Feb 24, 2026kengo kuma & associates plans the timber library as a rising spiral, its entire program organized around a central, top-lit lobby.
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library architecture and design (285)
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Feb 19, 2026vertical symmetry reinforces the room’s formal composition.
modular design (179)
the furniture pieces can be assembled, stacked, or expanded into larger structures.
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Mar 09, 2026the chair approaches comfort as a flexible and adjustable condition.
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temporary pavilions (579)
Mar 05, 2026the 'unscripted pavilion' by abin design studio stands as a temporary structure shaped by mumbai's layered and unpredictable character.
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Feb 26, 2026colored patterned modules accommodate stages, tribunes, bleachers, and kiosks.
architecture in china (2064)
Mar 11, 2026the 'underground house of the future' reimagines the regional 'dikengyuan' courtyard dwelling as a climate-adaptive community space in china.
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Mar 10, 2026design shanghai celebrates its 13th edition from march 19-22, 2026, uniting global brands with the next generation of east asian talent.
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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.
Nov 27, 2025presented to the public in 1958, the project proposed a car that would run on nuclear power instead of gasoline.
car design (1017)
Mar 02, 2026unveiled at MWC 2026 in barcelona, the concept exists both in the digital world of the gran turismo video game as well as a real-life, full-scale model.
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Feb 19, 2026suitable for bike lanes, the vehicle has a fully enclosed frame shaped for low-air resistance so riders need less effort to move forward.
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concrete architecture and design (980)
Mar 09, 2026tanghua architects shape its 'xichang jianchuan film museum' as a dramatic space dedicated to the art and history of documentary films.
Mar 08, 2026mineral pigments and recycled materials generate a color palette derived from urban village architecture.
temple architecture and design (27)
we go inside the berlin reethaus, designed by monika gogl, to see how its wabi-sabi interior created a unique sanctuary for erykah badu's sound meditation.
Mar 29, 2025the temple's core structure features a cylindrical volume housing sacred functions.
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sound art (111)
Mar 06, 2026the transparent housing highlights the speaker’s internal structure.
Feb 23, 2026a commission by a client, the owner originally asked the sound artist to create his own version of the rosita commander luxus from 1970.
architecture in berlin (87)
Mar 04, 2026the 180-square-meter space combines record retail, vinyl listening zones, a photo studio and community infrastructure.
Feb 18, 2026from open studios and conferences to a curated market, berlin design week returns with an immersive programme, becoming an international stage for design.
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residential architecture and interiors (4771)
Mar 10, 2026the renovation stitches together around a dozen fragmented rooms through new openings and rebuilt roof sections.
Mar 09, 2026perforations in the steel doors create shifting patterns of light and shadow.
wood and timber architecture and design (1401)
Mar 09, 2026aacm – atelier architettura chinello morandi designs ekadea studio as a counterpoint to milan’s urban dynamism, using shadow and ritual as architectural tools.
Mar 08, 2026ferréol babin discusses woodcarving and painted pastoral scenes across his friedman benda exhibition 'in a landscape'.
marc thorpe (16)
Nov 11, 2025the house is defined by its rectangular form, clad in FSC-certified natural pine, and its 7.6-meter cantilevered steel deck.
Nov 30, 2023hidden in the west catskills just two hours out of NYC, livingston manor takes shape with architecture by marc thorpe design.
architecture in new york (661)
Mar 03, 2026the polished stainless steel fence developed into a recognizable marker within immigrant neighborhoods, carrying layered cultural and socioeconomic connotations.
Feb 10, 2026the civic project establishes a multi-level public hub for fitness, recreation, and learning.
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solar power (412)
Jan 19, 2026crafted with bamboo and geopolymer concrete, each living module is crowned by a dual-axis concave parabolic mirror that tracks the sun in real time.
Nov 21, 2025designed by ODA architects, the structure covers 47 square meters of usable space, with each printing phase lasting less than 28 hours.
interactive installation (542)
a cubic image body is constructed from 144 vertical glass strips.
Mar 04, 2026the project transforms sand into an interactive medium that invites play, reflection, and collective gathering.
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