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TOP 10 motorcycle and scooter designs of 2023

matthew burgos I designboom — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:30:36 +0000

Explore our best motorcycle and scooter designs of 2023

Some of the best motorcycle and scooter designs that came out this year, be they fuel-based or electric, exude distinctive visual flair that may make them memorable and striking to their viewers. Take the Sprinter motorcycle that brings together different parts from various vehicles, like spare car wheels and a Kawasaki KZ250 engine, or the adjustable engine of the custom café racer named Helios, a clear homage to the Greek God of Sun. These couple of top motorcycle and scooter designs of 2023 are just the beginning.

Even conceptual rides tease the motorcycle and scooter fans of what might sweep into their sight in hopes of throwing in a bit of design zest onto their on-road cruising. With Suzuki’s MOQBA, unveiled during the Japan Mobility Show 2023, the transport vehicle looks like a four-legged animal and just like it, the scooter can climb stairs, so it can be used for emergencies too. Even Yamaha’s MOTOROiD2 concept model takes the experimental motorcycle to a whole new level by making the ride park itself using smart technologies.

Exciting news about the release of the real-life models of the rides within our TOP 10 motorcycle and scooter designs of 2023 include the kawaii return of Honda’s Motocompacto, a modernized version of its 1980s predecessor, and Naoto Fukusawa and MUJI’s collaboration for the minimalistic Gogoro electric scooters. Read more about our best motorcycle and scooter designs of 2023 below as we continue our annual BIG Stories round-up.

HONDA’S MOTOCOMPACTO MAKES A KAWAII RETURN

Honda Motocompacto | image by Honda | read more here

Honda brings back the Motocompacto from the 80s but with a modern twist—an adorable electric scooter with foldable parts. This compact scooter takes inspiration from its 80s predecessor, the Motocompo, and features a sleek design that can be neatly folded to fit in small spaces like a car trunk or cabinet. When folded, it resembles a stylish briefcase with an engine and wheels. Ideal for city and campus rides, the Motocompacto’s aluminum frame houses the battery and charger, and its handlebars cleverly turn sideways for easy storage.

The seats and wheels also fold inward, making it a breeze for riders to carry their portable electric scooter. Safety is a priority, with features like a bright LED headlight, taillight, side reflectors, and a robust heat-treated aluminum frame ensuring durability. Honda aims to enhance the user experience further with a dedicated app, allowing riders to customize settings like lighting and ride modes via Bluetooth.

NAOTO FUKASAWA AND MUJI DESIGN MINIMALISTIC GOGORO E-SCOOTERS

Gogoro e-scooter | image by Gogoro | read more here

Gogoro, known for its urban mobility battery-swapping systems, has teamed up with Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa and Tokyo-based brand MUJI. Together, they’ve launched the Gogoro VIVA ME and Gogoro VIVA MIX ME scooters, along with a range of merchandise and accessories. These e-scooters, designed by Fukasawa, feature simplified designs and utilize recycled polypropylene for their body components. The collaboration aims to offer an urban mobility experience that is straightforward, comfortable, and environmentally friendly.

The scooters embody the ‘Just Enough’ philosophy, embracing simplicity and sustainability in everyday urban commuting. Designed with a welcoming beige palette inspired by nature and a cozy grey palette reflecting urban charm, the vehicles and accessories align with MUJI’s minimalist style. Naoto Fukasawa emphasizes the importance of design integrity towards people, the environment, and life, highlighting the collaboration as a natural fit between two popular brands. Gogoro’s previous initiative of using recyclable polypropylene plastics in their vehicles paved the way for this eco-friendly collaboration with MUJI.

CITY SCOOTER WITH 3 WHEELS TUCKS INSIDE A CANISTER

MG – X | image by Benjamin Miller | read more here

Bike sharing is getting an upgrade with MG – X, a three-wheeled city scooter that folds into a battery-shaped ride and fits inside a portable canister for easy sharing in cities. Designed by Benjamin Miller, MG – X draws inspiration from city games that bring people together. The scooter has a playful and fun appearance, influenced by design elements found in racing games. When not in use, MG – X resembles a compact battery or a stylish boombox, enclosed in a silver and steel container. Benjamin Miller cleverly designed foldable and modular sections for the mini scooter, allowing it to transform into a compact, portable ride.

The two front wheels, with a sliced-donut style, can be tucked in front of each other, maximizing space. The long handlebars, mini footrests, and the concealed third wheel contribute to the scooter’s space-saving design. MG – X has an additional playful feature – it can pump up and down to handle bumps on the road or add a bit of excitement during city rides. While manual folding is currently required, the possibility of an automatic folding system in the future adds to the innovation of Miller’s MG – X.

TAMARIT DIVINIZES TRIUMPH INTO GOD-LIKE HELIOS CAFÉ RACER

Helios | image by Tamarit | read more here

Tamarit Motorcycles, a custom motorbike workshop in Alicante, Spain, has crafted a café racer named Helios, paying homage to the Greek God of Sun. The personalized Triumph bike, bearing the divine style of Helios, is a labor of love with features like an adjustable engine, a unique monocoque frame, and custom headlights. The project kicked off with Tamarit’s team refurbishing the original engine to meet the owner’s specifications, involving tasks like adjusting valve seats, installing oversized pistons, and planning cylinder heads.

What sets Helios apart is its hydraulic monocoque, an innovative feature that allows easy lifting for convenient access to bike components. The distinctive sound of Helios is achieved through a dual exhaust system tucked under the cowl. With 18-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, featuring a lenticular rim, the bike aims for reduced turbulence and enhanced stability, especially at high speeds. Helios, bedecked in multiple orange layers reminiscent of a sunset, exudes the classic aura of a café racer.

BMW MOTORRAD INTRODUCES R18 THE CROWN MOTORCYCLE

BMW Motorrad | image by BMW | read more here

BMW Motorrad marks its 100th anniversary with a special creation, The Crown, designed by Dirk Oehlerking, the founder of Kingston Custom. The centerpiece is the R18 ride, featuring a large boxer motorcycle with distinctive elements like a curved aluminum sheet over the front-wheel suspension and a double-sided swinging arm with a central suspension strut. Dirk Oehlerking, renowned for his work on ‘R18 Spirit of Passion,’ embarked on this by stripping down a new BMW R18 and crafting its design using hard foam and cardboard to sculpt the shape and lines.

