crafted entirely from raw MDF, the cabinet by HANGHAR acts less as a traditional room and more as an autonomous piece of furniture.
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HANGHAR (7)
with visually equal perspectives and distinct color codes, each space produces a series of hexagonal rooms indifferent to their program or orientation.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (911)
topped by a semi-transparent 'crown' facade, the museum will bring a modern intervention to historic rotterdam.
its hot-flaming look shines through the two-toned red paint livery, and the 1988 vehicle’s signature wood grain panels still appear in this redesigned version.
wood and timber architecture and design (1099)
jiri krejcirik places velvet-upholstered drawers atop the ash wood table with a gradient finish in blue and red.
connections: +1250
charred accoya wood and green aluminum accents on the facade make the residence by kumiki architecture blend with the greenery around it.
architecture in spain (674)
classic wooden floors and traditional joinery coexist with current patterns and textures, curved transitions, and folding forms.
the space is characterized by natural materials and handmade elements, creating a serene and honest atmosphere.
public art (637)
first los angeles, now new york, the dubbed world’s first traveling art carnival brings its rides and attractions by jean-michel basquiat, keith haring and more.
connections: +660
john tain unravels a pursuit of indigenous solutions embedded in lahore’s historic spaces and daily rhythms to image sustainable futures.
street art (253)
these twisted sculptures now join the artist’s earlier tangled post box installed on cheese lane, which marks its re-opening as a public right of way after a 50-year closure.
the court is inspired by the traditional emirati sadu weaving style's triangular and diamond geometries.
steel architecture and design (282)
first previewed during the summer of 2024, the supercat has finally been revealed along with its long, sculpted, carbon-bodied bonnet at the front, which conceals a supercharged V12 engine.
clad in slate and rusted steel, the house features clean lines and open spaces, with glass panels for sunlight and sweeping views.
sculpture (396)
mexican artist garcía contreras explores death and memory through his exhibition at pioneer works in brooklyn, new york.
connections: +740
held inside alserkal avenue’s concrete, OMA's first completed project in the UAE, the event is an evening of sound art and musical performances by six artists.
connections: +1090
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alex chinneck (19)
these twisted sculptures now join the artist’s earlier tangled post box installed on cheese lane, which marks its re-opening as a public right of way after a 50-year closure.
the sculpture behaves in an extraordinary way, performing a six-meter-high and thirteen-meter-long, gravity-defying, aerial loop-de-loop.
architecture in chile (103)
unlike a traditional greenhouse that houses plants, this glass home places the residents inside, surrounding them with the vibrant forest.
elevated just above ground level, catalejo appears to float over the wild grasses.
connections: +4300
residential architecture and interiors (4200)
glass panels, interconnected garden courtyards, and open-air walkways enhance transparency across each of stella casa's segments.
connections: +4590
its branches rise through a rectangular opening in the roof, forging a visual connection between the interior and the outdoors.
kengo kuma (275)
acclaimed artists and designers collaborate with master murano glassmakers, presenting eleven works that celebrate venetian glass heritage.
'bamboo gate' rises from the levee that fell during the 2018 floods as two circular volumes bridged by an undulating roof.
ABB (4)
episode #23 explores the intricate design and sustainable practices that make st. regis red sea resort a model for eco-conscious development and regenerative tourism.
ABB outfits the sara cultural centre with AI technology to enable its efficient and renewable energy use.
connections: +170
spas and resorts (206)
the structures by PLAT ASIA pay homage to the traditional mongolian ger, modernized with high-performance PTFE membranes.
connections: +2080
designboom visits the albany resort in the bahamas, which redefines elite living with tailored architecture, privacy, and tropical beauty.
connections: +540
art and architecture in saudi arabia (96)
titled diriyah art futures, the project unfolds as a cluster of volumes, reinterpreting massivity, permeability and complexity in a contemporary context.
connections: +240
populous draws from saudi arabia’s natural landscapes and conceptualizes the venues as seeds emerging from the earth.
where people work (908)
büro ole scheeren divides the project between two towers connected by lush, stepping terraces.
the texture and color of each column on the facade by cino zucchi architetti evoke the traditional stone of the french city.
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