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karolina halatek (9)
ascent interprets the absolue rose, lancôme’s emblem of regeneration.
masterplans and urban revitalization (52)
MVRDV’s plum village will deliver timber structures and landscapes that support retreat life through environmentally-responsive design.
timber facades and green roofs merge NOA's 'renneria' masterplan with the mountain landscape of south tyrol, italy.
landscape architecture and design (110)
at the center of SoBA’s sports park is an interpretation of 'water sleeves,' the flowing garments worn as part of kunqu opera.
MVRDV's circular innovation park will be a human-centric space for 'responsible AI' research in germany.
gensler (32)
gensler's 'baghdad sustainable forests' will transform a site once filled with 45 million tons of waste, into an urban forest.
progress reports reveal that substantial groundwork has already been laid, with gensler and delugan meissl associated architects continuing to design phase one.
architecture in iraq (11)
solid at its base, the bank’s structural facade gradually reduces as the tower rises above the river tigris, peeling away in vertical layers to provide external shading.
the design seeks to respond to the several challenges of the area, like the high population density, and the degrading urban environment.
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car design (1009)
our list showcases designers and manufacturers presenting upgraded vehicles that explore future mobility, updated classic forms, and mixed-use materials.
designed to last longer, the vehicle changes the status quo in the automotive industry by giving the users more control over repairs.
ford (65)
presented to the public in 1958, the project proposed a car that would run on nuclear power instead of gasoline.
at this year’s SEMA show in las vegas, ringbrothers unveils a reimagined 1969 ford mustang mach 1, the KINGPIN.
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automotive curiosity (333)
announced after the vehicle took its first flight, the production of the alef model A ultralight has started on schedule in the firm’s facility in silicon valley.
presented in an exhibition at brooklands racing circuit, the show brings classic cars into one space and showcase their engineering and mechanical designs.
Hot Wheels (8)
launching in november 2025, the project translates seven of MoMA’s most iconic artworks into collectible versions of mattel’s most recognizable toys.
connections: +210
completed in 2021 with the name 1991 dodge d200, the builder created the truck after studying the hot wheels models by ed ‘big daddy’ roth.
connections: +1410
architecture in korea (475)
the concept by BIG is defined by two sweeping ribbons that extend from opposite directions: one reaching into the urban fabric, the other stretching toward the river.
connections: +840
the architects allow the perimeter of the site to define the volume, resulting in an architecture that bends, adjusts, and aligns itself with the movement of the street.
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bookstores (53)
MoMA's bookstore in seoul comprises two zones, with a calm grey book hall contrasting a vibrant yellow and orange design store.
connections: +570
atelier wen’arch transforms a dark office building into a light-filled bookstore opening onto hangzhou’s scenic xixi wetland.
connections: +2080
MoMA (39)
launching in november 2025, the project translates seven of MoMA’s most iconic artworks into collectible versions of mattel’s most recognizable toys.
connections: +210
peterson rich office renovates the MoMA design store in soho, revealing historic details while bringing new display systems.
residential architecture and interiors (4667)
the dimensions of the new elements reference the scale of the concrete blocks, the reinforced concrete framework, and the folded geometry of the roof.
HPA arquitetura's casa corten reinterprets an industrial site in portugal through corten steel volumes shaped the slope.
private courtyards (130)
a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
thatch-filled pillows with circular openings form a regular grid across the installation’s exterior facade.
architecture in japan (1691)
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 modest structure explores how light and seasonal conditions can continually reshape interior experience.
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gaming (34)
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
with around 300 games installed, the device doesn’t need an internet connection to work, as users just choose one from the list and start playing.
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