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what if bacteria could help build the architecture of the future? researchers at ETH zurich, including karen antorveza paez, explore living construction materials by combining microorganisms, sand, and robotic fabrication to create solid architectural elements through biocementation. part of our chapter 09, posthuman utopias. designboom.com/architecture/…

a sweeping roof inspired by the movement of the sea takes shape along the waterfront of shenzhen, china. designed by jean nouvel, the shenzhen opera house, titled light of the sea, brings together four performance venues, public spaces, and cultural facilities in a 220,000 sqm complex overlooking shenzhen bay. new construction images reveal how the project is moving from architectural vision to reality, with completion expected in december 2028. see the latest progress: designboom.com/architecture/…

marlot meyer's giant inflatable creatures breathe with the tides of the wadden sea designboom.com/art/marlot-me…

inside the mercedes-benz SLR mclaren stirling moss, a supercar built without a windshield designboom.com/technology/me…

sony revisits its 1979 walkman headphones with the mdr-3r, bringing back the retro foam ear pads and distinctive design of an icon from the early days of portable music. designboom.com/technology/so…

rockstar games and west coast customs bring the cars of grand theft auto vi into the real world, transforming the game’s miami-inspired automotive universe into custom-built vehicles. a collaboration where gaming culture meets car design: designboom.com/technology/ro…

sony brings back its 1979 walkman headphones with retro foam ear pads designboom.com/technology/so…

real motors brings futuristic project: ARES electric motorcycle to life with new prototypes designboom.com/technology/re…

2,500 portraits form one collective image of thailand. for his inside out project, french artist jr brings together faces from across the country in a large-scale photographic installation at cloud 11 in bangkok, celebrating the people and creative energy shaping the nation. designboom.com/art/jr-2500-p…

architect salwa selma of mikoustudio explores how craft shapes contemporary architecture, from traditional building techniques and material knowledge to the role of local artisans. in this conversation with louisiana channel, she reflects on bringing cultural heritage and handmade processes into dialogue with contemporary design. watch the interview: designboom.com/architecture/…

'these organisms are 100% real': timothy boomer captures nature's alien architecture designboom.com/art/organisms…

twisted trunks, surreal silhouettes, and unexpected encounters with nature. photographer philippe jarrigeon captures trees in extraordinary forms for extraordinary nature, presented at paris photo 2026, turning familiar landscapes into dreamlike compositions. designboom.com/art/philippe-…

students from ecal turn biodegradable sponge into a collection of furniture and objects for ups, exploring soft forms, compression, and how materials respond to weight and touch. presented during milan design week 2024, the project takes a playful approach to everyday furniture. designboom.com/design/ecal-f…

from art and design to architecture and immersive experiences, our november designboom radar rounds up exhibitions worth seeing around the world. read the latest edition and subscribe to our linkedin newsletter for monthly exhibition picks: linkedin.com/pulse/designboo…

a screenless ai companion takes shape as a transparent, six-sided cube. designed by adam miklósi, glyph uses a matrix of led lights to communicate through changing patterns and expressions, exploring a more physical and playful way to interact with artificial intelligence. meet glyph: designboom.com/technology/si…

a giant circle frames NIKO's timber guesthouse and tiny curved sauna in japan designboom.com/architecture/…

tearing paper, wrestling with mud, and turning the body into an artistic tool: in postwar japan, the gutai art group embraced experimentation and play to challenge conventions and redefine creative freedom. explore the movement: designboom.com/art/tearing-p…

kongjian yu and turenscape rethink urban landscapes through wetlands, restored waterways, and green infrastructure that work with nature. examining 60 projects across china, charles waldheim explores how landscape architecture can help cities adapt to climate change and make space for more-than-human life. part of our chapter 09, posthuman utopias. designboom.com/architecture/…

anti-bird spikes become nesting structures in this project, reimagining an urban deterrent as a scaffold for coexistence. using 3D-printed forms, the design creates space for birds within the built environment, challenging how cities accommodate non-human life. part of our chapter 09, posthuman utopias. designboom.com/design/anti-b…

crafted from anti-bird spikes and 3D-printed scaffolds, nests reveal a model for posthuman architecture designboom.com/design/anti-b…