Dec 22, 2025from bamboo vaults rising in flood-prone villages to inflatable dream temples, here are ten pavilions reshaping how we think about space right now.
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wood and timber architecture and design (1352)
social impact (9)
Dec 17, 2025from 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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Dec 02, 2025the installation acts as a public library, an illuminated sculpture, and an arena for collective reading.
architecture in hungary (90)
Nov 29, 2025generous green rooftop gardens enhance the human-centered workplace by ZDA.
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Aug 14, 2025the sauska tokaj winery by BORD is a lens-shaped landmark which dots the rolling hills of hungary’s tokaj wine region.
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where people work (983)
Dec 18, 2025vertical metal fins establish a consistent rhythm across the office building’s facade.
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Dec 16, 2025courtyards of varying sizes surround the central house volume, merging living spaces with the urban realm.
school architecture and design (754)
Nov 30, 2025school’s outdoor areas, like playgrounds, gardens, and educational terraces, are arranged in a stepped configuration rising to the roof.
Nov 28, 2025the ramp encourages shared gestures and barrier-free interaction.
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assistive devices (49)
Nov 29, 2025a project by students, the autonomous device follows a smart pattern that allows it to plant different local species in a randomized sequence.
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Nov 28, 2025the ramp encourages shared gestures and barrier-free interaction.
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toys (119)
Nov 28, 2025the ramp encourages shared gestures and barrier-free interaction.
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Nov 24, 2025complete with an onboard sound module and a built-in speaker, the musical toy can play sounds without connecting to external equipment.
architecture in spain (750)
Dec 20, 2025a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
Dec 18, 2025designed by luca poian forms and frade arquitectos, 'espardenyer' proposes a climate responsive congress centre for elche, spain.
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residential architecture and interiors (4664)
Dec 18, 2025the design is inspired by the geometry and structure of a voluminous tent.
Dec 17, 2025urbanscape architects design a sanctuarious home where psychological experience and light define every interconnected volume.
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brick architecture (402)
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.
Dec 09, 2025trung tran studio creates this multigenerational home with ubiquitous brick, infusing interiors with sunlit courtyards.
architecture in hong kong (112)
Dec 17, 2025at hong kong's central yards, UNS designs a landmark theater with sculptural interiors united by an intricate lattice shell.
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Dec 03, 2025eight immersive showcases from paris to seoul redefine hybrid living and cultural synthesis at maison&objet intérieurs hong kong.
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detour (5)
Nov 28, 2025deTour 2025 brings ‘the shape of yearning’ to PMQ to explore how everyday design reflects desire, identity, and collective imagination.
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Dec 06, 2024under the theme ‘having → being: designing inner worlds,’ detour 2024 reflects on possession and existence through immersive installations.
architecture in the netherlands (394)
Nov 30, 2025exterior colors echo the earthy tones of the surrounding landscape.
Nov 28, 2025each block's unique combination of fenestration and color references different landmarks across rotterdam.
MVRDV (230)
Dec 12, 2025the 414-square-meter pavilion uses earth-covered timber arches to reconstruct the silhouette of a hill.
Dec 11, 2025MVRDV’s plum village will deliver timber structures and landscapes that support retreat life through environmentally-responsive design.
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