HIBINOSEKKEI + youji no shiro breathed new life into an old warehouse in guangzhou, china, transforming it into a vibrant nursery school.
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HIBINOSEKKEI + youji no shiro (12)
the design is based on the concept of ‘cultivating imagination and the hometown love', reviving the feeling of community and togetherness.
connections: +790
studio modijefsky (12)
the space pays homage to the building's rich history as a convent, school, and laboratory, featuring elements like cloisters, wimples, chemistry sets, and cinematic glamour.
take a deep dive into hospitality design as studio modijefsky founder, esther stam, unpacks the art of creating memorable spaces.
salagnac arquitectos (4)
the recently completed casa perla negra stands amongst the lush forests of puerto carrillo, costa rica with design by salagnac arquitectos.
the hotel is sited along a coastal road leading to costa rica's guiones beach, a small but popular surf destination.
architecture in uganda (16)
wokober and uganda society of architects employ reusable, locally sourced materials like bamboo and polyethylene sacks.
connections: +630
new makers bureau joined forces with kampala-based Localworks to complete phase one of the project, with phase two expected to finalize by end of 2024.
connections: 99
koichi takada architects (13)
in south brisbane, australia, koichi takada architects' residential high rise is topped by an organic, root-like pergola.
koichi takada's marketplace in shanghai takes shape as an artificial forest, serving as a visual reminder of a greener and more sustainable future
gopro (8)
designed by sean gao, gopro gokart is a conceptual vehicle surrounded by cameras and powered by an AI video editor that gives riders after-race highlights.
connections: +670
doubling as a display, the detachable camera device can be docked into a smartphone or gopro-sized 'tiles' that can be worn or held.
fliteboard (5)
fliteboard unveiled its new range during the miami international boat show, equipped with foam-based inflatable plank and electric hydrofoil.
connections: +240
watermen glyn ovens and tom court got together in nazare earlier this year to surf the biggest waves ever ridden on an electric hydrofoil.
connections: +150
toru shimokawa architects (6)
the design blends modernity with tradition, employing ancient techniques, such as kawara buki tile roofing and cedar bark ceilings.
enveloped by an undulating and lush rock garden, 'house in nabeshima' celebrates tranquil living with nature.
i29 interior architects (19)
the main volume's three-layered design increasingly staggers outwards to create extra space for nesting boxes along the facades, where numerous birds and wild animals can take shelter.
i29 architects designed open parkvilla in limburg, converting a former military terrain into a residential park area.
white arkitekter (17)
ABB outfits the sara cultural centre with AI technology to enable its efficient and renewable energy use.
connections: +200
find out how the massive timber structure in sweden will be carbon negative!
CASE-REAL (31)
the design features a steel rod extending from a generous granite base, with a round, disk-like wooden element on top completing the ensemble.
connections: +360
a continuous glass facade spanning two levels offers a glimpse into the new whale brewing in saga, japan.
terreform one (4)
combining traditional tree-grafting methods and modern computational design, fab tree hab proposes a sustainable habitat integrated into nature.
made from grafted living woody plants and old growth trees, home alive explores the idea of living architecture.
connections: 4
wendell burnette architects (3)
designed to blend as a dark shadow within the landscape, wendell burnette architects' telescope house extends towards iconic cathedral rock.
the residence is designed as a 'long pavilion for living'.
iittala (6)
our stockholm design week highlights include a conversation with janni, who is boldly redefining iittala's vision and glassmaking heritage.
connections: +170
the exhibition reflects the relationship between the perfect and imperfect in nature and design.
wendell castle (5)
castle's works demonstrate his continued exploration of organic forms and flowing lines inspired by natural patterns and shapes.
connections: +660
bringing together multiple contemporary artists and designers, the display explores the ways in which the natural world coexists with the technological.
connections: +1120
stratasys (4)
traditional romanian patterns are decoded and reinvented through computational design, using bespoke algorithms to recreate age-old motifs.
just $5,000.
connections: +960
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