Jan 14, 2026don quixote pavilion and garden will present works by artists including alberto giacometti, louise bourgeois, alexander calder and others.
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foster and partners (311)
Jan 14, 2026
Dec 03, 2025working 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.
architecture in greece (338)
Mar 06, 2026olen is a composition of three morphological units: a point, a line, and a plane.
connections: +5110
Feb 24, 2026greece-based studio ARP builds its 'avlakia house' as a hybrid between architecture and topography, embedding the spaces into the slope.
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toys (125)
Feb 17, 2026around 2.5 kilos of collected plastic make form a set, and the material is cleaned and melter before being molded into eco poker chips.
connections: +920
Feb 16, 2026comprising 3,179 bricks, the project reinterprets the artist’s impressionist brushwork, from the layered strokes to the atmospheric colors of the greenery.
connections: +360
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.
musical instruments (216)
Mar 07, 2026polished stainless steel pipes define the ladder’s continuous structural lines.
connections: +1130
Feb 03, 2026the instrument is housed in a wooden cabinet-like material with visible grain, giving it the impression of a handcrafted piece of furniture.
connections: +230
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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Tanween (7)
Dec 19, 2025dubai design week and isola design directors discuss their partnership with tanween, signaling a maturing gulf ecosystem.
connections: +130
Dec 18, 2025tanween lead shahad alwazani reveals how the design festival builds regional dialogue and sets the stage for ithra design week 2026.
connections: +130
snohetta (201)
Feb 23, 2026snøhetta references the image of a traditional folding fan, a motif repeated across the project’s interiors and circulation spaces.
Feb 19, 2026designed by snøhetta, the 'qasr alhokm' metro station brings a vast reflective canopy to the historic center of riyadh.
art and architecture in saudi arabia (125)
Feb 19, 2026designed by snøhetta, the 'qasr alhokm' metro station brings a vast reflective canopy to the historic center of riyadh.
Feb 18, 2026the 7th tuwaiq sculpture exhibition unveils 25 large-scale artworks in riyadh, blending local stone with global artistic vision.
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concéntrico (23)
Nov 24, 2025the event features hands-on workshops, design challenges, expert-led mentorships, exhibitions, and panels that examine how creativity shapes communities.
the dancing bench at concéntrico festival is part of the studio's series exploring how familiar objects can be recharged through unexpected mechanics and sensory experiences.
connections: +670
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.
chinese art (44)
Jan 23, 2026the octagonal frame and folded surfaces of the installation recall paper origami, a contrast to the rigidity of the industrial environment.
connections: +840
Nov 24, 2025white canvas drapes in layered sections over the timber frame, with intentional gaps where beams pierce through and sharp edges interrupt the smooth surface.
connections: 67
cheng-tsung feng (23)
Dec 26, 2025five radiating ‘petals’ with gold-edged detailing create a pentagonal spatial layout.
Nov 24, 2025white canvas drapes in layered sections over the timber frame, with intentional gaps where beams pierce through and sharp edges interrupt the smooth surface.
connections: 67
benjamin garcia saxe / studio saxe (26)
Jan 27, 2026the roof echoes the surrounding topography while providing shade and directing airflow through the house.
Nov 24, 2025studio saxe designs its 'villa nuri,' to reflect the client’s interest in honoring local culture and the frequent presence of wildlife.
pools (137)
Feb 09, 2026the prefabricated timber structures follow a curved footprint and open to the mountains through uninterrupted 180-degree glazing.
Nov 24, 2025studio saxe designs its 'villa nuri,' to reflect the client’s interest in honoring local culture and the frequent presence of wildlife.
residential architecture and interiors (4770)
Mar 09, 2026perforations in the steel doors create shifting patterns of light and shadow.
Mar 06, 2026olen is a composition of three morphological units: a point, a line, and a plane.
connections: +5110
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