the project critiques the idea of fixed historical truth, positioning history as perpetually in flux.
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steel architecture and design (394)
rootstudio’s interventions in oaxaca integrate perforated metal structures to bring public art to public transport.
architecture in canada (285)
the house breaks into distinct arms that follow the topography and orientation of the site.
omar gandhi's 'east river residence' is elevated atop slender steel columns to float over the rocky terrain of nova scotia.
saunas (102)
the prefabricated timber structures follow a curved footprint and open to the mountains through uninterrupted 180-degree glazing.
in montreal, the recess thermal station by future simple studio integrates aesop into a sequenced bathing environment.
connections: +650
spas and resorts (220)
in montreal, the recess thermal station by future simple studio integrates aesop into a sequenced bathing environment.
connections: +650
the spiritual spa retreat’s design weaves sustainability, emotion, and equity.
aesop (43)
these rechargeable and fully wireless table lights either hang from the ceiling or are positioned on the countertop, lighting up the ambient spaces of the cosmetics brand.
connections: +1430
textured stucco walls complement the stone's warmth, while stainless steel shelves, taps, and fixtures add a cool, precise touch.
connections: +1250
museums and galleries (860)
latticework, clay floors, glass, and iron complement the material palette.
along a medieval streetscape, museum oberamteistrasse pairs translucent glass shingles with a complex timber structure.
brick architecture (420)
gradient pink mirrors line the preserved brick perimeter.
terraced courtyards extend the interplay between solid and void.
architecture in turkey (91)
the two-week workshop combined academic research with on-site construction.
connections: +1490
locally sourced limestone, wood, lime plaster, and hemp define the material palette.
personal technology (198)
building on an earlier two-ball model, the creator chops the rear ball to make way for a single-ball system.
connections: +1720
designed 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
CES 2026 (10)
a modular device built around a physical keyboard, the case introduces a full QWERTY typing tool that attaches magnetically.
connections: +480
the design is a response to automated driving, where the vehicle can manage all driving tasks within certain conditions without human input.
smartphone design (271)
a multipurpose accessory, the embedded gadget is powered by AI and can also record audios and translate them into texts on its own.
light in name, not in experience, the smartphone delivers the brand’s signature transparent design and smart functionality at an accessible price of €249.
connections: +280
architecture in china (2059)
an hourglass plan configuration modulates the scale of the expansive forecourt.
connections: +2060
geometric volumes reinterpret distant mountains and nearby waters in architectural form.
connections: +2120
hotel architecture and design (757)
k-studio expands its 'dexamenes seaside hotel' in greece with eight seaview terrace suites set above the original wine tanks.
herzog & de meuron's residential and hotel tower 'janu dubai' will bring lush, tactile architecture to contrast dubai's glassy skyline.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1162)
the project reworks a three-and-a-half-story structure measuring just three meters wide by 12 meters deep.
conner & perry renovates 'lautner’s castle' with restored timber and stone surfaces and a new hillside deck beneath the original cantilever.
architecture in france (728)
terraced courtyards extend the interplay between solid and void.
this apartment inside le corbusier’s cité radieuse in marseille reveals the spatial ambition of the iconic unité d’habitation.
kengo kuma (290)
kengo kuma & associates plans the timber library as a rising spiral, its entire program organized around a central, top-lit lobby.
kengo kuma will sensitively renovate the historic l'aventure michelin museum with its industrial heritage and rhythmic sawtooth roof.
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