Jan 22, 2026wallmakers repurposes 18,000 discarded terracotta cups into three compressive catenary vaults.
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Dec 12, 2025designboom's top 10 houses range from net-positive experimentation in rural japan to rammed-earth dwellings carved into the terrain of crete.
landscape architecture and design (115)
Feb 07, 2026during the design process, children help shape the project by voting for their favourite play equipment, contributing to a building that supports every kind of activity.
Jan 22, 2026natureza urbana’s water-sensitive urban design supports flood mitigation and safety.
architecture in brazil (409)
Feb 07, 2026ABERTO5 is set to take over eduardo longo's 'casa bola', a sculptural, ball-shaped home which seems to float over são paulo.
Jan 22, 2026natureza urbana’s water-sensitive urban design supports flood mitigation and safety.
masterplans and urban revitalization (59)
Feb 25, 2026the masterplan consolidates nearly all Norwegian ministries into a compact campus for around 4,100 employees.
Feb 20, 2026nivan sky gardens by studio symbiosis integrates 9.37 acres of urban nature into a vertical residential ecosystem with modular garden terraces.
exhibitions (186)
Mar 01, 2026explore our monthly round up of must-see art, design, and architecture exhibitions to check out around the world.
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Feb 25, 2026the site launches its programming with barragán en barragán alongside a parallel presentation of works by felix gonzalez-torres.
musical instruments (215)
Feb 03, 2026the instrument is housed in a wooden cabinet-like material with visible grain, giving it the impression of a handcrafted piece of furniture.
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Jan 28, 2026resembling a modern kalimba, the device doubles as an interactive sound sculpture, as users may need to touch it to make music.
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sound art (110)
Feb 23, 2026a commission by a client, the owner originally asked the sound artist to create his own version of the rosita commander luxus from 1970.
Feb 12, 2026the team draws from the Japanese concept of iwagumi, a tradition of composed rock arrangements.
wood and timber architecture and design (1397)
Mar 01, 2026the design follows proportional rules derived from the golden section and the logarithmic spiral associated with the nautilus fossil.
Feb 27, 2026fiberglass is retained as primary material expression rather than decorative effect.
museums and galleries (860)
Feb 28, 2026latticework, clay floors, glass, and iron complement the material palette.
Feb 20, 2026along a medieval streetscape, museum oberamteistrasse pairs translucent glass shingles with a complex timber structure.
herzog and de meuron (190)
Feb 11, 2026herzog & de meuron's residential and hotel tower 'janu dubai' will bring lush, tactile architecture to contrast dubai's glassy skyline.
Jan 22, 2026the memphis art museum shares updated renderings and construction images for its new downtown cultural campus, scheduled to open in december 2026.
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architecture in india (430)
Feb 27, 2026simran boparai navigates a balance of extremes, where modern stone-clad volumes meet french neoclassical interiors and bastar teak craftsmanship.
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Feb 22, 2026exposed brick, local stone, and recycled materials define the construction palette.
designboom guides (20)
Jan 22, 2026here’s what we know so far about the 2026 venice art biennale, shaped by the late curator koyo kouoh’s vision.
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Nov 30, 2025from art and design fairs, to public art activations and museum exhibitions, explore all the highlights taking place from december 2nd — 7th.
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venice art biennale 2026 (6)
in minor keys brings together 111 invited participants, including 105 individual artists and collectives, alongside 6 artist-led organizations.
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Jul 24, 2025andres serrano proposes an installation for the 2026 venice art biennale, displaying american spectacle and populism.
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creative camping (233)
Feb 19, 2026combining the structure of a tent with the concept of a compact cabin, the project is modular so users can transport it anywhere with their vehicles.
Jan 22, 2026using a solar panel built into the pop-up roof, it can collect energy and produce enough electricity to help run itself as well as some appliances.
car design (1016)
Feb 19, 2026suitable for bike lanes, the vehicle has a fully enclosed frame shaped for low-air resistance so riders need less effort to move forward.
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Feb 17, 2026the foundation of autoforma's norrsken restomod is the glass-tailed volvo P1800ES produced in the early 1970s.
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electric automobiles (710)
Feb 11, 2026equipped with a versatile three-in-one system, the modular concept vehicle allows the driver to remove the roof, windshield, and windows.
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Jan 22, 2026using a solar panel built into the pop-up roof, it can collect energy and produce enough electricity to help run itself as well as some appliances.
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