ZHA draws from the fluted geometry of an orchid native to taipei, translated into vertical ribs along the tower's facade.
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zaha hadid (406)
the scheme transforms former industrial land along the zhedong canal into a continuous landscape of parks, gardens, and civic spaces.
hotel architecture and design (758)
two opposing arcs that open toward the sea form the upper volume of the hotel, creating a sail-like silhouette.
k-studio expands its 'dexamenes seaside hotel' in greece with eight seaview terrace suites set above the original wine tanks.
church architecture and design (261)
the milestone positions the cross as the highest point of the basilica and finalizes the grouping of its six central towers.
the church translates the vertical ambition of gothic architecture into an austere expressionist language built entirely from yellow danish brick.
architecture in spain (767)
these impepinable studio-designed offices for agrosemillas reinterpret industrial construction with reused shipping containers.
the scientific study led by galdric santana roma identifies geometric, structural, and compositional evidence consistent with gaudí’s methodology.
connections: +770
shoe design (349)
the construction supports maintenance, disassembly, and material recovery.
part of the ongoing series OTW, the accessories are designed by artist sterling ruby through his studio S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA for the footwear brand vans.
connections: +530
vans (9)
part of the ongoing series OTW, the accessories are designed by artist sterling ruby through his studio S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA for the footwear brand vans.
connections: +530
using a two-part system, the closed outer shell forms a structure around the inner mule, so users can wear the inside without the outer shell.
connections: +670
modular design (175)
ripple-like distortions prevent stable reflections within the enclosure.
a way to let people learn and practice electronics, the magnetic device brings prototyping, coding, and testing into a single system behind the phones.
connections: +370
architecture in korea (479)
varying pipe diameters generate a layered and inhabitable spatial composition.
the aged condition of the house is treated as a material archive.
artificial intelligence (508)
ripple-like distortions prevent stable reflections within the enclosure.
milla novo’s textile installation moves from the mleiha desert in sharjah to a conceptual alpine glass pavilion.
robots (600)
designed to be a companion, the device is meant to live in a home the way a pet does: nearby, responsive, and emotionally present.
the project critiques the idea of fixed historical truth, positioning history as perpetually in flux.
banksy (59)
the hotel is open for reservations once again, restoring access to what it calls ‘the worst view in the world,’ facing the concrete separation wall.
connections: +820
the artwork shows a judge in a traditional wig and black robe striking a protester lying on the ground.
connections: +1070
architecture in china (2060)
TAO's chenhu wetland art center is designed as an array of dispersed walls for a porous connection with the landscape.
an hourglass plan configuration modulates the scale of the expansive forecourt.
connections: +2060
residential architecture and interiors (4768)
during construction, builders temporarily relocated the site’s large boulders and later returned them to their original positions.
the design incorporates elements that regulate exposure and enclosure.
connections: +6470
where people work (997)
these impepinable studio-designed offices for agrosemillas reinterpret industrial construction with reused shipping containers.
the project reworks a three-and-a-half-story structure measuring just three meters wide by 12 meters deep.
DL atelier (14)
courtyards of varying sizes surround the central house volume, merging living spaces with the urban realm.
the form resembles a small mountain composed of angular, interlocking volumes.
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