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The ‘Beyond (Design) Frontiers’ exhibition, brings together 16 student projects from the design schools, Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, Elisava School of Design and Engineering, Konstfack and Design Academy Eindhoven. Curated by Agáta Hošnová, the exhibition highlights interdisciplinary works addressing themes of ecology, social issues, and cultural narratives, exploring innovative and sustainable design practices. The exhibition aims to foster dialogue between leading European design schools while offering new perspectives on contemporary design. It showcases a shared commitment to addressing pressing global challenges through creativity and innovation. On view from December 13, 2024 – February 4, 2025 at the UM Gallery in Prague.

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? There's a fascinating story behind the Bauhaus movement that transformed how we think about art, craft, and technology ✨ Check out the banner to learn more about this revolutionary design era! 🏛️ . . . #DesignHistory #Bauhaus #ModernDesign #ArtAndCraft #houseofinnovation

Agora | Talking through John McAslan + Partners' approach to refurbishing The Burrell Collection, Katherine Watts explains how an underused lecture theatre became one of the project's most significant opportunities. Listen here as Katherine explains the concept and design behind the agora in our 2024 Doolan Award-winning project, which has opened up the heart of the Burrell, to help visitors navigate the building and link its spaces together, while still providing space for lectures as needed. This is an extract from our ‘RIAS Awards: in Detail’ series, which celebrated our 2024 RIAS Special Category Award winners. In this episode, Katherine gave a presentation on the Burrell Collection as the winner of our Architectural Heritage Award, and was joined by Richard Williams - from category sponsor VELUX - and RIAS CEO Tamsie Thomson. To listen to the episode in full, click here: https://lnkd.in/gTAFbBJx

In the recently concluded CIFF, Sunon kept the 3R sustainable design concept throughout the exhibition hall design, fully considering the efficient use of resources and environmental sustainability. Reduce: The main structure of the exhibition hall is built using mortise and tenon joints, greatly reducing the use of glue and nails. Reuse: Factory-existing wooden pallets are used for the exhibition hall's hard furnishings, cleaned and polished without additional coatings, and can be reused after dismantling. Soft furnishings are sourced from office areas and can continue to be used after the exhibition ends. Recycle: Green plants with soil are used for the exhibition, bringing natural vitality. After the exhibition, the plants are recycled and replanted, forming a closed-loop utilization of resources. Let's be environmental guardians with Sunon. 🎬：https://lnkd.in/eEUXtKtE - - - #sunon #ciff

Unveiling the 15 Most Significant Architectural Events of 2025 A recent article in ArchDaily written by Diogo Borges Ferreira highlights the major architectural events of 2025, emphasizing their focus on creativity, sustainability, cultural heritage, and innovation. It explores how architecture addresses global challenges like climate change, urbanization, and inequality through festivals, exhibitions, and biennials such as the World Architecture Festival, Expo 2025 Osaka, and Venice Biennale. Each event celebrates architecture's transformative power to shape sustainable, inclusive, and human-centered futures while fostering global dialogue and innovation. Read full article 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/de-gK6aN

New York takes first step towards landmarking Breuer building's interior–Sotheby’s promises to preserve the former Whitney Museum’s architectural integrity during renovations https://ow.ly/MFhO50UEazf

Have you ever walked past a building and wondered about its story? The Museum of London, with its bold concrete design and striking geometric forms, has been part of London’s skyline and history for decades. Love it or hate it, this Brutalist landmark is a conversation starter—a piece of architecture that dared to be different. At Russell and Dawson, we believe that every building has a soul. While progress is essential, it’s equally important to pause and ask: What do we lose when we tear down the past? The debate surrounding the Museum of London reminds us of the delicate balance between preserving history and making way for the future. Let’s continue the conversation and ensure that the stories our buildings tell are never forgotten. #brutalistarchitecture #museumoflondon #architecturalstories #historicpreservation #buildingourfuture #russellanddawson #architecturewithheart #preserveorprogress #culturallandmarks #savinghistory

To achieve the distinct and aesthetic demands of the design for the courtyard of the baroque Old Building at the Jewish Museum in Berlin, #architects were faced with the challenge of achieving their vision while adhering to building legislation in Germany on structural glazing #facade systems. Our DOWSIL™ 993 Structural Glazing Sealant was developed to meet European building standards, exhibiting excellent weathering properties and high resistance to #UV radiation. Check out our case study to learn more about the construction and design process of one of Germany’s most visited museums: https://dow.inc/3ZidXwZ

The Stedelijk Museum is pleased to announce that our colleague Ingeborg de Roode, Industrial Design Curator, will participate today in the Cumulus Regional Seminar 2024: Design for Inter-Cultural Innovation - Dutch Design Days, hosted by the Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Industrial Design Department in China.   Ingeborg will deliver a keynote lecture titled Tradition and Innovation in ‘Dutch Design’. Her presentation will explore how Dutch designers seamlessly combine traditional craftsmanship with advanced technologies, reflecting the unique strengths of Dutch design. The seminar will also include a virtual exhibition on the same topic, curated by Ingeborg. This exhibition showcases works from the Stedelijk’s permanent collection, emphasizing the evolving relationship between heritage and innovation in design. The exhibition will be displayed on video screens across the university during the week of the seminar.   This exchange highlights how Dutch design expertise can inspire fresh perspectives and innovative solutions among Chinese students, fostering a global dialogue that transcends cultural and disciplinary boundaries.

Architects and designers are increasingly embracing activist roles to drive societal change, expanding their influence beyond traditional practice modes of crafting space, objects or material culture. This seminar, convened by Fleur Watson, Associate Professor of Interior Design, RMIT University School of Architecture & Urban Design, brings together leading practitioners in a conversation about the designer’s role in effecting change, with presentations by: Jose Luis de Vicente (The Ocean Speaks): Curator and Cultural Researcher, Artistic Director DHub | Disseny Hub Barcelona, Director of Museu del Disseny; Professor Jamer Hunt - Vice Provost for Transdisciplinary Initiatives at The New School, and cristina gamboa masdevall - co-founder of Lacol Arquitectura Cooperativa and Associate Professor at ETSAB, Barcelona School of Architecture at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.      Join us for the PRS Europe Seminar Series – 'Architect, Designer: Activist’ on Friday 22 November at 2.00pm https://lnkd.in/gSAQUkbd