the arena translates the elliptical geometry of milan’s ancient roman amphitheater into a contemporary civic building.
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david chipperfield architects (113)
david chipperfield's 'nobel center' will introduce a place for exhibitions, lectures, and workshops to the stockholm waterfront.
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architecture in palestine (7)
conceived as both immediate relief and sustainable rebuilding, the initiative unfolds in two phases, aiming to restore dignity and autonomy to gaza's communities.
the watch list is a biennial, nomination-based advocacy program that features 25 historic places facing major challenges such as climate change, tourism, conflict, and natural disaster.
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renovation and restoration architecture and design (1166)
the renovation combines preserved architectural elements with updated living conditions.
inside, exposed brick walls and timber roof structure reveal the villa’s historic construction.
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.
immersive multimedia (93)
bewunder brings the pavilions at EXPO 2025 to life by creating immersive interiors, turning architecture and design into interactive experiences.
amid discussions on sustainability and cultural engagement, ACCIONA unveiled ‘art masters: a virtual reality experience’ with the prado museum.
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
expo 2025 osaka (60)
from bamboo vaults rising in flood-prone villages to inflatable dream temples, here are ten pavilions reshaping how we think about space right now.
presented at expo 2025 osaka, the bathing capsule is designed to automatically clean a person while they sit inside.
connections: +270
Uchronia (3)
the inflatable sculptures reinterpret architectural and domestic objects in unexpected ways.
the reflective ceramic surface shifts character with changing light.
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.
ceramic art and design (248)
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.
aacm – atelier architettura chinello morandi designs ekadea studio as a counterpoint to milan’s urban dynamism, using shadow and ritual as architectural tools.
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
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
rooftop architecture and design (218)
urko sánchez architects designs a collection of thatched pavilions and timber structures as a new entrance for sharjah bridi park in the UAE.
a perforated stainless-steel screen runs along the length of the cabinet.
architecture in china (2065)
Water terraces, shaded retreats, and a continuous looped route create a calm yet dynamic environment.
the 'underground house of the future' reimagines the regional 'dikengyuan' courtyard dwelling as a climate-adaptive community space in china.
connections: +2170
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