five radiating ‘petals’ with gold-edged detailing create a pentagonal spatial layout.
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cheng-tsung feng (23)
white canvas drapes in layered sections over the timber frame, with intentional gaps where beams pierce through and sharp edges interrupt the smooth surface.
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art installations in taiwan (7)
the framework is composed of a strict vertical-horizontal grid of bamboo lengths, softened by split bamboo strips.
the large-scale timber structure reinterprets the cityscape as a constellation of ships, reflecting on tainan's cultural history.
A' design award and competition (86)
the submission deadline for 2026 is february 28, with winners announced on may 1st.
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A' design award winners blur the lines between art and architecture, shaping public experiences with groundbreaking, statement-making designs.
connections: 86
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.
architecture in los angeles (141)
the institution focuses on storytelling across classic illustration, muralism, comic art, science fiction imagery, and cinematic artifacts.
refik anadol studio unveils a first look at gallery C – infinity room, an evolved iteration of one of the studio’s most iconic installations.
david lynch (8)
a 1963 lloyd wright design, the property consists of five contiguous parcels centered around the beverly johnson house.
on june 18th, 2025, the david lynch collection auction event by julien’s auctions and turner classic movies takes place.
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.
HEWI (3)
from shower seats to LED mirrors, the range is set to make a splash in boutique hotels, maternity wards, children’s bathrooms, and private residences.
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the Barbie™ x HEWI line spans nearly 40 bathroom products, from towel holders to folding support rails, and is designed to be both functional and inclusive.
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bathroom design (138)
altherr désile park details their sensitive, human-centered update of roca's meridian collection, bringing architectonic design to the bathroom.
the incastri bath collection is a collaboration between gessi and kengo kuma, translating japanese joinery and ancient rituals into architectural design elements.
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barbie (43)
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
from shower seats to LED mirrors, the range is set to make a splash in boutique hotels, maternity wards, children’s bathrooms, and private residences.
connections: +180
pink (42)
calibrated to complete a full rotation every two minutes, the work takes a familiar fairground structure and transforms it into a sculptural environment.
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the design takes the familiar elements of frosting, piped borders, and sugar decorations and reworks them into architectural motifs.
architecture in finland (91)
the structure offers a sheltered space for various activities, contributing to the social and cultural life of a community of 8,000 residents.
the pavilion functions less as a navigational aid and more as a social landmark for gathering.
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.
luca poian forms (16)
designed by luca poian forms and frade arquitectos, 'espardenyer' proposes a climate responsive congress centre for elche, spain.
connections: +1200
a proposed central library for montenegro by luca poian combines a translucent ETFE skin, hybrid timber structure, and bioclimatic design.
connections: +300
sculpture (497)
the abstracted landscape is formed through organic structures, referencing the mythical garden of eden.
designboom discusses with the designer his early years on construction sites and his recent immersion in clay.
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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.
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