kengo 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)
vertical symmetry reinforces the room’s formal composition.
modular design (179)
the furniture pieces can be assembled, stacked, or expanded into larger structures.
connections: +1510
the chair approaches comfort as a flexible and adjustable condition.
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temporary pavilions (579)
the 'unscripted pavilion' by abin design studio stands as a temporary structure shaped by mumbai's layered and unpredictable character.
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colored patterned modules accommodate stages, tribunes, bleachers, and kiosks.
architecture in china (2064)
the 'underground house of the future' reimagines the regional 'dikengyuan' courtyard dwelling as a climate-adaptive community space in china.
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design 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.
presented to the public in 1958, the project proposed a car that would run on nuclear power instead of gasoline.
car design (1017)
unveiled 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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suitable for bike lanes, the vehicle has a fully enclosed frame shaped for low-air resistance so riders need less effort to move forward.
connections: +1660
concrete architecture and design (980)
tanghua architects shape its 'xichang jianchuan film museum' as a dramatic space dedicated to the art and history of documentary films.
mineral 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.
the temple's core structure features a cylindrical volume housing sacred functions.
connections: +2090
sound art (111)
the transparent housing highlights the speaker’s internal structure.
a 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)
the 180-square-meter space combines record retail, vinyl listening zones, a photo studio and community infrastructure.
from 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)
the renovation stitches together around a dozen fragmented rooms through new openings and rebuilt roof sections.
perforations in the steel doors create shifting patterns of light and shadow.
wood and timber architecture and design (1401)
aacm – atelier architettura chinello morandi designs ekadea studio as a counterpoint to milan’s urban dynamism, using shadow and ritual as architectural tools.
ferréol babin discusses woodcarving and painted pastoral scenes across his friedman benda exhibition 'in a landscape'.
marc thorpe (16)
the house is defined by its rectangular form, clad in FSC-certified natural pine, and its 7.6-meter cantilevered steel deck.
hidden 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)
the polished stainless steel fence developed into a recognizable marker within immigrant neighborhoods, carrying layered cultural and socioeconomic connotations.
the civic project establishes a multi-level public hub for fitness, recreation, and learning.
connections: +730
solar power (412)
crafted with bamboo and geopolymer concrete, each living module is crowned by a dual-axis concave parabolic mirror that tracks the sun in real time.
designed 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.
the project transforms sand into an interactive medium that invites play, reflection, and collective gathering.
connections: +570
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