Feb 10, 2026ZHA draws from the fluted geometry of an orchid native to taipei, translated into vertical ribs along the tower's facade.
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skyscraper architecture and design (370)
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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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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.
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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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wearable technology (320)
Mar 05, 2026EntoPedia reframes insect collecting as documentation and learning.
Jan 21, 2026named revoice, the device was created to help the patients communicate in a more natural way without surgery or brain implants.
connections: +580
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.
personal technology (202)
Mar 09, 2026moved one by one by a robotic arm every single minute, the automated device is roughly the size of a chopping board, so it can fit on the user’s desk.
connections: +2120
Mar 07, 2026the three modules collect the electromagnetic fields from around the house and store them into the devices so owners can reuse them.
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modular design (177)
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 06, 2026marie adam-leenaerdt replaces the traditional seating plan with a participatory set designed by villa eugénie.
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swimming (4)
Nov 26, 2025an attachable technology, the assistive object temporarily replaces the foot and lower leg section that users have lost.
Jun 21, 2022the liquid billboard of adidas in dubai, made with havas middle east, wins the grand prix for the best outdoor campaign.
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assistive devices (61)
Mar 09, 2026a concept design by the company osteoid, the equipment uses recyclable medical-grade nylon, aluminum, stainless steel, and kevlar cables.
connections: 61
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.
3D printing (886)
Mar 09, 2026moved one by one by a robotic arm every single minute, the automated device is roughly the size of a chopping board, so it can fit on the user’s desk.
connections: +2120
Mar 08, 2026mineral pigments and recycled materials generate a color palette derived from urban village architecture.
Mediclinics (5)
Nov 26, 2025mediclinics' behind-the-mirror systems create minimalist, clutter-free public restrooms by concealing all touchless hygiene elements for superior efficiency.
connections: +140
Mar 11, 2025mediclinics’ u-flow® hand dryer wins prize after prize for its revolutionary design, joining the list of iconic innovations like the tesla model s and apple’s iphone.
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bathroom design (140)
Mar 03, 2026a series of ceramic bathtubs by studio LOHO and sharon van overmeiren shows carved motifs that suggest historical references.
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Feb 26, 2026salone del mobile 2026 returns to milan with 1,900+ exhibitors, biennial highlights, and a strategic masterplan by rem koolhaas and and david gianotten of OMA.
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interiors (33)
Mar 02, 2026gradient pink mirrors line the preserved brick perimeter.
Feb 22, 2026each imaginary scene begins as a physically constructed cubic room built from scratch.
connections: +520
architecture in spain (767)
Feb 27, 2026these impepinable studio-designed offices for agrosemillas reinterpret industrial construction with reused shipping containers.
Feb 24, 2026the milestone positions the cross as the highest point of the basilica and finalizes the grouping of its six central towers.
el departamento (13)
Nov 26, 2025el departamento opts for modular furniture for flexible arrangements and adaptable merchandising.
Nov 14, 2025natural lime mortar, local stone, and solid wood connect the store by el departamento to traditional craftsmanship.
retail interiors (827)
Mar 08, 2026blumarine opens a new, NM3-designed boutique in milan with spaces defined by travertine, pink corridors, and mirrored changing rooms.
connections: +1490
Mar 04, 2026the 180-square-meter space combines record retail, vinyl listening zones, a photo studio and community infrastructure.
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