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.
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landscape architecture and design (115)
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Jan 22, 2026natureza urbana’s water-sensitive urban design supports flood mitigation and safety.
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Jan 13, 2026discover curatio by thomas haarmann at maison&objet 2026, where sixty international creators redefine the art of rarity through collectible craft.
architecture in paris (267)
Feb 17, 2026designed as active elements, the hut walls integrate bookshelves, seating, and openings that function as windows overlooking the central space.
Feb 06, 2026used on the kitchen island, dining table, and within the shower, glass paste helps articulate surfaces and edges.
exhibition design (766)
Mar 02, 2026built from repurposed plastic pallets, insulation sheets, lumber, and gravel, the project addresses the environmental and economic impact of short-lived installations.
Feb 28, 2026latticework, clay floors, glass, and iron complement the material palette.
rooftop architecture and design (215)
Mar 02, 2026a curved roof split by a central linear skylight forms the villa’s geometry.
Feb 24, 2026kengo kuma & associates plans the timber library as a rising spiral, its entire program organized around a central, top-lit lobby.
architecture in france (728)
Feb 28, 2026terraced courtyards extend the interplay between solid and void.
Feb 17, 2026this apartment inside le corbusier’s cité radieuse in marseille reveals the spatial ambition of the iconic unité d’habitation.
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.
social impact (14)
Feb 23, 2026comprising two parts that snap together, the accessory brings colors to the clinical-looking canister, made from aluminum and polymer.
final call! enter the A’ design award and competition 2026 across all categories, from furniture to architecture, before the february 28 deadline.
apps (149)
Jan 13, 2026once the text is ready, there’s an accompanying compact printer that produces the labels with braille using a proprietary pressing mechanism.
Dec 04, 2025OPERATOR turns the act of music production into a visual, spatial, and inherently playful building exercise.
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stationery (26)
Feb 26, 2026the sticker is reconsidered as a three-dimensional compositional element.
connections: +280
Feb 20, 2026embedded with modified ink, the woven-like material forms snow when it touches the area surface.
connections: +220
assistive devices (61)
Feb 04, 2026already built to operate for its ‘creator edition,’ the device can move either indoor or outdoor without needing any restricted zones.
connections: +790
Jan 27, 2026each set includes a button, a receiver, and simple fixings, and the receiver is plugged into a home appliance.
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personal technology (198)
Feb 27, 2026building on an earlier two-ball model, the creator chops the rear ball to make way for a single-ball system.
connections: +1720
Feb 24, 2026designed to work on the go, the accessory features a G-shaped form, which creates the loop that makes it work like a clip.
connections: +590
architecture in new york (660)
Feb 10, 2026the civic project establishes a multi-level public hub for fitness, recreation, and learning.
connections: +730
'noguchi’s new york' opens at the noguchi museum with a look at how one artist imagined NYC as a terrain for sculpture, play and public life.
hotel architecture and design (757)
Feb 19, 2026k-studio expands its 'dexamenes seaside hotel' in greece with eight seaview terrace suites set above the original wine tanks.
Feb 11, 2026herzog & de meuron's residential and hotel tower 'janu dubai' will bring lush, tactile architecture to contrast dubai's glassy skyline.
architecture in slovenia (39)
Jan 12, 2026the site-specific public artwork produces a sequence of changing visual perspectives.
Jul 21, 2025nesting plan IX dragon offers a myth-informed response to place and narrative.
interactive installation (539)
Mar 03, 2026the platform connects artists, curators, and audiences through streaming and curated programming.
connections: +700
Mar 02, 2026built from repurposed plastic pallets, insulation sheets, lumber, and gravel, the project addresses the environmental and economic impact of short-lived installations.
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