The objective was to achieve a powerful, elegant, and fast look with an innovative touch. The team meticulously worked with 2mm-thick aluminum sheet metal, bending and sculpting it to form an 8-liter fuel tank and body parts of The Crown. The engine and rear suspension retained their original design, while handmade stainless steel exhaust manifolds added a bespoke touch. The intricate details, including the headlight, instrument, switch units, footrest system, clutch, handbrake fittings, and leather-covered saddle, were carefully integrated into the motorcycle, creating a unique and visually stunning piece to celebrate BMW Motorrad’s centenary.

LAMBRETTA UNVEILS ELECTRIC SCOOTER WHOSE ENTIRE REAR LIFTS UP

Elettra | image by Lambretta | read more here

At the International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition (EICMA) 2023 in Milan, Lambretta, the Italian vehicle company, took the spotlight with Elettra, an electric scooter featuring a hydraulic rear end that lifts up like a kinetic sculpture. This captivating motion, exhibited from November 9th to 12th, reveals the motor and storage components of the scooter. Lambretta emphasizes that Elettra, with its cyber-city appearance, is now moving into production.

Elettra combines classic scooter design elements with modern upgrades catering to today’s urban commuters. An example is the LED lighting, with a semi-blue light strip that gives the electric scooter an eye-catching glow in the dark, adding a futuristic touch to the overall design. Lambretta’s silver electric scooter is set to enter production, offering fans of the Italian company the chance to experience Elettra’s T-shaped handlebars, which depart from the typical circular forms for a rubberless and geometric design.

SUZUKI MOQBA IS A DOG-LIKE VEHICLE THAT CAN CLIMB STAIRS

MOQBA | image by Suzuki | read more here

Suzuki Japan prepared for the Japan Mobility Show 2023, and one intriguing concept in the lineup was the MOQBA, short for Modular Quad Based Architecture. It’s not a typical vehicle—it’s a four-legged creation that combines elements of a motorcycle and a transport vehicle. Resembling a dog, the MOQBA is designed to conquer stairs effortlessly and serve specific purposes like transporting objects or even patients on stretchers.

Its unique feature lies in its bendy legs, allowing it to adapt to the terrain and move smoothly over stairs, bumps, and obstacles. The MOQBA’s versatility is evident, as it can be ridden like a motorcycle, making it a potential addition to Suzuki’s mobility family. While currently a concept, Suzuki aims to explore the practical applications of this four-legged wonder, possibly turning it into a real motorized transport solution in the future.

YAMAHA MOTOROiD2 BALANCES AND PARKS ITSELF

MOTOROiD 2 | image by Yamaha | read more here

Yamaha Motor geared up for the Japan Mobility Show 2023 and had a futuristic surprise for their fans: the upgraded version of the MOTOROiD motorcycle from 2017. The Yamaha MOTOROiD2 concept model takes the experimental motorcycle to a whole new level by becoming self-operating. It can balance and park itself by kicking the stands on its own, and it is dubbed smart since it can recognize its owner from a distance and get itself ready for the ride.

The Yamaha MOTOROiD2 may feel like a buddy that knows what to do. When the rider asks it to park itself, it unfolds its kickstands all by itself, and when it’s time to hit the road, it smoothly folds them back up. There’s also something exciting coming up since Yamaha hinted at a feature where the motorcycle moves alongside the rider. While they haven’t spilled all the details, it sounds like the MOTOROiD2 might help the rider turn without leaning.

ELECTRIC SCOOTER TOM FOLDS LIKE A SWISS ARMY KNIFE

TOM | image by To-Move | read more here

The TOM electric foldable scooter by Italian startup To-Move is designed like a Swiss army knife, folding up in less than seven seconds. Its bamboo frame cleverly conceals most of its parts when folded, turning it into a portable, compact package. This design allows the folded TOM to be easily moved around like carry-on luggage, providing a space-efficient solution compared to larger electric scooters that might block pathways.

The TOM scooter seems to draw design inspiration from electric bikes, featuring a bamboo frame with a sleek upward slope. Its generously cushioned seat seamlessly hides within the wooden frame, and the front wheel can be quickly assembled for riding by angling it downward. The adjustable handlebars add a customizable touch, letting the rider set the height as needed. The design also ensures proper ventilation for the batteries through a cleverly placed slit in the wooden shell, preventing overheating.

FUTUREWAVE’S ELECTRIC MOPED IS HALF BIKE, HALF SCOOTER

Yoda Bike | image by Fuutrewave | read more here

Futurewave introduces the Yoda Bike, an electric motorbike hybrid designed to offer a sustainable and stylish commuting solution for urban areas. Weighing only 24kg, the Yoda Bike combines the agility of a bicycle with the power of a moped, making daily commutes easy with a range of 70km on a single charge. Its futuristic aluminum design not only looks sleek but also anticipates the mobility needs of the future.

The Yoda Bike goes beyond physical features, incorporating a removable battery for enhanced range and simplified charging and maintenance. Connected software provides real-time updates for users and fleet managers, offering security against theft, monitoring battery levels, and tracking directions. Designed with a focus on user habits and market needs, the Yoda Bike aligns with the fast-paced rhythms of modern urban life and addresses the challenges of mobility and sustainability, positioning itself as a game-changer in the green mobility segment.

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TOP 10 private houses of 2023

christina petridou I designboom — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:30:37 +0000

DESIGNBOOM ROUNDS UP THE TOP 10 PRIVATE HOUSE OF 2023

Over the past year, designboom has featured a variety of residential projects, each offering unique retreats for its inhabitants. In our 2023 coverage of BIG private house stories, we focused on designs that seamlessly integrate with their surrounding nature, as well as sensitive restoration efforts. Regardless of size, cultural context, or financial constraints, these approaches unveil diverse examples of residential innovation – from a half-subterranean dwelling tucked into a Greek hillside to a suspended residence poised on stilts above undulating Argentine terrain alongside a Memphis-style apartment renovation in Warsaw. Keep reading to see more of our TOP 10 picks of private houses featured on designboom in 2023.

