a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
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architecture in spain (750)
designed by luca poian forms and frade arquitectos, 'espardenyer' proposes a climate responsive congress centre for elche, spain.
connections: +1200
concrete architecture and design (947)
the plan follows a hyperbolic geometry guiding movement toward the interior prayer space.
discover the nadhyavart residence, a spa-like sanctuary where curved forms and tactile luxury offer a serene escape from the bustle of delhi.
retail interiors (804)
the architects allow the perimeter of the site to define the volume, resulting in an architecture that bends, adjusts, and aligns itself with the movement of the street.
connections: +1720
sejima frames the project as a garden-like environment that operates on its own sense of time.
connections: +1210
wood and timber architecture and design (1353)
wooden columns replace walls to create an open interior flow within the single-story nursery school.
from bamboo vaults rising in flood-prone villages to inflatable dream temples, here are ten pavilions reshaping how we think about space right now.
sculpture (497)
the abstracted landscape is formed through organic structures, referencing the mythical garden of eden.
designboom discusses with the designer his early years on construction sites and his recent immersion in clay.
connections: +850
architecture in italy (645)
restored in the late 20th century, palazzo pisani moretta still preserves original furnishings and artworks.
connections: +1490
zaha hadid architects' malpensa hospital will shape a medical campus surrounded by a landscape of forests in lombardy, italy.
connections: +1190
KAWS (14)
on view until january 4th, 2026, KAWS:HOLIDAY abu dhabi marks the newest stop in the artist’s global series of large-scale public sculptures.
KAWS nods to the renaissance artist fra angelico and 'the annunciation' theme with the timber installation in florence.
architecture in china (2029)
titled fun palace, the installation combines five looping ball-track systems with five sculptural architectural forms.
connections: +2760
courtyards of varying sizes surround the central house volume, merging living spaces with the urban realm.
neom (24)
the project has now reportedly been scaled back to a few miles of initial construction as the government redirects resources and timelines.
connections: +140
while many outlets have circulated the renderings as part of the world cup 2034 preparations, sources mention that these viral visuals are AI-generated concept art.
art and architecture in saudi arabia (121)
mist and mirrored surfaces frame an infinite column of illumination.
beginning in 2026, tanween will expand into ithra design week, integrating design across and beyond ithra’s walls.
connections: +130
artificial intelligence (499)
the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
from hyper-personalized AI to advanced robotic mobility, explore cutting-edge student projects at hongik university’s industrial design degree show 2025.
connections: +1560
stadium architecture and design (234)
the complex combines athletic, commercial, and public programs within a single framework.
heatherwick studio's stadium draws from birmingham’s history of brickmaking, using reclaimed bricks where possible.
modular design (155)
part of the ongoing series OTW, the accessories are designed by artist sterling ruby through his studio S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA for the footwear brand vans.
connections: +510
a way to let people learn and practice electronics, the magnetic device brings prototyping, coding, and testing into a single system behind the phones.
connections: +330
wheelchair design (31)
unveiled at japan mobility show 2025, toyota’s concept assistive device helps people with reduced mobility move around places where traditional wheelchairs aren’t able to.
de livron creates a model where locally available resources and rudimentary tools can craft customizable wheelchairs, suiting a diverse global needs.
connections: +1380
assistive devices (49)
a project by students, the autonomous device follows a smart pattern that allows it to plant different local species in a randomized sequence.
connections: +640
the ramp encourages shared gestures and barrier-free interaction.
connections: +920
robots (589)
by embedding a sensor‑driven mechanism, phantom chess bridges centuries of analog play with the analytical power of modern chess engines.
connections: +1950
from hyper-personalized AI to advanced robotic mobility, explore cutting-edge student projects at hongik university’s industrial design degree show 2025.
connections: +1560
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