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)
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Mar 16, 2026wrapped in a semi-transparent scrim, the facade produces a shifting effect that changes with weather and the movement of pedestrians.
musical instruments (218)
Mar 16, 2026the musical instruments wear bright colors that make them more alluring to look at, capturing the full form of the shape they’re borrowing.
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Mar 11, 2026the device triggers sounds using small magnetic pieces called beats that users place physically onto a wooden grid.
bamboo architecture and design (411)
Mar 11, 2026bamboo appears in facade shading, railings, furniture, and interior finishes.
Feb 25, 2026gardens and sculptural elements interlace the beach club’s architecture with its coastal landscape.
fashion technology (85)
Jan 27, 2026static electricity forms the conceptual basis of the research by designer wren walker.
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Dec 23, 2025from gustaf westman's spiral baguette holder to vollebak's virus-killing jacket, designboom looks back at the top fashion stories that defined the year.
climate change (199)
Mar 19, 2026the coat operates as wearable architecture, proposing survival as something carried directly on the body.
Mar 17, 2026founded in london by anab jain and jon ardern, the studio turns to hypothetical worlds to build a collective future based on actionable methods.
connections: +440
concrete architecture and design (983)
Mar 18, 2026linear geometry defines the primary volume, while curved elements guide circulation within the house.
Mar 17, 2026the volumes maintain a direct relationship with the ground.
architecture in japan (1706)
Mar 11, 2026the renovation combines preserved architectural elements with updated living conditions.
Mar 05, 2026two opposing arcs that open toward the sea form the upper volume of the hotel, creating a sail-like silhouette.
lighting design (566)
Mar 17, 2026the lamp series explores a tactile alternative to digital product interfaces.
connections: +570
the furniture pieces can be assembled, stacked, or expanded into larger structures.
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LED (130)
Mar 17, 2026the installation positions media as a permanent architectural layer within the arena.
Oct 24, 2025raw materials like steel, concrete, and polycarbonate, and linear LED lighting compose a flexible industrial environment.
architecture in switzerland (266)
Feb 26, 2026colored patterned modules accommodate stages, tribunes, bleachers, and kiosks.
Jan 26, 2026.ket bureau proposes a wooden lakeside pavilion for st. moritz, designed as a wellness space for year-round use with gently sloping rooftops.
restaurant and café design (946)
Mar 19, 2026movable walls enable flexible configurations within the art center.
Mar 18, 2026wallmakers transforms shipping containers into climate-responsive 'petti restaurant' through earth insulation and passive cooling.
onnis luque (29)
Mar 17, 2026the volumes maintain a direct relationship with the ground.
Aug 14, 2025casa oruç is a hillside home in mineral del monte designed to navigate steep terrain and integrate with the forest.
architecture in mexico (714)
Mar 19, 2026axolotl conservation center operates as a closed-loop environmental system.
connections: +2120
Mar 15, 2026the bio-based construction material reduces carbon emissions by up to 70 percent compared to conventional concrete.
residential architecture and interiors (4781)
Mar 18, 2026conceived as a cave dwelling, the building is divided into three subterranean units.
connections: +5120
Mar 17, 2026BodinChapa reinterprets Lanna typologies through ‘twin-house’ Located in Chiang Saen along the Mekong River, Thailand, Baan SudSaenSuk is a private »
timepiece design (432)
Mar 19, 2026named the clock, the pocket watch-shaped device features no hands, but a system called the light hour.
Mar 12, 2026designed by car designer and watchmaker jiro katayama, the timepiece design has a rotating disk on the dial, which works as a jumping hour indicator.
connections: +830
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