a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
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residential architecture and interiors (4664)
the design is inspired by the geometry and structure of a voluminous tent.
kapsimalis architects (16)
four interconnected volumes are arranged across the plot's terraced levels.
subterranean rooms reference santorini’s cave dwelling typology.
architecture in greece (329)
commissioned by the dinos and lia martinos foundation (DLMF), the project is scheduled for completion in late 2028.
connections: +330
the project restores aspects of the original structure and introduces new spaces that align the museum with current international standards.
water vehicles (121)
designed to be small enough to fold and fit in the trunk of a car, the portable vehicle is easy to deploy and unfold.
connections: +380
foster + partners' 88-meter yacht has expansive interiors and 40% more deck space, setting a new benchmark for megayachts.
connections: +680
yacht design (246)
foster + partners' 88-meter yacht has expansive interiors and 40% more deck space, setting a new benchmark for megayachts.
connections: +680
visitors to the coastal city are able to hop on a total of 26 boats, six of which are shown to the public for the first time.
foster and partners (310)
working like a wind tower in reverse, five lightweight steel wings draw cool air up from ducts buried deep underground and exhale hot air through the towers.
the project repurposes the historic industrial site, introducing new homes, a hotel, cultural venues, and lively public spaces.
connections: +640
exhibition design (757)
the exhibition, which runs until march 14th, 2026, marks cornell’s first solo presentation in paris in more than forty years.
the exhibition brings together digital media, architecture, data science, and music.
table design (184)
la mécanique de noël installation examines festive gatherings through spatial design and mechanics.
the debut features two pieces, the tripodal chair and the torii table, that rely on hand-polished stainless-steel frameworks.
chair design (750)
pierre augustin rose integrates eighteenth century aubusson tapestry into contemporary furniture.
connections: +910
the debut features two pieces, the tripodal chair and the torii table, that rely on hand-polished stainless-steel frameworks.
lighting design (549)
la mécanique de noël installation examines festive gatherings through spatial design and mechanics.
limited to 100 units and releasing in late january 2026, the piece explores material perception, scale, and the cultural intimacy of japanese paper.
connections: +870
architectural photography (390)
altrath focuses on the constant shifts of light, weather, and movement that animate the megastructure of the brutalist icon.
blue crow media’s 'brutalist berlin' is an architectural guide to more than fifty of the german city’s concrete landmarks.
architecture in the UK (465)
the barbican centre will be closed from june 2028 until summer 2029 for an ambitious renovation led by buro happold and asif khan.
heatherwick studio's stadium draws from birmingham’s history of brickmaking, using reclaimed bricks where possible.
designboom book reports (229)
through 152 pages, the hardcover book named WORKS II shows the custom machines he has done between 2022 and 2025.
connections: +460
seymour documents 40 mid-century motels, revamped into contemporary boutique hotels while preserving the character of the past.
architecture in china (2029)
titled fun palace, the installation combines five looping ball-track systems with five sculptural architectural forms.
connections: +2760
courtyards of varying sizes surround the central house volume, merging living spaces with the urban realm.
private courtyards (130)
a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
thatch-filled pillows with circular openings form a regular grid across the installation’s exterior facade.
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