lina ghotmeh leads a phased expansion of mathaf: arab museum of modern art in doha that reshapes the campus for research and making.
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art and architecture in qatar (65)
frida escobedo designs the new complex around a sequence of terraced volumes and courtyards that temper qatar's coastal climate.
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museums and galleries (844)
lina ghotmeh leads a phased expansion of mathaf: arab museum of modern art in doha that reshapes the campus for research and making.
the barbican centre will be closed from june 2028 until summer 2029 for an ambitious renovation led by buro happold and asif khan.
UNStudio (124)
at hong kong's central yards, UNS designs a landmark theater with sculptural interiors united by an intricate lattice shell.
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soon to complete in dubai, UNstudio's 'wasl tower' will include one of the tallest ceramic facades in the world.
architecture in hong kong (112)
eight immersive showcases from paris to seoul redefine hybrid living and cultural synthesis at maison&objet intérieurs hong kong.
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maison&objet’s 2nd intérieurs edition in hong kong presents four immersive pavilions dedicated to material re-employment and cultural craft.
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theaters (139)
at hong kong's central yards, UNS designs a landmark theater with sculptural interiors united by an intricate lattice shell.
connections: +370
the barbican centre will be closed from june 2028 until summer 2029 for an ambitious renovation led by buro happold and asif khan.
biomaterials (36)
the current sample builds on the team’s previous research of the same topic, but this time, the version moves closer to manufacturing.
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in normal conditions, it can break down in soil in around four to six weeks, since it is made from bagasse, the fibrous by-product of sugar production.
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recycling (454)
the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
the idea by the content creator colin furze tests whether or not suspension can exist without contact using magnetism.
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plastic art and design (111)
the current sample builds on the team’s previous research of the same topic, but this time, the version moves closer to manufacturing.
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speaking to designboom, mandlik positions factory 5.0 as a framework for rethinking material futures.
architecture in india (407)
urbanscape architects design a sanctuarious home where psychological experience and light define every interconnected volume.
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discover the nadhyavart residence, a spa-like sanctuary where curved forms and tactile luxury offer a serene escape from the bustle of delhi.
residential architecture and interiors (4663)
the design is inspired by the geometry and structure of a voluminous tent.
courtyards of varying sizes surround the central house volume, merging living spaces with the urban realm.
flower and leaf art (177)
a found branch collected during a walk in the forest serves as the squirrel’s tail.
taubenkobel uses and botanical and light art to frame its annual culinary VOGELFREI pop-up, this year at atelier augarten in vienna.
wood and timber architecture and design (1351)
by embedding a sensor‑driven mechanism, phantom chess bridges centuries of analog play with the analytical power of modern chess engines.
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the plan follows a hyperbolic geometry guiding movement toward the interior prayer space.
animals in art (211)
a found branch collected during a walk in the forest serves as the squirrel’s tail.
designboom speaks with the italian artist about the making of 'Ι don’t like it, Ι love it', the importance of freedom, and why the 'impossible' is often just the beginning.
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architecture in greece (329)
commissioned by the dinos and lia martinos foundation (DLMF), the project is scheduled for completion in late 2028.
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the project restores aspects of the original structure and introduces new spaces that align the museum with current international standards.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1126)
the project restores aspects of the original structure and introduces new spaces that align the museum with current international standards.
the barbican centre will be closed from june 2028 until summer 2029 for an ambitious renovation led by buro happold and asif khan.
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