Dec 29, 2025renovating 'casa vernate', enrico sassi preserves the 1972-built brick structure and infuses interiors with a modernist color palette.
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Nov 06, 2024spluga climbing gym takes shape as a solid, monolithic volume designed to recall the rocky cliffs of its mountainous context.
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Mar 02, 2026the design incorporates elements that regulate exposure and enclosure.
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Mar 04, 2026from april 9-12, art paris 2026 reclaims the grand palais with a curated mix of contemporary design, emerging talent, and major art prizes.
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Feb 17, 2026designed as active elements, the hut walls integrate bookshelves, seating, and openings that function as windows overlooking the central space.
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Feb 16, 2026new photographs reveal the midcentury modern kappe house in california with its redwood structure of complex, interlocking platforms.
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modular design (175)
Mar 03, 2026ripple-like distortions prevent stable reflections within the enclosure.
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dog art and design (88)
Feb 07, 2026users can select from different face designs or choose versions that resemble their own pets.
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assistive devices (61)
Feb 04, 2026already built to operate for its ‘creator edition,’ the device can move either indoor or outdoor without needing any restricted zones.
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Dec 29, 2025guided by curatorial lead mami kataoka, curators sara almutlaq and li zhenhua explore time, memory, speed, and everyday life for noor riyadh 2025.
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Dec 25, 2025the installation draws on provençal winter rituals, the gros souper, the cacho fio and epiphany.
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Dec 22, 2025noor riyadh director nouf almoneef discusses how the world’s largest light art festival connects the city's past and future, making art accessible to everyone.
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Dec 01, 2025from the metro to the historic center, see noor riyadh’s must-see light installations from 2025.
light installation art (204)
Mar 03, 2026ripple-like distortions prevent stable reflections within the enclosure.
Feb 27, 2026fiberglass is retained as primary material expression rather than decorative effect.
personal technology (199)
Mar 04, 2026designed by vladimir dubrovin, the concept project imagines bringing back the CD feel to digital tracks.
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Feb 27, 2026building on an earlier two-ball model, the creator chops the rear ball to make way for a single-ball system.
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