the plan follows a hyperbolic geometry guiding movement toward the interior prayer space.
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architecture in brazil (407)
zenithal openings slice through the timber geometry, introducing controlled daylight into living spaces.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1126)
the project restores aspects of the original structure and introduces new spaces that align the museum with current international standards.
the barbican centre will be closed from june 2028 until summer 2029 for an ambitious renovation led by buro happold and asif khan.
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 to the public in 1958, the project proposed a car that would run on nuclear power instead of gasoline.
bentley (35)
acquired by the auto sport group in 2025, the company showcases the vehicle in its store in boca raton, florida.
for the first time, the car manufacturer brings the mulliner-recreated vehicle to the pebble beach concours d’elegance for monterey car week 2025.
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wood and timber architecture and design (1353)
wooden columns replace walls to create an open interior flow within the single-story nursery school.
from bamboo vaults rising in flood-prone villages to inflatable dream temples, here are ten pavilions reshaping how we think about space right now.
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.
exhibitions (163)
as the year comes to a close, we look back at the top exhibitions, from immersive installations to large-scale retrospectives, that caught our attention.
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pierre augustin rose integrates eighteenth century aubusson tapestry into contemporary furniture.
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adrián villar rojas (4)
the language of the enemy overtakes all four floors of the museum, including corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and peripheral spaces.
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the exhibition also hosts works from anish kapoor, sarah lucas, adrián villar rojas, pawel althamer, lynette yiadom-boakye, and many more.
climate change (192)
designed for research, recreation, and habitation, the system supports human-ocean coexistence.
first presented in a simplified prototype during the venice architecture biennale 2025, aquapraça arrives in brazil in its complete form.
kinetic installations (40)
the installation acts as a public library, an illuminated sculpture, and an arena for collective reading.
reflections of the city and sky animate the spheres’ surfaces in constant motion.
vincent leroy (49)
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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interactive installation (509)
la mécanique de noël installation examines festive gatherings through spatial design and mechanics.
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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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.
residential architecture and interiors (4664)
a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
the design is inspired by the geometry and structure of a voluminous tent.
architecture in thailand (363)
designed for bangkok university’s campus, heyday breaks the monotony of the surrounding urban fabric with its asymmetrical form.
'W house II' is perched on two curving walls and enclosed by a double-skin facade of glass and operable timber screens.
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