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.
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wood and timber architecture and design (1352)
table design (183)
Dec 06, 2025the debut features two pieces, the tripodal chair and the torii table, that rely on hand-polished stainless-steel frameworks.
Dec 01, 2025soft curves contrast with the collection’s heavy proportions.
architecture in new york (650)
Dec 10, 2025designed by rafael viñoly, the 50-story-high tower next to manhattan's flower district introduces a fresh approach to luxury hospitality.
Nov 21, 2025a new vision for new york city's scaffolding is unveiled by arup and PAU, with a fresh, pedestrian-centric approach.
architecture in the US (1638)
Dec 14, 2025wittman estes' 'french creek workshop house' in washington merges spaces for living, woodworking, metalworking, and glass art.
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Dec 04, 2025the spiritual spa retreat’s design weaves sustainability, emotion, and equity.
residential architecture and interiors (4664)
Dec 20, 2025a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
Dec 18, 2025the design is inspired by the geometry and structure of a voluminous tent.
exhibition design (757)
Dec 17, 2025the exhibition, which runs until march 14th, 2026, marks cornell’s first solo presentation in paris in more than forty years.
Dec 03, 2025the exhibition brings together digital media, architecture, data science, and music.
modular design (155)
Dec 16, 2025part of the ongoing series OTW, the accessories are designed by artist sterling ruby through his studio S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA for the footwear brand vans.
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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.
connections: +330
light installation art (196)
Dec 22, 2025noor riyadh director nouf almoneef discusses how the world’s largest light art festival connects the city's past and future, making art accessible to everyone.
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Dec 15, 2025artist shaikha al mazrou presents 'the contingent object' at the public light art exhibition manar abu dhabi 2025.
lighting design (548)
limited to 100 units and releasing in late january 2026, the piece explores material perception, scale, and the cultural intimacy of japanese paper.
connections: +860
Dec 12, 2025parisian designer laura gonzalez opens 'landscapes' at her gallery in new york to present a dialogue with french artist fabien conti.
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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.
connections: +810
architecture in greece (329)
Dec 18, 2025commissioned by the dinos and lia martinos foundation (DLMF), the project is scheduled for completion in late 2028.
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Dec 17, 2025the project restores aspects of the original structure and introduces new spaces that align the museum with current international standards.
kapsimalis architects (16)
Oct 07, 2025four interconnected volumes are arranged across the plot's terraced levels.
Sep 26, 2025subterranean rooms reference santorini’s cave dwelling typology.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1126)
Dec 17, 2025the project restores aspects of the original structure and introduces new spaces that align the museum with current international standards.
Dec 16, 2025the barbican centre will be closed from june 2028 until summer 2029 for an ambitious renovation led by buro happold and asif khan.
ENESS (14)
Aug 12, 2025by day, the inflatables are textured and shaped to resemble real rocks, while at night, the installation is illuminated with vibrant lighting.
Jul 18, 2025activated by movement, the peaks deliver voice generated messages that blend AI musings with philosophical provocation, merging AI with spiritual storytelling.
public art (729)
Dec 18, 2025calibrated to complete a full rotation every two minutes, the work takes a familiar fairground structure and transforms it into a sculptural environment.
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Dec 16, 2025installed in a civic building in kansas, 'astra' takes shape with suspended layers of painted acrylic.
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artificial intelligence (499)
Dec 17, 2025the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
from hyper-personalized AI to advanced robotic mobility, explore cutting-edge student projects at hongik university’s industrial design degree show 2025.
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