Dec 09, 2025mist and mirrored surfaces frame an infinite column of illumination.
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light installation art (194)
Dec 09, 2025
Dec 02, 2025six n. five's 'skyward' comprises gabbro stone, mirrored light, and celestial mapping among the abu dhabi desert.
interactive installation (504)
Dec 10, 2025lace figures emphasize both cultural symbolism and material construction.
Dec 10, 2025demographic figures become a shimmering landscape where each bloom represents a distinct group within the country’s population.
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sculpture (495)
Dec 09, 2025mist and mirrored surfaces frame an infinite column of illumination.
Dec 03, 2025stacked plates form the fountain’s distinctive layered geometry, creating varied cascades.
designer boutique hotels (186)
Dec 09, 2025beginning at reception, the line traces and outlines architectural elements, merges with joinery, and concludes in a large-scale wall installation.
seymour documents 40 mid-century motels, revamped into contemporary boutique hotels while preserving the character of the past.
urban soul project (7)
Mar 31, 2025the project by usp – urban soul project blends a bakery, retail space, dining area, and hotel accommodation.
Jul 05, 2024urban soul project's prismatic suites feature oak wood finishes, light fabrics, and veiny marbles.
architecture in greece (328)
Dec 09, 2025beginning at reception, the line traces and outlines architectural elements, merges with joinery, and concludes in a large-scale wall installation.
Nov 27, 2025gijs van vaerenbergh's 'inverse ruin' reconstructs the remains of an ancient temple in matera, italy using a steel lattice frame.
iris ceramica group (41)
Dec 09, 2025iris ceramica's victorian stone expands with new white-body wall coverings featuring four striking 3D decors that create mesmerizing sculptural effects.
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Nov 27, 2025fiandre's lexicon ceramic collection provides a system for mix & match design, balancing expressive textures with structural surfaces.
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ceramic art and design (239)
Nov 27, 2025fiandre's lexicon ceramic collection provides a system for mix & match design, balancing expressive textures with structural surfaces.
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Nov 25, 2025dimore surfaces' midas collection delivers porcelain tiles with award-winning scratch and stain resistance through its brillio finish.
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brick architecture (402)
Dec 12, 2025in the recent discovery, the researchers show that the romans used quicklime, mixed it dry with volcanic ash, and added water to make the binding material.
Dec 09, 2025trung tran studio creates this multigenerational home with ubiquitous brick, infusing interiors with sunlit courtyards.
residential architecture and interiors (4658)
Dec 12, 2025discover the nadhyavart residence, a spa-like sanctuary where curved forms and tactile luxury offer a serene escape from the bustle of delhi.
Dec 12, 2025designboom's top 10 houses range from net-positive experimentation in rural japan to rammed-earth dwellings carved into the terrain of crete.
architecture in vietnam (418)
Dec 09, 2025trung tran studio creates this multigenerational home with ubiquitous brick, infusing interiors with sunlit courtyards.
Dec 05, 2025asphalt shingles clad the exterior roof surfaces, while timber lines the underside of the canopy.
wood and timber architecture and design (1349)
Dec 12, 2025the 414-square-meter pavilion uses earth-covered timber arches to reconstruct the silhouette of a hill.
Dec 10, 2025the structure offers a sheltered space for various activities, contributing to the social and cultural life of a community of 8,000 residents.
plastic art and design (110)
Dec 09, 2025speaking to designboom, mandlik positions factory 5.0 as a framework for rethinking material futures.
Sep 26, 2025the process starts with polyethylene, which is the main plastic used in shopping bags, and the researchers convert the plastic into very small particles called carbon quantum dots.
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architecture interviews (314)
Dec 07, 2025'what if one of the building industry’s most hazardous materials could become one of its most promising?’
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Oct 17, 2025designboom interviews studio empathy about their iF DESIGN AWARD-winning assembled void, library at new york korea center.
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materials (176)
Dec 12, 2025in the recent discovery, the researchers show that the romans used quicklime, mixed it dry with volcanic ash, and added water to make the binding material.
Dec 09, 2025speaking to designboom, mandlik positions factory 5.0 as a framework for rethinking material futures.
paper design (246)
Dec 08, 2025PLANBUREAU studio designs the project for the red noses international, an organization that supports clown doctors who work with children in hospitals.
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Dec 03, 2025this holiday season, designers and brands experiment with using food-safe scents and technology to create a sensory experience in gift giving.
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