Dec 01, 2025ReefLine debuts 'concrete coral,' a fully deployed underwater installation and hybrid reef of 22 concrete 'cars' by leandro erlich.
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ocean awareness and activism (156)
Dec 01, 2025
Aug 26, 2025the reefline in miami to launch this fall with 22 full-scale 3D-printed cars by leandro erlich that double as coral reef habitat.
architecture in miami (158)
Dec 04, 2025the chromatic colonnade of pilar zeta's 'the observer effect' now stands at the shelborne, and will be on view throughout miami art week 2025.
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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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concrete architecture and design (952)
Jan 07, 2026vertical cuts slice through the ring to create oval openings oriented toward key views.
Jan 02, 2026the concept takes shape through the image of a caterpillar feeding calmly within its habitat, protected by foliage and form.
wood and timber architecture and design (1368)
Jan 12, 2026players construct speculative houses using wooden components, acrylic figures representing characters, and action cards derived from scenes of domestic life.
Jan 12, 2026the headquarters is organized as a continuous loop that connects departments visually and spatially across floors.
chair design (753)
Jan 08, 2026cara campos' furniture collection expresses the geometries and visible wear of the worn bicycles.
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Jan 05, 2026guided by organic morphologies, the living series develops form and structure across a sculptural chair, side table, and tray.
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recycling (461)
Jan 12, 2026the manufacturer relies on what it describes as a ‘new-cycling’ process, where the mixed plastic waste is fused directly into usable blocks.
Jan 12, 2026two twisting timber arches form the primary structural elements of the pavilion.
table design (186)
Jan 08, 2026cara campos' furniture collection expresses the geometries and visible wear of the worn bicycles.
connections: +1950
Jan 05, 2026guided by organic morphologies, the living series develops form and structure across a sculptural chair, side table, and tray.
connections: +1440
paper design (248)
limited to 100 units and releasing in late january 2026, the piece explores material perception, scale, and the cultural intimacy of japanese paper.
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Dec 18, 2025built by content creator peter sripol, the personal air vehicle is lightweight enough to carry one person to the sky, or at least it tries to.
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atelier öi (10)
Dec 01, 2025from the metro to the historic center, see noor riyadh’s must-see light installations from 2025.
Apr 07, 2025during milan design week 2025, A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE and atelier oï present a bright collaboration that redefines the intersection of fashion and lighting.
light installation art (198)
Dec 31, 2025thanks to the active creatives making the shift, the future of pyrotechnic shows can light up the environment quietly, cleanly, and still brightly.
Dec 29, 2025guided by curatorial lead mami kataoka, curators sara almutlaq and li zhenhua explore time, memory, speed, and everyday life for noor riyadh 2025.
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noor riyadh (10)
Dec 29, 2025guided by curatorial lead mami kataoka, curators sara almutlaq and li zhenhua explore time, memory, speed, and everyday life for noor riyadh 2025.
connections: +390
Dec 22, 2025noor riyadh director nouf almoneef discusses how the world’s largest light art festival connects the city's past and future, making art accessible to everyone.
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art and architecture in saudi arabia (121)
Dec 09, 2025mist and mirrored surfaces frame an infinite column of illumination.
Dec 04, 2025beginning in 2026, tanween will expand into ithra design week, integrating design across and beyond ithra’s walls.
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architecture in hong kong (112)
Dec 17, 2025at hong kong's central yards, UNS designs a landmark theater with sculptural interiors united by an intricate lattice shell.
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Dec 03, 2025eight immersive showcases from paris to seoul redefine hybrid living and cultural synthesis at maison&objet intérieurs hong kong.
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TOTO GALLERY MA (17)
Dec 01, 2025on view until february 15th, 2026, the show spans two floors and extends into the courtyard with a full-scale khudi bari, ΜΤΑ’s flood-resilient housing prototype.
Jan 22, 2025in his exhibition, yoshimura collaborates with seven manga artists to reinterpret seven of his projects as distinct narratives.
architecture in bangladesh (20)
Jun 25, 2025elevated structures provide protection against flooding and seasonal surges.
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Sep 29, 2023as bangladesh becomes the second-largest economy in south asia, a 150-meter-tall tower will stand with architecture by OMA.
exhibitions (165)
Jan 01, 2026explore our monthly round up of must-see art, design, and architecture exhibitions to check out around the world.
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Jan 01, 2026the show examines how art has confronted genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
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