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A mountain house that blurs the boundaries between living and contemplating. Sited on a plateau, between rolling lawns and the forest that climbs up the slope, the house sits as if it has belonged to the landscape for a long time. The horizontal, discreet, and elongated volume follows the natural slope of the ground — and it is precisely this simple decision that organizes the entire experience o…

the OMA managing partner discusses why the future of urban life depends less on universal planning models than on local context, public infrastructure, and community agency. The post david gianotten of OMA on why local context matters in shaping future cities appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine .

The art world is moving into another busy stretch of the season, with museums, galleries, fairs, and auction… The post The Latest in the Art World: Discoveries, Exhibitions, and Auction Highlights appeared first on Arts To Hearts Project .

coco brun and sten studio transform upcycled travertine, marble and onyx into limited-edition vessels inspired by pyramids and maya ornament. The post pyramids and maya forms shape coco brun and sten studio’s stone vessels appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine .

Neuroscientist-turned science illustrator Radhika Patnala transforms cell biology into vivid landscapes, highlighting parallels between the human body and nature.

stepped teak platforms follow a forest slope above gabions walls filled with river stones. The post minqa atelier steps charred timber refuge down a steep slope in ecuador’s chocó forest appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine .

arched bamboo ribs shape a lotus-like yoga pavilion whose 'petals' spread over a river valley in bali. The post lotus-shaped bamboo roof floats over pablo luna studio’s yoga space in bali appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine .

I built a game called Pyramid, and for the first week after launch, I mostly watched it in silence — checking logs, seeing if anyone would actually play. Then one night, a player found it, and something happened I didn't expect. The setup Pyramid is simple on paper: join a live round, a shared multiplier grows as more strangers join with you, exit anytime to lock in your multiplier, or hold out f…

A new 19.9-meter (65-ft) tower rises like a brutalist-inspired, twisted monolith above its rural surroundings, providing a space for watching migratory birds that populate Wuhan's Chenhu Wetland, China. Continue Reading Category: Architecture , Engineering Tags: China , Engineering , Birds , nature , Art , Experience , Structure

Thought to be by an anonymous painter, it has sat in the museum's storeroom since 1989.

A dynamic and sensory creative approach utilizing materials destined for disposal through the exhibition process. The post takuto ohta turns 200 leftover cedar logs into an evolving furniture system appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine .

crococlips by peleg design use playful crocodile-shaped grips to secure beach towels and picnic blankets on windy days. The post peleg design’s crocodile clips keep beach towels from blowing away appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine .

10 submissions from Art & Woman Edition 4 that caught our eye, celebrating the unique stories, perspectives, and creative voices coming through in this year’s edition. The post Art & Woman – Edition 4 | Ongoing Submissions That Caught Our Eye appeared first on Arts To Hearts Project .

The recent release of A-level and GSCE data for UK students and schools has renewed calls to ‘revitalise arts education’

Situated on one of the most singular plots of land in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone, the Epitácio building overlooks the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, making the surrounding environment the protagonist of the design. Developed by Cité Arquitetura, the residential building translates a contemplative and fluid atmosphere into architecture, inspired by the passage of time and a sensitive relationship wit…

françois prost highlights distinctive architectural typologies as a lens to explore japanese popular culture. The post peculiar facades of roadside love hotels paint françois prost’s japan photo diary appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine .

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by debilitating motor impairment, cognitive decline, and a substantial reduction in patient quality of life. While pharmacological treatments and standard physiotherapy provide essential symptomatic relief, they often offer only transient benefits. Consequently, there is growing interest in non-pharmacological inte…

Renowned musician recalls meeting his now-wife for the first time at Electric Lady studios in New York City