the table explores the elemental relationship between two synonymous materials -- sand and glass -- and the transformation from one to the other.
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dubai design week 2024 (4)
'a present/absent mudhif' revives the materials and techniques that have sustained the marsh arabs for centuries and now face degradation.
anselm kiefer (6)
the exhibition, running through june 9th, 2025, brings together 25 works by the acclaimed german artist.
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on view until september 28th, 2025, the exhibition displays works that span various genres, subjects, and artistic movements.
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stedelijk museum (5)
transdisciplinary research connects designers, artists, anthropologists, and shepherds in Studio Formafantasma's oltre terra.
an in-depth survey of the practice's ongoing interest in tech art, performance, and biodesign.
connections: 42
panasonic (17)
to tell the hour, the accessory uses the record label with the ‘A’ logo, while the tonearm tells the minutes.
panasonic secures the guinness world record for the largest permanent projection mapping display, flashing animations on the tokyo metropolitan government building.
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2m26 (10)
yachō tea room by 2m26 and onomiau embraces shadow, silence, and fire.
complementing the existing framework, 2m26 introduces a structure fitted with handcrafted sliding doors and windows.
room 11 (4)
the concrete, tunnel-shaped guesthouse is cantilevered over the rugged terrain of bruny island, tasmania.
the stone, fortress-like d'entrecasteaux house recalls the hard dolerite landforms which define the geology of tasmania.
MWC 2025 (5)
during MWC 2025 in barcelona, the company showcases their collection of OLED displays with multiple concept uses.
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dubbed the xiaomi mobile optical system, the accessory clips right in the middle of the phone’s rear, reminiscent of the handheld devices back in the days.
sasaki (6)
the masterplan focuses on ten-minute neighborhoods, climate resilience, and multi-modal transport.
read on as we deep dive into the progress and timeline for the ellinikon, as well as the team of architects spearheading the ambitious masterplan.
architecture in oman (9)
the omani mountain destination will include 2,527 homes and 2,000 hotel rooms, as well as a purpose-built health and wellness village, the vessel.
serene interiors are illuminated by sculpted sunlight and a dome-shaped chandelier of 1,600 glass balls.
connections: 49
aptera motors (9)
after this phase, the engineers plan to conduct a few more rigorous tests before moving to the vehicle’s production stage.
before the reveal, the company has already completed drive tests for the vehicle, as well as its durability check in pininfarina’s wind tunnel.
liu jiakun (9)
the founder of jiakun architects, is recognized for his humanistic approach, crafting spaces that combine the everyday with the utopian.
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the site's largest building references the protruding eaves of the country's vernacular architecture.
open AD (4)
clad in gray wood, the shifting facade design adds depth and variation to the structure.
every single detail contributes to generating a sensory and spiritual experience.
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fiverr (2)
see how architects and designers transformed neglected buildings into stunning, sustainable spaces through Fiverr and designboom’s global competition!
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do you have a vision for adaptive reuse that stands apart from the rest? enter the Revive on Fiverr competition and showcase your innovative design skills by january 13.
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lenovo (7)
at the back of the device lie several solar cells, which harvest and convert the sun’s energy to power up the device.
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there’s a dedicated key that the brand adds on the keyboard, or users can also use hand gestures to the camera to activate the rollable display.
sarah lucas (4)
on view until september 28th, 2025, the exhibition displays works that span various genres, subjects, and artistic movements.
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the exhibition also hosts works from anish kapoor, sarah lucas, adrián villar rojas, pawel althamer, lynette yiadom-boakye, and many more.
fabio novembre (30)
as milan prepares for the 2026 winter olympics, it is being reshaped with projects by kengo kuma, BIG, stefano boeri, and chipperfield.
shades of blue and ochre leather pair up with three crescent moon symbols, heraldic of the strozzi family.
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