Feb 16, 2026the viewing pavilion combines the typology of a small timber cabin with a calibrated optical installation.
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cabin architecture and design (393)
Feb 16, 2026
Feb 09, 2026the prefabricated timber structures follow a curved footprint and open to the mountains through uninterrupted 180-degree glazing.
car design (1017)
Mar 02, 2026unveiled at MWC 2026 in barcelona, the concept exists both in the digital world of the gran turismo video game as well as a real-life, full-scale model.
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Feb 19, 2026suitable for bike lanes, the vehicle has a fully enclosed frame shaped for low-air resistance so riders need less effort to move forward.
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CES 2026 (10)
Jan 11, 2026a modular device built around a physical keyboard, the case introduces a full QWERTY typing tool that attaches magnetically.
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Jan 09, 2026the design is a response to automated driving, where the vehicle can manage all driving tasks within certain conditions without human input.
electric automobiles (710)
Feb 11, 2026equipped with a versatile three-in-one system, the modular concept vehicle allows the driver to remove the roof, windshield, and windows.
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Jan 22, 2026using a solar panel built into the pop-up roof, it can collect energy and produce enough electricity to help run itself as well as some appliances.
biomaterials (42)
Feb 17, 2026the bio-based construction material reduces carbon emissions by up to 70 percent compared to conventional concrete.
Feb 09, 2026the material research project addressing the widespread use of plastic containers in horticulture, floriculture, and gardening.
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textile and fabric art (86)
Mar 03, 2026emily quandahl and madeline cochran's 'quilt shanty' transforms a hoop house into a patchwork artwork on lake harriet outside minneapolis.
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Feb 27, 2026milla novo’s textile installation moves from the mleiha desert in sharjah to a conceptual alpine glass pavilion.
mercedes-benz (176)
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.
table design (186)
Jan 08, 2026cara campos' furniture collection expresses the geometries and visible wear of the worn bicycles.
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Jan 05, 2026guided by organic morphologies, the living series develops form and structure across a sculptural chair, side table, and tray.
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recycling (480)
Feb 27, 2026fiberglass is retained as primary material expression rather than decorative effect.
Feb 25, 2026a set full of installation built from the brand’s memories since 1978, the space works like a scene after a party, with items place across the floor.
chair design (761)
Mar 03, 2026the polished stainless steel fence developed into a recognizable marker within immigrant neighborhoods, carrying layered cultural and socioeconomic connotations.
Mar 03, 2026made from expanded polystyrene, designer max lamb made 431 chairs for the show, arranged in uniform rows inside palazzo san fedele.
lighting design (561)
Mar 03, 2026using two AAA batteries, the lightbulb-shaped device has no wires, no plugs, or no need for a mains connection.
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Feb 26, 2026named the ML15 helios, the sculptural design forms part of the brand’s gallery branch, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary.
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architecture in greece (337)
Feb 24, 2026greece-based studio ARP builds its 'avlakia house' as a hybrid between architecture and topography, embedding the spaces into the slope.
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Feb 19, 2026k-studio expands its 'dexamenes seaside hotel' in greece with eight seaview terrace suites set above the original wine tanks.
terracotta (60)
Mar 02, 2026the kindergarten is conceived as a small architectural village structured around open courtyards.
Feb 28, 2026terraced courtyards extend the interplay between solid and void.
facades (464)
Mar 02, 2026exposed reinforced concrete defines the material expression.
Feb 28, 2026terraced courtyards extend the interplay between solid and void.
studiomateriality (7)
Jan 07, 2026studiomateriality integrates planting as a key interior design element.
Mar 06, 2024the design focuses on simple, aesthetic alterations that offer a refreshing sense of space without moving walls.
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