a continuation of the existing rock formations, the hotel is articulated as a series of stepped horizontal planes, courtyards, and gardens.
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zaha hadid (403)
zaha 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)
at hong kong's central yards, UNS designs a landmark theater with sculptural interiors united by an intricate lattice shell.
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eight 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)
made by studio seven, the device resembles a toy but is actually functional and can capture images and videos in low resolution.
multiple cameras trigger instantly to record the same moment from different viewpoints.
sony (68)
student designer ridhima saini helps bring back the period when photographic devices used wood as the primary material, like the camera obscura.
named 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)
the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
in 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)
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.
connections: +620
a 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)
from 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.
connections: +1950
hotel architecture and design (747)
a continuation of the existing rock formations, the hotel is articulated as a series of stepped horizontal planes, courtyards, and gardens.
the 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)
the spiritual spa retreat’s design weaves sustainability, emotion, and equity.
let 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)
the submission deadline for 2026 is february 28, with winners announced on may 1st.
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A' 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)
beginning 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)
taubenkobel uses and botanical and light art to frame its annual culinary VOGELFREI pop-up, this year at atelier augarten in vienna.
the design takes the familiar elements of frosting, piped borders, and sugar decorations and reworks them into architectural motifs.
cabin architecture and design (381)
elevated timber construction preserves the forest floor and supports low-impact living.
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designed by studio ex., the bivouac acts as both mountain refuge and cultural outpost for gamec.
saunas (100)
a square atrium brings daylight and airflow into the open-air bath area.
the sauna reflects the weather-worn character of local seaside structures.
3D printing (872)
assembled 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)
the 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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a continuation of the existing rock formations, the hotel is articulated as a series of stepped horizontal planes, courtyards, and gardens.
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