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At Balenciaga, the Everyday Is Rendered Extraordinary

Demna reinvented mundane clothing into complex fashion statements, challenging perceptions of sincerity and utility in design.

Unveiling Depths: LITKOVSKA's PS'25 Collection Redefines Contemporary Elegance

LITKOVSKA's PS'25 collection fuses boldness with tenderness, celebrating modern femininity through deconstructed designs and layered silhouettes.

Stijn Kokss Knights of Nostalgia

Stijn Koks' collection creatively merges nostalgia and contemporary design to challenge adult constraints.

Chet Lo x Rankin Editions: A Bold Intersection of Fashion and Furniture | stupidDOPE

Chet Lo merges fashion and furniture design, creating a unique collection that transforms spaces with avant-garde aesthetics and tactile exploration.

At Balenciaga, the Everyday Is Rendered Extraordinary

Demna reinvented mundane clothing into complex fashion statements, challenging perceptions of sincerity and utility in design.

Unveiling Depths: LITKOVSKA's PS'25 Collection Redefines Contemporary Elegance

LITKOVSKA's PS'25 collection fuses boldness with tenderness, celebrating modern femininity through deconstructed designs and layered silhouettes.

Stijn Kokss Knights of Nostalgia

Stijn Koks' collection creatively merges nostalgia and contemporary design to challenge adult constraints.

Chet Lo x Rankin Editions: A Bold Intersection of Fashion and Furniture | stupidDOPE

Chet Lo merges fashion and furniture design, creating a unique collection that transforms spaces with avant-garde aesthetics and tactile exploration.
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Magliano Fall/Winter 2025: An Eloquent Ode to Romantic Excess

Magliano's Fall/Winter 2025 showcase redefines fashion norms through an intimate mix of industrial tension and romantic elements, emphasizing the significance of undergarments.
#sustainability

mas estela: rai pinto studio transforms catalan winery into red-infused holiday home

The refurbishment of Mas Estela holiday apartments pays homage to winemaking heritage through a blend of historical preservation and contemporary design.

CAMPERLAB Spring/Summer 2025

CAMPERLAB's new collection merges avant-garde fashion with sustainable practices, featuring innovative designs and eco-friendly materials.

friedman benda exhibits diverse material experimentation with 'under present conditions'

The exhibition 'Under Present Conditions' at Friedman Benda focuses on artists using sustainable practices, local waste materials, and responsible consumption to address environmental and social issues.

repurposed lava stones set up nerosicilia re-design tower installation for milan design week

Nerosicilia Re-Design Tower emphasizes sustainability and natural materials.

minD design's wave club emerges within metaverse's phygital ecosystem

Wave Club seamlessly blends natural aesthetics with contemporary design principles.
minD Design prioritizes sustainability using eco-friendly materials, reflecting a commitment to environmental awareness.

kettal's passage collection by bouroullec evokes notions of fluidity from indoors-out

The Passage Collection by Ronan Bouroullec for Kettal combines contemporary design with sustainable practices for versatile furniture suitable for various settings.

mas estela: rai pinto studio transforms catalan winery into red-infused holiday home

The refurbishment of Mas Estela holiday apartments pays homage to winemaking heritage through a blend of historical preservation and contemporary design.

CAMPERLAB Spring/Summer 2025

CAMPERLAB's new collection merges avant-garde fashion with sustainable practices, featuring innovative designs and eco-friendly materials.

friedman benda exhibits diverse material experimentation with 'under present conditions'

The exhibition 'Under Present Conditions' at Friedman Benda focuses on artists using sustainable practices, local waste materials, and responsible consumption to address environmental and social issues.

repurposed lava stones set up nerosicilia re-design tower installation for milan design week

Nerosicilia Re-Design Tower emphasizes sustainability and natural materials.

minD design's wave club emerges within metaverse's phygital ecosystem

Wave Club seamlessly blends natural aesthetics with contemporary design principles.
minD Design prioritizes sustainability using eco-friendly materials, reflecting a commitment to environmental awareness.

kettal's passage collection by bouroullec evokes notions of fluidity from indoors-out

The Passage Collection by Ronan Bouroullec for Kettal combines contemporary design with sustainable practices for versatile furniture suitable for various settings.
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#architecture

Light, Empathy, and Silence: The Architecture of Marina Tabassum

Marina Tabassum blends contemporary design with local context, recognized for innovative architecture and teaching at a global level.

