using its patented neptune system and vetrite decorative glass panels, SICIS creates a glowing, underwater surface for a cambodian villa’s pool.
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SICIS (2)
by fitting out a new york penthouse and a villa in toronto, project 'rooms' aims to inspire effective interiors that are stress-free environments.
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OFIS architects (33)
wooden trays sit atop the pitched roof, filled with layers of stone, gravel, sand, and soil, and planted with native alpine flower species.
the design went much further than conventional solutions, creating a pillar loop as an extension of the living area and pavilion simultaneously.
atelier xi (7)
atelier xi’s 'AYDC public art center' in china brings a network of sculptural pavilions celebrating art, nature and community.
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the building rises and swirls around like an art sculpture, returning as much ground space as possible for plant growth and social activities.
koenigsegg (10)
with its name honoring jesko koenigsegg's racehorse, only thirty sadair's spear megacars will ever be produced.
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the aurora scandinavian concours transforms båstad, sweden into a midsummer showcase of rare classics, restomods, and supercars.
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polycarbonate (14)
programmable lighting animates the facade with subtle color transitions.
sp(r)int studio’s intervention for the stöng ruins brings a translucent polycarbonate roof to protect the viking-era site in iceland.
tatiana bilbao (14)
organized into a series of compact modules, the project is conceived as a small world tailored to the scale and imagination of children.
emerging as an orthogonal grid of concrete walls, the center offers an immersive journey into the sea of cortés ecosystem.
doug aitken (23)
the designers open up the ground of the plazas, transforming them with wetlands, native vegetation, and public art.
the vertical panorama pavilion at the donum estate captures the yearly averages of solar radiance, wind intensity, temperature, and humidity.
fondation d’entreprise martell (5)
the exhibition features multisensory projects that overlay archival research, traditional craft, sound, scent, and digital media
the exhibition "almanach, designers’ perspective on the resources of the charentes region” opens until 31 december, 2023.
NAS architecture (7)
with folding glass doors and a footbridge reconnecting the two structures, 'la source' aims to revitalize the heart of the village.
the school was originally built in 1953 as a public bath, which explains the peculiarity of its architecture and its ornaments.
ferrofluid (5)
the ferrofluid reacts in real time, creating a kinetic visual experience within fusion lab's speaker.
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as visitors press the keys, a gooey liquid is brought to life, dancing hypnotically in sync with the chilling tunes.
william mulvihill (6)
the series documents the monumental ring's vast footprint, and soft atmosphere while highlighting the intricacy of its lattice of timber beams.
capturing the pavilion's early assembly stages under assembly, william mulvihill reveals its delicate field of white columns and overlapping roof plates
bang & olufsen (40)
weighing over a thousand kilos, the real-life installation is part spaceship and part mobile retail unit.
starbucks' new location invites visitors to experience a traditional 'hanok' house, combining the old and new.
dollhouses (9)
running between June 27th and 29th on Greene Street, the show also brings over a reimagined version of the electronic brand’s wireless speaker.
in the modular dollhouse, each room tells a unique story through vibrant colors and transformative settings.
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studio mumbai / bijoy jain (17)
drawing from the game’s ancient origins in india, jain described his vision as 'a cosmic diagram... like a mandala, set in the idea of a game where everybody has to ascend.'
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the unveiling of the film coincides with the opening of the exhibition 'the breath of the architect' at the fondation cartier.
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art paris (1)
the inflatable artwork is on view until september 7th, 2026, as part of the 'euphoria: art is in the air' exhibition by the balloon museum.
autodesk (5)
autodesk’s tools helped SAGA space architects push material, spatial, and performance boundaries with agility and precision, from light distribution to comfort.
with its host of production tools, autodesk fusion aids designers and engineers in prioritizing sustainable design.
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