Dec 16, 2025the barbican centre will be closed from june 2028 until summer 2029 for an ambitious renovation led by buro happold and asif khan.
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architectural icons (14)
Dec 16, 2025
Nov 21, 2025altrath focuses on the constant shifts of light, weather, and movement that animate the megastructure of the brutalist icon.
residential architecture and interiors (4687)
Jan 13, 2026the residence abandons a singular, compact volume in favor of an ascending, stepped composition that stretches outward.
Jan 09, 2026local stone anchors the structure to the terrain, while concrete and timber define a calm, durable architectural language.
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architecture in new york (654)
Jan 13, 2026opening weekend will offer free admission on march 21st and 22nd, welcoming visitors into a reconfigured building that rethinks circulation and public access.
Jan 13, 2026with the monumental brooklyn bridge as its neighbor, 1 hotel overlooks its namesake park and the manhattan skyline beyond.
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renovation and restoration architecture and design (1136)
Jan 12, 2026the material palette is intentionally restrained and minimal, preserving the character of the former cold-storage facility.
Jan 10, 2026kengo kuma will sensitively renovate the historic l'aventure michelin museum with its industrial heritage and rhythmic sawtooth roof.
art and architecture in saudi arabia (121)
Dec 09, 2025mist and mirrored surfaces frame an infinite column of illumination.
Dec 04, 2025beginning in 2026, tanween will expand into ithra design week, integrating design across and beyond ithra’s walls.
connections: +130
Tanween (7)
Dec 19, 2025dubai design week and isola design directors discuss their partnership with tanween, signaling a maturing gulf ecosystem.
connections: +120
Dec 18, 2025tanween lead shahad alwazani reveals how the design festival builds regional dialogue and sets the stage for ithra design week 2026.
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architecture in spain (753)
Jan 13, 2026the residence abandons a singular, compact volume in favor of an ascending, stepped composition that stretches outward.
Dec 30, 2025watch a new film capturing a portrait of the studio through photographs, drawings, and present day life inside barcelona's former cement factory.
theaters (139)
Dec 17, 2025at hong kong's central yards, UNS designs a landmark theater with sculptural interiors united by an intricate lattice shell.
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Dec 16, 2025the barbican centre will be closed from june 2028 until summer 2029 for an ambitious renovation led by buro happold and asif khan.
electric charging stations (32)
Nov 19, 2025one of the recent cases is from polestar, which is using its EV to supply energy to houses with the process called bi-directional charging.
Oct 27, 2025engineers have placed induction coils under the asphalt of the A10 motorway southwest of paris for the trials.
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car design (1010)
Jan 08, 2026brought to CES 2026 in las vegas, the car manufacturer’s GLC model is dubbed the first vehicle with vegan fittings in the cabin.
Dec 15, 2025our list showcases designers and manufacturers presenting upgraded vehicles that explore future mobility, updated classic forms, and mixed-use materials.
Energy (7)
Dec 27, 2025a DIY kit that users need to assemble themselves, the device comes with a USB port and power cable that supply energy to the box.
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described as a one-person electric aircraft, it operates at low altitude and uses electric propulsion instead of propellers.
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electric automobiles (708)
Jan 08, 2026brought to CES 2026 in las vegas, the car manufacturer’s GLC model is dubbed the first vehicle with vegan fittings in the cabin.
Dec 15, 2025our list showcases designers and manufacturers presenting upgraded vehicles that explore future mobility, updated classic forms, and mixed-use materials.
climate change (194)
Jan 12, 2026the manufacturer relies on what it describes as a ‘new-cycling’ process, where the mixed plastic waste is fused directly into usable blocks.
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.
carlo ratti (83)
Nov 19, 2025first presented in a simplified prototype during the venice architecture biennale 2025, aquapraça arrives in brazil in its complete form.
Oct 28, 2025the project will make its debut during the 2026 winter olympics in milan, and will then be moved to its permanent location in the alps to serve as a safe resting point for climbers and trekkers.
architecture in brazil (407)
Dec 15, 2025the plan follows a hyperbolic geometry guiding movement toward the interior prayer space.
Dec 04, 2025zenithal openings slice through the timber geometry, introducing controlled daylight into living spaces.
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