Sep 15, 2025the framework is composed of a strict vertical-horizontal grid of bamboo lengths, softened by split bamboo strips.
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art installations in taiwan (7)
Sep 15, 2025
Sep 08, 2025the large-scale timber structure reinterprets the cityscape as a constellation of ships, reflecting on tainan's cultural history.
interactive installation (546)
Mar 17, 2026the installation positions media as a permanent architectural layer within the arena.
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.
architecture in japan (1706)
Mar 11, 2026the renovation combines preserved architectural elements with updated living conditions.
Mar 05, 2026two opposing arcs that open toward the sea form the upper volume of the hotel, creating a sail-like silhouette.
hotel architecture and design (759)
Mar 10, 2026the project places circular guest suites along a dormant volcanic slope overlooking lakes, grassland, and sandy plains.
Mar 05, 2026two opposing arcs that open toward the sea form the upper volume of the hotel, creating a sail-like silhouette.
library architecture and design (285)
Feb 24, 2026kengo kuma & associates plans the timber library as a rising spiral, its entire program organized around a central, top-lit lobby.
Feb 19, 2026vertical symmetry reinforces the room’s formal composition.
designer boutique hotels (188)
Feb 19, 2026k-studio expands its 'dexamenes seaside hotel' in greece with eight seaview terrace suites set above the original wine tanks.
Feb 04, 2026the 50-square-meter guesthouses replace the opaque whitewashed walls of the archetype with full-height glazing.
concrete architecture and design (982)
Mar 17, 2026the volumes maintain a direct relationship with the ground.
Mar 15, 2026the existing structures are reused as the base for the new residential complex.
brick architecture (421)
Mar 08, 2026mineral pigments and recycled materials generate a color palette derived from urban village architecture.
Mar 06, 2026salvaged oak and sun-baked brick define the material palette of the interiors.
architecture in brazil (411)
Mar 11, 2026bamboo appears in facade shading, railings, furniture, and interior finishes.
Mar 03, 2026during construction, builders temporarily relocated the site’s large boulders and later returned them to their original positions.
residential architecture and interiors (4779)
Mar 17, 2026BodinChapa reinterprets Lanna typologies through ‘twin-house’ Located in Chiang Saen along the Mekong River, Thailand, Baan SudSaenSuk is a private »
Mar 17, 2026the volumes maintain a direct relationship with the ground.
robots (602)
Mar 15, 2026the bio-based construction material reduces carbon emissions by up to 70 percent compared to conventional concrete.
Mar 10, 2026made of tiny, microscopic spikes, the filter comes with a coating that turns the spikes into a porous filter material.
toys (125)
Feb 17, 2026around 2.5 kilos of collected plastic make form a set, and the material is cleaned and melter before being molded into eco poker chips.
connections: +930
Feb 16, 2026comprising 3,179 bricks, the project reinterprets the artist’s impressionist brushwork, from the layered strokes to the atmospheric colors of the greenery.
connections: +360
smart home technology (126)
Mar 07, 2026the three modules collect the electromagnetic fields from around the house and store them into the devices so owners can reuse them.
connections: +340
Mar 05, 2026designed to be a companion, the device is meant to live in a home the way a pet does: nearby, responsive, and emotionally present.
assistive devices (61)
Mar 09, 2026a concept design by the company osteoid, the equipment uses recyclable medical-grade nylon, aluminum, stainless steel, and kevlar cables.
connections: 61
Mar 05, 2026designed to be a companion, the device is meant to live in a home the way a pet does: nearby, responsive, and emotionally present.
artificial intelligence (509)
Mar 16, 2026community observations are translated into prompts for design generation.
connections: +880
Mar 03, 2026ripple-like distortions prevent stable reflections within the enclosure.
personal technology (207)
Mar 17, 2026partly designed from nostalgia, the device comes with studs that double as a media control knob and a wireless charger for an apple watch or airpods.
connections: +1530
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
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