alwadiya: the living pots are 3d printed using a cellulose-based material, wrapped in biodegradable skins tinged with hues from local fruits and herbs.
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AlUla arts festival (3)
from the canyon to a mud-brick structure, the installation uses breath and light to reimagine the rites and lingering spirituality of ancient civilizations.
carlo mollino (8)
with a penchant for poetic spaces, bohbot highlights the theater's grandeur, modernist contours, and rhythms to reveal its cinematic narratives.
ferrari gives us a tour of carlo mollino's apartment-turn-museum in turin, uncovering some of the secrets of this magical 'egyptian book of the dead'.
fathom (8)
the interior features 34 freestanding acrylic panels arranged in an L-shape.
connections: +1750
the design by fathom centers on two key elements: using upcycled oyster shell paint throughout the space and incorporating greenery.
islamic arts biennale (3)
almusalla's stepped walls encircle areas of worship and congregation, while its facade -- weaving 200 kilometers of palm fiber -- injects a delicate counterpoint.
tamara kalo revisits islamic golden age discoveries, imran qureshi weaves an oasis between sacred cities, and fatma abdulhadi fills a pathway with scents of paradise.
architecture in jeddah (10)
tamara kalo revisits islamic golden age discoveries, imran qureshi weaves an oasis between sacred cities, and fatma abdulhadi fills a pathway with scents of paradise.
OMA’s scenography unifies historic and contemporary artworks within its abstract architecture for the 2025 islamic arts biennale.
KAAN architecten (14)
KAAN architecten collaborated with biologists and social workers to ensure the success of the park’s de-pollution efforts.
connections: +1340
a floating stone fascia over a sunken plaza, KAAN architecten completes a serene visitor center for the netherlands' only american cemetery.
connections: +430
ashida architect & associates (3)
rising above the ground, the rental villa withstands heavy snowfall while creating an inviting outdoor space in warmer months.
the narrow house by ashida architects, which would otherwise isolate itself from the city, acquires an extroverted character thanks to the protruding staircase.
huawei (20)
before the event begins on march 3rd, we look back at the recent device models that have upgraded and modern features.
first introduced in september 2024, the device comes with a ‘star diamond’ design for the camera as well as ultra-thin leather back case.
connections: +300
kalbod design studio (5)
a perforated roof drapes over the castle, filtering sunlight and creating shifting patterns of light and shadow.
the biophilic design, evoking an organic urban matrix and reaching for the sea, engages in strategic dialogue with THE LINE.
PALMA (14)
a contemporary interpretation of the traditional palapa structure provides natural shade and ventilation to the rooftop spaces.
the project results from the collective effort of five creative studios -- atelier II0I0I, KOIZ, KRI, PALMA, and MOFA.
connections: +690
SML (8)
light and shadow continuously transform the perception of the structure throughout the day.
the promotion wall nods to the traditional korean structure, transforming the main products into objects of art through careful curation.
connections: +1360
una arquitetos (6)
UNA barbara valentim combines rammed earth with exposed concrete and a rooftop garden, creating an energy-efficient structure.
AnA, the platform that invites well-known architects to talk about themselves, rather than their work, heads to brazil to speak with marcio kogan and christiane muniz.
housescape design lab (8)
housescape design lab's design balances traditional techniques with contemporary reinforcements for longevity.
housescape design lab redefines the concept of shelter paying tribute to the area’s spiritual connection to nature.
silvio d’ascia architecture (4)
silvio d'ascia architecture introduces a series of ‘invisible’ extensions that subtly embed over 580 square meters of additional exhibition space.
the station's 200-meter long facade is an imposing, permeable screen on the cityscape: a great urban mashrabiya.
connections: 32
tunnels (37)
as per the signed agreement, the initial phase comprises 11 stations, spans 17 kilometers, and transports over 20,000 passengers per hour.
the construction of the controversial highway tunnel near stonehenge first received the green light from the previous administration in 2023.
connections: +510
the boring company (17)
the las vegas city council approves the plan is to create a 68-mile system for the las vegas valley which would cross downtown las vegas hotels and area 15, to name a few.
connections: +240
dubbed the vegas loop, the plan aims to solve the problem of traffic by digging a 10-mile subterranean loop that will connect different parts of the city.
connections: 17
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