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BAN MAA / Geemo Design

crescent lights and mirrored moons carve a slow-paced retreat inside xi'an bar

The project creates a retreat with layered lighting and curved walls, enhancing introspection and sensory experience away from urban life.

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A Picture Worth a Thousand Pixels: Turning Disneyland Paris into a Canvas

Philo Science Center at Institut Le Rosey / Bernard Tschumi Architects

Philo is a new student innovation building at Institut Le Rosey featuring a dynamic circulation concept and a central atrium.

H&P architects forms arching, bamboo-like pavilion of glazed ceramic tiles in hanoi

The Ashui Pavilion in Hanoi emphasizes water's significance through its curved timber-and-tile design, enhancing the connection between architecture and nature.

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"Material Is Where the Story Begins": Studio NEiDA on Building Through Craft and Context

Studio NEiDA integrates local materials and cultural conditions into architecture, emphasizing collaboration and vernacular practices to shape design and construction.

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BAN MAA / Geemo Design

The design of the space emphasizes warmth and familiarity through Lingnan cultural elements and natural surroundings.

crescent lights and mirrored moons carve a slow-paced retreat inside xi'an bar

The project creates a retreat with layered lighting and curved walls, enhancing introspection and sensory experience away from urban life.

A Picture Worth a Thousand Pixels: Turning Disneyland Paris into a Canvas

Architecture in curated environments like Disneyland Paris must perform and communicate effectively through innovative facade designs.

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Philo Science Center at Institut Le Rosey / Bernard Tschumi Architects

H&P architects forms arching, bamboo-like pavilion of glazed ceramic tiles in hanoi

The Ashui Pavilion in Hanoi emphasizes water's significance through its curved timber-and-tile design, enhancing the connection between architecture and nature.

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a collection of impossible dreamscapes imagines utopia beyond reality's limits

Dreamscapes & Artificial Architecture presents imaginative spaces that defy physical limits, focusing on aesthetics over construction.

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This outdoor fireplace costs nearly 5 grand-and it might just be worth it

The Totem Chiminea is a high-end outdoor fireplace designed for aesthetic appeal and functionality.

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shipping containers frame maison margiela's shanghai exhibition by OMA / AMO in china

OMA and Maison Margiela collaborate on a multi-city exhibition, translating avant-garde designs into urban spatial experiences across Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, and Shenzhen.

xi'an international football center opens its stadium bowl to the city through a porous form

The project addresses the limitations of contemporary stadium design, where large-scale venues often function as isolated, event-driven structures with limited engagement in daily urban life.

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Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater Restoration and Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026: This Week's Review

World Health Day emphasizes the importance of science in urban design and architecture for collective action and ecological regeneration.

An Argument for Interior Design with Neuroaesthetics in Mind

Interior design should prioritize functional aesthetics to enhance mental health, creativity, and interpersonal connections through a new field called Neuroarchitecture.

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A Bookrack That Started as a Rectangle and Refused to Stay One - Yanko Design

A Transforming Table-Chair That Turns Tradition into Space-Saving Intelligence - Yanko Design

Furniture design adapts to limited spaces by transforming static objects into dynamic systems, enhancing comfort and experience without compromising functionality.

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This Side Table Has No Legs: Its Two Storage Units Are the Structure - Yanko Design

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This Lounge Chair Was Designed to Never Be Replaced - Indoors or Out - Yanko Design

One Week Design's Squares Furniture Is Built on a Bricklayer's Memory - Yanko Design

The Squares collection by Xiaoya Wang and Jian Ni embodies personal memory and design restraint, creating furniture that resonates emotionally.

When Your Sideboard Swallows Your Books (On Purpose) - Yanko Design

Deniz Aktay's Slot Sideboard innovatively integrates book storage and display, allowing books to be both showcased and stored within the furniture's design.

A Bookrack That Started as a Rectangle and Refused to Stay One - Yanko Design

Deniz Aktay's Barrow Bookrack exemplifies clever design through geometry, creating a functional and visually striking storage solution.

A Transforming Table-Chair That Turns Tradition into Space-Saving Intelligence - Yanko Design

Furniture design adapts to limited spaces by transforming static objects into dynamic systems, enhancing comfort and experience without compromising functionality.

This Side Table Has No Legs: Its Two Storage Units Are the Structure - Yanko Design

Deniz Aktay's Torque High Side Table redefines traditional side table design with innovative structural elements and enhanced functionality.

This Lounge Chair Was Designed to Never Be Replaced - Indoors or Out - Yanko Design

The LISBOA Lounge Chair features interchangeable seats, allowing adaptability to different living environments without changing the entire chair.

One Week Design's Squares Furniture Is Built on a Bricklayer's Memory - Yanko Design

The Squares collection by Xiaoya Wang and Jian Ni embodies personal memory and design restraint, creating furniture that resonates emotionally.