SET LIKE A BENDING BODY, MUTANT’S CASA DE BOURO SEEMINGLY HUGS THE PORTUGUESE LANDSCAPE

all images © Ivo Tavares Studio

Signed by Mutant Arquitectura & Design and captured by photographer Ivo Tavares, Casa de Bouro nestles in rural Portugal as a sculptural residence that seemingly hugs its surroundings with a sweeping motion. To create that impression, the architects bent the structure’s original rectangular concrete design so as to encircle the south-oriented land, forming a central patio. Program-wise, Casa de Bouro spans two floors: a basement intended for the garage and technical areas and an upper-level housing the social and private rooms. The latter includes an entrance hall, four suites, one with a walk-in closet, a kitchen, and a living room, all communicating directly with one another. Completing the program is a service toilet and a pantry to support the kitchen.

CONCRETE CASA TALLER RISES FROM THE TREETOPS OF LA PAISANITA, ARGENTINA

images © Federico Cairoli

Casa Taller in La Paisanita, has been designed by Agustín Berzero and Manuel Gonzalez Veglia, as a fortress dwelling emerging from the sloping terrain surrounding Córdoba, Argentina. The home takes shape as an austere contrast to its lush, natural context while offering a poetic retreat for living, working, and writing away from the city. The spirit of the project lies in its ‘juxtaposition of opposites.’ The lower portion exhibits imposing weightiness, while the upper portion is perched lightly atop a series of stilts. This duality allows the structure to engage with its surroundings in two distinct ways, while its reinforced concrete construction creates a monolithic presence, a threshold between the earth and the sky.

A31 CARVES ARID MYKONIAN LANDSCAPE WITH SUBTERRANEAN LATYPI RESIDENCE IN GREECE

image by Yiannis Hadjiaslanis

Athens-based architecture office A31 has realized a half-subterranean complex nestled on a hillside of the picturesque Mykonian island in Greece. Named the Latypi Residence, the resulting structure is a contemporary intervention within the Cycladic terrain, weaving together traditional architecture and the natural environment. Overlooking Delos and Rineia islands, on a sloping 4000 sqm plot, the above-ground part of the residence spans 120 sqm, while the underground section measures approximately 130 sqm. With its full-height panoramic windows, the structure provides unobstructed vistas of the Mediterranean, enclosed by the pristine hillside terrain.

BRAZILIAN STUDIO ENTRE ESCALAS BUILDS A TINY PINK SWIMMING HOUSE FOR ‘CASA VILA MARIANA’

images © Pedro Kok

In São Paulo‘s residential district of Vila Mariana, this newly renovated and expanded townhouse exemplifies the innovative vision of Brazilian architecture studio Entre Escalas. The design process of Casa Vila Mariana began with the fusion of two semi-detached houses, shaping a home-studio for a budding young artist. The initial renovation focused on essential aspects, introducing structural enhancements along with refining spaces such as the kitchen, bathrooms, a laundry room, and a shaded swimming pool. The new volume and the side walls of Entre Escalas’ expansion is finished with a distinctive mineral paint in captivating pink hues, while the swimming pool evokes an earthy elegance with its natural green stone facade. The interplay of light throughout the day floods the space with dynamic water reflections.

MISTOVIA’S MEMPHIS-STYLE APARTMENT IN WARSAW BLENDS PINK TERRAZZO, STEEL & WALNUT BURL

all images © ONI Studio

In Praga Północ, a district of Warsaw, Polish interior design studio Mistovia took up the renovation of a 45 square-meter apartment for an art director, Paulina, and her dachshund, Gustaw. The uplifted living spaces belong to the post-war Praga II estate, a building designed by architects Jerzy Gieysztor and Jerzy Kumelowski in the 1950s, following the spirit of socialist realism. Completed in under five months, the project brings a truly post-modern mix to the post-war setting; Mistovia effectively concocted a Memphis-style atmosphere with strong textures, design classics, unique color tones and materials, vintage furniture, and tailor-made pieces. ‘Paulina was very open to bold ideas,’ notes Mistovia studio founder Marcin Czopek.

BOONSERM PREMTHADA’S RECYCLED BRICK RESIDENCE IN THAILAND FEATURES ‘REVERSE SEAM’ FAÇADE

all images courtesy of Spaceshift Studio

In the midst of the fabric in Chon Buri, Thailand, Boonserm Premthada has designed a new building to house his studio and family residence, replacing his two old wooden houses that had undergone multiple renovations. Located right next to a traditional Thai house, the three-story building is made of recycled fly ash cement bricks and concrete that are left exposed and feature a striking façade texture that mimics a reverse seam. The mortar protruding between the bricks represents the translation of flaws into art. ‘A house of imperfections, flaws and rawness, unembellished nature, exposure, surprise, and simple materials is a pure expression of humanity.’ shares Premthada, lead architect of Bangkok Project Studio, and recipient of THE DESIGN PRIZE 2021|22 in the category ‘Social Impact’. ‘A question of ‘What’s the reason for having a house?’ is the essence of this house.’

NKS2 ARCHITECTS CROWNS JAPANESE DWELLING WITH A LARGE, VESSEL-SHAPED ROOF

all images © YASHIRO PHOTO OFFICE

In Fukuoka, Japan, the Sky Vessel House emerges as a large, sculptural dwelling that breaks away from typical suburban architecture. Local practice NKS2 Architects completed the project for a Japanese couple endowed with a very active social life. ‘The clients often entertained visitors, for work and leisure. Therefore, they needed a spacious interior capable of accommodating a large number a guest. An open and spacious garden was also desired to host parties and other events,’ writes the practice. Tucked within a densely packed neighborhood where significant traffic plagues the front road, Sky Vessel House is designed as an open building that embraces the site’s rich landscape while offering privacy for its residents. To create such an effect, the team at NKS Architects crowned the house’s distorted circular plan and perimeter wall with an impressive vessel-shaped tile roof that gently curves inward, blocking the views from the surroundings while keeping the open sky visible from the central courtyard.

