the framed goldfish tank is shaped for the fish's horizontal movement.
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aquariums (18)
Jan 20, 2025the series highlights the structure’s colors, interplay of light and shadow across the curved facades, and distinct spatial planning, with a focus on fluidity and vibrancy.
stefano perego (7)
Sep 02, 2025documented over ten years between, the book explores the formal and material language of concrete structures built in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Mar 12, 2025the two photographers documented over 100 structures from the 1960s-80s, from cemeteries and sanctuaries to port buildings and residential complexes.
extrastudio (3)
Sep 01, 2025the house is centered by a cruciform podium supported by four load-bearing walls, forming an elevated base.
Jun 20, 2019a suspended structure floats above the property, creating a large outdoor living room that overlooks the sea.
oscar niemeyer (30)
Sep 01, 2025galerie philia's 'then and now: brazilian legacy' pairs modernism and contemporary design within an oscar niemeyer iconic in rio de janeiro.
May 15, 2025ABERTO4 shows forty new works by 25 brazilian artists in dialogue with le corbusier's maison la roche and brazil's modernist history.
MARS studio (7)
Aug 31, 2025mirage interactive installation translates fireworks into staggered geometric forms.
Nov 12, 2024the sluice remains a vital infrastructure for water regulation and a connection point for traffic, while creating a new public landmark.
pace gallery (16)
Aug 29, 2025elmgreen & dragset’s 'alice in wonderland syndrome' at pace gallery LA explores scale and perception with mirrored skies and marble figures.
Jul 15, 2024the minimalist gallery space gently curves at all corners and expands over three floors.
HENN (11)
Aug 29, 2025HENN restores the historic structure while introducing two new buildings.
Jul 31, 2024HENN's hybrid-timber structure employs a low-tech approach to minimize resource consumption.
akasaki vanhuyse (2)
Aug 29, 2025the lampshade is formed by stacking nine resin ring handles.
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Jul 16, 2023the round, faceted bench draws from maritime objects and the nearby curved wharf.
donald trump (31)
Aug 29, 2025'making federal architecture beautiful again' sets classical architecture as the preferred style nationwide, and the default in washington, D.C.
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Aug 22, 2025gebbia will overseethe white house's national design studio, improving the usability and design of federal services.
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subway architecture and design (28)
the tiny infrastructure introduces a complete underground station and moving train, adding a new chapter to the youtuber's series of playful designs.
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Feb 02, 2022the entrance pavilions of the new metro stations are designed as a family of thin structural shells welded together in recycled steel.
social housing (92)
Aug 27, 2025transforms a decaying apartment block into a housing complex built around a detailed central courtyard.
May 17, 2024ese colectivo achieves a harmonious contrast between the original white spaces and the warm, earthy-toned new structures.
monterey car week 2025 (8)
new photographs show BMW art cars by andy warhol and julie mehretu rolling onto the links at pebble beach, california.
Aug 20, 2025unveiled during monterey car week, the rare 1958 land rover series 2 comes with a playfully color-blocked exterior.
BMW art car (22)
Apr 16, 2025in 1979, the pop artist translated the BMW M1's speed and fluidity into a composition of bold, expressive, and almost intuitive gestures in just 28 minutes.
these art cars are now set to go on a world tour, exhibiting them in different cultural institutions across five continents.
point supreme architects (3)
Aug 26, 2025point supreme architects' renovated farmhouse in peloponnese, greece introduces minimalist interventions to a preserved stone shell.
Mar 15, 2015nadja consists of two apartments on subsequent floors that were renovated and materialized as opposite spatial experiences.
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ETH zurich (51)
Aug 26, 2025the device, produced in tear-proof tyvek, helps doctors safely apply protective pouches around pacemakers and neurostimulators.
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Jul 01, 2025ETH zurich and origen unveil an ice cream shop in switzerland with a structure of digitally fabricated timber and recycled plastic.
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wooden glasses (5)
Aug 25, 2025the 713-tonne church is transported in its entirety to a new home five kilometers away as part of kiruna’s relocation project.
Oct 12, 2023the pavilion welcomes visitors to discover a garden of native plants and a chimney that reverberates with the wind.
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