1988 residential building hosts frieze’s exhibition space in seoul Frieze expands its presence in Asia with the launch of Frieze House Seoul, a permanent exhibition space in Yaksu-dong, designed to operate year-round and complement the city’s flourishing contemporary art scene. Samuso Hyoja renovates the 1988...
Bluefox NX1 is the Tiny 4-inch Android Phone That Dares to Be Different
When was the last time you saw a genuinely small smartphone that wasn’t either ancient or completely underpowered for modern use? The relentless march toward bigger screens has left us with phones that barely fit in pockets, require two hands for basic tasks, and make you feel like you’re carrying a small tablet...
Dutch Engineers Move Massive Historic Swedish Church Three Miles Away
The mining town of Kiruna is Sweden's northernmost city, located within the Arctic Circle. It was founded in the 1890s and Kiruna Church, one of the country's largest wooden structures, was erected in the 1910s. Image: Heinz-Josef Lücking, CC BY-SA 3.0 de Image: Xauxa Håkan Svensson, CC BY-SA 3.0 Image: TorbjørnS, CC...
Pizza Cutters, from Underdesigned to Overdesigned
Over the past few decades, the growing world economy has led to a startling range of options for even humdrum kitchen tools. Let's talk pizza cutters. Starting at the bottom, you can pick up a plastic-handled model at Walmart for $2.37. I'm sure it works well enough, at least for the first few weeks, but you probably...
10 Best Minimalist Lighting Solutions For Contemporary Spaces
Good lighting can make or break a room, but finding pieces that look good while doing their job is trickier than it sounds. The best minimalist lighting doesn’t just disappear into your space; it becomes part of the conversation without shouting for attention. It’s about finding that perfect balance where form...
Interactive Pavilion Lets You Create Zen Patterns With Solar Power
Pavilions have always held a special place in architecture, haven’t they? These simple structures promise respite from the world, offering shade, shelter, and a moment to pause in our increasingly hectic daily lives. Japanese sand gardens operate on similar principles, inviting contemplation through the meditative...
designboom’s guide to paris design week 2025: highlights in and out of maison&objet
designboom guide to Paris Design Week 2025 Paris Design Week 2025 marks its 15th edition from September 4th to 13th, turning the French capital into a playground for design. Over ten days, Paris becomes an open-air gallery where creativity meets innovation, bringing together professionals, brands, and design...
OMA completes harajuku quest in tokyo, unveiling stepped terraces and transparent facade
Harajuku Quest by oma to open on september 11th, 2025 in tokyo OMA completes Harajuku Quest, a commercial complex in the heart of Tokyo set to open on September 11th, 2025, when the first stores welcome visitors, followed by a phased rollout from November onwards (find designboom’s previous coverage here). Designed...
aranchii architects’ holy trinity church in kyiv combines sacred space and air raid shelter
Aranchii Architects Creates Church and Shelter Complex in Kyiv Located in Kyiv’s Obolon district, the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church by Aranchii Architects combines religious, civic, and protective functions within a single architectural complex. The project integrates a sacred space for worship, a...
Crocs goes into smartphone cases with SLBS partnership
Crocs is a brand that is polarizing, but the ones who love it, really love it. We’ve seen some pretty unique collaborations and co-branding efforts, which, again, if you’re a fan, you probably loved or maybe even bought for yourself. If you’re one of the fans, or if you like the design but wouldn’t want to wear...