the 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)
the large-scale timber structure reinterprets the cityscape as a constellation of ships, reflecting on tainan's cultural history.
interactive installation (546)
the installation positions media as a permanent architectural layer within the arena.
a 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)
the renovation combines preserved architectural elements with updated living conditions.
two opposing arcs that open toward the sea form the upper volume of the hotel, creating a sail-like silhouette.
hotel architecture and design (759)
the project places circular guest suites along a dormant volcanic slope overlooking lakes, grassland, and sandy plains.
two opposing arcs that open toward the sea form the upper volume of the hotel, creating a sail-like silhouette.
library architecture and design (285)
kengo kuma & associates plans the timber library as a rising spiral, its entire program organized around a central, top-lit lobby.
vertical symmetry reinforces the room’s formal composition.
designer boutique hotels (188)
k-studio expands its 'dexamenes seaside hotel' in greece with eight seaview terrace suites set above the original wine tanks.
the 50-square-meter guesthouses replace the opaque whitewashed walls of the archetype with full-height glazing.
concrete architecture and design (982)
the volumes maintain a direct relationship with the ground.
the existing structures are reused as the base for the new residential complex.
brick architecture (421)
mineral pigments and recycled materials generate a color palette derived from urban village architecture.
salvaged oak and sun-baked brick define the material palette of the interiors.
architecture in brazil (411)
bamboo appears in facade shading, railings, furniture, and interior finishes.
during construction, builders temporarily relocated the site’s large boulders and later returned them to their original positions.
residential architecture and interiors (4779)
BodinChapa reinterprets Lanna typologies through ‘twin-house’ Located in Chiang Saen along the Mekong River, Thailand, Baan SudSaenSuk is a private »
the volumes maintain a direct relationship with the ground.
robots (602)
the bio-based construction material reduces carbon emissions by up to 70 percent compared to conventional concrete.
made of tiny, microscopic spikes, the filter comes with a coating that turns the spikes into a porous filter material.
toys (125)
around 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
comprising 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)
the three modules collect the electromagnetic fields from around the house and store them into the devices so owners can reuse them.
connections: +340
designed 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)
a concept design by the company osteoid, the equipment uses recyclable medical-grade nylon, aluminum, stainless steel, and kevlar cables.
connections: 61
designed 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)
community observations are translated into prompts for design generation.
connections: +880
ripple-like distortions prevent stable reflections within the enclosure.
personal technology (207)
partly 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
designed 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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