Mar 04, 2026plans have been approved for the £231 million renewal of london’s barbican centre by allies and morrison and asif khan studio.
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theaters (141)
Mar 04, 2026
Feb 23, 2026snøhetta references the image of a traditional folding fan, a motif repeated across the project’s interiors and circulation spaces.
renzo piano (97)
Jan 23, 2026renzo piano building workshop (RPBW) unveils a new vision for the ensemble immobilier tour maine-montparnasse in paris.
Oct 14, 2025the architects clad the structure in varied tiles that create a pixelated surface that shimmers with shifting light and weather.
connections: +670
architecture in the US (1657)
Mar 12, 2026inclined surfaces and sharp geometries echo the fractured formations of the surrounding canyonlands.
Mar 12, 2026drawing on the tradition of the architectural folly, the pavilion reimagines the historic garden typology as a contemporary gathering space.
museums and galleries (863)
Mar 11, 2026opening in april 25th, 2026, inside palazzo pisani moretta, the exhibition brings together fashion, art, and collectible design.
connections: +1720
Mar 09, 2026tanghua architects shape its 'xichang jianchuan film museum' as a dramatic space dedicated to the art and history of documentary films.
rooftop architecture and design (218)
Mar 12, 2026urko sánchez architects designs a collection of thatched pavilions and timber structures as a new entrance for sharjah bridi park in the UAE.
Mar 10, 2026a perforated stainless-steel screen runs along the length of the cabinet.
SANAA (87)
Jan 13, 2026opening weekend will offer free admission on march 21st and 22nd, welcoming visitors into a reconfigured building that rethinks circulation and public access.
Dec 13, 2025its inaugural exhibition, 'a call of all beings', brings together more than 70 artists and collectives from 20 countries.
assistive devices (61)
Mar 09, 2026a concept design by the company osteoid, the equipment uses recyclable medical-grade nylon, aluminum, stainless steel, and kevlar cables.
connections: 61
Mar 05, 2026designed to be a companion, the device is meant to live in a home the way a pet does: nearby, responsive, and emotionally present.
wearable technology (321)
Mar 12, 2026the device enables emergency communication in areas without mobile signal.
Mar 05, 2026EntoPedia reframes insect collecting as documentation and learning.
personal technology (206)
Mar 12, 2026designed 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
Mar 11, 2026the device triggers sounds using small magnetic pieces called beats that users place physically onto a wooden grid.
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.
3XN (64)
Jan 09, 2026the 3XN-designed sydney fish market brings a breezy market hall and waterfront promenade to sydney harbour.
Oct 13, 2025riverside theatre by 3XN and COX will bring a permeable cultural landmark along sydney's parramatta river.
facades (465)
Mar 09, 2026perforations in the steel doors create shifting patterns of light and shadow.
Mar 02, 2026exposed reinforced concrete defines the material expression.
wood and timber architecture and design (1402)
Mar 11, 2026the device triggers sounds using small magnetic pieces called beats that users place physically onto a wooden grid.
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.
COX architecture (5)
Oct 13, 2025riverside theatre by 3XN and COX will bring a permeable cultural landmark along sydney's parramatta river.
Apr 14, 2023the landmark's angular, geometric volumes dialogue with the peaks and ridges of the backdropping hajar mountains.
architecture in australia (512)
Jan 09, 2026the 3XN-designed sydney fish market brings a breezy market hall and waterfront promenade to sydney harbour.
Dec 10, 2025melanie cobham explores feelings of displacement and belonging through documentary and street photography.
connections: +960
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