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níall mclaughlin wins the 2026 RIBA royal gold medal for architecture

the medal recognizes the irish architect’s three-decade-long contribution to architectural practice, education, and critical thinking. The post níall mclaughlin wins the 2026 RIBA royal gold medal for architecture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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níall mclaughlin wins the 2026 RIBA royal gold medal for architecture

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constellation of glass and dancing tower shape mona hatoum’s fondazione prada exhibition

named ‘over, under, and in between,’ the site-specific project is on view until november 9th, 2026, comprising a web, a map, and a grid. The post constellation of glass and dancing tower shape mona hatoum’s fondazione prada exhibition appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. ...

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constellation of glass and dancing tower shape mona hatoum’s fondazione prada exhibition

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stone and clay rebuild former rural stable as a seasonal refuge in spanish countryside

a mixed structure of concrete, timber, and steel supports the new architecture. The post stone and clay rebuild former rural stable as a seasonal refuge in spanish countryside appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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stone and clay rebuild former rural stable as a seasonal refuge in spanish countryside

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david chipperfield architects' arena milano prepares for the 2026 winter olympics

the arena translates the elliptical geometry of milan’s ancient roman amphitheater into a contemporary civic building. The post david chipperfield architects' arena milano prepares for the 2026 winter olympics appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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david chipperfield architects' arena milano prepares for the 2026 winter olympics

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rammed earth makes up wrot studio memorial proposal for new york city public cemetery

the project explores the concept of an architecture openly vulnerable to the elements, while protecting the memory of those it is erected to honor. The post rammed earth makes up wrot studio memorial proposal for new york city public cemetery appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. ...

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rammed earth makes up wrot studio memorial proposal for new york city public cemetery

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kalimba-like acoustic synthesizer produces sounds by touching, plucking or strumming it

resembling a modern kalimba, the device doubles as an interactive sound sculpture, as users may need to touch it to make music. The post kalimba-like acoustic synthesizer produces sounds by touching, plucking or strumming it appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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kalimba-like acoustic synthesizer produces sounds by touching, plucking or strumming it

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MATéRICA

MATéRICA unfolds as an inquiry into matter understood not as a support, but as a subject in itself. The sculptures do not depict stone; they operate as mineral bodies, formed through accumulation, pressure, and transformation. Ceramic functions here as a field of negotiation between control and material ...

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MATéRICA

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Founders Board Game

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Founders Board Game

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Winter Days

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Winter Days

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Ancient Greece

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Ancient Greece

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ALA | Lead Louder

In Canada, less than 1% of senior executives are Black. The Afrodescendant Leadership Alliance (ALA) was created to change this by empowering the Black community through corporate backing and mentorship. ALA aims to unite people, address historic inequalities, and inspire the next generation with a ...

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ALA | Lead Louder

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Dig in to Momos by José A. Gandía-Blasco for GAN

Evoking the warmth and texture of handmade dumplings, the MOMOS Collection by José A. Gandía-Blasco for GAN comes in two delectable colors.

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Dig in to Momos by José A. Gandía-Blasco for GAN

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Dyson’s New HushJet Compact Purifier is Small but Mighty

Able to efficiently filter air through an entire room with close to no noise, the new device is inconspicuous in size yet powerful.

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Dyson’s New HushJet Compact Purifier is Small but Mighty

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The Art of What We Throw Away

Rhea Gupte’s COMPOST finds color, texture, and meaning in frozen food scraps – transforming everyday waste into art, ritual, and shared experience.

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The Art of What We Throw Away

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Il Bronzetto's EDGE Door Handle Holds Court

Designed by OmniDe and handcrafted in Italy, the EDGE door handle blends architectural geometry, ergonomic precision, and multi-finish versatility.

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Il Bronzetto's EDGE Door Handle Holds Court

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Umami Brings Depth + Harmony to Alabaster Lighting

Designed by Alain Ellouz and Ana Moussinet, the Umami lighting collection is grounded in the Japanese concept of nature at its peak.

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Umami Brings Depth + Harmony to Alabaster Lighting

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This Al Mahra Residence Is a Contemporary Expression of Place

Through raw yet refined materials and a radically open plan, Marie Claire Mrad crafts an interior architecture that responds to light, climate, and the rhythms of daily life.

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This Al Mahra Residence Is a Contemporary Expression of Place

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"Humble visionary" Niall McLaughlin wins 2026 RIBA Royal Gold Medal

Irish architect Niall McLaughlin has been named the recipient of the 2026 Royal Gold Medal for architecture by the Royal Institute of British Architects. McLaughlin, who is director of Niall McLaughlin Architects, will be awarded the prestigious accolade "for the resounding impact he has had on the ...

