Dec 17, 2025lina ghotmeh leads a phased expansion of mathaf: arab museum of modern art in doha that reshapes the campus for research and making.
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museums and galleries (844)
Dec 17, 2025
Dec 17, 2025the project restores aspects of the original structure and introduces new spaces that align the museum with current international standards.
exhibition design (757)
Dec 17, 2025the exhibition, which runs until march 14th, 2026, marks cornell’s first solo presentation in paris in more than forty years.
Dec 03, 2025the exhibition brings together digital media, architecture, data science, and music.
copper architecture (49)
Sep 11, 2025the design balances cultural heritage with the technical needs of conservation.
Jun 26, 2025asap/ uses intimate lighting to emphasize the copper surface and spatial textures within the lounge.
connections: +580
retail interiors (805)
Dec 26, 2025conceived as a small contemporary temple dedicated to cosmetics and body care, the store encourages lingering through its tactile finishes.
connections: +1570
Dec 19, 2025the 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.
connections: +1720
architecture in beijing (212)
Dec 04, 2025the facade is punctuated by circular and rounded windows inspired by alaïa’s signature perforated motifs.
Sep 11, 2025the design balances cultural heritage with the technical needs of conservation.
lighting design (549)
Dec 24, 2025la mécanique de noël installation examines festive gatherings through spatial design and mechanics.
limited to 100 units and releasing in late january 2026, the piece explores material perception, scale, and the cultural intimacy of japanese paper.
connections: +870
friedman benda (71)
Nov 14, 2025'adam pendleton: who owns geometry anyway?' reorients friedman benda's new york gallery into a field of geometries.
Sep 11, 2025carmen d’apollonio’s exhibition 'salut, ça va, c’est moi' at friedman benda showcases hand-built ceramic bases and sculpted glass lampshades.
connections: +1120
sculpture (497)
Dec 21, 2025the abstracted landscape is formed through organic structures, referencing the mythical garden of eden.
Dec 19, 2025designboom discusses with the designer his early years on construction sites and his recent immersion in clay.
connections: +850
car design (1009)
Dec 15, 2025our list showcases designers and manufacturers presenting upgraded vehicles that explore future mobility, updated classic forms, and mixed-use materials.
Dec 12, 2025designed to last longer, the vehicle changes the status quo in the automotive industry by giving the users more control over repairs.
car concept (403)
Dec 09, 2025the modular seats in the cabin can be removed to be outdoor chairs, and its power system can supply energy to appliances and emergency equipment.
Dec 06, 2025the concept trike was inspired by a vision of getting around airports more efficiently.
connections: +420
obituaries (109)
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
with the legendary architect's passing, we are revisiting the buildings that redefined what architecture could look and feel like.
connections: +210
private courtyards (130)
Dec 20, 2025a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
Dec 13, 2025thatch-filled pillows with circular openings form a regular grid across the installation’s exterior facade.
residential architecture and interiors (4667)
Dec 26, 2025the dimensions of the new elements reference the scale of the concrete blocks, the reinforced concrete framework, and the folded geometry of the roof.
Dec 25, 2025HPA arquitetura's casa corten reinterprets an industrial site in portugal through corten steel volumes shaped the slope.
architecture in japan (1691)
Dec 25, 2025the modest structure explores how light and seasonal conditions can continually reshape interior experience.
connections: +6360
Dec 24, 2025wooden columns replace walls to create an open interior flow within the single-story nursery school.
architecture in tokyo (363)
Dec 22, 2025the 10-day festival transformed tokyo into a museum of brave design, spotlighting creators who challenge convention, from architecture to upcycled art.
connections: +2070
Dec 18, 2025sejima frames the project as a garden-like environment that operates on its own sense of time.
connections: +1210
takeshi hosaka architects (17)
Sep 11, 2025gardens, terraces, and passageways link the separate wings.
Jun 04, 2025limiting the height to two stories creates a vertical canvas for light to play on raw concrete.
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