a continuation of the existing rock formations, the hotel is articulated as a series of stepped horizontal planes, courtyards, and gardens.
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hotel architecture and design (747)
the hotel is open for reservations once again, restoring access to what it calls ‘the worst view in the world,’ facing the concrete separation wall.
connections: +810
skyscraper architecture and design (367)
MVRDV’s facade for 'irwell hill residences' in singapore employs modular construction to create shifting depth and pockets of greenery.
kengo kuma’s busan lotte tower translates the motion of the korean city’s port and sea into a fluid glass facade.
architecture in the czech republic (157)
the temporary installation reinterprets the traditional christmas market as eighteen open-air rooms for reflection.
czech studio päivä architekti expands a century-old hillside home into a light-filled steel and timber studio.
david černý (3)
the distinctively shaped 'top tower' has been designed by a sculptor and an architect – david černý and tomáš císař respectively.
the mammoth sculpture is composed of a 1957 'routemaster' double-decker bus outfitted with bulging working mechanical arms and a sculpted buttocks, which when switched on, finishes push-ups in reps of ten.
connections: 46
museums and galleries (844)
lina ghotmeh leads a phased expansion of mathaf: arab museum of modern art in doha that reshapes the campus for research and making.
the project restores aspects of the original structure and introduces new spaces that align the museum with current international standards.
wearable technology (316)
named leia, the device has electrodes sewn into it, which restores the user’s sensation to the foot sole as well as reduce their chronic pain.
an attachable technology, the assistive object temporarily replaces the foot and lower leg section that users have lost.
meta / facebook (59)
unveiled during the connect event, the pairs of eyewear house optical and camera modules with transparent lenses.
the wearable technology lets people control devices by allowing the wristband to read signals from the muscles around the wrist.
personal technology (175)
made for those who want to play old classic video games on the go, the gadget resembles a flip phone but is just for playing.
connections: +210
built by content creator peter sripol, the personal air vehicle is lightweight enough to carry one person to the sky, or at least it tries to.
connections: +630
eyewear (92)
unveiled during the connect event, the pairs of eyewear house optical and camera modules with transparent lenses.
a discreet 12MP camera is integrated below the nose bridge, enabling natural, uninhibited interaction while recording.
connections: +340
OAKLEY (11)
first debuted at the 2000 summer olympics in australia by trinidad & tobago’s sprinter ato boldon, OAKLEY has brought back the OVERTHETOP frames.
connections: +100
the OAKLEY Disruptive By Design european competition, organized by designboom, saw the participation of 1418 designers from 22 different countries.
connections: 11
artificial intelligence (499)
the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
from hyper-personalized AI to advanced robotic mobility, explore cutting-edge student projects at hongik university’s industrial design degree show 2025.
connections: +1560
architecture on stilts (100)
elevated timber construction preserves the forest floor and supports low-impact living.
connections: +8920
the new vipp lofoten guesthouse is designed by LOGG ARKITEKTER as an elevated timber retreat in snøhetta's village on the coast of norway.
concrete architecture and design (948)
the dimensions of the new elements reference the scale of the concrete blocks, the reinforced concrete framework, and the folded geometry of the roof.
the plan follows a hyperbolic geometry guiding movement toward the interior prayer space.
library architecture and design (280)
its inaugural exhibition, 'a call of all beings', brings together more than 70 artists and collectives from 20 countries.
the 1,700-square-meter space comprises more than 10,000 publicly accessible books and media drawn from a wider 50,000-item collection.
architecture in india (407)
urbanscape architects design a sanctuarious home where psychological experience and light define every interconnected volume.
connections: +5070
discover the nadhyavart residence, a spa-like sanctuary where curved forms and tactile luxury offer a serene escape from the bustle of delhi.
cadence architects (6)
cadence architects' SMVIT library in india creates a democratic and landscape-integrated hub of shifting concrete volumes.
a folded concrete slab not only demarcates the plan, but also forms the stairway, connecting the various levels as one continuous surface.
connections: +410
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