school’s outdoor areas, like playgrounds, gardens, and educational terraces, are arranged in a stepped configuration rising to the roof.
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brenac & gonzalez & associés (5)
the building alternates full and empty spaces, convex and concave shapes, and integrates gardens and terraces.
school architecture and design (754)
the ramp encourages shared gestures and barrier-free interaction.
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vo trong nghia architects' design for nuoc ui school responds directly to the region’s humid tropical climate.
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.
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from art and design fairs, to public art activations and museum exhibitions, explore all the highlights taking place from december 2nd — 7th.
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explore must-see highlights of art basel paris, design miami.paris, and other standout shows and events across the city.
architecture in miami (158)
the chromatic colonnade of pilar zeta's 'the observer effect' now stands at the shelborne, and will be on view throughout miami art week 2025.
connections: +890
ReefLine debuts 'concrete coral,' a fully deployed underwater installation and hybrid reef of 22 concrete 'cars' by leandro erlich.
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
teahouse architecture and design (45)
mortar mixed with excavated soil forms the single-slope roof’s textured surface.
using slender 14-millimeter galvanized steel rods, the architects trace linear paths through the landscape.
rooftop architecture and design (197)
ITM yooehwa slices the prayer room's rooftop with the form of a cross, visible only from the interior and from overhead.
asphalt shingles clad the exterior roof surfaces, while timber lines the underside of the canopy.
architecture in japan (1687)
a continuation of the existing rock formations, the hotel is articulated as a series of stepped horizontal planes, courtyards, and gardens.
a square atrium brings daylight and airflow into the open-air bath area.
kurosawa kawaraten (6)
mortar mixed with excavated soil forms the single-slope roof’s textured surface.
arai mise studio by kurosawa kawara-ten provides a base for the client's creative activities in a rural setting.
assistive devices (49)
a project by students, the autonomous device follows a smart pattern that allows it to plant different local species in a randomized sequence.
connections: +640
the ramp encourages shared gestures and barrier-free interaction.
connections: +920
robots (589)
by embedding a sensor‑driven mechanism, phantom chess bridges centuries of analog play with the analytical power of modern chess engines.
connections: +1950
from hyper-personalized AI to advanced robotic mobility, explore cutting-edge student projects at hongik university’s industrial design degree show 2025.
connections: +1560
social impact (9)
from 3D printed coral reefs to eggshell composite butterfly nests, designboom looks back at the top 10 social impact stories that defined 2025.
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the installation acts as a public library, an illuminated sculpture, and an arena for collective reading.
architecture in spain (750)
a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
designed by luca poian forms and frade arquitectos, 'espardenyer' proposes a climate responsive congress centre for elche, spain.
connections: +1200
wood and timber architecture and design (1351)
by embedding a sensor‑driven mechanism, phantom chess bridges centuries of analog play with the analytical power of modern chess engines.
connections: +1950
a found branch collected during a walk in the forest serves as the squirrel’s tail.
where people work (983)
vertical metal fins establish a consistent rhythm across the office building’s facade.
connections: +1080
courtyards of varying sizes surround the central house volume, merging living spaces with the urban realm.
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