Sentier Mixed-Use Building / Studio Vincent Eschalier

The renovation of the building harmonizes contemporary design with its historical elements, enhancing architectural integrity while respecting the surrounding area's character.

Donavan House / PIMAA

The design focuses on ecological commitment, combining contemporary architecture with local traditions and natural materials to create harmony with the environment.

Casa Zempoala / o.d.e.

Casa Zempoala elegantly blends contemporary design with local heritage, providing a nurturing space for elderly residents that fosters both social interaction and personal retreat.

A Look at Marianna Tomlenovich's Elegant Coquitlam Residence

The design of a Coquitlam home perfectly melds Italian architectural heritage with contemporary design elements, creating a serene and timeless sanctuary.

Maison des Vauches / Bertrand Van Dorp

The project aims to revitalize a neglected building in Switzerland by preserving its structure while introducing contemporary design elements.

Light, Empathy, and Silence: The Architecture of Marina Tabassum

Marina Tabassum blends contemporary design with local context, recognized for innovative architecture and teaching at a global level.

Sentier Mixed-Use Building / Studio Vincent Eschalier

The renovation of the building harmonizes contemporary design with its historical elements, enhancing architectural integrity while respecting the surrounding area's character.

Donavan House / PIMAA

The design focuses on ecological commitment, combining contemporary architecture with local traditions and natural materials to create harmony with the environment.

Casa Zempoala / o.d.e.

Casa Zempoala elegantly blends contemporary design with local heritage, providing a nurturing space for elderly residents that fosters both social interaction and personal retreat.

A Look at Marianna Tomlenovich's Elegant Coquitlam Residence

The design of a Coquitlam home perfectly melds Italian architectural heritage with contemporary design elements, creating a serene and timeless sanctuary.

Maison des Vauches / Bertrand Van Dorp

The project aims to revitalize a neglected building in Switzerland by preserving its structure while introducing contemporary design elements.
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#exhibition

neophore series by doppel studio embeds neon lights into ceramic amphorae

Néophore transforms ancient forms into luminous art, merging history with contemporary design through the interplay of ceramic and neon.

International Collectible Design Fair Collectible Has Landed in NYCHere's What to Get Excited For

Collectible seeks to unify the distinct styles of European and American contemporary design communities in the U.S.

faye toogood presents 'assemblage 7: lost and found II' at friedman benda

Faye Toogood's 'Assemblage 7' showcases her exploration of materials like English oak and Purbeck marble, embodying loss and reclamation.

mexican modernism meets contemporary design by nilufar during mexico city's zona maco

The modernist residence of the late architect Pedro Ramírez Vásquez in Mexico City was transformed into a contemporary design installation during Zona Maco México 2024.
Nilufar Gallery's Open Edition furniture collection was showcased in the architect's home, creating a dialogue between past and present design.

neophore series by doppel studio embeds neon lights into ceramic amphorae

Néophore transforms ancient forms into luminous art, merging history with contemporary design through the interplay of ceramic and neon.

