Water terraces, shaded retreats, and a continuous looped route create a calm yet dynamic environment.
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architecture in china (2065)
the '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)
the device triggers sounds using small magnetic pieces called beats that users place physically onto a wooden grid.
aacm – 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)
revisiting 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)
five radiating ‘petals’ with gold-edged detailing create a pentagonal spatial layout.
white 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)
ZHA draws from the fluted geometry of an orchid native to taipei, translated into vertical ribs along the tower's facade.
stainless steel mirrors on the partition walls further dematerialize the structure, reflecting the surrounding greenery and making the building disappear into its context.
Weaving (35)
each 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
the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
interactive installation (544)
the project uses recycled sails and participatory embroidery to turn a public square into a space for imagining a new urban future.
'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)
bamboo appears in facade shading, railings, furniture, and interior finishes.
gardens and sculptural elements interlace the beach club’s architecture with its coastal landscape.
taiwanese design (34)
the design week's conference welcomes 500+ global experts to explore how design will evolve with AI, sustainability, and cultural change.
connections: 34
the 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.
snøhetta 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)
the existing structures are reused as the base for the new residential complex.
the renovation combines preserved architectural elements with updated living conditions.
theaters (141)
plans have been approved for the £231 million renewal of london’s barbican centre by allies and morrison and asif khan studio.
snøhetta references the image of a traditional folding fan, a motif repeated across the project’s interiors and circulation spaces.
architecture in the US (1658)
wrapped in a semi-transparent scrim, the facade produces a shifting effect that changes with weather and the movement of pedestrians.
inclined surfaces and sharp geometries echo the fractured formations of the surrounding canyonlands.
restaurant and café design (944)
ravioli and farfalle motifs appear as subtle furniture details.
connections: +1370
curved interior elements are visible from the street through the glass frontage.
connections: +1380
architecture in poland (174)
kengo kuma & associates plans the timber library as a rising spiral, its entire program organized around a central, top-lit lobby.
light, material, and spatial sequencing organize the optical salon’s layout.
connections: +1040
luca cipelletti / AR.CH.IT (6)
luca cipelletti's 'gioco' at the triennale milano is a flexible installation with modular cork and pine furnishings for children's play.
philippe 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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