Jan 19, 2026crafted with bamboo and geopolymer concrete, each living module is crowned by a dual-axis concave parabolic mirror that tracks the sun in real time.
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Jan 12, 2026the site-specific public artwork produces a sequence of changing visual perspectives.
interactive installation (542)
a cubic image body is constructed from 144 vertical glass strips.
Mar 04, 2026the project transforms sand into an interactive medium that invites play, reflection, and collective gathering.
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kinetic installations (49)
Feb 25, 2026the kinetic work is situated within a diorama-concept installation depicting sand terrain and consists of two mechanical devices that act in a cyclical structure.
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thin mirrored fins integrated into each of the installation’s module.
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.
sculpture (520)
Mar 09, 2026jack craig transforms carpets into textured furniture forms through heat and pressure.
Mar 07, 2026polished stainless steel pipes define the ladder’s continuous structural lines.
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hotel architecture and design (758)
Mar 05, 2026two opposing arcs that open toward the sea form the upper volume of the hotel, creating a sail-like silhouette.
Feb 19, 2026k-studio expands its 'dexamenes seaside hotel' in greece with eight seaview terrace suites set above the original wine tanks.
architecture in italy (663)
Mar 09, 2026aacm – atelier architettura chinello morandi designs ekadea studio as a counterpoint to milan’s urban dynamism, using shadow and ritual as architectural tools.
Mar 08, 2026blumarine opens a new, NM3-designed boutique in milan with spaces defined by travertine, pink corridors, and mirrored changing rooms.
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exhibition design (768)
Mar 09, 2026unveiled at the 2026 matter and shape fair in paris between march 6th and 9th, the lighting design can be stacked together to form a wall or build a chair.
Mar 03, 2026ripple-like distortions prevent stable reflections within the enclosure.
architecture in singapore (136)
Nov 26, 2025MVRDV’s facade for 'irwell hill residences' in singapore employs modular construction to create shifting depth and pockets of greenery.
May 15, 2025new renderings reveal the terminal’s interior, which combines green design with intuitive architecture, and is set to open in the mid-2030s.
residential architecture and interiors (4769)
Mar 06, 2026olen is a composition of three morphological units: a point, a line, and a plane.
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Mar 03, 2026during construction, builders temporarily relocated the site’s large boulders and later returned them to their original positions.
prefabricated homes and buildings (224)
Feb 09, 2026fully fabricated in a workshop, the house was transported by semi-trailers and assembled on-site in a short timeframe.
Jan 21, 2026the DROPHAUS stages a vision of ‘timeless living,’ framing the core ideas of the collection around endurance, utility, and material experimentation.
skyscraper architecture and design (370)
Feb 10, 2026ZHA draws from the fluted geometry of an orchid native to taipei, translated into vertical ribs along the tower's facade.
Jan 16, 2026inaura's floorplates embed a luminous, egg-shaped volume which MVRDV designs as a club space with views across dubai.
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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facades (464)
Mar 02, 2026exposed reinforced concrete defines the material expression.
Feb 28, 2026terraced courtyards extend the interplay between solid and void.
wang shu / amateur architecture studio (12)
Nov 26, 2025the founders of amateur architecture studio have been appointed curators of the 20th international architecture exhibition, opening may 8th, 2027.
connections: 12
Jun 15, 2018we speak with the 2012 pritzker laureate to learn more about the his approach to architecture, and what he thinks is the biggest challenge facing architects today.
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carbon fiber (141)
Feb 17, 2026named carbonado X, the vehicle has an opening on its top that guides air down into the engine, keeping the v12 engine cool.
connections: +1160
Dec 11, 2025assembled by hand, the string instruments adopt the lightweight material, which doesn’t react to temperature and humidity.
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