exposed reinforced concrete defines the material expression.
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architecture in thailand (367)
an inward-looking layout organizes the home around a central planted courtyard.
residential architecture and interiors (4775)
Water terraces, shaded retreats, and a continuous looped route create a calm yet dynamic environment.
inclined surfaces and sharp geometries echo the fractured formations of the surrounding canyonlands.
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.
IDIN architects (10)
'W house II' is perched on two curving walls and enclosed by a double-skin facade of glass and operable timber screens.
white organic volumes are integrated with green pockets, creating a vertical flow of greenery from the ground level to the rooftop garden.
smartphone design (271)
a modular device built around a physical keyboard, the case introduces a full QWERTY typing tool that attaches magnetically.
connections: +490
a multipurpose accessory, the embedded gadget is powered by AI and can also record audios and translate them into texts on its own.
personal technology (206)
designed for a set of thumb stick caps on playstation controllers, the project is aimed at players between the ages of 9 and 12.
connections: +240
the device enables emergency communication in areas without mobile signal.
sports centers (54)
geometric volumes reinterpret distant mountains and nearby waters in architectural form.
connections: +2130
the complex combines athletic, commercial, and public programs within a single framework.
skateboarding (121)
bureau forme organizes overlapping activity areas to support mixed and flexible use patterns.
the elevated skatepark takes inspiration from the contours of shanghai’s skyline.
connections: +430
architecture in shanghai (260)
LEGO‘s temporary playful installation celebrates the return of the chinese grand prix.
design shanghai celebrates its 13th edition from march 19-22, 2026, uniting global brands with the next generation of east asian talent.
connections: +2320
packaging design (117)
a clear alternative to traditional packaging, the team says uses a mix of seaweed, plant-based materials, and compostable polymers to produce the bags.
karlssonwilker's RVK rebrand features bold letters and metallic colors, capturing reykjavík's raw, urban spirit.
connections: +370
fashion design phenomena (310)
burl wood, velvet, and patterned textiles define the store’s interior language.
a set full of installation built from the brand’s memories since 1978, the space works like a scene after a party, with items place across the floor.
vadim kibardin (3)
kibardin design's egg box sneakers conceptual project examines how waste can be reinterpreted into new forms.
the system aims to eliminate numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hands and fingers caused from over exposure to a mouse by elevating the controls to an ergonomic position.
connections: 3
shoe design (349)
the construction supports maintenance, disassembly, and material recovery.
part of the ongoing series OTW, the accessories are designed by artist sterling ruby through his studio S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA for the footwear brand vans.
connections: +540
paper design (251)
the sticker is reconsidered as a three-dimensional compositional element.
connections: +280
rooted in the traditions of oshōgatsu, japan’s new year celebration, the models pay homage to the nation’s ancient craft.
recycling (483)
door boards, punctured by a repeating pattern of round openings, form the structural base of the lamp.
connections: +1060
mineral pigments and recycled materials generate a color palette derived from urban village architecture.
architecture in dubai (67)
the interior balances playful accents with a more mature spatial tone.
connections: +1040
herzog & de meuron's residential and hotel tower 'janu dubai' will bring lush, tactile architecture to contrast dubai's glassy skyline.
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