May 13, 2026laufen seeks a future direction that establishes longevity as a design principle, merging high-tech material science with a deep, human-centric empathy.
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LAUFEN (46)
May 13, 2026
Oct 09, 2025embrace the autumnal warmth of mocha mousse as LAUFEN's nature-inspired ceramics, faucets, and furniture create sanctuaries of wellbeing.
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V-ZUG (2)
May 13, 2026by dismantling decommissioned washing machines, V-ZUG turns mechanical utility into a collection of poufs and tables for the home.
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Apr 20, 2026V-ZUG and elisa ossino rethink the kitchen as a stage for human connection with table rituals at milan design week 2026.
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home appliances (2)
Apr 15, 2026gaggenau returns to milan with ‘presence’, a minimalist architectural refuge that explores spatial clarity and culinary artistry with a michelin-starred collaboration.
bentu design (9)
May 12, 2026pond sludge is transformed into unfired ceramsite panels through geopolymer technology.
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Apr 24, 2026industrial waste is redirected into new cycles of production.
qatar museums (23)
May 12, 2026designed by rirkrit tiravanija, the temporary gathering space in the giardini brings together sound, food, film, and collective participation from across the arab world.
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May 29, 2025from the works of hassan fathy to balkrishna doshi, the exhibition maps an architectural history of traditions of welcome, gathering, and collective care in the region.
MAISON AETHERION (1)
May 12, 2026the sculptural objects by maison aetherion reveal the internal landscapes, veins, and geological memory embedded in rare natural minerals.
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gold (17)
May 12, 2026the melting silhouette suggests distortion within systems of vision.
May 03, 2026a crossover between kinetic and pixel art, A-L-M-A-D-R-A-V-A installation brings full days of ‘golden hours’ to rundown former beer factory.
architecture in israel (112)
May 11, 2026midtown jerusalem links contemporary infrastructure with the city’s historic architectural fabric.
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Jan 06, 2026a ‘green waterfall’ system introduces landscape architecture into the high-rise typology.
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lexon (11)
May 11, 2026for the new chromatic series, the artist and brand take their balloon dog collaboration into even more playful territory.
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Jan 18, 2017the familiar shape is intended to integrate seamlessly into spaces or pockets normally designed for water bottles.
connections: 21
jeff koons (20)
Jun 24, 2025the sculpture will become the focal point of a new outdoor public art program connected to LACMA’s forthcoming david geffen galleries.
these art cars are now set to go on a world tour, exhibiting them in different cultural institutions across five continents.
https://sumakshi.com/ (1)
May 10, 2026the india pavilion returns to venice biennale 2026 with geographies of distance, tracing home through earth, thread and bamboo.
salone del mobile (3)
May 09, 2026aligned circular forms create overlapping sightlines through the structure.
Apr 24, 2026SICIS joins milan design week 2026 with ‘impossible to ignore’ environments, envisioned to unite artistic mosaics, furniture, and fine jewelry.
friedman benda (74)
May 08, 2026designboom meets the dutch designer at friedman benda NYC, where he discusses collaborations with living systems through material intelligence.
Mar 08, 2026ferréol babin discusses woodcarving and painted pastoral scenes across his friedman benda exhibition 'in a landscape'.
joris laarman lab (9)
Jul 16, 2021after several years of work, the futuristic bridge has now opened to the public in amsterdam's red light district.
Oct 22, 2018measuring 12.5m long and 6.3m wide, the fully functional stainless steel bridge is set to be installed across amsterdam's oudezijds achterburgwal canal.
GROHE (21)
May 08, 2026the iconic aqua sanctuary installation introduces a new perception of bathroom design through a series of concepts that challenge conventional expectations.
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Apr 24, 2026grohe spa’s multi-sensory journey named ‘aqua sanctuary’ at piccolo teatro studio melato celebrates two bathroom design collections atrio private collection and grohtherm aqua tiles
olson kundig architects (50)
May 07, 2026olson kundig designs this daisy ranch as a long, low house between dense trees and an open meadow on canada's salt spring island.
Oct 09, 2025'tom kundig: complete houses' presents 462 homes spanning four decades for a comprehensive look at the architect’s evolving oeuvre.
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