Mar 04, 2026two recessed ‘eyes’ introduce a subtle anthropomorphic presence.
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lighting design (562)
Mar 04, 2026
Mar 03, 2026using two AAA batteries, the lightbulb-shaped device has no wires, no plugs, or no need for a mains connection.
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architecture in costa rica (59)
Feb 01, 2026carazo arquitectura establishes spatial rhythm through layered thresholds.
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Jan 27, 2026the roof echoes the surrounding topography while providing shade and directing airflow through the house.
masterplans and urban revitalization (59)
Feb 25, 2026the masterplan consolidates nearly all Norwegian ministries into a compact campus for around 4,100 employees.
Feb 20, 2026nivan sky gardens by studio symbiosis integrates 9.37 acres of urban nature into a vertical residential ecosystem with modular garden terraces.
MVRDV (236)
five finalist designs are unveiled for the 'shift landmark', an ambitious project for a growing waterfront district in rotterdam.
Feb 25, 2026wrapped in a translucent polycarbonate facade, MVRDV's building cantilevers at both ends overlooking yerevan, armenia.
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architecture in france (728)
Feb 28, 2026terraced courtyards extend the interplay between solid and void.
Feb 17, 2026this apartment inside le corbusier’s cité radieuse in marseille reveals the spatial ambition of the iconic unité d’habitation.
dika design (9)
Dec 11, 2025circulation routes, interactive zones, and flexible spaces allow children to explore intuitively.
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Dec 28, 2023dika design completes its 'vitality' kindergarten as a school for nearly 800 children in shucheng, china.
architecture in china (2060)
Mar 04, 2026TAO's chenhu wetland art center is designed as an array of dispersed walls for a porous connection with the landscape.
Mar 03, 2026an hourglass plan configuration modulates the scale of the expansive forecourt.
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children's spaces (146)
Feb 28, 2026terraced courtyards extend the interplay between solid and void.
Feb 24, 2026the interior balances playful accents with a more mature spatial tone.
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flying car (80)
announced after the vehicle took its first flight, the production of the alef model A ultralight has started on schedule in the firm’s facility in silicon valley.
Jul 08, 2025designed for a single pilot, the flying vehicle takes off with eight small jet engines instead of propellers.
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car design (1017)
Mar 02, 2026unveiled at MWC 2026 in barcelona, the concept exists both in the digital world of the gran turismo video game as well as a real-life, full-scale model.
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Feb 19, 2026suitable for bike lanes, the vehicle has a fully enclosed frame shaped for low-air resistance so riders need less effort to move forward.
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personal technology (200)
Mar 05, 2026EntoPedia reframes insect collecting as documentation and learning.
Mar 05, 2026designed to be a companion, the device is meant to live in a home the way a pet does: nearby, responsive, and emotionally present.
electric automobiles (710)
Feb 11, 2026equipped with a versatile three-in-one system, the modular concept vehicle allows the driver to remove the roof, windshield, and windows.
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Jan 22, 2026using a solar panel built into the pop-up roof, it can collect energy and produce enough electricity to help run itself as well as some appliances.
automotive curiosity (333)
announced after the vehicle took its first flight, the production of the alef model A ultralight has started on schedule in the firm’s facility in silicon valley.
Nov 27, 2025presented to the public in 1958, the project proposed a car that would run on nuclear power instead of gasoline.
mobile units (118)
Feb 19, 2026combining the structure of a tent with the concept of a compact cabin, the project is modular so users can transport it anywhere with their vehicles.
Dec 11, 2025the structure channels the visual DNA of buenos aires’ iconic buses through its softly curved roof, which directs rainwater away.
architecture in argentina (208)
Mar 02, 2026cristián nanzer shapes 'casa cosmos' with a triangular floor plan and board-formed concrete for cavernous spaces and views across argentina.
Jan 27, 2026the design brief called for a versatile home, suitable both for use by its owners and for temporary rental at any time of year.
where people work (997)
Feb 27, 2026these 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.
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