a central luminous atrium encircled by a symphony of sweeping timber bookshelves.