la mécanique de noël installation examines festive gatherings through spatial design and mechanics.
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interactive installation (509)
the abstracted landscape is formed through organic structures, referencing the mythical garden of eden.
exhibition design (757)
the exhibition, which runs until march 14th, 2026, marks cornell’s first solo presentation in paris in more than forty years.
the exhibition brings together digital media, architecture, data science, and music.
photography (439)
exhibited at royal łazienki palace in warsaw, the works are formed through the direct, months-long exposure of velvet to sunlight.
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the ruko U11MINI 4K (RC3) screen remote controller edition rethinks everyday drone use with a compact, sub-249g design and an all-in-one controller with built-in display.
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paper design (248)
limited to 100 units and releasing in late january 2026, the piece explores material perception, scale, and the cultural intimacy of japanese paper.
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built by content creator peter sripol, the personal air vehicle is lightweight enough to carry one person to the sky, or at least it tries to.
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biomaterials (36)
the current sample builds on the team’s previous research of the same topic, but this time, the version moves closer to manufacturing.
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in normal conditions, it can break down in soil in around four to six weeks, since it is made from bagasse, the fibrous by-product of sugar production.
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recycling (454)
the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
the idea by the content creator colin furze tests whether or not suspension can exist without contact using magnetism.
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winery architecture and design (77)
the structure is embedded into the natural terrain, minimizing its visual impact.
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the courtyard collects rainwater that runs off the vaults, directing it through channels in the walls so it can seep back into the ground.
architecture in hungary (90)
generous green rooftop gardens enhance the human-centered workplace by ZDA.
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the sauska tokaj winery by BORD is a lens-shaped landmark which dots the rolling hills of hungary’s tokaj wine region.
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bjarke ingels group / BIG (361)
the concept by BIG is defined by two sweeping ribbons that extend from opposite directions: one reaching into the urban fabric, the other stretching toward the river.
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the final construction phase of the project is progressing, nearing the completion of one of europe’s largest mass-timber buildings.
architecture in the US (1638)
wittman estes' 'french creek workshop house' in washington merges spaces for living, woodworking, metalworking, and glass art.
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designed by rafael viñoly, the 50-story-high tower next to manhattan's flower district introduces a fresh approach to luxury hospitality.
bamboo architecture and design (406)
from bamboo vaults rising in flood-prone villages to inflatable dream temples, here are ten pavilions reshaping how we think about space right now.
vo trong nghia architects' design for nuoc ui school responds directly to the region’s humid tropical climate.
musical instruments (212)
assembled by hand, the string instruments adopt the lightweight material, which doesn’t react to temperature and humidity.
maker burls art introduces his instrument crafted with resin as an upgrade from the first one he made a decade ago.
fashion technology (84)
from gustaf westman's spiral baguette holder to vollebak's virus-killing jacket, designboom looks back at the top fashion stories that defined the year.
the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
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.
concrete architecture and design (947)
the plan follows a hyperbolic geometry guiding movement toward the interior prayer space.
discover the nadhyavart residence, a spa-like sanctuary where curved forms and tactile luxury offer a serene escape from the bustle of delhi.
architecture in japan (1690)
the modest structure explores how light and seasonal conditions can continually reshape interior experience.
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wooden columns replace walls to create an open interior flow within the single-story nursery school.
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