gardens, terraces, and passageways link the separate wings.
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takeshi hosaka architects (17)
limiting the height to two stories creates a vertical canvas for light to play on raw concrete.
architecture in japan (1693)
the porous envelope keeps the building almost fully open while shielding it from sun, rain, and typhoons.
the smooth outline of the structure slips beyond the shadow of the house, allowing plants to thrive and daylight to spill into the dining space.
boss design (8)
inspired by rising dough, beau by boss design offers marshmallow-soft comfort through a modular seating system designed for a variety of interior settings.
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uma by boss design delivers style and represents a sustainable option with its bio foam reducing the carbon footprint by 75%.
connections: +760
chair design (753)
cara campos' furniture collection expresses the geometries and visible wear of the worn bicycles.
connections: +1950
guided by organic morphologies, the living series develops form and structure across a sculptural chair, side table, and tray.
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Weaving (34)
the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
the researchers’ idea is to replace chemical-based textile production with a natural process that uses microbes instead of oil, plastic, or artificial dyes.
connections: +250
mushroom mycelium (53)
the debut features two pieces, the tripodal chair and the torii table, that rely on hand-polished stainless-steel frameworks.
each panel is grown inside a customized 3D printed mold, shaped by industrial robotic arms and filled with a selected substrate.
artificial intelligence (501)
both a home and outdoor assistive device, the rolling gadget uses AI and LiDAR to understand its surroundings and sends out light to measure distance.
instead of fur and paws, the .lumen device uses cameras, sensors, artificial intelligence, and robotics to assist the user.
facades (447)
original architectural features, including the brick facade and rounded corners, are retained.
the project renovates the original fabric and adds three new floors above it, resulting in an 850-square-meter building.
landscape architecture and design (111)
for the seating elements, hsc designs incorporates repurposed tires and timber.
at the center of SoBA’s sports park is an interpretation of 'water sleeves,' the flowing garments worn as part of kunqu opera.
architecture in the UK (465)
the barbican centre will be closed from june 2028 until summer 2029 for an ambitious renovation led by buro happold and asif khan.
altrath focuses on the constant shifts of light, weather, and movement that animate the megastructure of the brutalist icon.
interactive installation (515)
carbon rods, 3D printed joints, and kite-canvas discs form its lightweight structure.
oas/s-ely installation operates as both an architectural object and an interactive platform.
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kinetic installations (43)
this hybrid object combines robotic precision with tactile materials and slow, repetitive motion.
as we wrap up 2025, these are the ten installations that capture the year’s evolving sensory and spatial imagination.
residential architecture and interiors (4686)
local stone anchors the structure to the terrain, while concrete and timber define a calm, durable architectural language.
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original architectural features, including the brick facade and rounded corners, are retained.
passive houses (27)
horizon house brings together passive solar design, efficient use of resources, and low-impact building techniques.
designed from the inside out and based on passive design principles, the structure organizes space around light, tactility, and human experience.
concrete architecture and design (952)
vertical cuts slice through the ring to create oval openings oriented toward key views.
the concept takes shape through the image of a caterpillar feeding calmly within its habitat, protected by foliage and form.
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