LANGARITA-NAVARRO CROWNS CASA PS-50 IN COASTAL SPAIN WITH A ZIGZAGGING CONCRETE ROOF

all images © Luis Díaz Díaz

Sited in Tarifa, Spain, along the Atlantic Ocean, Casa PS-50 breaks out of its thick, rugged coastal surroundings as a self-imposed yet seemingly integrated concrete residence. Local studio Langarita-Navarro Arquitectos completed the project with a desire to invoke the unexpected behaviors of bodies and matters. Materializing that vision is an expansive roof volume that takes on the shape of a large section of the terrain, elevated onto a concrete slab that supports the weight of an intensive green roof, restoring the pre-existing vegetation. The roof’s characteristic zigzag design allows it to cover long spans and reduce its weight, conveying a sense of near-impossible lightness, almost like a fabric blowing in the wind.

H&P ARCHITECTS’ LATEST CLAY TILE STRUCTURE UNFOLDS AS A NATURE-INFUSED DWELLING IN VIETNAM

all images © Le Minh Hoang

Following its eye-grabbing ‘Ngói Space’ building outside Hanoi, H&P Architects returns with another exploration into using clay roof tiles to create a porous architectural skin. Dubbed Tile Nest, the studio’s latest project takes shape as a private residence cocooned in a newly developing urban area of Phu Ly in Vienam’s Ha Nam province. ‘The house communicates the idea of creating a space, a blend of the Nest with many nooks and crannies finding all their way up to the ground and the Ancient Pit House partially hidden underground. This combination gives the house’s architecture a distinct corrugated appearance, with the shell felt like porous/ perforated on the outside and large space on the inside,’ shares the team.

WALLMAKERS’ SUBTERRANEAN HOME IN INDIA REVEALS SWIRLING LAYERS OF PRECAST DEBRIS & WASTE

all images © Syam Sreesylam

Architect Vinu Daniel from Wallmakers presents Chuzhi, a subterranean two-bedroom home emerging from the harsh, rocky landscape of a gated community in Schoolagiri, India. Nodding to the anatomy of whirlpools, the structure reveals swirling forms that snake around three large Tamarind trees found on site. To build these spiraling shapes, Daniel used ‘precast poured debris earth composite bottle beams, fashioned from 4000 discarded plastic bottles.’ The team at Wallmakers took on the Chuzhi project to better understand how unsuitable sites can be converted to habitable grounds. At first glance, prior to intervention, the combination of steep rocky topography, giant trees, and thick vegetation would make any client feel reluctant to inject a home amid such a wild landscape. But Daniel and his team are no strangers to ‘building with nature’.

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TOP 10 concept cars of 2023

matthew burgos I designboom — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:30:28 +0000

Dive into the top 10 concept cars of 2023

The best concept cars of 2023 may emerge from a designer’s and artist’s perspective, such as Sabine Marcelis’ reimagining of Renault’s 1993 Twingo and Daniel Arsham’s retro-futuristic NEBULA 928 for Porsche. The vehicles that surfaced this year might have also pushed the boundaries of creativity by incorporating exterior and interior features not common among traditional production cars. Take NIO EDEN’s self-driving car, whose system is powered by artificial intelligence. Its doors also slide open, welcoming passengers to a spa-like ambiance.

A foldable steering wheel is what Opel Experimental concept car offered for its fans in 2023. If such a feature is not enough to make viewers ponder the top concept cars of 2023, GAC’s Barchetta can offer its no-roof and no-windshield design on the table as a contender for this year’s surprise-me concept cars. Its sleek and flat appearance conceals the interior, and its vehicle frame needs to open itself up like a treasure box before the driver can step in. For solar power fans, Aptera’s three-wheeled, road-legal spaceship vehicle is dubbed to be able to drive for months without charging, thanks to the planted photovoltaic panels on the surface of the flying car.

Many more best concept cars need to be talked about. As we continue our annual BIG Stories round-up, our list of the TOP 10 concept cars of 2023 brings back some of the imagined and designed vehicles that can give viewers and brands alike a glimpse into the future of modern cars.

SABINE MARCELIS REIMAGINES RENAULT’S ICONIC 1993 TWINGO

Sabine Marceli’s Renault 1993 Twingo in our TOP 10 concept cars of 2023 | image by Renault | read more here

Sabine Marcelis and Renault teamed up to give the electric city car Twingo a stylish makeover, looking at it from a designer’s point of view. Renault asked Sabine Marcelis to rethink the design of the electric minicar Twingo as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Her approach follows the footsteps of other designers who celebrated milestones for Renault cars.

Sabine Marcelis is known for her elegant designs using pure materials and light, and she brought these themes to her interpretation of the Twingo. The white car frame hints at a beautiful interior, and Sabine Marcelis, in an interview with designboom, shared that working on a car was a new and challenging experience for her. She was excited to experiment and take on the task in collaboration with Renault.

PORSCHE AND DANIEL ARSHAM UNVEIL RETRO-FUTURISTIC NEBULA 928

Porsche and Daniel Arsham’s NEBULA 928 in our TOP 10 concept cars of 2023 | image by Porsche | read more here

Daniel Arsham has teamed up with Porsche once again to create a retro and futuristic concept called ‘NEBULA 928.’ The result comes through as a playful blend of the past and future, taking inspiration from the 1978 928 and adding a touch of early 2000s style. Daniel Arsham’s design keeps the vintage vibe of the original car, letting it complement with the modern shapes defined by Porsche.

The car is coated in a shiny Y2K purple, and the inside matches with cool-purple shades. The interior features a aluminum steering wheel and shift knob, along with custom fabric and purple Ultrasuede and leather. The front and rear bumpers got a makeover too, giving the car a fresh new look while maintaining its retro-futurism, thanks to vehicle designer Khyzyl Saleem.