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"Humble visionary" Niall McLaughlin wins 2026 RIBA Royal Gold Medal

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Threat of wildfire drives design of Malibu High School in California

US studios KoningEizenberg Architecture and NAC Architecture have used concrete and metal to construct a public high school in California, responding to environmental concerns and the school's nontraditional learning style. Located in Malibu, the school sits on a 5.7-acre (2.3-hectare) site between ...

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Threat of wildfire drives design of Malibu High School in California

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Eight highlights from the biggest week in Canadian design

From a psychedelic Moooi installation and a Coors beer spoof at IDS Toronto to a stylish display of Montreal talent in a Corso Italia basement, here are the standouts from the late January design events in Toronto. Despite sub-zero temperatures, thousands of people made the trip to see trade show IDS ...

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Eight highlights from the biggest week in Canadian design

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Biomimetic marine life research centre among projects from Ajman University

Dezeen School Shows: a marine life research centre featuring algae-infused skylights is among the projects from Ajman University. Also featured is an art museum inspired by the "fluid forms of nature" and a hotel designed with mashrabiyas, a characteristic of traditional Arabic architecture. Ajman ...

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Biomimetic marine life research centre among projects from Ajman University

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Jonas sauna by Celsium Wellness

Dezeen Showroom: elegant charred timber clads the exterior of the Jonas sauna, designed by Lithuanian company Celsium Wellness to bring a quiet architectural retreat to outdoor spaces. Combining the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban method of wood preservation with Scandinavian styling, the Jonas sauna has a simple ...

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Jonas sauna by Celsium Wellness

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Urbanus references Hakka walled houses for colourful Shenzhen school

Chinese studio Urbanus designed the playful Hakka Academy Longgang Twin Stars in Shenzhen as a "visual resistance to the monotonous urban landscape". The academy is located close to a cluster of historic houses called Qixing Shiju Historic Residence, an example of the traditional Hakka walled village built ...

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Urbanus references Hakka walled houses for colourful Shenzhen school

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This clever AI standing desk is now under $500

Save 50% on the Autonomous Desk 5 AI, which can even measure humidity levels.

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This clever AI standing desk is now under $500

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Celebrate National Lego Day with these handpicked deals

From Marvel to Harry Potter and beautiful displays, save on Lego today!

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Celebrate National Lego Day with these handpicked deals

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Meze's new Strada headphones look stunning, but the tuning is proving controversial

These $800 closed-back cans are dividing reviewers.

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Meze's new Strada headphones look stunning, but the tuning is proving controversial

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This indie puzzle game shows monochrome art can be mesmerising

The black-and-white visuals make Helix: Descent N Ascent unmissable.

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This indie puzzle game shows monochrome art can be mesmerising

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Earphones that look like little lobsters? There's no better way to spend $60

The Rock Lobster IEMs sound as badass as they look.

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Earphones that look like little lobsters? There's no better way to spend $60

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Game devs should avoid indie publishers, indie publisher says

Hooded Horse CEO warns of "predatory and opportunistic" industry.

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Game devs should avoid indie publishers, indie publisher says

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Design that Takes Shape: The Power of Packaging Design

Packaging must do more than protect—serving as brand ambassador, communicator, and sustainability statement all at once. If your work reimagines how packaging feels, functions, and resonates, it deserves recognition. Enter the PRINT Awards Packaging Design category and let your creativity take shape ...

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Design that Takes Shape: The Power of Packaging Design

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The Technicolor Surrealism of Enda Burke’s Photographic Worlds

We chat with the Irish photographer about his practice that's infused with a fascination with wallpaper, retro props, and the goofy elegance of greyhounds. The post The Technicolor Surrealism of Enda Burke’s Photographic Worlds appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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The Technicolor Surrealism of Enda Burke’s Photographic Worlds

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The Daily Heller: For the Love of Illustration

Steven Heller revisits some of his favorite 'New York Times Book Review' covers. The post The Daily Heller: For the Love of Illustration appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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The Daily Heller: For the Love of Illustration

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What Matters to James Glover

Fluid's James Glover on dreaming in the parallel universe, Spider-Man, and a good Sunday roast. The post What Matters to James Glover appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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What Matters to James Glover

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The Daily Heller: Art That Fits the Anxiety of the Moment

'DEAD FINGERS TRACE' is an unnerving monograph of anxiety-infused drawings and collages. The post The Daily Heller: Art That Fits the Anxiety of the Moment appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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The Daily Heller: Art That Fits the Anxiety of the Moment

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Bruce Mau Design Reimagines the McMichael for a Changing Canada

Bruce Mau Design’s new identity for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is a thoughtful recalibration of how one of Canada’s most significant art institutions presents itself to the public today. The post Bruce Mau Design Reimagines the McMichael for a Changing Canada appeared first on PRINT ...

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Bruce Mau Design Reimagines the McMichael for a Changing Canada