International Collectible Design Fair Collectible Has Landed in NYCHere's What to Get Excited For

Collectible seeks to unify the distinct styles of European and American contemporary design communities in the U.S.

faye toogood presents 'assemblage 7: lost and found II' at friedman benda

Faye Toogood's 'Assemblage 7' showcases her exploration of materials like English oak and Purbeck marble, embodying loss and reclamation.

mexican modernism meets contemporary design by nilufar during mexico city's zona maco

The modernist residence of the late architect Pedro Ramírez Vásquez in Mexico City was transformed into a contemporary design installation during Zona Maco México 2024.
Nilufar Gallery's Open Edition furniture collection was showcased in the architect's home, creating a dialogue between past and present design.
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#art-exhibition

Galerie Philia Explores Medici Elegance in 'Future Relics' Exhibition at Palazzo Corsini | stupidDOPE

The Future Relics exhibition revitalizes Medici artistic heritage through contemporary designs, blending historical reverence with modern craftsmanship.

Fabric meets jewellery at the Goldsmiths Centre

The exhibition showcases the fusion of jewellery and textiles, emphasizing creativity beyond traditional materials.

Galerie Philia Explores Medici Elegance in 'Future Relics' Exhibition at Palazzo Corsini | stupidDOPE

The Future Relics exhibition revitalizes Medici artistic heritage through contemporary designs, blending historical reverence with modern craftsmanship.

Fabric meets jewellery at the Goldsmiths Centre

The exhibition showcases the fusion of jewellery and textiles, emphasizing creativity beyond traditional materials.
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#furniture-design

Objective Gallery Redefines Collectible Design at Design Miami 2024 | stupidDOPE

Functional design at Design Miami 2024 transcends boundaries, showcasing contemporary artistry, individuality, and innovative craftsmanship through various standout pieces.

organic contours and asymmetric forms carved from cherry and maple wood define buttonback chair

The ButtonBack Chair showcases innovative design through a collaboration focused on materiality, form, and ergonomic comfort.

solid tauari wood sculpts jabuticasa's gringa chair, capturing brazil's nostalgic charm

Cadeira Gringa merges traditional craftsmanship with modern design, reflecting global and local cultural appreciation.

spotlighting a' design award and competition's top 20 winners in furniture design

The A' Design Award celebrates top contemporary furniture design while providing winners with global recognition and extensive promotional opportunities.

ultramarine wooden circles revise ton's iconic chair 14 displayed at milan design week 2024

Jiri Krejcirik's Ode to Chair 14 honors the iconic Chair 14 by Ton, showcasing a sculptural chair-object at Milan Design Week 2024.

Objective Gallery Redefines Collectible Design at Design Miami 2024 | stupidDOPE

Functional design at Design Miami 2024 transcends boundaries, showcasing contemporary artistry, individuality, and innovative craftsmanship through various standout pieces.

organic contours and asymmetric forms carved from cherry and maple wood define buttonback chair

The ButtonBack Chair showcases innovative design through a collaboration focused on materiality, form, and ergonomic comfort.

solid tauari wood sculpts jabuticasa's gringa chair, capturing brazil's nostalgic charm

Cadeira Gringa merges traditional craftsmanship with modern design, reflecting global and local cultural appreciation.

spotlighting a' design award and competition's top 20 winners in furniture design

The A' Design Award celebrates top contemporary furniture design while providing winners with global recognition and extensive promotional opportunities.

ultramarine wooden circles revise ton's iconic chair 14 displayed at milan design week 2024

Jiri Krejcirik's Ode to Chair 14 honors the iconic Chair 14 by Ton, showcasing a sculptural chair-object at Milan Design Week 2024.
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from The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
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Metropolitan Museum reveals design for new $550m wing for modern and contemporary art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is set to revamp its modern and contemporary wing with a $550m project, marking a significant architectural achievement.

345 House / TIUM Architects

The '345 House' showcases innovative urban living by reimagining a neglected space into a haven for modern life amidst density.
#artisanal-craftsmanship

india's first international design show debuts in mumbai with global brands and local artisans

Design Mumbai showcases India's transition from mass production to focusing on artisanal craftsmanship alongside global design innovation.

