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.
architecture in taiwan (216)
stainless steel mirrors on the partition walls further dematerialize the structure, reflecting the surrounding greenery and making the building disappear into its context.
five radiating ‘petals’ with gold-edged detailing create a pentagonal spatial layout.
museums and galleries (862)
TAO's chenhu wetland art center is designed as an array of dispersed walls for a porous connection with the landscape.
plans have been approved for the £231 million renewal of london’s barbican centre by allies and morrison and asif khan studio.
library architecture and design (285)
kengo kuma & associates plans the timber library as a rising spiral, its entire program organized around a central, top-lit lobby.
vertical symmetry reinforces the room’s formal composition.
SANAA (87)
opening weekend will offer free admission on march 21st and 22nd, welcoming visitors into a reconfigured building that rethinks circulation and public access.
its inaugural exhibition, 'a call of all beings', brings together more than 70 artists and collectives from 20 countries.
fashion design phenomena (309)
a set full of installation built from the brand’s memories since 1978, the space works like a scene after a party, with items place across the floor.
the construction supports maintenance, disassembly, and material recovery.
tents (77)
the design is inspired by the geometry and structure of a voluminous tent.
created by fashion student yoon myat su lin, the concept originates from her memory of an earthquake in myanmar, where many people were suddenly displaced.
connections: +390
MVRDV (236)
five finalist designs are unveiled for the 'shift landmark', an ambitious project for a growing waterfront district in rotterdam.
wrapped in a translucent polycarbonate facade, MVRDV's building cantilevers at both ends overlooking yerevan, armenia.
connections: +240
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
wood and timber architecture and design (1399)
designed by ludwig eder, the biomaterial comes with holes under it to map out exactly where the mycelium needs to grow.
during construction, builders temporarily relocated the site’s large boulders and later returned them to their original positions.
steel architecture and design (396)
the folded steel plate surface forms a gently sloped topography across the stage.
the polished stainless steel fence developed into a recognizable marker within immigrant neighborhoods, carrying layered cultural and socioeconomic connotations.
street furniture (107)
the pieces work collectively to establish a visual cadence along the street, transforming moments of rest into encounters with form and color.
the yellow finish creates a visual link between the bench and its surroundings.
camille walala (14)
camille walala and julia jomaa worked closely with UK-based practice our department who carefully revamped the creative space.
connections: +1010
camille walala and wood street walls aimed for east london's walala parade to be both funded and designed by the leyton community.
connections: +1020
justkids (12)
the pieces work collectively to establish a visual cadence along the street, transforming moments of rest into encounters with form and color.
curated by justkids, mantra's monumental artwork was executed freehand, without grids or projections.
connections: +490
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
personal technology (200)
EntoPedia reframes insect collecting as documentation and learning.
designed to be a companion, the device is meant to live in a home the way a pet does: nearby, responsive, and emotionally present.
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