Jan 06, 2026on finland's långholmen island, mer architects designs a compact timber house with a close relationship between rock, forest, and shoreline.
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architecture in finland (94)
Jan 06, 2026
Jan 06, 2026mathematical geometry informs the building’s formal transformations.
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museums and galleries (860)
Feb 28, 2026latticework, clay floors, glass, and iron complement the material palette.
Feb 20, 2026along a medieval streetscape, museum oberamteistrasse pairs translucent glass shingles with a complex timber structure.
architecture in israel (111)
Jan 06, 2026a ‘green waterfall’ system introduces landscape architecture into the high-rise typology.
connections: +480
Jun 30, 2024daniel azerrad architects colors each floor with a distinct hue —green at the entrance, violet on the first floor, and yellow on the second.
skyscraper architecture and design (370)
Feb 10, 2026ZHA draws from the fluted geometry of an orchid native to taipei, translated into vertical ribs along the tower's facade.
Jan 16, 2026inaura's floorplates embed a luminous, egg-shaped volume which MVRDV designs as a club space with views across dubai.
architecture in beijing (216)
Jan 14, 2026at the center of snøhetta's beijing art museum, a large circular atrium rises through multiple levels and draws daylight deep into the plan.
Jan 13, 2026MVRDV designs the tiffany & co. beijing flagship with a luminous skin of vertical glass fins which softly glow in tiffany blue.
children's spaces (146)
Feb 28, 2026terraced courtyards extend the interplay between solid and void.
Feb 24, 2026the interior balances playful accents with a more mature spatial tone.
connections: +1040
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.
architecture in china (2059)
Mar 03, 2026an hourglass plan configuration modulates the scale of the expansive forecourt.
connections: +2060
Mar 01, 2026geometric volumes reinterpret distant mountains and nearby waters in architectural form.
connections: +2120
personal technology (198)
Feb 27, 2026building on an earlier two-ball model, the creator chops the rear ball to make way for a single-ball system.
connections: +1720
Feb 24, 2026designed to work on the go, the accessory features a G-shaped form, which creates the loop that makes it work like a clip.
connections: +590
smart home technology (125)
Feb 04, 2026already built to operate for its ‘creator edition,’ the device can move either indoor or outdoor without needing any restricted zones.
connections: +790
Jan 27, 2026each set includes a button, a receiver, and simple fixings, and the receiver is plugged into a home appliance.
connections: +270
robots (600)
Feb 27, 2026the project critiques the idea of fixed historical truth, positioning history as perpetually in flux.
Feb 25, 2026the kinetic work is situated within a diorama-concept installation depicting sand terrain and consists of two mechanical devices that act in a cyclical structure.
connections: +670
CES 2026 (10)
Jan 11, 2026a modular device built around a physical keyboard, the case introduces a full QWERTY typing tool that attaches magnetically.
connections: +480
Jan 09, 2026the design is a response to automated driving, where the vehicle can manage all driving tasks within certain conditions without human input.
assistive devices (61)
Feb 04, 2026already built to operate for its ‘creator edition,’ the device can move either indoor or outdoor without needing any restricted zones.
connections: +790
Jan 27, 2026each set includes a button, a receiver, and simple fixings, and the receiver is plugged into a home appliance.
connections: +270
artificial intelligence (508)
Mar 03, 2026ripple-like distortions prevent stable reflections within the enclosure.
Feb 27, 2026milla novo’s textile installation moves from the mleiha desert in sharjah to a conceptual alpine glass pavilion.
interactive installation (541)
Mar 04, 2026the project transforms sand into an interactive medium that invites play, reflection, and collective gathering.
connections: +570
Mar 03, 2026the platform connects artists, curators, and audiences through streaming and curated programming.
connections: +710
architecture in japan (1704)
Mar 02, 2026the design incorporates elements that regulate exposure and enclosure.
connections: +6470
Mar 02, 2026a curved roof split by a central linear skylight forms the villa’s geometry.
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