NUDE's Juno + Mars Glassware Have Bold Curves + Color

NUDE's new collections Juno and Mars blend modern aesthetics with traditional Turkish craftsmanship, showcasing both beauty and practicality in glassware.

india's first international design show debuts in mumbai with global brands and local artisans

Design Mumbai showcases India's transition from mass production to focusing on artisanal craftsmanship alongside global design innovation.

NUDE's Juno + Mars Glassware Have Bold Curves + Color

NUDE's new collections Juno and Mars blend modern aesthetics with traditional Turkish craftsmanship, showcasing both beauty and practicality in glassware.
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from designboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

designboom's guide to miami art & design week 2024: what not to miss in and out of the fairs

Miami Art & Design Week is a premier event featuring Art Basel and Design Miami, showcasing global art and design innovations.
#luxury-real-estate

Lin He aspires to flip Corona del Mar mansion for $50M

Lin He's luxurious flip of a mansion highlights significant renovations and a keen understanding of market desires for contemporary yet nostalgic home designs.

Homes for sale in Great Britain with stunning staircases in pictures

Wildernesse House has been converted into a luxury retirement village, blending historical architecture with modern amenities.

Rare Coastal Contemporary Sails Onto the Market in Manchester, MA, for $9M

A unique $9 million contemporary home in Manchester, MA stands out with its modern design and advantage of being perched above sea level.

Lin He aspires to flip Corona del Mar mansion for $50M

Lin He's luxurious flip of a mansion highlights significant renovations and a keen understanding of market desires for contemporary yet nostalgic home designs.

Homes for sale in Great Britain with stunning staircases in pictures

Wildernesse House has been converted into a luxury retirement village, blending historical architecture with modern amenities.

Rare Coastal Contemporary Sails Onto the Market in Manchester, MA, for $9M

A unique $9 million contemporary home in Manchester, MA stands out with its modern design and advantage of being perched above sea level.
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#art-and-design

Belgium's Collectible Design Fair Debuts in NYC

The Collectible Design Fair showcases contemporary design with a focus on unique, bespoke, and functional pieces at its New York debut.

Victoria Yakusha's live minimalism' brings Ukrainian resilience to Salon Art + Design | amNewYork

Salon Art + Design highlights a blend of tradition and innovation in design, showcasing the storytelling power of emerging voices.
Victoria Yakusha's work exemplifies resilience and cultural identity through minimalist beauty inspired by nature.

Belgium's Collectible Design Fair Debuts in NYC

The Collectible Design Fair showcases contemporary design with a focus on unique, bespoke, and functional pieces at its New York debut.

Victoria Yakusha's live minimalism' brings Ukrainian resilience to Salon Art + Design | amNewYork

Salon Art + Design highlights a blend of tradition and innovation in design, showcasing the storytelling power of emerging voices.
Victoria Yakusha's work exemplifies resilience and cultural identity through minimalist beauty inspired by nature.
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DeDe House / OYO architects

DeDe House exemplifies adaptive design by combining contemporary architecture with sustainable practices while honoring the historical context of its location.

Anina Major Uses her Bahamian Roots to Bring Clay Baskets to Life

Anina Major's sculptures are deeply rooted in her Bahamian heritage, blending traditional basket-making techniques with contemporary clay art.
#interior-design

Inside a Roman Palazzo Hotel Designed by Call Me By Your Name Director Luca Guadagnino

The Palazzo Talia, designed by filmmaker Luca Guadagnino's interior practice, merges historic architecture with contemporary design in a stunning hotel project.

Kyano: A 1960s Athens Apartment Reimagined for Modern Living

The renovation of the Kyano apartment redefines its functional layout while respecting its historic character, highlighting contemporary design and maximizing open space.

studio bonarchi on crafting interiors with a 'greek soul through an international perspective'

Studio Bonarchi focuses on creating simple yet highly detailed interiors with a timeless character, blending local idiom with contemporary design.

Mureli House / Makhno Studio

Mureli House embodies contemporary Ukrainian design, emphasizing local craftsmanship and unique architectural features inspired by the warmth of summer.