OPEL INTRODUCES ELECTRIC CAR WITH FOLDABLE STEERING WHEEL

Opel Experimental car in our TOP 10 concept cars of 2023 | image by Opel | read more here

Opel gives its fans a glimpse of what it has in store for them with the entrance of its new Opel Experimental concept, an electric vehicle unveiled at the IAA Mobility event in Munich 2023. The futuristic electric car boasts special features like an aerodynamic design, a roomy and well-lit interior with lightweight seats, a foldable steering wheel, and a modern display for essential information.

The car concept’s bold design, characterized by a sleek shape and smooth surfaces, reflects Opel’s vision for environmentally friendly personal transportation. As Mark Adams, Vice President of Design of Opel, comments, the concept of the electric vehicle represents an interpretation of Opel’s design philosophy that offers an insider’s intel into the future of their production vehicles.

NIO EDEN IS A SELF-DRIVING CAR POWERED BY AI

NIO EDEN in our TOP 10 concept cars of 2023 | image by Joonyoung Koo | read more here

During his Master’s thesis at Hochschule Pforzheim University, Joonyoung Koo designed a concept car called Project EDEN, inspired by artificial intelligence and self-driving cars. The car has a futuristic look with a low-level design, a roof that gently bends, and LED lighting on the hood for a stylish and functional touch. Instead of traditional doors, Koo incorporated horizontally moving front and rear fenders, creating a wide entrance to the spacious interior.

Before entering the concept car, the doors slide open in opposite directions. The interior has a spa-like feel, featuring reclined seats in a soft pink color. Koo envisions a rollable globe between the seats, serving as NIO EDEN’s control for switching between driving and a relaxed, parked mode. The design aims to establish a design-and-vehicle relationship between humans, nature, and artificial intelligence, all packed within the NIO brand philosophy.

GAC BARCHETTA IS ULTRA-FLAT, ROOFLESS AND POWERED BY BATTERIES

GAC Barchetta in our best concept cars of 2023 | image by GAC | read more here

GAC Design revealed their electric sports car concept, the GAC Barchetta, which stands out for its minimalist design. The car is unique with no roof and no windshield, giving it a sleek and flat appearance when not in use. The wheels are a prominent feature, with hollowed insides and triangular steel bars on the sides. The GAC Barchetta is part of the GAC Car Culture series from the Milan-based design studio.

The car concept’s design emphasizes efficiency and simplicity, with a flattened chassis housing compact batteries and a body made of lightweight mono-material aluminum. The interior follows the minimalist theme with a compact drive-by-wire steering wheel and seats crafted from recycled plastic materials.

HYUNDAI RECREATES PONY COUPE BASED ON ORIGINAL 1974 DESIGN

Hyundai Pony Coupe in our best concept cars of 2023 | image by GFG Style & Hyundai Motor Company | read here

After decades on hold, Hyundai Motor Company brought to life the Pony Coupe concept from the original 1974 design that never came true. It was Giorgetto Giugiaro, the original designer, and his son Fabrizio who recreated the vehicle together with Hyundai and did so faithfully based on what should have been a real-life model then. The concept was unveiled at Villa Pliniana in Lake Como, Italy, where the original design was born as an idea.

Staying true to the 1974 design showcased at the Turin Motor Show, the recreated Pony Coupe maintains its wedge-style nose, circular headlamps, and geometric lines. The two-door sports car boasts a sleek roofline, a distinct B-pillar shape, and an interior with the iconic Giugiaro monocoque design. This concept design was also a significant influence on Giugiaro’s work on the DeLorean DMC 12, famously featured in the ‘Back to the Future’ movies.

CITROËN AMI FOR ALL FOR PERSONS WITH REDUCED MOBILITY

Citroën Ami for All in our best concept cars of 2023 | image by Citroën | read more here

Citroën introduced the Ami for All concept car, an electric vehicle designed for people with reduced lower-limb mobility and wheelchair users, so they can drive on their own. The concept car aligns with Citroën’s unique concepts, including the Ami One, a buggy that 16-year-olds can drive without a license, and the compact subscription-based EV costing only $22 per month. The Ami for All prototype specifically caters to individuals with disabilities, particularly those using wheelchairs.

The redesigned car prioritizes accessibility by improving the door opening angle for broader entry and exit for both drivers and wheelchair users. It incorporates assistive features such as onboard straps facilitating easy transfers from a wheelchair to the driver’s seat. The vehicle also introduces mechanical and manual controls for acceleration and braking, employing a simple push-and-pull lever for brake and gas pedal control. Additionally, a steering wheel knob is included to simplify the driving experience, making this electric car a step forward in inclusive mobility.

TOYOTA LUNAR CRUISER IS AN ELECTRIC SUV BUILT FOR MOON DRIVING

Toyota Lunar Cruiser in our best concept cars of 2023 | image by Toyota | read more here

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, CALTY Design Research, Toyota’s West Coast design studio, unveils the Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser, an electric SUV concept inspired by the classic FJ40 Land Cruiser and the upcoming Lunar Cruiser developed by JAXA and Toyota. The concept vehicle is tailored for moon exploration and features in-wheel electric motors, providing a futuristic touch. To enhance visibility, the concept incorporates a protruding glass canopy, and its advanced technologies include a panoramic dashboard display powered by augmented reality, offering a comprehensive view of the lunar terrain.

The front showcases the iconic TOYOTA script on the grille, accompanied by an array of cameras and sensors to monitor the moon’s surface during exploration. The in-wheel electric motors and dual joysticks for control are added, and the vehicle’s exterior has cameras and sensors to help the driver monitor their environment for safe moon travel and exploration. CALTY Design Research’s 50 years of expertise converge with futuristic design elements in the Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser, marking a milestone in automotive innovation and space exploration.

NISSAN ELECTRIC HATCHBACK FEATURES RING LIGHTS AND SCISSOR DOORS

Nissa Concept 20-23 in our best concept cars of 2023 | image by Nissan | read more here

Nissan introduced the Concept 20-23, a compact three-door electric hatchback with streamlined features, including deep skirts for aerodynamics, brake-cooling vents, and a flat-nose design hosting semi-ring headlights. The LED lights under the headlights give the car a cheerful appearance, and the muscular side profile features extended wheel arches with vented louvers for reduced air resistance.

