Jul 10, 2026episode four of ‘navigators of design’ introduces the innovators of STILFOLD, a platform that transforms flat sheet metal into high-performance structures.
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interview (9)
Jul 10, 2026
Jun 22, 2026designed after an ancient greek theatre, ferruccio laviani shapes an atmosphere where mara’s collections and lively discussion converged.
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christophe guinet - monsieur plant (16)
Jul 09, 2026tree hug reflects on the relationship between time, landscape, and human presence.
May 22, 2026monsieur plant presents a hybrid figure where two often-opposed worlds meet: that of advanced technology and that of organic life.
les rencontres de la photographie d'arles (10)
Jul 09, 2026the artists strip émile sala’s modernist house back and animate it through performance, allowing memory and daily rituals to become the exhibit.
the lebanese artist cultures microorganisms collected from marseille’s waterways, allowing bacteria to transform photographic film into evolving glass installations.
watches (16)
Jul 09, 2026the london watchmaker reworks its sculptural triangular timepiece with hand-carved steel surfaces inspired by prehistoric artifacts and early human craftsmanship.
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Feb 24, 2026the stepped levels create measurable depth, and their edges cast controlled shadows that function as precise visual guides.
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lucy sparrow (5)
Jul 08, 2026in her latest exhibition, the british artist traces how the supermarket changed when convenience entered the home through more than 20,000 felt products.
Aug 06, 2025lucy sparrow transforms lyndsey ingram gallery into a 'bourdon street chippy,' a fully immersive felt-sewn fish and chip shop.
chanel (7)
Jul 08, 2026oversized flowers, winding vines, and couture craftsmanship converge inside a theatrical landscape where set design and fashion become part of the same story.
Mar 10, 2026bureau betak installs towering cranes, rendered in primary colors, that fill the vast nave beneath the iron-and-glass dome.
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bureau betak (18)
a monumental water installation brings an artificial shoreline on the runway, linking the latest menswear collection to surf culture and the brand’s environmental commitments.
Mar 10, 2026bureau betak installs towering cranes, rendered in primary colors, that fill the vast nave beneath the iron-and-glass dome.
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algae (43)
Jul 08, 2026inspired by the behavior of tree canopies, algae tower by uau studio proposes a bio-facade that integrates photo-bio-reactor technology into the building envelope.
May 09, 2026aligned circular forms create overlapping sightlines through the structure.
LOEWE (16)
Jul 07, 2026from exposed stitching to sculptural endbands, a new generation of artists is transforming bookbinding from an invisible craft into a visible language of design.
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Jun 23, 2026from global craft prizes to apprenticeship programs and artisan workshops, luxury brands are funding the infrastructure that allows traditional making to survive.
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RCR arquitectes (8)
Jul 07, 2026clad in weathering corten steel and anodized aluminum, the building unfolds through compressed passages, expansive galleries, and framed views.
Aug 22, 2022the red concrete villa echoes the hues and textures of the encompassing coastal shoreline, sandy topography and lush vegetation.
rafael gamo (52)
Jul 07, 2026the renovation creates a more continuous sequence of spaces and a clearer relationship between the different functions of the house, where bright pink interiors provide a distinct visual identity.
Jun 23, 2026the facade drapes, swoops, and folds across openings.
gensler (33)
Jul 07, 2026the proposal organizes hospitality, recreation, and public space around the region’s landscape, waterways, and cultural identity.
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Sep 17, 2025gensler's 'baghdad sustainable forests' will transform a site once filled with 45 million tons of waste, into an urban forest.
mobile units (121)
Jul 07, 2026‘the outsiders’ are conceived as experimental socio-cultural tools to playfully explore the public spaces surrounding a former kindergarten-turned-cultural center.
Jun 14, 2026combining a foldable roof, modular interiors, and recycled materials, the project connects mobile living to a broader lakeside infrastructure network.
moradavaga (15)
May 03, 2026a crossover between kinetic and pixel art, A-L-M-A-D-R-A-V-A installation brings full days of ‘golden hours’ to rundown former beer factory.
Aug 15, 2025visitors can step inside netty's oversized mouth and look through its eyes, or speak to one another through the spider's black tubular limbs.
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headphone design (107)
Jul 06, 2026by shifting information from the ears to the skin, the project imagines alternative ways wearable devices might interact in noisy public environments.
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Jan 06, 2026unveiled at CES 2026 in las vegas, the device combines headphones and a speaker in one, with no extra cables or setups needed.
mold architects (5)
Jul 06, 2026a porous concrete grid gathers rooms and pools across a steep cycladic slope.
Oct 26, 2023the team aimed to revitalize this time-worn structure with a minimal yet playful design, while preserving its historical significance.
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