the MIT approach minimizes the need for on-site construction, enabling a faster habitat setup that supports human life on the moon.
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space architecture (8)
dubbed ESA space bricks, these 3D printed LEGO-like blocks are aimed for the construction of launch pads and shelters for astronauts visiting the moon.
exhibition design (594)
the display features a unique collection of garments, striving to create 'clothes like space, space like clothing', and exploring what lies in between.
connections: +860
hirata's approach, which finds spatial qualities in the randomness of nature rather than in meticulously human-made structures, is one of the key elements of his work.
connections: +1300
kazuyo sejima (31)
prada mode ninth edition merges the worlds of fashion, art, and architecture, resulting in a magical fusion of creativity.
connections: +100
with a length of 150 meters and a height of 30 meters, the resulting design looks like a ship.
connections: +2050
fashion design phenomena (234)
the display features a unique collection of garments, striving to create 'clothes like space, space like clothing', and exploring what lies in between.
connections: +860
the project addresses the critical issue of freshwater scarcity, underscoring the importance of environmental consciousnness.
connections: +250
artificial intelligence (383)
GIGACITIES COLLECTIVE presents a critical research-based art project disguised as a celebrity magazine.
connections: +460
designboom sat with the studio's co-founder, hannes koch, who decoded the essence of the triptych, his fascination with flocking algorithms, the art of ritualistic spaces, and more.
midjourney (74)
from midjourney to construction site: the project shows how AI-generated designs can transition from the digital realm to reality.
connections: +460
we spotlight our favourite AI design projects from 2023 - including a robot space dog companion and a monumental ziggurat art museum.
motorcycle and scooter design (449)
for the upgraded version, the tank is fused to the hand-brushed aluminum frame, engineered and manufactured from scratch, and the exhaust is concealed.
connections: +470
instead of regular fuel, the vehicle injects hydrogen directly into the cylinders, which are specially made for the engine.
bandit9 (19)
the custom motorcycle is fitted with custom handlebars, grips, levers, controls, mirrors, headlights, brake light, and signal.
created to make daily commutes glossier and smoother, 'nano' by bandit9 rides you around with zero emissions.
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residential architecture and interiors (4037)
exposed brick, concrete, and slate stone cladding lend an earthy aesthetic, enhanced by the integration of green plants and natural textures.
narrow, full-height windows exaggerate the home's verticality, which echoes the site's towering trees.
connections: +4290
concrete architecture and design (740)
the house, built with concrete foundations, uses standard construction methods, allowing for easy replication.
the first floor volume is designed as a solid block, contrasting the linear assembly of circular columns on the partially enclosed ground floor.
connections: +1070
spaces under 50 sqm (287)
the design utilizes microalgae-based power generation and biogas technology to optimize resource use and support self-sufficiency.
sculptural forms of rammed earth, steel and concrete create dynamic interiors.
architecture in india (333)
exposed brick, concrete, and slate stone cladding lend an earthy aesthetic, enhanced by the integration of green plants and natural textures.
the house, built with concrete foundations, uses standard construction methods, allowing for easy replication.
digital art (135)
up, australia’s leading mobile-only digital bank, transforms banking data into a showcase of sound and light with hi—fi, the financially sound system.
connections: +610
designboom sat with the studio's co-founder, hannes koch, who decoded the essence of the triptych, his fascination with flocking algorithms, the art of ritualistic spaces, and more.
apps (143)
drone-enabled high-resolution photogrammetry virtually memorializes st. nicholas church, rebuilt by calatrava following destruction in 9/11.
the iconic voices of judy garland and james dean are joined by burt reynolds and sir laurence oliver in reading texts on elevenlabs’ app.
connections: +530
sound art (68)
up, australia’s leading mobile-only digital bank, transforms banking data into a showcase of sound and light with hi—fi, the financially sound system.
connections: +610
under its surface, it has four small devices called magnetic attractors which can detect changes in magnetic fields and help generate the sounds.
connections: +510
interactive installation (261)
designboom sat with the studio's co-founder, hannes koch, who decoded the essence of the triptych, his fascination with flocking algorithms, the art of ritualistic spaces, and more.
'soft square' offers a serene spot to walk, leisurely gaze at the sky, overlook the pond, and watch the swimming fish and blooming lotus flowers below.
connections: +2080
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