The Concept 20-23 electric hatchback incorporates thoughtful design elements for stability, including a spoiler rising from the roof that doesn’t obstruct the driver’s rear view. The rear lights, consisting of curved LED strips, contribute to aerodynamic control, and a small roof opening ensures fresh air for the occupants. The design team’s vision was to craft an enjoyable and functional electric car for daily commuting, indicating a milestone for Nissan Design Europe.

SPACESHIP SOLAR CAR ‘APTERA LAUNCH’ CAN DRIVE WITHOUT CHARGING

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Aptera Motors envisions the future of electric vehicles with road-legal spaceships. Their solar-powered car Aptera Launch Edition was brought out to testify to their vision, ushering in a spaceship-looking vehicle with a lightweight carbon body. It resembles a futuristic battle wagon designed for both street racing and drifting. Topped with approximately 700 watts of proprietary solar technology, the solar car concept is dubbed to cover up to 40 miles per day solely from the sun.

Aptera aims to revolutionize electric vehicles by offering an alternative to traditional charging infrastructure. The Launch Edition comes with an integrated solar charging package, providing drivers with the freedom to go for weeks or even months without plugging in. The futuristic approach not only embraces clean energy but also eliminates the reliance on gas and oil and can enable the user to drive the spaceship solar car for months without charging.

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TOP 10 fashion phenomena of 2023

lea zeitoun I designboom — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:30:47 +0000

designboom rounds up the top 10 fashion phenomena of 2023

Looking back at 2023, we can’t help but remember how Adobe stunned the world with its shapeshifting Project Primrose dress; how MSCHF’s big red boots brought the cartoon world to shoewear; how the GANNI x Modern Synthesis Bou Bag made headlines with its sleek bacteria textile; and how Balena elevated its circular economy game with biodegradable sandals. Combined, these new material explorations and technologies have shifted the currents in fashion design, bringing our attention closer to what style and attires can do for the world — beyond the runway and beyond the closet. Check out our TOP 10 picks spotlighting this year’s most innovative fashion phenomena that swooped in and shook up the status quo.

USING CAMERA DETECTORS, YING GAO EXPLORES ROBOTIC CLOTHING AS AMBIGUOUS LIVING PORTRAITS

image © Maude Arsenault

Montreal-based fashion designer and professor Ying Gao returns with her latest mind-bending robotic clothing collection, this time exploring photographic ambiguity, blurred identities, and the public gaze. Titled In camera, the project features two pieces of garments equipped with camera lens detectors that come alive when a person photographs them. Nodding to British figurative artist Francis Bacon’s portraits, paintings created from photographs, these garments evoke hybrid and provisional entities. Their ambivalence is at the heart of the work whose name says it all: both private, behind closed doors (the literal translation of ‘In camera’), and public since they depend on the gaze of the viewer/photographer. The result is a pair of living portraits that echo the faces of strangers, partially hidden behind their phones or cameras, merging in a gallery of blurred identities that are both distinct and similar.

TAKE STYLE CUES FROM ASTROBOY WITH MSCHF’S ‘BIG RED BOOTS’

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New York-based art collective MSCHF is back with another outlandish shoe, the Big Red Boot, this time blending high fashion with the cartoon world. The release shows on-the-nose influence from animated icons like Astroboy and Dora the Explorer’s best friend, Boots. Despite their comically over-inflated size, the boots are designed to be worn with comfort, with a rubber TPU shell and an EVA sole, on which the MSCHF logo is subtly stamped. To celebrate the launch, the design team takes to the streets of New York to capture the outrageous footwear in action. The team writes: ‘You never design shoes to be shaped like feet. Big Red Boots are REALLY not shaped like feet, but they are EXTREMELY shaped like boots.’

MODERN SYNTHESIS X GANNI BOU BAG UNVEILS LEATHER-ALTERNATIVE, BACTERIA TEXTILE AT LDF 2023

images courtesy of Modern Synthesis and GANNI

Modern Synthesis, a biotechnology company founded by ex-Adidas designer Jen Keane and synthetic biologist Dr. Ben Reeve, has partnered with Ganni to reimagine the latter’s staple Bou Bag in a new leather-alternative, lower-impact textile made by bacteria. The one-of-a-kind handbag, unveiled at the London Design Festival 2023, showcases the natural beauty and versatility of new innovative bacterial nanocellulose materials, brought to life in the Dutch fashion brand’s signature hexagonal silhouette. The companies are jointly working to make this bag commercially available by early 2025.

BALENA’S THERMOPLASTIC-INFUSED BIODEGRADABLE SANDALS DECOMPOSE BACK TO EARTH

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Balena plays the circular economy game. Rather than betting on companies who deem themselves as sustainable-products churners, it forges its own path by producing soft compostable sandals ‘BioCir Slides’ made from flexible biodegradable thermoplastic and mixed with the recycled waste of the fashion industry. Balena relies on science and research and has developed its in-house system BioCir, driven by compostable and biodegradable thermoplastic materials including natural and easily scalable biodegradable polymers. When the compostable sandals reach their end life, they fully decompose and return to the ground, turning into crumbles that fertilize the earth.

YUME YUME X MYCOWORKS DEBUT HEAD-TO-TOE OUTFIT MADE OF MYCELIUM LEATHER

YUME YUME, the Amsterdam-based brand renowned for its bold, functional designs, unveils a head-to-toe look made from Reishi, a revolutionary leather alternative developed by Biotech company Mycoworks using Fine Mycelium. Showcasing at Amsterdam’s Buro Stedelijk, this unique collection unfolds as a multi-sensory celebration of the fascinating world of mycelium, all while demonstrating the brand’s pivotal shift towards learning from the natural world that responds to the needs and uses of our time. As YUME YUME founder, Eva Korsten, tells designboom: ‘This is the future of materials, it’s so fascinating what kind of intelligent living system it is. I feel there’s a shift happening in the fashion industry’s mindset. Making design pieces entirely with Reishi shows that a different future in fashion is possible.’

