Feb 10, 2026ZHA draws from the fluted geometry of an orchid native to taipei, translated into vertical ribs along the tower's facade.
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architecture in taiwan (216)
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Feb 03, 2026stainless steel mirrors on the partition walls further dematerialize the structure, reflecting the surrounding greenery and making the building disappear into its context.
floating architecture (209)
Jan 20, 2026the river cabin’s design draws from old shipyards and modernist design.
Dec 17, 2025designed for research, recreation, and habitation, the system supports human-ocean coexistence.
animals in art (215)
Mar 14, 2026dubbed the austrian power giants, these electricity structures are molded depending on the fauna representing the state.
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Feb 20, 2026this Hermès x bialetti moka pot concept imagines a sculpted orange horse lid and pairs it with detailed cups and horseshoe saucers.
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cheng-tsung feng (23)
Dec 26, 2025five radiating ‘petals’ with gold-edged detailing create a pentagonal spatial layout.
Nov 24, 2025white canvas drapes in layered sections over the timber frame, with intentional gaps where beams pierce through and sharp edges interrupt the smooth surface.
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interactive installation (547)
at OCT-LOFT’s 2026 ‘super new year’, a kinetic installation turns public space into a shared game of motion.
Mar 17, 2026the installation positions media as a permanent architectural layer within the arena.
textile and fabric art (89)
Mar 13, 2026ema shin expands her embroidered 'hearts of absent women' series into a monumental textile sculpture at the sydney biennale.
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Mar 13, 2026'playground' turns a vast 2,640-square-meter lawn into an interactive outdoor installation designed for a wedding celebration.
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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.
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architecture in mexico (713)
Mar 17, 2026the volumes maintain a direct relationship with the ground.
Mar 15, 2026the bio-based construction material reduces carbon emissions by up to 70 percent compared to conventional concrete.
BMW (298)
Sep 05, 2025BMW’s first neue klasse production model, the iX3, debuts a new era of electric mobility with four 'superbrains' and panoramic idrive.
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Sep 03, 2025BMW motorrad introduces the 'vision CE' as a helmet-free electric scooter concept and a new approach to urban mobility.
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electric motorcycle and scooter design (362)
as the children get older and taller, so does the two-wheeler, thanks to its modular components.
connections: +540
Dec 24, 2025from high-tech hoverbikes to solar-powered motorcycles, our list shows a design shift in personal mobility, where experimentation, form, and user experience come through.
wood and timber architecture and design (1403)
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 11, 2026the device triggers sounds using small magnetic pieces called beats that users place physically onto a wooden grid.
circular design (15)
final call! enter the A’ design award and competition 2026 across all categories, from furniture to architecture, before the february 28 deadline.
Sep 02, 2025a timber stadium concept in fukushima, japan is built with locally-sourced wood intended for disassembly and reuse.
stadium architecture and design (235)
Jan 28, 2026the arena translates the elliptical geometry of milan’s ancient roman amphitheater into a contemporary civic building.
Nov 26, 2025the complex combines athletic, commercial, and public programs within a single framework.
VUILD (9)
Sep 02, 2025a timber stadium concept in fukushima, japan is built with locally-sourced wood intended for disassembly and reuse.
Mar 09, 2025the sustainable housing project supports the forestry industry in niyodogawa town.
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.
SANAA (87)
Jan 13, 2026opening weekend will offer free admission on march 21st and 22nd, welcoming visitors into a reconfigured building that rethinks circulation and public access.
Dec 13, 2025its inaugural exhibition, 'a call of all beings', brings together more than 70 artists and collectives from 20 countries.
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