Kanye West has transformed the Tadao Ando villa he bought
The New Yorker has revealed details of the interior demolition of the Malibu mansion the rapper bought in 2021. It is now up for sale in a completely different state.
We tried the new Freitag circular backpack designed with its end in mind
Mono[PA6] marks a clear break with everything we’ve seen so far from Freitag. Yet it is the most radical expression of its philosophy. But is it a good backpack?
15 projects that represent contemporary housing in Mexico
A selection of residential architecture published by Domus to explore the depths of a relationship with nature and history, always in search of new experiments.
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The European democracy of The Fourth Estate
The Fourth Estate was not simply a representation of the working class but told of an ideal, the democratic one, which is as relevant as ever after the upheaval of the latest European elections.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s mega villa in Beverly Hills is up for sale
The couple is asking for $65 million for the property, probably taking a slight loss.
Exposed concrete and color-blocking in a Mexican house
On a hill north of Oaxaca de Juárez, the new project by studio ET.co interprets a small, steep plot between echoes of Barragán and local sensibility.
The new Swatch flagship shop pays tribute to Gio Ponti
A tribute to 1980s Milanese design and the master architect and founder of Domus, the Swiss brand's flagship store has been completely renovated.
Winners of the Italian Architecture Prize announced
Now in its fifth edition, the initiative promoted by MAXXI and Triennale Milano has announced this year's winners. Find out who they are.
A project that tells the story of Fumihiko Maki’s career (1928-2024)
The global and technological architecture of the Japanese maestro, a radical metabolist and later Pritzker Prize winner, also embodied local principles of living and thinking space: in 1993 Domus visited Maki’s Hillside Terrace, developed in Tokyo over 30 years.
Sustainable bunker that can be built in 3 days
In India, R+D Studio has designed a defensive structure made from scrap materials and assembled using only a hammer, which could potentially be used for civilian purposes.
Spa architecture: from Nouvel to Zumthor, the must-see projects
Spas come in all shapes and sizes, from the historic to the very modern. We present a selection of 17 spas that have left their mark through their architecture.
Two family-friendly suites designed by MVRDV in Shenzhen
Color, flexibility, and surprise are the elements that guided the project, as part of the studio’s larger renovation work at the Shenzhen Women & Children’s Centre.
Villas designed by Chipperfield and Meier for sale on Lake Garda
Within a residential park not far from the Vittoriale, the villas, with views of the Garda landscape and luxury amenities, both exceed 10 million euros in price.
From Scandi design to Paco Rabanne: farewell to Françoise Hardy (1944-2024)
The French singer and actress, face of the yè-yè youth and style icon, passed away at the age of 80.
Parc de la Villette and the inclusive Paris, from the Domus archive
25 years before the Olympic games, the 25th and last red folie was completed in the park designed by Bernard Tschumi, a symbol of contemporary ever-transforming Paris that Domus visited for a first critical exploration.
A wooden retreat over a lake in Patagonia
An architecture touching the ground with few supports to reduce its footprint on the landscape is characterized by a woodwork emphasizing the laws of statics and giving the spaces a strong character.
If all goes well, the Carmen Thyssen Museum will also open in Barcelona
The collection of Catalan works is expected to be housed in the spaces of the former Comèdia Cinema, provided the collector reaches an agreement with the Spanish State.
Apple Intelligence: 7 things to know about Apple’s AI push
At WWDC 2024, the company unveils a set of new features based on generative AI that will debut on iPhone, iPad, and Mac next fall. Here's a summary of what you need to know to navigate the big announcement.
Inside New York’s “cube” for performing arts
The last of the public buildings in the master plan for the World Trade Center site in New York, the intervention is a precious box concealing a macho exuberance.
What could be the future of hospitals is now being tested in Belgium
The French firm Vincent Callebaut Architectures is leading the construction of five new hospitals in the Walloon region with the ambition to redefine traditional models of healthcare.
New coworking space designed by Kengo Kuma in Japan
Kibi Kogen N Square in Kibichuo is an innovative creative space using a material typical of the Okoyama prefecture, laminated wood.
Crossing creek road: reuniting Zanzibar’s architectural heritage
At the heart of Zanzibar lies a stark division: architect Aziza Chaouni aims to bridge this divide through reimagining public spaces, by integrating the diverse cultural and architectural narratives of both sides.
All the lives of Villa Malaparte in Capri
Between Jean-Luc Godard’s masterpiece, and the anniversary show by Jacquemus paying him an inspiration tribute, meanings and fascinations have never stopped layering on Adalberto Libera’s villa in Capri, which Domus has explored over the years.
The armchair created by the hallucinations of AI
Moments by Lashup is not a seat like any other; it is the result of a creative process shaped by experimenting with the mistakes made by artificial intelligence.
Miklós Kiss has transformed a public toilet in Budapest into an art gallery
POP&ROLL blends art and design, exhibiting about a hundred works between 80s and 90s pixel game aesthetics.
The future of sport with tech and data, according to Grcic
What is the relationship between performance and design? An exhibition in Paris explores a crucial aspect of sport that is rarely discussed, curated by a master designer.
Domus 1091 hits the shelves
In the June issue of Domus, Norman Foster explores the future of culture and leisure. This edition also includes EcoWorld, a special section on sustainable design and materials.
Soho House to open in Milan, in a rationalist building from the 1930s
Located in the city center, the residence will blend rationalism with Italian craftsmanship, with the goal of becoming a meeting place for creatives from all around the world.
The smart window that lets you look out to a different place every day
From Hawaii beaches to the streets of London, here’s the screen that allows you to be everywhere without being anywhere. It also features interesting AI functions.
Serpentine Pavilion 2024: is it worth visiting?
The pavilion designed by Korean architect Minsuk Cho for the Serpentine Gallery is finally open. Let’s explore it through five key spaces.
Heatherwick designs another island, but this one already existed
From New York’s Little Island to Seoul, where the British designer’s studio will transform the uninhabited island of Nodeul, on the Han River, into a public park.