Dec 16, 2025a continuation of the existing rock formations, the hotel is articulated as a series of stepped horizontal planes, courtyards, and gardens.
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Dec 13, 2025zaha hadid architects' malpensa hospital will shape a medical campus surrounded by a landscape of forests in lombardy, italy.
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architecture in hong kong (112)
Dec 17, 2025at hong kong's central yards, UNS designs a landmark theater with sculptural interiors united by an intricate lattice shell.
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Dec 03, 2025eight immersive showcases from paris to seoul redefine hybrid living and cultural synthesis at maison&objet intérieurs hong kong.
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camera design (249)
Nov 12, 2025made by studio seven, the device resembles a toy but is actually functional and can capture images and videos in low resolution.
Nov 11, 2025multiple cameras trigger instantly to record the same moment from different viewpoints.
sony (68)
Jul 28, 2025student designer ridhima saini helps bring back the period when photographic devices used wood as the primary material, like the camera obscura.
Mar 25, 2025named playstacean, and rightly so, the custom-built device follows the design of the crab artwork by artist anh dang.
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materials (177)
Dec 17, 2025the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
Dec 12, 2025in the recent discovery, the researchers show that the romans used quicklime, mixed it dry with volcanic ash, and added water to make the binding material.
personal technology (174)
Dec 18, 2025built 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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Dec 15, 2025a way to let people learn and practice electronics, the magnetic device brings prototyping, coding, and testing into a single system behind the phones.
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wood and timber architecture and design (1352)
Dec 22, 2025from bamboo vaults rising in flood-prone villages to inflatable dream temples, here are ten pavilions reshaping how we think about space right now.
by embedding a sensor‑driven mechanism, phantom chess bridges centuries of analog play with the analytical power of modern chess engines.
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hotel architecture and design (747)
Dec 16, 2025a continuation of the existing rock formations, the hotel is articulated as a series of stepped horizontal planes, courtyards, and gardens.
Dec 16, 2025the hotel is open for reservations once again, restoring access to what it calls ‘the worst view in the world,’ facing the concrete separation wall.
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spas and resorts (219)
Dec 04, 2025the spiritual spa retreat’s design weaves sustainability, emotion, and equity.
Jul 28, 2025let past-winning saunas, boutique hotels, retreats and restaurants spark your creativity as you enter the A’ design award and competition 2026.
A' design award and competition (86)
Oct 13, 2025the submission deadline for 2026 is february 28, with winners announced on may 1st.
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Sep 15, 2025A' design award winners blur the lines between art and architecture, shaping public experiences with groundbreaking, statement-making designs.
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designer boutique hotels (186)
Dec 09, 2025beginning at reception, the line traces and outlines architectural elements, merges with joinery, and concludes in a large-scale wall installation.
seymour documents 40 mid-century motels, revamped into contemporary boutique hotels while preserving the character of the past.
restaurant and café design (924)
Dec 14, 2025taubenkobel uses and botanical and light art to frame its annual culinary VOGELFREI pop-up, this year at atelier augarten in vienna.
Dec 12, 2025the design takes the familiar elements of frosting, piped borders, and sugar decorations and reworks them into architectural motifs.
cabin architecture and design (381)
Nov 08, 2025elevated timber construction preserves the forest floor and supports low-impact living.
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Nov 02, 2025designed by studio ex., the bivouac acts as both mountain refuge and cultural outpost for gamec.
saunas (100)
Dec 10, 2025a square atrium brings daylight and airflow into the open-air bath area.
Oct 25, 2025the sauna reflects the weather-worn character of local seaside structures.
3D printing (872)
Dec 11, 2025assembled by hand, the string instruments adopt the lightweight material, which doesn’t react to temperature and humidity.
built with a 3D printed case, the miniature device runs on rechargeable battery and has only one control button.
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architecture in japan (1688)
Dec 22, 2025the 10-day festival transformed tokyo into a museum of brave design, spotlighting creators who challenge convention, from architecture to upcycled art.
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Dec 16, 2025a continuation of the existing rock formations, the hotel is articulated as a series of stepped horizontal planes, courtyards, and gardens.
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