Welcome to Industry Roundup, a new standing feature on ICFF.com. Every month, we’ll gather a few stories from around the world that speak to the things we care about most: emerging talent, bespoke craftsmanship, trends worth watching, space design, architecture, and the community that ties it all together.
This first edition hones in on themes of smart homes, design, and technology.
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(Top image courtesy of Fernando Alda | No Footprint House, A-01, Costa Rica)
Step inside the ‘Home of the Future’, from design fantasies to modernist architecture
In this Wallpaper* feature, explore LACMA’s Home of the Future exhibition, where futuristic architecture, cutting-edge home technology, and bold interior design reveal how past generations imagined smart living. From automated kitchens to high-tech homes, discover how yesterday’s visions compare with today’s reality.
How domestic work became built into the floor plan of the modern home
Designboom explores how corridors, hidden service spaces, and unconventional floor plans are reshaping modern homes. Discover the architectural ideas challenging traditional layouts and turning overlooked spaces into thoughtful, functional design opportunities.
This Mexico City Lounge Centers The Act Of Listening
Interior Design spotlights Sona, an innovative listening lounge in Mexico City where architecture meets advanced acoustic technology. Featuring Dolby Atmos spatial audio, custom sound systems, and precision-engineered acoustic treatments, the space reimagines how design can transform the way we experience sound.
‘Powerful designs keep asking questions’ next gen winner maria gil on craft and identity
Emerging Polish designer Maria Gil is reshaping the future of furniture and lighting with bold, expressive forms rooted in cultural identity. Discover how the DesignEuropa Next Generation Design Award winner is challenging design conventions, reviving overlooked histories, and bringing fresh perspectives to contemporary design on designboom.
Explore more of what’s shaping contemporary design in our Stories section and check back for the next Industry Roundup next month.