the kindergarten is conceived as a small architectural village structured around open courtyards.
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school architecture and design (766)
terraced courtyards extend the interplay between solid and void.
solar power (412)
crafted with bamboo and geopolymer concrete, each living module is crowned by a dual-axis concave parabolic mirror that tracks the sun in real time.
designed by ODA architects, the structure covers 47 square meters of usable space, with each printing phase lasting less than 28 hours.
carbon neutrality? (184)
instead of demolition at the end of its life, the house is designed to be dismantled and reused, reducing its carbon footprint.
the structure is seven meters long and is made of recycled concrete that uses 75 percent circular raw materials.
hydropower (39)
in the first half of 2025, solar and wind energy met and exceeded new electricity demand for the first time.
connections: +720
the pavilion’s design draws on the netherlands’ historical and spatial relationship with water.
wind power (82)
dubbed a new kind of energy storage system, it works by changing the liquefied carbon dioxide into gas, which creates pressure to spin a turbine and produce electricity.
connections: +830
hundreds of acoustic and electric guitars, donated by manchester residents. form the skin of the sculpture by lazerian.
architecture in taiwan (216)
ZHA draws from the fluted geometry of an orchid native to taipei, translated into vertical ribs along the tower's facade.
stainless steel mirrors on the partition walls further dematerialize the structure, reflecting the surrounding greenery and making the building disappear into its context.
cheng-tsung feng (23)
five radiating ‘petals’ with gold-edged detailing create a pentagonal spatial layout.
white canvas drapes in layered sections over the timber frame, with intentional gaps where beams pierce through and sharp edges interrupt the smooth surface.
connections: 67
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.
bathroom design (140)
a series of ceramic bathtubs by studio LOHO and sharon van overmeiren shows carved motifs that suggest historical references.
connections: +390
salone del mobile 2026 returns to milan with 1,900+ exhibitors, biennial highlights, and a strategic masterplan by rem koolhaas and and david gianotten of OMA.
connections: +160
LAUFEN (45)
embrace the autumnal warmth of mocha mousse as LAUFEN's nature-inspired ceramics, faucets, and furniture create sanctuaries of wellbeing.
connections: +180
in an interview, LAUFEN and yves béhar discuss volta – a wash basin inspired by river streams and shaped by carbon-free ceramic production.
DAB Motors (7)
each concept reimagines the motorcycle as a sculptural object with design cues from fashion, motorsport, art, and architecture using the DAB 1 model.
the two-wheeler is a J balvin birthday gift, the colombian singer who’s also the co-founder of VVT together with designer mattias gollin.
connections: +370
electric motorcycle and scooter design (362)
as the children get older and taller, so does the two-wheeler, thanks to its modular components.
connections: +540
from high-tech hoverbikes to solar-powered motorcycles, our list shows a design shift in personal mobility, where experimentation, form, and user experience come through.
motorcycle and scooter design (482)
both machines are set to appear in glendale, arizona, in march 2026, allowing viewers to see the historical machines up close for temporary time.
connections: +690
the two-wheeler’s design and overall silhouette are grounded in the visual and mechanical language of the café racers from that era.
connections: +480
designboom book reports (234)
discussing with designboom, tschumi reflects on long-term fieldwork, ethical representation, and how death rituals function as social and visual continuities.
connections: +420
architecture, wellness culture, and slow living converge in a visual survey of contemporary sauna design.
connections: +350
olson kundig architects (49)
'tom kundig: complete houses' presents 462 homes spanning four decades for a comprehensive look at the architect’s evolving oeuvre.
olson kundig’s 'te whare tupu kirikiri' in new zealand integrates kinetic elements to adapt to shifting coastal weather conditions.
residential architecture and interiors (4776)
concrete, corten steel, glass, and natural wood shape the low horizontal volume that appears to hover above the ground.
Water terraces, shaded retreats, and a continuous looped route create a calm yet dynamic environment.
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