Feb 17, 2026the project draws on the literal meaning of shanghai, 'upon the sea,' translating this origin into spatial and material metaphors.
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EMBT / benedetta tagliabue (17)
Feb 17, 2026
Apr 21, 2023mediterranean nature, architecture and vibrancy has sprung in the city during milan design week 2023.
le corbusier (37)
Feb 17, 2026this apartment inside le corbusier’s cité radieuse in marseille reveals the spatial ambition of the iconic unité d’habitation.
Oct 27, 2025conducted by video editing platform kapwing, the research has studied how users refer to names and styles when creating their images and videos with AI.
mori art museum (15)
Feb 16, 2026the show brings together more than 100 works across painting, sculpture, video, craft, sound, zines, and community-based practices.
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Jul 16, 2025until november 9th, 2025, tokyo’s mori art museum presents the architecture of sou fujimoto: primordial future forest.
bergmeisterwolf architekten (7)
Feb 12, 2026the yellow recalls traffic lights and mobility, echoing the infrastructural surroundings.
Feb 16, 2023the project resembles a giant concrete telescope that overlooks the valley.
gustaf westman (9)
Feb 11, 2026cast in a high-gloss pastel blue, the bowl adopts the rounded mass and elevated handle of a traditional curling stone.
connections: 17
Nov 26, 2025the system is made up of bone-shaped blocks that lock into one another, forming shelving, benches, tables, or sculptural stacks depending on how users configure them.
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vudafieri-saverino partners (13)
Feb 11, 2026executed by barth and designed by vudafieri-saverino partners, the boutique transforms the maison’s architectural concept into a finely crafted interior.
connections: +870
Jan 18, 2022the new milano verticale|una esperienza hotel features four exclusive penthouses, which can be conjoined for 360-degree views of the city skyline.
fiat (39)
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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Dec 15, 2025our list showcases designers and manufacturers presenting upgraded vehicles that explore future mobility, updated classic forms, and mixed-use materials.
niall mclaughlin architects (5)
Feb 11, 2026scheduled to open in 2030 to mark the bimillennial of christ’s baptism, the museum is conceived as an east–west architectural journey.
Jan 29, 2026the medal recognizes the irish architect’s three-decade-long contribution to architectural practice, education, and critical thinking.
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leopold banchini (16)
Feb 11, 2026the structure reflects on the prehistoric civilization embedded within the syracusa–pantalica UNESCO world heritage landscape.
Dec 22, 2025from bamboo vaults rising in flood-prone villages to inflatable dream temples, here are ten pavilions reshaping how we think about space right now.
architecture in cambodia (25)
Feb 10, 2026amaya kampot’s aesthetic is informed by the region’s vernacular architecture, nature-based activities, and landscape.
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Jan 02, 2026each chair reflects an individual child’s input and imagination.
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rebelo de andrade (5)
Feb 09, 2026a skin of repurposed industrial glass forms an abstract world map across the surface.
Mar 27, 2020as if in a fairy tale, pedrali's indoor and outdoor pieces are dotted around and throughout the dramatic architecture.
fernando guerra (70)
Dec 15, 2025the plan follows a hyperbolic geometry guiding movement toward the interior prayer space.
Nov 08, 2025after repairing and reconstructing the original walls, the architects introduced a cork-based insulation layer for improved thermal performance.
zoo design and architecture (14)
Feb 09, 2026the facade uses thermally modified engineered bamboo as a ventilated rainscreen.
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Oct 14, 2020employing a cylindrical mesh construction, the sky trail increases the existing enclosure size by 100%, improving the overall experience of the colobus monkeys.
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FORM / kouichi kimura architects (19)
Feb 08, 2026suspended partition walls incorporate mirrored surfaces to extend visual depth.
Jan 25, 2023the design team sought to form a building that evokes an image of a traditional house, all the while embracing a contemporary lifestyle.
IAAC (11)
Feb 06, 2026as part of a regenerative forestry initiative, forestone cabin demonstrates small-scale architecture rooted in local resources.
May 26, 2025as barcelona prepares to host a city-wide conversation around the future of architecture, IAAC students have the chance to work from within that dialogue.
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sand art and design (32)
Feb 06, 2026mixed with plant-based additives and wood pieces, the botanical cement is poised to be a construction material over time.
Jan 02, 2026this hybrid object combines robotic precision with tactile materials and slow, repetitive motion.
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