Aug 04, 2025a seaside bungalow in amami ōshima, japan is transformed into a thoughtful retreat infused with local plantlife.
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furuya design (6)
Aug 04, 2025
Apr 28, 2024the gondola house follows the design philosphy behind architect takamasa yoshisaka's 1969 nozawa onsen lodge sited nearby.
charles and ray eames (26)
Aug 01, 2025the eames institute will convert a modernist warehouse in northern california into a museum designed by herzog & de meuron.
Jul 23, 2025the foundation aims to preserve and extend the eames legacy through exhibitions, education, global partnerships, and long-term conservation.
unsangdong architects (7)
Jul 31, 2025a series of individually calibrated ribs rhythmically curve and taper, creating a shell-like structure that appears to hover above the ground.
Jan 11, 2014the artificial hill is a stepped iron landscape that incorporates the re-appropriation of three old chimneys that were part of a soy sauce factory 60 years ago, and which now function as planters.
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android (5)
Jul 30, 2025 the installed software allows users to operate both screens at once, even when they’re for different purposes.
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Sep 07, 2023google’s android rebranding makes it more similar to the company’s logo. it also revamps the robot by turning it into a dynamic 3D character that can dress up and rotate.
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designboom radar: august 2025 (17)
Jul 30, 2025a continuous loop, like a silent film, shifts from imagery of neon-lit avenues and moments of daily life, to the now demolished kowloon walled city and the soaring planes near kai tak.
Jul 30, 2025'louis vuitton: visionary journeys' at osaka's nakanoshima museum of art is designed by OMA with eleven unique galleries.
greg girard (5)
Jan 17, 2025the photographs capture not only the physical spaces but also the connections formed within them, emphasizing the human element that defines these drinking bars.
Oct 10, 2023the book depicts popular travel destinations in the US from a distinct perspective -- a vast departure lounge, a long drawn out stopover.
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M+ museum hong kong (19)
Jul 30, 2025a continuous loop, like a silent film, shifts from imagery of neon-lit avenues and moments of daily life, to the now demolished kowloon walled city and the soaring planes near kai tak.
Dec 02, 2024now hosting isamu noguchi's iconic akari light sculptures, the installation at M+ will evolve over several years.
% arabica (7)
Jul 29, 2025the teams amplify the compact proportions of the space through a continuous surface that wraps across the walls and ceiling.
Sep 19, 2023172 faceted blocks have been meticulously carved from 3,452 layers of stacked gypsum wallboard.
poltrona frau (13)
Jul 28, 2025design mumbai 2025 takes place from 26–29 november at jio world garden with a curated lineup of international design brands and indian studios.
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Jan 24, 2025faye toogood guides us through her WOMANIFESTO! installation, reflecting on how embracing feminine energy shapes her work and the future of design.
notre dame de paris (20)
Jul 24, 2025the model will be accurate down to the centimeter, streamlining future cultural regeneration and preservation efforts with the help of technology.
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Mar 10, 2025the stones, too damaged to be reintegrated into the notre-dame de paris after the 2019 fire, will support restoration efforts across france.
microsoft (34)
Jan 09, 2024sony honda mobility also teams up with epic games and microsoft for the game-like AR road maps and AI virtual assistant of the electric car, now at CES 2024.
Jul 18, 2022the designs of MSCHF’s eat the rich popsicles include mark zuckerberg, bill gates, elon musk, jeff bezos, and jack ma.
automotive test drives and reviews (60)
Jul 23, 2025despite the british rain, the aston martin vanquish volante delivers a british beauty with powerful performance and elegant, convertible design.
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Mar 24, 2025on a test drive in barcelona, the rolls-royce black badge spectre merges power and darkness, romance and rebellion.
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architecture in the philippines (29)
Jul 22, 2025la chinesca reimagines the modern mexican restaurant through the lens of corner store culture, taco trucks, and global street energy.
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Oct 08, 2024WTA design studio draws from the ilocano abel fabric, a weaving tradition native to the people of northern luzon.
helicopters (31)
Jul 22, 2025first introduced in june 2023 as a concept personal vehicle, the first-ever manned flight of the aircraft made its debut in june 2025.
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Jul 17, 2024the aviation company plans to open its regional office in saudi arabia in 2024 to kick off the production of the eVTOLs.
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architecture in new zealand (71)
Jul 21, 2025olson kundig’s 'te whare tupu kirikiri' in new zealand integrates kinetic elements to adapt to shifting coastal weather conditions.
Sep 19, 2024omata beach house is designed with a timber living pavilion shaped with a curved roof overlooking the new zealand coast.
mike and maaike (7)
Jul 19, 2025three circles act as wheels, one forms rolly's tabletop by mike & maaike.
Apr 04, 2022envisioned for public settings, the headspace meditation pod features built-in audio without screens, and comfortable felt upholstery seating.
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