The Insider: Bold Color and '70s Furnishings Enliven a Family Home in a New Greenpoint Tower

Mix of contemporary design and 1970s furnishings for a new-construction rental
Customized interior design with online auction finds and custom-made pieces

A contemporary family home in Primrose Hill, Quickswood, NW3

The townhouse is a meticulously designed contemporary home that balances spacious living with excellent amenities.

Inside a Roman Palazzo Hotel Designed by Call Me By Your Name Director Luca Guadagnino

The Palazzo Talia, designed by filmmaker Luca Guadagnino's interior practice, merges historic architecture with contemporary design in a stunning hotel project.

Kyano: A 1960s Athens Apartment Reimagined for Modern Living

The renovation of the Kyano apartment redefines its functional layout while respecting its historic character, highlighting contemporary design and maximizing open space.

studio bonarchi on crafting interiors with a 'greek soul through an international perspective'

Studio Bonarchi focuses on creating simple yet highly detailed interiors with a timeless character, blending local idiom with contemporary design.

Mureli House / Makhno Studio

Mureli House embodies contemporary Ukrainian design, emphasizing local craftsmanship and unique architectural features inspired by the warmth of summer.

The Insider: Bold Color and '70s Furnishings Enliven a Family Home in a New Greenpoint Tower

Mix of contemporary design and 1970s furnishings for a new-construction rental
Customized interior design with online auction finds and custom-made pieces

A contemporary family home in Primrose Hill, Quickswood, NW3

The townhouse is a meticulously designed contemporary home that balances spacious living with excellent amenities.
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#cultural-heritage

Where Italian Style Meets Wellness and Serenity: The Case of Villa Apua

Italy's architectural influence masterfully bridges cultural heritage and contemporary design, especially evident in iconic villas like Almerico and Apua.

AZL architects wraps twisting jinling art museum with 139,000 ceramic bricks

Sculptural Jinling Art Museum in Nanjing encapsulates historical and cultural significance through a contemporary design language.

Vyshyto House / Makhno Studio

The Vyshyto house blends Ukrainian heritage with modern design, reflecting a conscious, unique architectural approach for families.

Where Italian Style Meets Wellness and Serenity: The Case of Villa Apua

Italy's architectural influence masterfully bridges cultural heritage and contemporary design, especially evident in iconic villas like Almerico and Apua.

AZL architects wraps twisting jinling art museum with 139,000 ceramic bricks

Sculptural Jinling Art Museum in Nanjing encapsulates historical and cultural significance through a contemporary design language.

Vyshyto House / Makhno Studio

The Vyshyto house blends Ukrainian heritage with modern design, reflecting a conscious, unique architectural approach for families.
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#nature-connection

patios and terraces unfold around core courtyard at ezequiel farca studio's house in mexico

Ezequiel Farca Studio's IMA House blends traditional Mexican architecture with contemporary design, focusing on connecting with nature through natural materials and open spaces.

Avant Bakery / oftn studio

Avant Bakery Gasan branch combines traditional French recipes with a contemporary design for office workers' relaxation.

patios and terraces unfold around core courtyard at ezequiel farca studio's house in mexico

Ezequiel Farca Studio's IMA House blends traditional Mexican architecture with contemporary design, focusing on connecting with nature through natural materials and open spaces.

Avant Bakery / oftn studio

Avant Bakery Gasan branch combines traditional French recipes with a contemporary design for office workers' relaxation.
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Ohio Home Hits the Market for $1.6 Million-With a Wild Surprise Hidden Inside Its Walls

A unique Ohio home creatively features a renovated Airstream trailer as a commercial kitchen within a contemporary design.

What Do Tutor, Tailor, Actress + Journalist Have in Common?

