drawing on the tradition of the architectural folly, the pavilion reimagines the historic garden typology as a contemporary gathering space.
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aluminum architecture and design (136)
ripple-like distortions prevent stable reflections within the enclosure.
facades (466)
wrapped in a semi-transparent scrim, the facade produces a shifting effect that changes with weather and the movement of pedestrians.
perforations in the steel doors create shifting patterns of light and shadow.
solar power (412)
crafted with bamboo and geopolymer concrete, each living module is crowned by a dual-axis concave parabolic mirror that tracks the sun in real time.
designed by ODA architects, the structure covers 47 square meters of usable space, with each printing phase lasting less than 28 hours.
barbie (43)
launching in november 2025, the project translates seven of MoMA’s most iconic artworks into collectible versions of mattel’s most recognizable toys.
connections: +210
from shower seats to LED mirrors, the range is set to make a splash in boutique hotels, maternity wards, children’s bathrooms, and private residences.
connections: +190
bathroom design (140)
a series of ceramic bathtubs by studio LOHO and sharon van overmeiren shows carved motifs that suggest historical references.
connections: +390
salone del mobile 2026 returns to milan with 1,900+ exhibitors, biennial highlights, and a strategic masterplan by rem koolhaas and and david gianotten of OMA.
connections: +160
HEWI (3)
from shower seats to LED mirrors, the range is set to make a splash in boutique hotels, maternity wards, children’s bathrooms, and private residences.
connections: +190
the Barbie™ x HEWI line spans nearly 40 bathroom products, from towel holders to folding support rails, and is designed to be both functional and inclusive.
connections: +230
museums and galleries (864)
an elevated timber path creates a new vantage point to observe the adjacent historic bridge.
opening in april 25th, 2026, inside palazzo pisani moretta, the exhibition brings together fashion, art, and collectible design.
connections: +1720
architecture in finland (94)
on finland's långholmen island, mer architects designs a compact timber house with a close relationship between rock, forest, and shoreline.
mathematical geometry informs the building’s formal transformations.
connections: +960
glass art and design (222)
the transparent housing highlights the speaker’s internal structure.
a cubic image body is constructed from 144 vertical glass strips.
concrete architecture and design (981)
the existing structures are reused as the base for the new residential complex.
tanghua architects shape its 'xichang jianchuan film museum' as a dramatic space dedicated to the art and history of documentary films.
rooftop architecture and design (219)
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.
light installation art (204)
ripple-like distortions prevent stable reflections within the enclosure.
fiberglass is retained as primary material expression rather than decorative effect.
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
karolina halatek (9)
mist and mirrored surfaces frame an infinite column of illumination.
ascent interprets the absolue rose, lancôme’s emblem of regeneration.
architecture in china (2066)
an elevated timber path creates a new vantage point to observe the adjacent historic bridge.
Water terraces, shaded retreats, and a continuous looped route create a calm yet dynamic environment.
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