WASHABLE 3D-PRINTED SHOES BY ZELLERFELD CAN BE BROKEN DOWN AND REMADE AGAIN

image courtesy Zellerfeld

Shoe company Zellerfeld wants to democratize sneaker-making. In fact, it tailors all of its 3D-printed shoes based on the user’s fashion tastes and feet size. The thermoplastic material it uses for the shoes allows Zellerfeld to produce spongy and recyclable footwear. When the user is over their Zellerfeld kicks, they can just give them back to the company. Zellerfeld then will break the shoes down and remake them from the same filament that sews the shoes. The neon shades of Zellerfeld’s 3D-printed shoes immediately capture attention. From vibrant orange to saturated red, the colors give a confident impression from the get-go. The design follows through with the recyclable footwear’s futuristic style: bulging dots, crocodile skins, swing-style loafers, and boat-shaped smiles. The closed-toes shoes vary in designs too, and those who prefer boots-like or office sneakers can find their own pair from Zellerfeld’s collection.

MEET PROJECT PRIMROSE, ADOBE’S REAL-LIFE INTERACTIVE DRESS THAT CHANGES DESIGN EVERY SECOND

video stills by Adobe Creative Cloud via Youtube

Adobe premiered Project Primrose, an animated, shapeshifting, and interactive dress that can change its design and style almost every second at the Adobe MAX 2023: Sneaks presentation in Los Angeles on October 10th. Christine Dierk led the unveiling where she shocked the audience as at a click of a button her interactive dress covered in scales began to shift its patterns almost continuously and at her command. Later on, as seen in the video, she tells the viewers that they can also just leave the created designs animated and that the outfit can even detect the movement of the wearer, making the design sway and slosh in the direction the wearer goes. Project Primrose’s premise is to make a wearable, adaptable, and flexible dress made with non-emissive textiles where content creators and designers can flash their designs and creations onto the interactive dress as if it were their canvas.

TIGER SUMMER PUFFER JACKET USES COLD BEER TO COOL DOWN BODY TEMPERATURE

images courtesy of Tiger Beer

Heatwave loses as Tiger Beer and fashion designer Izzy Du create the first summer puffer jacket that keeps the body temperature cool, lowering it by up to five degrees Celsius using cold beer cans. Viewers can try the wearable technology firsthand in Paris at Izzy Du’s pop-up on 127 rue de Turenne between October 1st and 3rd, 2023 and during Paris Fashion Week 2023. The fashionable summer puffer jacket has a network of tubes filled with water which is pumped around the wearer’s body. These tubes make contact with key points where the arteries are closest to the skin. As soon as the wearer puts ice-cold cans in the beer pockets, the canisters transmit their temperature to the network of tubes to chill the water, thus cooling down the body temperature before sweat begins to form. Wearing a puffer jacket in the summer might attract attention from onlookers, but donning it is no longer just for fashion. In the case of Tiger Beer and Izzy Du, it means protecting the wearer’s health from suffering extreme heat.

CHAMPION’S BIODEGRADABLE SWEATSHIRTS AND JOGGERS DECOMPOSE OVER TIME

Good things may come to an end, and that’s definitely the case for Champion’s new biodegradable sweatshirt and joggers designed to decompose over time. The Eco Future Reverse Weave collection has an expiration date. It doesn’t mean to last long; it is meant to be worn repeatedly until its materials break down from having been worn so often. Champion’s Eco Future Reverse Weave is crafted with CiCLO, an in-house, eco-friendly technology designed to speed up the natural breakdown of materials used to produce the sweatshirts and joggers.

STONE ISLAND’S THERMAL-REACTIVE ICE JACKET SLOWLY CHANGES COLOR FROM HOT PINK TO COLD WHITE

image courtesy of Stone Island

For its AW24 collection, Stone Island unveils its thermal-reactive Poly Strata Ice Jacket which changes color from pink to stucco white when it gets exposed to heat or cold. The heat-sensitive garment was first introduced by Stone Island in 1989, and today, its Poly Strata Ice Jacket gets an upgrade as the brand infuses reactive pigments micro-encapsulated into the double layer of polyurethane. When the thermal-reactive Poly Strata Ice Jacket moves from a hot to a cold area, the design brings up a mix between the pink and stucco white shades, creating patches that resemble thermography scans.

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TOP 10 museums and galleries of 2023

christina petridou I designboom — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:30:31 +0000

SPOTLIGHTING THE TOP 10 museums and galleries OF 2023

In 2023, numerous highly anticipated museums and galleries debuted worldwide, introducing spaces for the exchange and proliferation of knowledge, inspiration, and artistic innovation. From MAD Architect’s spiraling Fenix Museum of Migration in Rotterdam to Heatherwick Studio’s Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo, and Mario Cucinella’s cavernous interiors for the Luigi Rovati Foundation in Milan, our selection for the BIG museum and gallery stories of the year features bold architectural designs that aim to attract a global audience, each project responding to its specific brief and location. Continue reading to discover more about the TOP 10 picks featured on designboom in 2023.

MAD ARCHITECTS’ SPIRALING FENIX MUSEUM OF MIGRATION IN ROTTERDAM TO OPEN IN 2025

visualizations by MAD Architects

MAD Architects‘ first cultural project in Europe, the Fenix Museum of Migration, has broken ground in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. The project includes the renovation of the Fenix warehouse, built in 1923, which is located on the city’s Katendrecht Peninsula, an important port of immigration in European history. The striking centerpiece staircase of the intervention, will extend from the ground and form an observation deck at the top, while visitors will take in stunning views across Rotterdam and the River Maas. Inside, the museum will feature expansive gallery spaces across two floors, showcasing its art and historical collection.

ZHA’S CHENGDU SCIENCE FICTION MUSEUM OPENS TO HOST THE WORLDCON & HUGO AWARDS IN CHINA

The long-anticipated Chengdu Science Fiction Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects has recently opened its doors by hosting the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) and the prestigious Hugo Awards, representing a milestone for both the city of Chengdu and the global science fiction community. Located in the heart of Chengdu’s Pidu District, the museum pays tribute to the city’s rich legacy of nurturing renowned Chinese science fiction authors for over five decades. Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, has emerged as a vibrant hub of scientific innovation and research, with a population exceeding 20 million residents. The Chengdu Science Fiction Museum is situated within the Science & Innovation New City, nestled alongside the picturesque Jingrong Lake.

