Mar 19, 2026the new museum in NYC doubles its gallery space with OMA’s expansion, debuting 'new humans', curated by massimiliano gioni.
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architecture in the US (1659)
Mar 19, 2026
Mar 16, 2026wrapped in a semi-transparent scrim, the facade produces a shifting effect that changes with weather and the movement of pedestrians.
donald trump (31)
Aug 29, 2025'making federal architecture beautiful again' sets classical architecture as the preferred style nationwide, and the default in washington, D.C.
connections: +1690
Aug 22, 2025gebbia will overseethe white house's national design studio, improving the usability and design of federal services.
connections: 40
residential architecture and interiors (4781)
Mar 18, 2026conceived as a cave dwelling, the building is divided into three subterranean units.
connections: +5120
Mar 18, 2026linear geometry defines the primary volume, while curved elements guide circulation within the house.
architecture in china (2067)
Mar 17, 2026physical remains of industry become a testing ground for how architecture can extend memory and generate new forms of experience.
Mar 17, 2026an elevated timber path creates a new vantage point to observe the adjacent historic bridge.
DHaus (6)
Oct 11, 2025DHaus transforms a compact footprint into an open, light-filled interior.
Aug 29, 2025the 50-townhouse project includes gardens, tea houses and sculptural façades, expressing a harmonious dialogue between eastern heritage and western creativity.
toys (126)
Mar 19, 2026designed for children up to six years old, the furniture system follows a construction-toy logic.
connections: +310
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
3D printing (887)
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.
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Mar 15, 2026the bio-based construction material reduces carbon emissions by up to 70 percent compared to conventional concrete.
plastic art and design (119)
Mar 06, 2026hand-assembled into the canvas, hundreds of these materials become the base for screen-printed and painted portraits of cultural figures.
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Mar 03, 2026made from expanded polystyrene, designer max lamb made 431 chairs for the show, arranged in uniform rows inside palazzo san fedele.
architecture in malaysia (46)
Nov 22, 2025brick, timber, and concrete define the project’s material palette.
Aug 28, 2025snøhetta’s jesselton docklands masterplan in malaysia transforms the waterfront into a resilient district sensitive to the tropical ecology.
masterplans and urban revitalization (60)
the development will accommodate around 3,000 residents in its first phase, with the first homes expected to be completed in 2027.
Feb 25, 2026the masterplan consolidates nearly all Norwegian ministries into a compact campus for around 4,100 employees.
snohetta (202)
Feb 23, 2026snøhetta references the image of a traditional folding fan, a motif repeated across the project’s interiors and circulation spaces.
Feb 19, 2026designed by snøhetta, the 'qasr alhokm' metro station brings a vast reflective canopy to the historic center of riyadh.
architecture in taiwan (216)
Feb 10, 2026ZHA draws from the fluted geometry of an orchid native to taipei, translated into vertical ribs along the tower's facade.
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.
MVRDV (237)
architecture in shanghai (260)
Mar 12, 2026LEGO‘s temporary playful installation celebrates the return of the chinese grand prix.
Mar 10, 2026design shanghai celebrates its 13th edition from march 19-22, 2026, uniting global brands with the next generation of east asian talent.
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restaurant and café design (945)
Mar 18, 2026wallmakers transforms shipping containers into climate-responsive 'petti restaurant' through earth insulation and passive cooling.
Mar 14, 2026ravioli and farfalle motifs appear as subtle furniture details.
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