Rather than treating it purely as material, the company approaches stone as a creative medium capable of sculptural gestures and atmospheric environments.
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OMA / rem koolhaas (367)
OMA’s mushroom pavilion opens at casa wabi in mexico as a concrete structure designed for community gathering and mushroom cultivation.
exhibition design (769)
unveiled at the 2026 matter and shape fair in paris between march 6th and 9th, the lighting design can be stacked together to form a wall or build a chair.
ripple-like distortions prevent stable reflections within the enclosure.
fondazione prada (46)
Rather than treating it purely as material, the company approaches stone as a creative medium capable of sculptural gestures and atmospheric environments.
named ‘over, under, and in between,’ the site-specific project is on view until november 9th, 2026, comprising a web, a map, and a grid.
assistive devices (61)
a concept design by the company osteoid, the equipment uses recyclable medical-grade nylon, aluminum, stainless steel, and kevlar cables.
connections: 61
designed to be a companion, the device is meant to live in a home the way a pet does: nearby, responsive, and emotionally present.
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.
architecture in india (433)
crest nine by sanjay puri architects shapes a hillside community center in india through curving, ocean facing spaces.
connections: +450
the 'unscripted pavilion' by abin design studio stands as a temporary structure shaped by mumbai's layered and unpredictable character.
connections: +1020
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
NUDES (19)
the pavilion, inspired by the fluidity of water, transforms an empty plaza into a living space for social encounter.
connections: +1030
the 22-story condominium reaches nearly 90 meters, transforming a former residential structure into a landmark defined by its pink facade.
sculpture (522)
dubbed the austrian power giants, these electricity structures are molded depending on the fauna representing the state.
connections: +740
ema shin expands her embroidered 'hearts of absent women' series into a monumental textile sculpture at the sydney biennale.
connections: +670
Uchronia (3)
the inflatable sculptures reinterpret architectural and domestic objects in unexpected ways.
the reflective ceramic surface shifts character with changing light.
inflatable structures (164)
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.
'the rhinoceros in the room,' an inflatable installation by itamar gov, fills the nave of kunstmuseum magdeburg in germany.
connections: +570
architecture in france (729)
the renovation stitches together around a dozen fragmented rooms through new openings and rebuilt roof sections.
terraced courtyards extend the interplay between solid and void.
interactive installation (543)
'playground' turns a vast 2,640-square-meter lawn into an interactive outdoor installation designed for a wedding celebration.
connections: +700
a cubic image body is constructed from 144 vertical glass strips.
architecture in paris (269)
the renovation stitches together around a dozen fragmented rooms through new openings and rebuilt roof sections.
from april 9-12, art paris 2026 reclaims the grand palais with a curated mix of contemporary design, emerging talent, and major art prizes.
connections: +310
zagato (15)
aston martin’s legacy can be explored up close at petersen museum’s new exhibit, featuring a james bond-era DB5 and a 1979 bulldog wedge car.
the capricorn 01 zagato unites german engineering with italian design for an analogue hypercar.
connections: +1030
car design (1018)
a look inside the cabin shows that it can sit up to two passengers and in front of them lies a centered horizontal digital screen for navigation.
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.
connections: +1440
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