Mar 13, 2026Water terraces, shaded retreats, and a continuous looped route create a calm yet dynamic environment.
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architecture in china (2065)
Mar 13, 2026
Mar 11, 2026the 'underground house of the future' reimagines the regional 'dikengyuan' courtyard dwelling as a climate-adaptive community space in china.
connections: +2170
wood and timber architecture and design (1402)
Mar 11, 2026the device triggers sounds using small magnetic pieces called beats that users place physically onto a wooden grid.
Mar 09, 2026aacm – atelier architettura chinello morandi designs ekadea studio as a counterpoint to milan’s urban dynamism, using shadow and ritual as architectural tools.
chair design (768)
Mar 12, 2026revisiting a radical 1990s office space, gaetano pesce’s legendary 'chiat\day new york project' is reconstructed for pulp galerie in paris.
the furniture pieces can be assembled, stacked, or expanded into larger structures.
connections: +1510
cheng-tsung feng (23)
Dec 26, 2025five radiating ‘petals’ with gold-edged detailing create a pentagonal spatial layout.
Nov 24, 2025white 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
architecture in taiwan (216)
Feb 10, 2026ZHA draws from the fluted geometry of an orchid native to taipei, translated into vertical ribs along the tower's facade.
Feb 03, 2026stainless steel mirrors on the partition walls further dematerialize the structure, reflecting the surrounding greenery and making the building disappear into its context.
Weaving (35)
Mar 10, 2026each nudibranch in this archive is three inches long, grown-up size, as the artist puts it, and each one is a faithful replica of a real species.
connections: +230
Dec 17, 2025the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
interactive installation (544)
Mar 16, 2026the project uses recycled sails and participatory embroidery to turn a public square into a space for imagining a new urban future.
Mar 13, 2026'playground' turns a vast 2,640-square-meter lawn into an interactive outdoor installation designed for a wedding celebration.
connections: +700
bamboo architecture and design (411)
Mar 11, 2026bamboo appears in facade shading, railings, furniture, and interior finishes.
Feb 25, 2026gardens and sculptural elements interlace the beach club’s architecture with its coastal landscape.
taiwanese design (34)
Nov 28, 2025the design week's conference welcomes 500+ global experts to explore how design will evolve with AI, sustainability, and cultural change.
connections: 34
Sep 21, 2025the installation reinterprets the weaving of traditional taiwanese bamboo chairs.
snohetta (202)
the development will accommodate around 3,000 residents in its first phase, with the first homes expected to be completed in 2027.
Feb 23, 2026snøhetta references the image of a traditional folding fan, a motif repeated across the project’s interiors and circulation spaces.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1166)
Mar 15, 2026the existing structures are reused as the base for the new residential complex.
Mar 11, 2026the renovation combines preserved architectural elements with updated living conditions.
theaters (141)
Mar 04, 2026plans have been approved for the £231 million renewal of london’s barbican centre by allies and morrison and asif khan studio.
Feb 23, 2026snøhetta references the image of a traditional folding fan, a motif repeated across the project’s interiors and circulation spaces.
architecture in the US (1658)
Mar 16, 2026wrapped in a semi-transparent scrim, the facade produces a shifting effect that changes with weather and the movement of pedestrians.
Mar 12, 2026inclined surfaces and sharp geometries echo the fractured formations of the surrounding canyonlands.
restaurant and café design (944)
Mar 14, 2026ravioli and farfalle motifs appear as subtle furniture details.
connections: +1370
Mar 03, 2026curved interior elements are visible from the street through the glass frontage.
connections: +1380
architecture in poland (174)
Feb 24, 2026kengo kuma & associates plans the timber library as a rising spiral, its entire program organized around a central, top-lit lobby.
Feb 21, 2026light, material, and spatial sequencing organize the optical salon’s layout.
connections: +1040
luca cipelletti / AR.CH.IT (6)
Sep 20, 2025luca cipelletti's 'gioco' at the triennale milano is a flexible installation with modular cork and pine furnishings for children's play.
Apr 25, 2025philippe malouin’s green modular furniture brings flexibility to the forefront, making the space adaptable for a range of sound-centered events.
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