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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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.
connections: +290
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.
personal technology (184)
a modular device built around a physical keyboard, the case introduces a full QWERTY typing tool that attaches magnetically.
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the design is a response to automated driving, where the vehicle can manage all driving tasks within certain conditions without human input.
materials (180)
the manufacturer relies on what it describes as a ‘new-cycling’ process, where the mixed plastic waste is fused directly into usable blocks.
light is transmitted, reflected, and diffused through the mesh layers.
wood and timber architecture and design (1368)
players construct speculative houses using wooden components, acrylic figures representing characters, and action cards derived from scenes of domestic life.
the headquarters is organized as a continuous loop that connects departments visually and spatially across floors.
restaurant and café design (929)
the material palette is intentionally restrained and minimal, preserving the character of the former cold-storage facility.
various associates forms scattered, stone-like structures emerging from the terrain, blending architecture with the valley landscape.
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A' design award and competition (87)
the world design ranking 2025 reveals the top countries driving global creativity across architecture, tech, and interior design sectors.
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the submission deadline for 2026 is february 28, with winners announced on may 1st.
connections: 87
cabin architecture and design (385)
the facade absorbs the colors, textures, and changing light of the andes, while also capturing the afternoon sun.
wittman estes hides the compact, one-bedroom cabin among the forests of plain, washington.
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.
saunas (101)
in montreal, the recess thermal station by future simple studio integrates aesop into a sequenced bathing environment.
connections: +650
a square atrium brings daylight and airflow into the open-air bath area.
spas and resorts (220)
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.
hotel architecture and design (751)
with the monumental brooklyn bridge as its neighbor, 1 hotel overlooks its namesake park and the manhattan skyline beyond.
connections: +1400
domed structures and circular planning reference the traditional yurt dwellings.
connections: +2790
residential architecture and interiors (4686)
local stone anchors the structure to the terrain, while concrete and timber define a calm, durable architectural language.
connections: +5100
original architectural features, including the brick facade and rounded corners, are retained.
3D printing (875)
carbon rods, 3D printed joints, and kite-canvas discs form its lightweight structure.
the facade operates as a detached outer layer, separate from structure and interior.
connections: +6010
earth architecture (79)
TreeSoil system utilizes locally sourced soil mixed with sand, clay, and natural binders for fabrication.
connections: +1710
as a sustainable vision for the ‘house of the future’, much of the house can be returned to the ground at the end of its life cycle.
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