ancient oaks inspire an immersive sculptural space where children explore, learn, and connect with nature.
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ulf mejergren architects (UMA) (33)
lift house, both a conceptual and functional prototype, can be elevated above ground level during extreme weather events.
architecture in france (716)
thatch-filled pillows with circular openings form a regular grid across the installation’s exterior facade.
MVRDV’s plum village will deliver timber structures and landscapes that support retreat life through environmentally-responsive design.
JR (49)
after many years in development, la caverne du pont neuf will be on view from june 6th to june 28th, 2026.
additional hands can be scanned on-site and added to the artwork, allowing the installation to evolve.
public art (729)
calibrated to complete a full rotation every two minutes, the work takes a familiar fairground structure and transforms it into a sculptural environment.
connections: +1310
installed in a civic building in kansas, 'astra' takes shape with suspended layers of painted acrylic.
connections: +730
christo and jeanne-claude (32)
after many years in development, la caverne du pont neuf will be on view from june 6th to june 28th, 2026.
there’s also an outdoor exhibition that will be set up on the banks of the river seine dedicated to the artists, which runs from september 6th to october 30th, 2025.
architecture in paris (261)
louis denavaut creates a sequence of atmospheres for this project, reflected in three distinct interior worlds.
the exhibition runs through november 30, 2025, across jacques kalisz’s mont d’est car park and ricardo bofill’s espaces abraxas in noisy-le-grand.
bridge architecture and design (264)
after many years in development, la caverne du pont neuf will be on view from june 6th to june 28th, 2026.
three construction curves and one control point define the bridge's paper crease geometry.
lighting design (547)
parisian designer laura gonzalez opens 'landscapes' at her gallery in new york to present a dialogue with french artist fabien conti.
connections: +1390
asphalt is combined with metal, stone, resin, and other materials to form stools, side tables, and lighting pieces.
chair design (750)
pierre augustin rose integrates eighteenth century aubusson tapestry into contemporary furniture.
connections: +910
the debut features two pieces, the tripodal chair and the torii table, that rely on hand-polished stainless-steel frameworks.
marble and stone design (362)
the project preserves the historic architecture while introducing modern living spaces and a swimming pool, creating a cohesive blend of past and present.
the facade is punctuated by circular and rounded windows inspired by alaïa’s signature perforated motifs.
table design (183)
the debut features two pieces, the tripodal chair and the torii table, that rely on hand-polished stainless-steel frameworks.
soft curves contrast with the collection’s heavy proportions.
residential architecture and interiors (4664)
a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
the design is inspired by the geometry and structure of a voluminous tent.
architecture in the netherlands (394)
exterior colors echo the earthy tones of the surrounding landscape.
each block's unique combination of fenestration and color references different landmarks across rotterdam.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1126)
the project restores aspects of the original structure and introduces new spaces that align the museum with current international standards.
the barbican centre will be closed from june 2028 until summer 2029 for an ambitious renovation led by buro happold and asif khan.
children's spaces (138)
circulation routes, interactive zones, and flexible spaces allow children to explore intuitively.
connections: +2170
school’s outdoor areas, like playgrounds, gardens, and educational terraces, are arranged in a stepped configuration rising to the roof.
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