MVRDV’S PYRAMID OF TIRANA IN PICTURES: INSIDE ALBANIA’S NEWLY-RENOVATED BRUTALIST LANDMARK

Inaugurated earlier this year in the Albanian capital, MVRDV’s renovated Pyramid of Tirana has opened to the public as a new cultural hub. The brutalist landmark originally served as a museum dedicated to the communist dictator Enver Hoxh, and later stood as a ghosted architecture that filled people with mixed emotions. Despite its bittersweet past, the structure witnessed a dramatic transformation today. MVRDV reimagines its concrete structure as an open sculpture in a new park, home to an ensemble of colorful boxes scattered in and around the original building that now house cafés, studios, workshops, start-up offices, incubators, festivals, and classrooms where Albanian youth will learn various technology subjects for free.

STUDIO GANG SCULPTS THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM’S NEW WING LIKE AN ERODED CANYON

The American Museum of Natural History’s latest addition, the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation, is now complete in New York City with architecture by Studio Gang. The otherworldly space is a groundbreaking architectural achievement, its organic surfaces inspired by geological landforms carved by wind and water — an ‘innie’ building drawing visitors inside and inspiring exploration. The Gilder Center covers 230,000-square-feet and creates thirty-three connections among ten museum buildings to link the entire campus. The center embodies the Natural History Museum’s mission of science and education by introducing innovative exhibitions, world-class research facilities, and next-generation classrooms.

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY IN LONDON WELCOMES VISITORS TO ITS FULLY REFURBISHED SPACE

Originally built in 1896, the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) in London has undergone a complete transformation by Jamie Fobert Architects, alongside heritage architects Purcell. The project includes the complete refurbishment of the building, which is considered to be the first portrait gallery in the world. The renewal involves several architectural interventions, such as a new public forecourt, an inviting entry hall, and a dynamic learning center. Hidden areas have been opened up, and a new accessible entrance has been created, reorienting the building towards the city and connecting it with the vibrant area of London.

HEATHERWICK STUDIO’S AZABUDAI HILLS GALLERY IN TOKYO OPENS WITH OLAFUR ELIASSON EXHIBITION

A new district designed by Heatherwick Studio, known as Azabudai Hills, has recently opened in the heart of Tokyo. Azabudai Hills Gallery, the core cultural facility of the new mixed-used development by Heatherwick Studio in central Tokyo, celebrates its opening with an exhibition by Olafur Eliasson. The Azabudai Hills Gallery, along with the Mori Building and other various public art initiatives inside the new district, aims to promote a museum-like environment where art and culture unite. Thomas Heatherwick’s design encourages purposeful connections between commuters, residents, and the public. Within this neighborhood, a green oasis filled with trees, flowers, and water features complements meandering routes and walkable rooftop slopes that invite exploration and informal gatherings.

A LOOK INSIDE MARIO CUCINELLA’S CAVERNOUS INTERIORS FOR LUIGI ROVATI FOUNDATION IN MILAN

image by Duccio Malagamba

In the autumn of 2022, Mario Cucinella Architects (MCA) unveiled their design for the new art museum of the Luigi Rovati Foundation in Milan. The design introduced a series of cavernous underground galleries, carefully crafted to showcase both Etruscan and contemporary art. Now, nearly two years later, the museum stands as an open and hybrid space that breathes culture into the vibrant Italian city. The interior encompasses diverse spaces spread across various floors, each catering to different purposes. The ground level accommodates the entrance hall, bookshop, ticket office, and a coffee bar/bistro. The mezzanine level houses the administrative offices of the Luigi Rovati Foundation. On the main floor, visitors can explore museum rooms displaying contemporary art exhibitions. The second floor is dedicated to hosting events and temporary exhibitions, providing a dynamic experience for patrons. Finally, the third floor houses a restaurant.

NERI&HU CRAFTS QUIJANG MUSEUM EXTENSION AS A LUMINOUS BEACON IN XI’AN, CHINA

image by Studio Fang

Neri&Hu revealed this year its newly completed extension to the Quijang Museum of Fine Arts in Xi’an, China. The project marks a new threshold to the Datang Everbright City just south of the city’s renowned Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. Following the client’s request, the architects introduced a new architectural symbol at the East Entry of the existing museum. Neri&Hu harnesses the concept of a glowing lantern to house commercial and museum programming while standing as an illuminated beacon for the neighborhood. While the surrounding area is already populated by galleries, the design of the new building has been carefully considered to minimize its impact. The result of this is a circular form, which allows for a glimpse of the rooftop landscape from any space on the second floor and above.

OPEN ARCHITECTURE ENVISIONS A DIGITAL SPACE MUSEUM AND SEASIDE LIBRARY IN YANTAI, CHINA

render by OPEN Architecture

OPEN Architecture has unveiled Space Crystals, a digital space museum and experience center in Yantai, China. The structure resembles an extraterrestrial-looking object that landed mysteriously in the clearing of a seaside park. Situated at an oval clearing of a woody seaside park, the center is dedicated to deciphering the mysteries of the universe for the public. Visitors catch glimpses of an unusual black object perched upslope of a grassy spot through the gaps between trees. Shrouded with a mystical sheen (photovoltaic glass), its long axis points toward the ocean and the sky, seemingly ready to leap from Earth to Space.

KENGO KUMA’S ‘KIKI’S MUSEUM OF LITERATURE’ IN TOKYO

The newly inaugurated Edogawa City Eiko Kadono Museum of Children’s Literature, also recognized as the ‘Kiki’s Museum of Literature,’ crafted by Kengo Kuma and Associates, has recently opened its doors to the public. Paying homage to author Eiko Kadono, the design team conceptualized a hilltop museum dedicated to children‘s literature, resembling a village-like structure with whimsical interiors. Distinguished by its playful pink and white geometrical design, the museum offers a panoramic view of Nagisa Park in Edogawa City, Tokyo. Visitors across all ages are invited to experience the world of Eiko Kadono, who famously authored ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service,’ a story which, in 1989, inspired Studio Ghibli’s film adaptation directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

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