Mar 17, 2026a six-by-two-meter steel track sets wooden balls in motion across rotating segments, each marking a moment in the movement of water on earth.
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wood and timber architecture and design (1403)
Mar 17, 2026
Mar 11, 2026the device triggers sounds using small magnetic pieces called beats that users place physically onto a wooden grid.
rooftop architecture and design (219)
Mar 15, 2026the existing structures are reused as the base for the new residential complex.
Mar 12, 2026urko sánchez architects designs a collection of thatched pavilions and timber structures as a new entrance for sharjah bridi park in the UAE.
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
illustration (134)
final call! enter the A’ design award and competition 2026 across all categories, from furniture to architecture, before the february 28 deadline.
Jan 02, 2026each chair reflects an individual child’s input and imagination.
connections: +930
apps (149)
Jan 13, 2026once the text is ready, there’s an accompanying compact printer that produces the labels with braille using a proprietary pressing mechanism.
Dec 04, 2025OPERATOR turns the act of music production into a visual, spatial, and inherently playful building exercise.
connections: +150
LED (129)
Oct 24, 2025raw materials like steel, concrete, and polycarbonate, and linear LED lighting compose a flexible industrial environment.
Sep 13, 2025HomeBox is built in stainless steel with integrated sensors, LED status indicators, and mobile app connectivity.
connections: +680
steel architecture and design (401)
Mar 17, 2026a six-by-two-meter steel track sets wooden balls in motion across rotating segments, each marking a moment in the movement of water on earth.
Mar 12, 2026designed by car designer and watchmaker jiro katayama, the timepiece design has a rotating disk on the dial, which works as a jumping hour indicator.
connections: +830
interactive installation (545)
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
mirrors (172)
Jan 19, 2026crafted with bamboo and geopolymer concrete, each living module is crowned by a dual-axis concave parabolic mirror that tracks the sun in real time.
Jan 12, 2026the site-specific public artwork produces a sequence of changing visual perspectives.
architecture in france (730)
Mar 16, 2026the renovation unfolds as a linear sequence of mosaic surfaces, azure cabinetry, and tiled patterns that recall the marked lanes of a pool.
Mar 10, 2026the renovation stitches together around a dozen fragmented rooms through new openings and rebuilt roof sections.
personal technology (206)
Mar 12, 2026designed for a set of thumb stick caps on playstation controllers, the project is aimed at players between the ages of 9 and 12.
connections: +240
Mar 12, 2026the device enables emergency communication in areas without mobile signal.
modular design (179)
the furniture pieces can be assembled, stacked, or expanded into larger structures.
connections: +1510
Mar 09, 2026the chair approaches comfort as a flexible and adjustable condition.
connections: +950
smartphone design (271)
Jan 11, 2026a modular device built around a physical keyboard, the case introduces a full QWERTY typing tool that attaches magnetically.
connections: +490
Dec 03, 2025a multipurpose accessory, the embedded gadget is powered by AI and can also record audios and translate them into texts on its own.
salva lópez (23)
Sep 13, 2025JAÇ hifi café in barcelona by isern serra reimagines the japanese jazz kissa with rich walnut details and custom audio cabinetry.
Jul 02, 2025isern serra composes collectible, mediterranean furnishings to create this luminous 'piso barceloneta' apartment.
isern serra (20)
Nov 25, 2025isern serra's latest project looks like a concept design store, but it's the barcelona flagship of relleno pasta.
Jul 02, 2025isern serra composes collectible, mediterranean furnishings to create this luminous 'piso barceloneta' apartment.
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