The introduction of Hogai's latest table series brings visually lightweight, saturated color designs that redefine spaces with contemporary lines and functional solutions.
#collaboration

Sten Studio's Cosmic Relics Explore Spirituality Through Design

The Cosmic Relics collection by Sten Studio merges spirituality and modern design through mineral-infused furniture and decorative objects.

studio bycolor revitalizes ancient japanese art of folding screens for milan design week

Revitalizing ancient folding screen art through traditional craft evolution and contemporary design collaborations.

Sten Studio's Cosmic Relics Explore Spirituality Through Design

The Cosmic Relics collection by Sten Studio merges spirituality and modern design through mineral-infused furniture and decorative objects.

studio bycolor revitalizes ancient japanese art of folding screens for milan design week

Revitalizing ancient folding screen art through traditional craft evolution and contemporary design collaborations.
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Art Collector's Private Retreat in Pennsylvania Is a 'Jaw-Dropping' Stunner for $1.6M

The unique residence in Glen Mills, PA, is a harmonious blend of historic farmhouse and contemporary design inspired by a museum-quality art collection.

openwork wooden walls shield theo domini's primitive-inspired residence in bordeaux

Theo Domini merges primitive imagination with a contemporary vocabulary in the HORTUS project.

handcrafted mediterranea tiles embrace andalusian geometries and hues

Mediterránea collection by Damián López and Carlos Jiménez reimagines artisanal zellige tiles with traditional craft techniques in contemporary designs inspired by nature and historic architecture.

design mumbai 2024 turns india's capital into showcase of global creativity

Design Mumbai 2024 is the first international trade event for contemporary design in India, showcasing a curated selection of leading brands and designers.

The View From Mumbai: Indian packaging design fusing heritage and contemporary culture

Design merges Indian cultural elements with contemporary design in food and drink packaging in major Indian cities like Mumbai and Delhi.

house of switzerland milano 2024 celebrates the nuances of joy through design

Exploring the connection between joy and design at House of Switzerland Milano 2024.

Bookbinding-Inspired WATOJI Vases Thread Beauty With Function

Innovative blend of contemporary design with heritage techniques in WATOJI vase collection.
Use of Kyokumihimo thread for functionality and visual appeal in the vase design.

The Abstraction Rug Collection Has the Power To Unite a Space

Atelier Tapis Rouge introduces the Abstraction Collection inspired by the 20th century avant-garde movement
The rug-making techniques at Atelier Tapis Rouge blend ancient Persian tradition with contemporary design elements

japanese designer so koizumi makes his debut at alcova milano 2024

SO KOIZUMI DESIGN presenting at Milan Design Week 2024 with two collections - Fossilized Future and SEVEN.
Fossilized Future collection explores materials like wood, minerals, and organic waste to speculate on contemporary resources and societal impact.

trattoria del ciumbia by dimorestudio exudes the warmth of 1960s milanese eateries

Dimorestudio reinterprets traditional trattoria with contemporary twists.
Use of wood, glass, and colorful tiled mosaics in Trattoria del Ciumbia.

old meets new at nilufar gallery installation during NOMAD st. moritz 2024

Vintage and contemporary design dialogues at Nilufar installation
Nature-inspired contemporary designs showcased at NOMAD St. Moritz

Take 5: Lamp-Making, Basket Weaving, Metal Art + More

The value of repurposing found materials for new creations
Contemporary designs created with traditional craft techniques

around the studio honors georgian felt-making with vibrant 'wool diaries' furniture series

Around The Studio's Wool Diaries collection explores traditional felt-making techniques in Georgia.
The collection is a collaboration with local craft women and combines traditional methods with modern fabrication.

Fall for Design With These 12 Contemporary Valentine's Day Gifts

Valentine's Day is seen as a consumer holiday by some, but others see it as an opportunity for romance and gift-giving.
This gift guide features contemporary design items that can inspire passion and romance.
The guide includes LEGO flower sets, special edition perfumes, a burgundy diamond mirror, and a Ferrari-themed waterproof speaker.
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