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wood and timber architecture and design (1345)
zenithal openings slice through the timber geometry, introducing controlled daylight into living spaces.
marble and stone design (362)
the project preserves the historic architecture while introducing modern living spaces and a swimming pool, creating a cohesive blend of past and present.
the facade is punctuated by circular and rounded windows inspired by alaïa’s signature perforated motifs.
residential architecture and interiors (4654)
the LIMA house is built as a minimalistic pink volume backdropped by the rocky landscape of chile.
the residence turns to the natural logics of a flower and an oasis as its two main references.
architecture in italy (642)
the project preserves the historic architecture while introducing modern living spaces and a swimming pool, creating a cohesive blend of past and present.
contemporary gestures meet eighteenth-century stone and antique wood.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1122)
exterior colors echo the earthy tones of the surrounding landscape.
bureau forme organizes overlapping activity areas to support mixed and flexible use patterns.
Tanween (5)
beginning in 2026, tanween will expand into ithra design week, integrating design across and beyond ithra’s walls.
connections: +120
the event features hands-on workshops, design challenges, expert-led mentorships, exhibitions, and panels that examine how creativity shapes communities.
art and architecture in saudi arabia (120)
from the metro to the historic center, see noor riyadh’s must-see light installations from 2025.
the event features hands-on workshops, design challenges, expert-led mentorships, exhibitions, and panels that examine how creativity shapes communities.
apps (148)
OPERATOR turns the act of music production into a visual, spatial, and inherently playful building exercise.
connections: +150
HomeBox is built in stainless steel with integrated sensors, LED status indicators, and mobile app connectivity.
connections: +660
marc newson (51)
the oil removes the usual bending of light in watches, and because of that, the time on the discs looks close to the glass and clear from all angles.
connections: +470
on october 6th, 2025, the brand is set to release the wearable and functional objects, from bags, lamps, and glasses to surfboards, ceramic plates, and pieces of luggage.
ressence watches (7)
discover the magic behind ressence’s TYPE 3 BB2 watch - a mechanical marvel that looks like it is powered by LEDs but is purely crafted with hundreds of intricate pieces.
connections: +420
ressence's TYPE 1° round M timepiece introduces gentle primary colors to the watch's light gray dial, making it easier for the wearer to tell the time.
connections: +420
timepiece design (417)
the oil removes the usual bending of light in watches, and because of that, the time on the discs looks close to the glass and clear from all angles.
connections: +470
a miniature model of the DW-5600 digital watch, it reproduces the shape and functions of the full-size series model at about one-tenth of its scale.
connections: +810
yukai engineering (6)
no longer a prototype, the portable device looks around and reacts to what happens near it or on it using the ‘special’ algorithm.
while holding onto the bag handles like a koala or a sloth, the device with a sensor rotates its head and slightly bows to acknowledge passersby.
personal technology (168)
the rotary dial remains the primary command interface in nico tangara’s multifunctional device.
connections: +660
a multipurpose accessory, the embedded gadget is powered by AI and can also record audios and translate them into texts on its own.
robots (587)
a study by CREATE Lab, the team has tested whether crustacean shells could work better for some robotic tasks.
connections: +1210
the installation by artist beeple comments on the ways tech giants’ platforms and their algorithms influence the way people see the world today.
fashion technology (82)
no longer a prototype, the portable device looks around and reacts to what happens near it or on it using the ‘special’ algorithm.
named leia, the device has electrodes sewn into it, which restores the user’s sensation to the foot sole as well as reduce their chronic pain.
public art (724)
its reflective exterior meets a honeycomb-like interior designed to soften sound and host microhabitats.
connections: +730
the chromatic colonnade of pilar zeta's 'the observer effect' now stands at the shelborne, and will be on view throughout miami art week 2025.
connections: +880
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