the inflatable sculptures reinterpret architectural and domestic objects in unexpected ways.
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Uchronia (3)
the reflective ceramic surface shifts character with changing light.
sculpture (497)
the abstracted landscape is formed through organic structures, referencing the mythical garden of eden.
designboom discusses with the designer his early years on construction sites and his recent immersion in clay.
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temporary pavilions (562)
from bamboo vaults rising in flood-prone villages to inflatable dream temples, here are ten pavilions reshaping how we think about space right now.
the structure offers a sheltered space for various activities, contributing to the social and cultural life of a community of 8,000 residents.
architecture in paris (261)
louis denavaut creates a sequence of atmospheres for this project, reflected in three distinct interior worlds.
after many years in development, la caverne du pont neuf will be on view from june 6th to june 28th, 2026.
ceramic art and design (240)
designboom discusses with the designer his early years on construction sites and his recent immersion in clay.
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iris ceramica's victorian stone expands with new white-body wall coverings featuring four striking 3D decors that create mesmerizing sculptural effects.
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interactive installation (509)
la mécanique de noël installation examines festive gatherings through spatial design and mechanics.
the abstracted landscape is formed through organic structures, referencing the mythical garden of eden.
architecture in france (717)
la mécanique de noël installation examines festive gatherings through spatial design and mechanics.
thatch-filled pillows with circular openings form a regular grid across the installation’s exterior facade.
rooftop architecture and design (198)
wooden columns replace walls to create an open interior flow within the single-story nursery school.
ITM yooehwa slices the prayer room's rooftop with the form of a cross, visible only from the interior and from overhead.
architecture in china (2029)
titled fun palace, the installation combines five looping ball-track systems with five sculptural architectural forms.
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courtyards of varying sizes surround the central house volume, merging living spaces with the urban realm.
retail interiors (804)
the architects allow the perimeter of the site to define the volume, resulting in an architecture that bends, adjusts, and aligns itself with the movement of the street.
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sejima frames the project as a garden-like environment that operates on its own sense of time.
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MoMA (39)
launching in november 2025, the project translates seven of MoMA’s most iconic artworks into collectible versions of mattel’s most recognizable toys.
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peterson rich office renovates the MoMA design store in soho, revealing historic details while bringing new display systems.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1126)
the project restores aspects of the original structure and introduces new spaces that align the museum with current international standards.
the barbican centre will be closed from june 2028 until summer 2029 for an ambitious renovation led by buro happold and asif khan.
architecture in new york (650)
designed by rafael viñoly, the 50-story-high tower next to manhattan's flower district introduces a fresh approach to luxury hospitality.
a new vision for new york city's scaffolding is unveiled by arup and PAU, with a fresh, pedestrian-centric approach.
interiors (24)
pizza-making becomes the primary spatial and visual focus of the space designed by xxxi.studio.
a pavilion-like interior forms a continuous spatial field without fixed boundaries.
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restaurant and café design (924)
taubenkobel uses and botanical and light art to frame its annual culinary VOGELFREI pop-up, this year at atelier augarten in vienna.
the design takes the familiar elements of frosting, piped borders, and sugar decorations and reworks them into architectural motifs.
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