Nov 05, 2025each panel is grown inside a customized 3D printed mold, shaped by industrial robotic arms and filled with a selected substrate.
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Nov 23, 2022styrofoam carved by a robotic arm shapes a spiral structure by yong ju lee to be digested by mealworms.
temporary pavilions (566)
Jan 12, 2026two twisting timber arches form the primary structural elements of the pavilion.
Jan 07, 2026vertical cuts slice through the ring to create oval openings oriented toward key views.
wood and timber architecture and design (1368)
Jan 12, 2026players construct speculative houses using wooden components, acrylic figures representing characters, and action cards derived from scenes of domestic life.
Jan 12, 2026the headquarters is organized as a continuous loop that connects departments visually and spatially across floors.
3D printing (875)
Jan 08, 2026carbon rods, 3D printed joints, and kite-canvas discs form its lightweight structure.
Jan 06, 2026the facade operates as a detached outer layer, separate from structure and interior.
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materials (180)
Jan 12, 2026the manufacturer relies on what it describes as a ‘new-cycling’ process, where the mixed plastic waste is fused directly into usable blocks.
Jan 06, 2026light is transmitted, reflected, and diffused through the mesh layers.
car design (1010)
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.
ringbrothers (5)
Nov 05, 2025at this year’s SEMA show in las vegas, ringbrothers unveils a reimagined 1969 ford mustang mach 1, the KINGPIN.
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Aug 16, 2025ringbrothers 1971 aston martin DBS 'octavia' is a fully bespoke carbon fiber restomod unveiled at the quail during monterey car week 2025.
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ford (65)
Nov 27, 2025presented to the public in 1958, the project proposed a car that would run on nuclear power instead of gasoline.
Sep 16, 2025completed in 2021 with the name 1991 dodge d200, the builder created the truck after studying the hot wheels models by ed ‘big daddy’ roth.
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children's spaces (142)
Jan 08, 2026for the seating elements, hsc designs incorporates repurposed tires and timber.
Jan 05, 2026designed by XISUI, the 'old beijing bus' reinterprets a BK640 to create a durable steel and timber playscape.
architecture in china (2039)
Jan 13, 2026designed by gad, the slender tower serves as a viewing structure within a developing lakeside park.
Jan 10, 2026domed structures and circular planning reference the traditional yurt dwellings.
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DL atelier (14)
Dec 16, 2025courtyards of varying sizes surround the central house volume, merging living spaces with the urban realm.
Nov 04, 2025the form resembles a small mountain composed of angular, interlocking volumes.
restaurant and café design (929)
Jan 12, 2026the material palette is intentionally restrained and minimal, preserving the character of the former cold-storage facility.
Jan 07, 2026various associates forms scattered, stone-like structures emerging from the terrain, blending architecture with the valley landscape.
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sound art (105)
Dec 24, 2025la mécanique de noël installation examines festive gatherings through spatial design and mechanics.
Dec 17, 2025at cooper hewitt, devon turnbull’s 'hifi pursuit listening room dream no. 3' frames high-fidelity sound as a crafted interior.
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musical instruments (212)
Dec 11, 2025assembled by hand, the string instruments adopt the lightweight material, which doesn’t react to temperature and humidity.
Dec 08, 2025maker burls art introduces his instrument crafted with resin as an upgrade from the first one he made a decade ago.
Teenage Engineering (14)
Nov 04, 2025the compact device allows performers to modify their voices in four ways, including echo and spring effects.
Aug 26, 2025constructed from a single sheet of semi-transparent PP-plastic, the case features integrated living hinges and snap hooks that make assembly refreshingly tool-free.
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personal technology (186)
an updated version of the remote-controlled one, the hands-free device hovers above the user and trails them wherever they go.
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Jan 13, 2026once the text is ready, there’s an accompanying compact printer that produces the labels with braille using a proprietary pressing mechanism.
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