Jan 07, 2026various associates forms scattered, stone-like structures emerging from the terrain, blending architecture with the valley landscape.
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various associates (12)
Jan 07, 2026
Sep 06, 2024the revamped DJI flagship store by various associates features an irregular standalone building with a sleek renovated interior.
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marc goodwin / archmospheres (24)
Jan 06, 2026on finland's långholmen island, mer architects designs a compact timber house with a close relationship between rock, forest, and shoreline.
Dec 27, 2025designed to respond to the long arctic sunlight, pirinen & salo's 'home on a hill' rises above lake inari in northern finland.
Protoscapes (3)
Jan 06, 2026undulating balcony lines echo tidal rhythms, while curvilinear triangular openings along the hotel corridors draw northeastern light inward.
May 23, 2024conceived as a contemplative living room that hovers above the landscape, the library gathers its guests beneath its grand tree bookshelf.
vincent decat (2)
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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Nov 19, 2024the bench, chair, and mirror recalls the sanctuary of athena's worn state through solid wood, matte finishes, and subtle steel accents.
ronan and erwan bouroullec (113)
Jan 05, 2026debuting at CES 2026, music studio 5 and 7 translate a graphic reference to musical notation into spatial Wi-Fi speakers.
Apr 10, 2025during our interview, the designer and architect discuss fusing glasses to create their recent works displayed at milan design week 2025.
faulkner architects (7)
Jan 04, 2026wrapped in corten steel, california's 'pine flat residence' operates fully off grid with solar and hydro power,
Aug 08, 2025'red rock' by faulkner architects is a desert home in nevada shaped by climate and geology, with a site-driven design and durable materials.
schemata architects / jo nagasaka (85)
Jan 02, 2026a series of frames forms a single, large box, avoiding expressive formal gestures in favor of flexibility and longevity.
Nov 18, 2024fiber-reinforced plastic tops the facades to soften daylight, while eye-level glass panels open the interior to unobstructed views of tokyo bay.
fireworks (8)
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.
Oct 23, 2025the centre pompidou in paris, closed for renovation, marks its final farewell with a daytime fireworks performance by cai guo-qiang.
TOP 10 LISTS OF 2025 - BIG STORIES (11)
Dec 31, 2025as we wrap up 2025, these are the ten installations that capture the year’s evolving sensory and spatial imagination.
Dec 30, 2025from a game controller made of bacteria and yeast, to a sonic bench converting human touch into sound, we look back at some of our favourite design objects and materials applications of 2025.
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new british design (3)
Dec 31, 2025the k-tent by new british design reimagines the traditional tipi and yurt aesthetic.
Oct 14, 2020a series of ropes, rocks, and pulleys allow parts of the cabin to fold up, while sliding panels provide a further gateway to the outdoors.
jun aoki (13)
Dec 31, 2025architect jun aoki designs a third louis vuitton flagship, this time in beijing, bringing a sculptural glass facade design to sanlitun.
Mar 06, 2025set to open on July 11, 2025, the store draws inspiration from tiffany's fifth avenue flagship in new york.
PPAA / pérez palacios arquitectos asociados (20)
Dec 31, 2025PPAA presents 'mar vista,' an LA residence shaped through subtraction, where patios and large openings structure daily life near the coast.
Dec 04, 2024vipp todos santos consists of two connected guesthouses, a covered patio, a rooftop pool, and expansive terraces designed by PPAA.
bottega veneta (38)
Dec 30, 2025at 58 gansevoort street in the meatpacking district, bottega veneta opens a new NYC store finished with concrete, oak, and green marble.
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Oct 01, 2025crafted by design brand 6:AM, the seats are made in a bespoke palette of ten colors, setting the scenography of the presentation.
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.
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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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cheng-tsung feng (23)
Dec 26, 2025five radiating ‘petals’ with gold-edged detailing create a pentagonal spatial layout.
Nov 24, 2025white canvas drapes in layered sections over the timber frame, with intentional gaps where beams pierce through and sharp edges interrupt the smooth surface.
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lucas y hernández-gil (12)
Dec 26, 2025conceived as a small contemporary temple dedicated to cosmetics and body care, the store encourages lingering through its tactile finishes.
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Jul 17, 2025guided by a process they describe as architectural 'acupuncture,' the team restores the building in parts rather than all at once.
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