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designboom.com > architecture > 3d-printed-sand-blocks-adaptable-facade-weathering-reuse-tur-house-barry-wark-studio-01-06-2026

3D printed sand blocks sculpt adaptable facade embracing weathering and reuse

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (167+ words) T'r House is a speculative architectural research project by Barry Wark Studio that explores adaptability, disassembly, and long-term material reuse as foundational design principles. The proposal challenges conventional notions of buildings as fixed and disposable objects, instead framing architecture as…...

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designboom.com > architecture > pine-flat-residence-faulkner-architects-off-grid-california-healdsburg-corten-steel-01-04-2026

pine flat residence: faulkner architects brings off-grid living to northern california

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (336+ words) Faulkner Architects completes this contemporary steel Pine Flat Residence along a former stagecoach road northeast of Healdsburg, California. Reaching this place requires time and attention, with the road narrowing as it climbs into the Mayacamas Mountains. The previous house on…...

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designboom.com > architecture > first-3d-printed-tiny-house-luxembourg-solve-housing-crisis-oda-architects-11-21-2025

first 3D printed tiny house in luxembourg aims to solve the housing crisis in the country

first 3D printed tiny house in luxembourg aims to solve the housing crisis in the country1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (89+ words) the Tiny House project is designed by ODA Architects in collaboration with Coral Construction Technologies the structure is located in the commune of Niederanven the project covers 47 square meters of usable space each printing phase lasts less than 28 hours the…...

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designboom.com > design > turbo-moka-helical-spiral-design-iconic-moka-pot-energy-efficiency-matteo-frontini-11-10-2025

turbo moka's helical spiral design reinvents the iconic coffee pot for energy efficiency

turbo moka's helical spiral design reinvents the iconic coffee pot for energy efficiency1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (211+ words) Turbo Moka, designed by Matteo Frontini, reinterprets the moka pot, originally invented in 1933 by Alfonso Bialetti and Luigi De Ponti. While maintaining the recognizable form and function of the classic design, the project introduces significant technical and material innovations aimed…...

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designboom.com > architecture > five-rotating-modules-interactive-segmented-house-of-the-future-michael-jantzen-11-06-2025

five rotating modules reconfigure to form interactive segmented house of the future

five rotating modules reconfigure to form interactive segmented house of the future2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (196+ words) all images courtesy of Michael Jantzen Each segment shares the same geometric profile but can perform multiple functions depending on orientation. Some feature windows that rotate 360 degrees to direct sunlight or frame specific views, while others act as rainwater collectors…...

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designboom.com > architecture > recycled-3d-printed-rooftop-homes-adaptable-urban-living-2025-venice-biennale-tiny-penthouses-hedwig-heinsman-10-30-2025

recycled 3D printed rooftop homes explore adaptable urban living at 2025 venice biennale

recycled 3D printed rooftop homes explore adaptable urban living at 2025 venice biennale2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (223+ words) Tiny Penthouses is an ongoing art and architecture project by Hedwig Heinsman that investigates how recycled materials and additive manufacturing can generate adaptable forms of housing. Presented at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition " La Biennale di Venezia, curated by Carlo Ratti,…...

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designboom.com > design > barbie-hewi-collection-extends-homes-hotels-maternity-wards-children-bathroom-09-17-2025

the barbie x HEWI bathroom collection extends to homes, hotels and maternity wards

the barbie x HEWI bathroom collection extends to homes, hotels and maternity wards3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (535+ words) the Barbie " HEWI collection reimagines HEWI's iconic 477/801 series through Barbie's unmistakable aesthetic | all images courtesy of HEWI Inspired by Barbie's Dreamhouse aesthetic, sometimes minimalist like a Californian bungalow, sometimes glamorous like a city villa, the collection introduces soft pink accents,…...

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designboom.com > technology > ikko-mindone-card-sized-ai-smartphone-detachable-keyboard-rotatable-camera-08-13-2025

iKKo’s mindone is card-sized AI smartphone with detachable keyboard and rotatable camera

iKKo’s mindone is card-sized AI smartphone with detachable keyboard and rotatable camera4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (139+ words) all images courtesy of iKKo iKKo introduces MindOne, a card-sized AI smartphone the device comes with a detachable keyboard and rotatable camera the gadget has a 4.02-inch AMOLED display made from sapphire glass the smartphone has curved edges to reduce…...