the structure offers a sheltered space for various activities, contributing to the social and cultural life of a community of 8,000 residents.
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architecture in finland (91)
the pavilion functions less as a navigational aid and more as a social landmark for gathering.
temporary pavilions (560)
the pavilion addresses limited beachfront space through a public floating platform.
lightweight elastic fabric stretches over the bronze frame to form a luminous surface.
recycling (454)
the current sample builds on the team’s previous research of the same topic, but this time, the version moves closer to manufacturing.
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the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
biomaterials (36)
in normal conditions, it can break down in soil in around four to six weeks, since it is made from bagasse, the fibrous by-product of sugar production.
connections: +490
the debut features two pieces, the tripodal chair and the torii table, that rely on hand-polished stainless-steel frameworks.
CHOI+SHINE architects (3)
lace figures emphasize both cultural symbolism and material construction.
the project mimics the delicate and textured surface of sea urchin shells found in the ocean.
connections: 21
interactive installation (507)
calibrated to complete a full rotation every two minutes, the work takes a familiar fairground structure and transforms it into a sculptural environment.
connections: +1310
the temporary installation reinterprets the traditional christmas market as eighteen open-air rooms for reflection.
thread art and installations (39)
lace figures emphasize both cultural symbolism and material construction.
on view at here east in london until november 2nd, 2025, the rope-making machine is part of the british artist’s long-running series, rope makers.
connections: +570
crochet art and design (18)
from pizza slices to french fries, these food-inspired crochet delights not only look delicious but they also carry an important message.
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from layers of lasagne to stuffed ravioli, the california based artist has been creating fiber-rich food crochet patterns since 2006.
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books (4)
melanie cobham explores feelings of displacement and belonging through documentary and street photography.
connections: +950
photographer katsumasa kusunose's 'jazz kissa: the soul of japanese listening culture' documents the interiors of japanese listening bars.
architecture in australia (511)
graphic patterns and bold colors define the composition’s visual identity by morag myerscough.
riverside theatre by 3XN and COX will bring a permeable cultural landmark along sydney's parramatta river.
photography (437)
melanie cobham explores feelings of displacement and belonging through documentary and street photography.
connections: +950
martin parr, one of the most influential photographers of his generation, passed away on december 6th, 2025, in bristol at the age of 73.
connections: +550
architecture in the US (1638)
wittman estes' 'french creek workshop house' in washington merges spaces for living, woodworking, metalworking, and glass art.
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designed by rafael viñoly, the 50-story-high tower next to manhattan's flower district introduces a fresh approach to luxury hospitality.
rafael vinoly architects (34)
designed by rafael viñoly, the 50-story-high tower next to manhattan's flower district introduces a fresh approach to luxury hospitality.
rafael viñoly architects has unveiled the design for a new terminal at amerigo vespucci airport in florence, with a vineyard-topped roof.
architecture in new york (650)
a new vision for new york city's scaffolding is unveiled by arup and PAU, with a fresh, pedestrian-centric approach.
the flatiron building's wedge-shaped structure sees a conversion from office programming to 38 residences by studio sofield.
hotel architecture and design (747)
a continuation of the existing rock formations, the hotel is articulated as a series of stepped horizontal planes, courtyards, and gardens.
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
david rockwell (34)
designed by rafael viñoly, the 50-story-high tower next to manhattan's flower district introduces a fresh approach to luxury hospitality.
BIG's student center unfolds as a composition of 29 mass timber pavilions cascading down a hill at johns hopkins university.
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