a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
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architecture in spain (750)
designed by luca poian forms and frade arquitectos, 'espardenyer' proposes a climate responsive congress centre for elche, spain.
connections: +1200
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.
electric automobiles (707)
our list showcases designers and manufacturers presenting upgraded vehicles that explore future mobility, updated classic forms, and mixed-use materials.
designed to last longer, the vehicle changes the status quo in the automotive industry by giving the users more control over repairs.
Energy (6)
described as a one-person electric aircraft, it operates at low altitude and uses electric propulsion instead of propellers.
connections: +260
presented to the public in 1958, the project proposed a car that would run on nuclear power instead of gasoline.
electric charging stations (32)
one of the recent cases is from polestar, which is using its EV to supply energy to houses with the process called bi-directional charging.
engineers have placed induction coils under the asphalt of the A10 motorway southwest of paris for the trials.
connections: +740
car design (1009)
our list showcases designers and manufacturers presenting upgraded vehicles that explore future mobility, updated classic forms, and mixed-use materials.
designed to last longer, the vehicle changes the status quo in the automotive industry by giving the users more control over repairs.
climate change (192)
designed for research, recreation, and habitation, the system supports human-ocean coexistence.
first presented in a simplified prototype during the venice architecture biennale 2025, aquapraça arrives in brazil in its complete form.
höweler + yoon (11)
first presented in a simplified prototype during the venice architecture biennale 2025, aquapraça arrives in brazil in its complete form.
on september 5th, 2025, aquapraça is set to debut in venice, inviting visitors to experience its sloping, water-responsive surfaces firsthand.
architecture in brazil (407)
the plan follows a hyperbolic geometry guiding movement toward the interior prayer space.
zenithal openings slice through the timber geometry, introducing controlled daylight into living spaces.
carlo ratti (83)
first presented in a simplified prototype during the venice architecture biennale 2025, aquapraça arrives in brazil in its complete form.
the project will make its debut during the 2026 winter olympics in milan, and will then be moved to its permanent location in the alps to serve as a safe resting point for climbers and trekkers.
MIT news (83)
in the recent discovery, the researchers show that the romans used quicklime, mixed it dry with volcanic ash, and added water to make the binding material.
with this system developed by MIT engineers, clean water-making can take a few minutes versus the hours required by existing thermal designs.
connections: +350
ceramic art and design (240)
designboom discusses with the designer his early years on construction sites and his recent immersion in clay.
connections: +850
iris ceramica's victorian stone expands with new white-body wall coverings featuring four striking 3D decors that create mesmerizing sculptural effects.
connections: +280
water filtration systems (31)
with this system developed by MIT engineers, clean water-making can take a few minutes versus the hours required by existing thermal designs.
connections: +350
the prototype is a mobile, autonomous, and sustainable water producer that can be used anywhere.
connections: 31
basketball (53)
at the center of SoBA’s sports park is an interpretation of 'water sleeves,' the flowing garments worn as part of kunqu opera.
the installation showcases the eric emanuel logo, reinforcing the connection to basketball, integral to the identity of the brand.
architecture in china (2029)
titled fun palace, the installation combines five looping ball-track systems with five sculptural architectural forms.
connections: +2760
courtyards of varying sizes surround the central house volume, merging living spaces with the urban realm.
landscape architecture and design (110)
at the center of SoBA’s sports park is an interpretation of 'water sleeves,' the flowing garments worn as part of kunqu opera.
MVRDV's circular innovation park will be a human-centric space for 'responsible AI' research in germany.
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