bamboo appears in facade shading, railings, furniture, and interior finishes.
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architecture in brazil (411)
during construction, builders temporarily relocated the site’s large boulders and later returned them to their original positions.
LYCS architecture (18)
for the architectural form, LYCS architecture takes inspiration from the themes of river and mountain.
connections: +2140
gable-end facades house staircases and terraces that serve as open-air gathering zones.
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
sports centers (54)
geometric volumes reinterpret distant mountains and nearby waters in architectural form.
connections: +2130
the complex combines athletic, commercial, and public programs within a single framework.
wearable technology (321)
the device enables emergency communication in areas without mobile signal.
EntoPedia reframes insect collecting as documentation and learning.
smartphone design (271)
a modular device built around a physical keyboard, the case introduces a full QWERTY typing tool that attaches magnetically.
connections: +490
a multipurpose accessory, the embedded gadget is powered by AI and can also record audios and translate them into texts on its own.
apple (195)
available in two versions, short and long, and in a wide spectrum of colors, the limited-edition collaboration recalls the brand’s signature pleats.
connections: +450
at design miami.paris, jolie ngo reimagines vietnamese lanterns through a dialogue between apple technology, 3D printing, and handcraft.
architecture in indonesia (201)
gardens and sculptural elements interlace the beach club’s architecture with its coastal landscape.
the primary structure is made of bamboo, organized through a combination of arches and an A-frame system that defines the enclosure.
residential architecture and interiors (4777)
the existing structures are reused as the base for the new residential complex.
concrete, corten steel, glass, and natural wood shape the low horizontal volume that appears to hover above the ground.
concrete architecture and design (981)
tanghua architects shape its 'xichang jianchuan film museum' as a dramatic space dedicated to the art and history of documentary films.
mineral pigments and recycled materials generate a color palette derived from urban village architecture.
teamlab (69)
the project represents the collective’s largest exhibition in japan and signals a new phase in their approach to immersive, multi-sensory environments.
connections: 69
this cultural landmark set to become the largest institution in europe dedicated exclusively to digital and immersive art.
connections: +1100
architecture in the US (1657)
inclined surfaces and sharp geometries echo the fractured formations of the surrounding canyonlands.
drawing on the tradition of the architectural folly, the pavilion reimagines the historic garden typology as a contemporary gathering space.
school architecture and design (766)
the kindergarten is conceived as a small architectural village structured around open courtyards.
terraced courtyards extend the interplay between solid and void.
bjarke ingels group / BIG (365)
Rather than treating it purely as material, the company approaches stone as a creative medium capable of sculptural gestures and atmospheric environments.
the development will accommodate around 3,000 residents in its first phase, with the first homes expected to be completed in 2027.
architecture in california (295)
conner & perry renovates 'lautner’s castle' with restored timber and stone surfaces and a new hillside deck beneath the original cantilever.
new photographs reveal the midcentury modern kappe house in california with its redwood structure of complex, interlocking platforms.
fashion show design (59)
bureau betak installs towering cranes, rendered in primary colors, that fill the vast nave beneath the iron-and-glass dome.
connections: +100
emerging through a glowing circular portal, models follow a path bathed in shifting light that moves from sunset tones to moonlit blues.
connections: +150
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