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How Historic Buildings Like The Fenix Warehouse Become Modern, Energy-Efficient Landmarks

A century-old warehouse on Rotterdam’s Katendrecht peninsula has found new life as the Fenix Museum of Migration, designed by MAD Architects. The transformation of this 1923 structure into a vibrant museum addresses both the city’s multicultural history and today’s need for resilient, energy-conscious buildings. With its double-helix “Tornado” staircase spiraling to a rooftop platform, Fenix […]

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ASUS Dominates 2025 Red Dot Awards with 41 Wins Across Every Category That Matters

You know something extraordinary is happening when a single company wins 41 Red Dot Design Awards across five completely different categories in one year. ASUS didn’t just collect these awards like trading cards; they earned recognition from 43 international design experts for solving real problems across smartphones, laptops, displays, and even backpacks. The Zenfone 12

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‘of course it’s political’: ai weiwei on working spaces in response to power, memory, and loss

AI WEIWEI’S STUDIOS TELL A STORY OF ARTISTIC RESILIENCE   At Berlin’s Aedes Architecture Forum, the exhibition ‘Five Working Spaces’ invites visitors to glimpse into Ai Weiwei’s studios across continents. On the occasion of the opening on May 23, 2025, designboom spoke exclusively with the artist, uncovering how each workspace embodies his political convictions, personal

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These Galaxy-Inspired ‘Cratered’ Chef Knives Look Like They Were Forged In The Cosmos

I’ve seen grunge, distressed, even hammered finishes – this is different. The Yin Mo Star Kui knives from Beijing Wang Mazi Tech are perhaps the most alluring set of kitchen knives I’ve rested my eyes on. A lot of kitchen knives resort to simple, functional design details (after all, they aren’t made for looks, they’re

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Moto Razr 40 Ultra Running Windows XP Is The Ultimate Tech Crossover We Didn’t Expect

Motorola famously worked with Steve Jobs to bring iTunes to the Razr. Jobs hated the idea of having their software run on someone else’s hardware (which is why he created the iPhone), but up until Apple was ready to formally launch a phone, Jobs reluctantly partnered with Motorola. Now, for what it’s worth, there’s a

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Beautiful Photos of the 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Cabriolet

The 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Cabriolet is a stunning representation of post-war French automotive brilliance, blending elegance with high-performance engineering. Powered by a robust 4.5-liter inline-six engine with twin overhead camshafts, it delivers up to 190 horsepower, enabling speeds over 120 mph—an impressive feat for its time. The model’s exclusivity is further enhanced by

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Hermès Ateliers Horizons Headphones launch with an eye-watering $15,000 price tag

Hermès, the iconic French luxury house known for its craftsmanship and timeless design, has stepped into the premium audio space with the unveiling of its Ateliers Horizons headphones. Priced at $15,000, this offering merges high-fidelity listening with haute couture, delivering a product that targets connoisseurs who value exclusivity as much as sound. This move differentiates

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3D printed electric motorcycle by DAB motors takes after shotaro kaneda’s bike in akira

DAB motors and VVT develop a one-off two-wheeler   DAB Motors and Vita Veloce Team (VVT) create a one-off electric motorcycle with 3D printed bodywork, designed like Shotaro Kaneda’s bike in the anime, Akira. The two-wheeler first appears at J Balvin’s birthday. He’s the Colombian singer who’s also the co-founder of VVT with designer Mattias

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Spectacular Travel-Winning Photos From The 2025 Fine Art Photography Awards

1st Place Winner: “Eternal Light, Timeless Rock” by Karolina Jurkiewicz The 11th Annual Fine Art Photography Awards showcased a breathtaking selection of Travel Photography, capturing stunning moments from diverse locations worldwide. This year’s winners transported viewers to remote villages, vibrant cityscapes, and awe-inspiring natural landscapes, celebrating the beauty and diversity of our planet. Each photograph

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