May 30, 2026monumental inflatables, including pink shells and reflective eggs, contrast the historic urban fabric of the dutch city.
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marcel wanders (33)
May 30, 2026
Nov 22, 2023marcel wanders puts a fresh spin on LAUFEN’s ‘the new classic’ saphirkeramik washbasins with fantastical patterns.
connections: +230
arup (40)
May 30, 2026terraced timber facades introduce texture and rhythm across the sloping site.
Jan 28, 2026the arena translates the elliptical geometry of milan’s ancient roman amphitheater into a contemporary civic building.
david zwirner gallery (12)
May 29, 2026at david zwirner, the american artist's works become imaginative gatherings where time warps and folds back on itself, collapsing spatial and temporal boundaries.
connections: +330
Jan 15, 2026the fluorescent sculptures of 'dan flavin: grids' create a series of immersive atmospheres across the rooms of david zwirner gallery.
wHY architecture (12)
May 29, 2026the cultural institution upgrades its hilltop campus with a redesigned arrival sequence, expanded public amenities, and a new tram system scheduled to debut after the center reopens in 2028.
Apr 29, 2026'when apricots blossom' transforms traditional uzbek breadmaking tools into emotional and symbolic objects within a temporary landscape of cross-cultural exchange.
connections: +130
domes (6)
May 29, 2026marc fornes brings a perforated aluminum dome 'moonrise' to a tennessee trailhead with circular openings echoing lunar craters.
Apr 13, 2026the renovation by atelier cnS introduces a series of translucent, domed canopies that gather across the yongping warehouse's roofline.
MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY (23)
Mar 12, 2026drawing on the tradition of the architectural folly, the pavilion reimagines the historic garden typology as a contemporary gathering space.
Feb 13, 2026the thin aluminum surface of the structure curves upward as a vertical plane before bending forward into an enveloping form.
ressence watches (9)
May 28, 2026when a designer infuses an object with subconscious depth and fetishistic attention to detail, they create a sustainable emotional bond between the product and user.
using the brand’s ROCS system, the design shows time through rotating discs instead of hands.
connections: +450
unimatic watches (13)
Feb 02, 2026named modello cinque U5S-NS, the model draws inspiration from children’s calendars, where color is often used to make the days.
connections: +490
Apr 20, 2025unveiled during milan design week 2025, each of the twelve custom watch straps represents a two-hour window of the day.
connections: +460
claesson koivisto rune (59)
May 28, 2026when a designer infuses an object with subconscious depth and fetishistic attention to detail, they create a sustainable emotional bond between the product and user.
Jun 22, 2023boasting a white marble backdrop, the minimal store aesthetic pays tribute to the brand's ethos: quality over quantity.
studio 10 (11)
May 28, 2026woven bamboo roofs unfold over the pavilion’s scattered concrete pillars.
Jul 19, 2024curved patterns on the pavilion's roofs, skylights and facades reinterpret shadows cast by the site's trees.
connections: +2180
gijs van vaerenbergh (8)
May 28, 2026a ghost-like steel framework reconstructs the vanished cloisters of herkenrode abbey at full scale, transforming absence into an immersive architectural landscape.
connections: +450
Nov 27, 2025gijs van vaerenbergh's 'inverse ruin' reconstructs the remains of an ancient temple in matera, italy using a steel lattice frame.
education (1)
May 28, 2026the hong kong based institution proves that AI models can become a collaborative partner throughout different architectural design stages.
sony (70)
May 27, 2026the reon pocket pro plus turns personal climate control into a small wearable device that sits at the base of the neck.
connections: +300
Mar 18, 2026each version carries the work of the respective artist across its exterior, wheels, and interior screens, and these aren't production models as they're positioned as art objects.
studio libertiny (8)
May 27, 2026working with bees, these artists sculpt through patience and living systems of interspecies collaboration.
May 29, 2023drawing from the new testament, the collection explores the topics of 'sacrifice' and 'life of service' in the context of love.
connections: +620
beeswax art and design (19)
Aug 30, 2025named beehive, the concept model hopes to teach users about bees and their role in nature by detailing the home and lifestyle using blocks.
connections: +400
Sep 18, 2023the pieces exude honey when worn, with the wax gradually melting away and symbolizing the delicate nature of our ecosystem.
connections: +140
iris ceramica group (43)
May 27, 2026extending into the sphere of scent, iris ceramica group debuts its first fragrance at clerkenwell design week 2026 in collaboration with campomarzio70.
Apr 21, 2026iris ceramica group and diesel living partner up for a bold showcase during milan design week 2026, blending the worlds of design and fashion.
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