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saba house, developed by project 51 a (h), originated from the renovation of a 60-year-old residence that accommodated four generations. the design incorporates solid red wall segments that modulate wind flow and continue into the interior and furnishings. the color was selected for its visual contrast and compatibility with the surrounding greenery, allowing saba house to visually distinguish itself from the landscape and nearby buildings. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eubFx_kf

researchers enable flat fabric to change into deployable 3D furniture using cords, magnets, and a computer-controlled sewing machine. the team from the CMU Human-Computer Interaction Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University initiates the project, led by the school of design undergraduate student, sapna tayal. read more: https://lnkd.in/eJRu8sad

new york city officially opens a major addition to central park, the davis center at the harlem meer. designed by architect Susan T Rodriguez | Architecture • Design PLLC in collaboration with Mitchell Giurgola, the project replaces the old lasker rink and pool with a recreational facility. at the heart of the new design is a water feature that shifts with the seasons, from a skating rink in winter to a lush green lawn in spring and fall and a pool in the summer. located at its northeast corner, the new davis center is part of a broader initiative by the Central Park Conservancy. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eBeC_xJu

calma by NURUS is a thoughtfully designed acoustic pod built for today’s evolving workspaces. crafted over more than a decade, it merges advanced acoustic engineering with tactile, eco-friendly materials like 50% recycled pet fet and basotect® G+ foam. certified class a under ISO 23351-1 / 2021, it offers best-in-class sound insulation, warm 2700k lighting, and fresh air circulation. with a modular structure, discrete wheels, and a subtle design language, calma provides a refined, adaptable solution for focus, privacy, and well-being in open office environments. https://lnkd.in/e2bK7uHy

the horn series is a collection of furniture constructed from discarded speaker components, developed by juyong shim as an exploration of alternative material functions. the project, unveiled at salonesatellite, milan design week 2025, reinterprets the form and structural logic of the speaker horn, an object rendered obsolete by technological shifts, by integrating it into functional, sculptural designs for domestic use. read more here: https://lnkd.in/etE_DgSc

20 years after its completion, the reversible destiny lofts mitaka, dedicated in theory and spirit to the memory of helen keller, remains one of the most enigmatic experiments in residential architecture. with a focus on activating both body and mind, the nine-unit complex in suburban tokyo was conceived by artists and architects shusaku arakawa and madeline gins as a house ‘to not to die’ — one which continuously engages and stimulates the occupant. it comprises three geometric archetypes, including the cube, the sphere, and the tube, each stacked and interlocked into irregular compositions. affectionately referred to as an ‘ultrachromatic undying house’ by novelist setouchi jakuchou, the bright structures are painted inside-out in 14 different colors and formed by spatial irregularities. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eyy6pJ34

for fashion brand RÆBURN, LAYER crafts shield, a recycled cape and jacket that can be worn in cold and hot weather. we speak to benjamin hubert, LAYER's founder, about the collection that has appeared in milan design week 2025 during the studio’s 101010 exhibition in corso como 10. read our interview here: https://lnkd.in/dpvaCFP3

the netherlands presents its pavilion, developed by rau architects, at expo 2025 osaka under the theme 'common ground.' designed according to circular principles, the structure serves as a platform for knowledge exchange and international cooperation, with a focus on the energy transition and environmental sustainability. over a six-month period, the pavilion is set to host programming aimed at facilitating collaboration between dutch and japanese organizations across business, research, and policy. read more here: https://lnkd.in/ecJV5sPT

the venice architecture biennale returns for its 19th edition from may 10th to november 23rd, 2025, and designboom is here to guide you through this year’s main exhibition, national participations, collateral events, and everything else happening around the city during this six-month period. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUjAwJ5w

lit studio presents its latest retail project, the new missoni home boutique, inaugurated at via solferino 9 in milan on the occasion of salone del mobile 2025. the project is the first retail space dedicated exclusively to the missoni home collection. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eXt4EsA3