Jun 11, 2026what if smartphone optics could democratize the art of storytelling? OPPO explores how everyone can find beauty through the lens.
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OPPO (17)
Jun 11, 2026
Feb 24, 2025during the reveal in singapore, the brand says that when closed, the device is no thicker than a traditional phone.
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fondation beyeler (11)
Jun 11, 2026first images of the swiss museum's peter zumthor extension are unveiled, with the full opening scheduled for january 2027.
Dec 12, 2024'matisse -- invitation to the voyage' exhibits the diverse and experimental phases of iconic artist's practice.
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peter zumthor (37)
DRIFT's 'franchise freedom', which takes shape through swarm-based drone choreography, celebrates the opening of the new LACMA galleries.
Apr 16, 2026the 275-meter structure elevates the museum's permanent collection onto a single uninterrupted floor suspended above los angeles.
Urban Art (2)
Jun 11, 2026three large-scale public artworks by dutch artist arno coenen transform the huannan market in taipei, taiwan, into a cultural landscape.
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Aug 25, 2025this softness encourages anyone to touch, jump, play, sit, gather or simply just lay around, blurring the borders between the spaces of play and the city itself.
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Artworks (2)
umbrellas (37)
Jun 11, 2026'kage no otomodachi' by torinoko transforms sun protection into an interactive game, encouraging children to remain beneath its canopy.
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an updated version of the remote-controlled one, the hands-free device hovers above the user and trails them wherever they go.
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wutopia lab (38)
Jun 11, 2026golden stairs lead to an elevated viewing platform above the whale gateway.
Apr 15, 2026with fluid and luminous architecture, the shanghai-based team constructs everyday programs as other worlds detached from reality.
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architecture in chile (112)
Jun 10, 2026a small waterside platform becomes a space for ecological learning and shared observation in chile.
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Feb 01, 2026rather than erase its past, the renovation works with the original layouts, extending them and weaving them together with axes from later interventions.
populous (38)
Jun 09, 2026the sports center in saudi arabia is renovated with reused structures, climate strategies, and expanded capacity for the 2034 world cup.
Nov 04, 2025parts from 30 retired aircraft are cut into 196 aluminum segments arranged as a continuous brise-soleil, lending the structure a shimmering skin.
the new raw (4)
Jun 09, 2026from BIG and studio RAP to the new raw and michael hansmeyer, architects are using robotics and digital fabrication to reinvent craft.
Jan 17, 2019located in thessaloniki, greece, the lab's recycling facilities and robotic arm transform waste into public furniture on-site.
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atelier vens vanbelle (4)
Jun 09, 2026blue glazed brick walls, black columns, and a red ceiling define the structure.
May 09, 2024the project by atelier vens vanbelle preserves the past while embracing modern living in a historic neighborhood in ghent, belgium.
architecture in belgium (164)
Feb 13, 2026vi.architectuuratelier's 'de zwarte fles' brings and contemporary workspaces to historic architecture in gent, belgium.
Feb 05, 2026circular and triangular concrete elements act as structural supports but also as clear spatial markers that guide circulation.
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prada (70)
Jun 09, 2026designed to withstand repeated lunar missions, the liquid cooling and ventilation garment transforms advanced textile engineering into a critical piece of life-support technology.
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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.
polydrops (9)
Jun 09, 2026the clear-anodized aluminum body incorporates roof-mounted solar panels that support daily energy needs.
Jul 17, 2024during rainy or snowy weather conditions, a 30A power source located on the passenger side can keep the electric trailer’s battery charged.
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georges batzios architects (10)
Jun 09, 2026the design by georges batzios architects draws on the character of nearby waterfront settlements.
May 13, 2026sculpted volumes establish a dialogue between architecture and topography.
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alessandra baldereschi (4)
Jun 07, 2026each flower rests on a lacquered metal base and lights up with a single touch.
Feb 17, 2020the italian designer brings an assortment of wildlife to delicate, hand-blown glasses and jugs.
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