Dec 12, 2025in the recent discovery, the researchers show that the romans used quicklime, mixed it dry with volcanic ash, and added water to make the binding material.
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brick architecture (402)
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 09, 2025trung tran studio creates this multigenerational home with ubiquitous brick, infusing interiors with sunlit courtyards.
residential architecture and interiors (4667)
Dec 26, 2025the dimensions of the new elements reference the scale of the concrete blocks, the reinforced concrete framework, and the folded geometry of the roof.
Dec 25, 2025HPA arquitetura's casa corten reinterprets an industrial site in portugal through corten steel volumes shaped the slope.
earth architecture (79)
Oct 25, 2025TreeSoil system utilizes locally sourced soil mixed with sand, clay, and natural binders for fabrication.
connections: +1690
Jul 28, 2025as a sustainable vision for the ‘house of the future’, much of the house can be returned to the ground at the end of its life cycle.
architecture in greece (330)
Dec 26, 2025TRAIL [practice] designs the TANPOPO japanese restaurant in athens with a central, stainless-steel kitchen and wooden seating.
connections: +1250
Dec 18, 2025commissioned by the dinos and lia martinos foundation (DLMF), the project is scheduled for completion in late 2028.
connections: +330
ceramic art and design (240)
Dec 19, 2025designboom discusses with the designer his early years on construction sites and his recent immersion in clay.
connections: +850
Dec 09, 2025iris ceramica's victorian stone expands with new white-body wall coverings featuring four striking 3D decors that create mesmerizing sculptural effects.
connections: +280
eVTOL (84)
described as a one-person electric aircraft, it operates at low altitude and uses electric propulsion instead of propellers.
connections: +260
Oct 16, 2025designed to be small enough to fold and fit in the trunk of a car, the portable vehicle is easy to deploy and unfold.
connections: +380
chair design (750)
Dec 19, 2025pierre augustin rose integrates eighteenth century aubusson tapestry into contemporary furniture.
connections: +910
Dec 06, 2025the debut features two pieces, the tripodal chair and the torii table, that rely on hand-polished stainless-steel frameworks.
table design (184)
Dec 24, 2025la mécanique de noël installation examines festive gatherings through spatial design and mechanics.
Dec 06, 2025the debut features two pieces, the tripodal chair and the torii table, that rely on hand-polished stainless-steel frameworks.
Milan Design Week 2025 (63)
Dec 08, 2025the schindler X8 is the first elevator requiring no headroom, pit, or structural shaft, running on standard power and designed for premium residential buildings.
connections: +230
Nov 10, 2025yusuke kawai reveals how his high-tech background and appreciation for sacred japanese architecture defined pedrali’s kawara lighting collection.
recycling (454)
the current sample builds on the team’s previous research of the same topic, but this time, the version moves closer to manufacturing.
connections: +600
Dec 17, 2025the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
3D printing (872)
Dec 11, 2025assembled by hand, the string instruments adopt the lightweight material, which doesn’t react to temperature and humidity.
built with a 3D printed case, the miniature device runs on rechargeable battery and has only one control button.
connections: +1150
banksy (59)
Dec 16, 2025the hotel is open for reservations once again, restoring access to what it calls ‘the worst view in the world,’ facing the concrete separation wall.
connections: +810
Sep 08, 2025the artwork shows a judge in a traditional wig and black robe striking a protester lying on the ground.
connections: +1050
public art (730)
Dec 23, 2025titled fun palace, the installation combines five looping ball-track systems with five sculptural architectural forms.
connections: +2760
Dec 18, 2025calibrated to complete a full rotation every two minutes, the work takes a familiar fairground structure and transforms it into a sculptural environment.
connections: +1310
street art (262)
Sep 08, 2025the artwork shows a judge in a traditional wig and black robe striking a protester lying on the ground.
connections: +1050
Sep 08, 2025the house comes with the condition that it cannot be altered or inhabited for the next five years.
connections: +760
design education (13)
Dec 16, 2025the DBEW award is the first to formally recognize the creative leadership of educators, welcoming joint submissions across various design fields.
connections: 13
from transforming creating bioplastics to nail art and water-purifying sinks, the UAL showcase projects highlight both ingenuity and urgency.
connections: +230
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