mineral pigments and recycled materials generate a color palette derived from urban village architecture.
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brick architecture (422)
salvaged oak and sun-baked brick define the material palette of the interiors.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1166)
the renovation combines preserved architectural elements with updated living conditions.
inside, exposed brick walls and timber roof structure reveal the villa’s historic construction.
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
wood and timber architecture and design (1402)
the device triggers sounds using small magnetic pieces called beats that users place physically onto a wooden grid.
aacm – atelier architettura chinello morandi designs ekadea studio as a counterpoint to milan’s urban dynamism, using shadow and ritual as architectural tools.
bamboo architecture and design (411)
bamboo appears in facade shading, railings, furniture, and interior finishes.
gardens and sculptural elements interlace the beach club’s architecture with its coastal landscape.
cheng-tsung feng (23)
five radiating ‘petals’ with gold-edged detailing create a pentagonal spatial layout.
white canvas drapes in layered sections over the timber frame, with intentional gaps where beams pierce through and sharp edges interrupt the smooth surface.
connections: 67
architecture in taiwan (216)
ZHA draws from the fluted geometry of an orchid native to taipei, translated into vertical ribs along the tower's facade.
stainless steel mirrors on the partition walls further dematerialize the structure, reflecting the surrounding greenery and making the building disappear into its context.
carbon neutrality? (184)
instead of demolition at the end of its life, the house is designed to be dismantled and reused, reducing its carbon footprint.
the structure is seven meters long and is made of recycled concrete that uses 75 percent circular raw materials.
architecture in indonesia (201)
gardens and sculptural elements interlace the beach club’s architecture with its coastal landscape.
the primary structure is made of bamboo, organized through a combination of arches and an A-frame system that defines the enclosure.
social impact (14)
comprising two parts that snap together, the accessory brings colors to the clinical-looking canister, made from aluminum and polymer.
final call! enter the A’ design award and competition 2026 across all categories, from furniture to architecture, before the february 28 deadline.
temporary pavilions (580)
drawing on the tradition of the architectural folly, the pavilion reimagines the historic garden typology as a contemporary gathering space.
the 'unscripted pavilion' by abin design studio stands as a temporary structure shaped by mumbai's layered and unpredictable character.
connections: +1020
personal technology (204)
the device triggers sounds using small magnetic pieces called beats that users place physically onto a wooden grid.
all handmade, the machine produces images that are grainier and warmer than usual on a piece of rolled paper.
connections: +470
motorcycle and scooter design (482)
both machines are set to appear in glendale, arizona, in march 2026, allowing viewers to see the historical machines up close for temporary time.
connections: +690
the two-wheeler’s design and overall silhouette are grounded in the visual and mechanical language of the café racers from that era.
connections: +480
electric motorcycle and scooter design (362)
as the children get older and taller, so does the two-wheeler, thanks to its modular components.
connections: +540
from high-tech hoverbikes to solar-powered motorcycles, our list shows a design shift in personal mobility, where experimentation, form, and user experience come through.
honda (81)
cast in concrete, discontinued vehicle parts are repurposed, introducing alternative uses.
revealed at EICMA 2025, the vehicle comes with asymmetrical side panels and fairing for airflow and heat dissipation.
connections: +560
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