When Your Sideboard Swallows Your Books (On Purpose) - Yanko Design

Deniz Aktay's Slot Sideboard innovatively integrates book storage and display, allowing books to be both showcased and stored within the furniture's design.

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A Double-Sided Clock That Turns Walls into Living Moments of Time - Yanko Design

The Perch clock does not just revive an old idea; it reframes it for how we live today, becoming part of how you move through a space.

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what if dreams could be constructed and entered? step into the mind of jeeyoung lee

JeeYoung Lee transforms blank rooms into immersive dream spaces, using physical elements to represent emotions and thoughts.

When Sculpture Becomes Discourse: Reflections on Mujassam Watan

The Mujassam Watan initiative redefines urban aesthetics by integrating art into the social and cultural fabric of Khobar, enhancing identity and meaning.

adam haar horowitz crafts devices that turn sleep state into space for design and creativity

Dormio transforms sleep into a creative medium by detecting the hypnagogic state and guiding thought processes during the transition from wakefulness to sleep.

What to Look Forward to at the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026: Talks, Installations, and City Interventions

The 2026 edition signals a more structural shift through collaborations with figures such as Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten, positioning the Salone as an evolving cultural infrastructure rather than a conventional trade fair.

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5 Best Tiny Homes of April 2026 Prove You Don't Need More Space to Live Better - Yanko Design

Tiny homes are evolving into serious architectural solutions, focusing on livability and design rather than mere aesthetics.

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The Daphne Is a Tiny Home That Thinks It's an Apartment - Yanko Design

The Daphne redefines small-scale living by offering a spacious, well-designed home experience without the constraints of traditional tiny homes.

5 Best Tiny Homes of April 2026 Prove You Don't Need More Space to Live Better - Yanko Design

Tiny homes are evolving into serious architectural solutions, focusing on livability and design rather than mere aesthetics.

The Daphne Is a Tiny Home That Thinks It's an Apartment - Yanko Design

The Daphne redefines small-scale living by offering a spacious, well-designed home experience without the constraints of traditional tiny homes.

IKEA Emerges a Cheeky Disruptor in the Collectible Space

IKEA's GREJSIMOJS collection disrupts the exclusivity of Miami Design Week by embracing playfulness and emotional design.

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The Settecento Chair by Leonardo Liendo Brings New Depth To Stability

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A Stool With Six Legs Just Made Four Feel Outdated - Yanko Design

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Screw-inspired Stool Numbered Like a Sneaker Drop: Only 150 Made - Yanko Design

The Settecento Chair by Leonardo Liendo Brings New Depth To Stability

The Settecento Chair by Leonardo Liendo embodies stability and modern design through its innovative use of materials and thoughtful construction.

A Stool With Six Legs Just Made Four Feel Outdated - Yanko Design

SQOOL is a uniquely designed stool with five legs for stability and a sixth leg that serves multiple functional purposes.

Screw-inspired Stool Numbered Like a Sneaker Drop: Only 150 Made - Yanko Design

Furniture and collectibles merge in innovative designs like the S-TOOL, a versatile piece by Carpet Company that embodies both craft and playfulness.

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Preciosa To Make Light Feel Like a Living Thing at Milan 2026 - Yanko Design

Preciosa Lighting's Drifting Lights collection elevates light as a design material, showcasing its potential beyond a supporting role.

BaNG Just Dropped a Lamp That Looks Like a Living Cloud - Yanko Design

BằNG's Dreamy Lớp lamp captures atmospheric phenomena through its innovative design and use of dichroic acrylic, creating a dynamic visual experience.

This Levitating Orb Lamp Drifts Toward You in the Dark Before You Ask - Yanko Design

A mobile, levitating lamp design adapts to users' needs, enhancing well-being by following them and mimicking natural light cycles.

sculptural lamp transforms acrylic, inox, and opal glass into glowing, iridescent light object

Dreamy Lớp is a versatile lamp that combines precise design with atmospheric lighting effects inspired by Saigon's sky.

Preciosa To Make Light Feel Like a Living Thing at Milan 2026 - Yanko Design

Preciosa Lighting's Drifting Lights collection elevates light as a design material, showcasing its potential beyond a supporting role.

BaNG Just Dropped a Lamp That Looks Like a Living Cloud - Yanko Design

BằNG's Dreamy Lớp lamp captures atmospheric phenomena through its innovative design and use of dichroic acrylic, creating a dynamic visual experience.

This Levitating Orb Lamp Drifts Toward You in the Dark Before You Ask - Yanko Design

A mobile, levitating lamp design adapts to users' needs, enhancing well-being by following them and mimicking natural light cycles.

sculptural lamp transforms acrylic, inox, and opal glass into glowing, iridescent light object

Dreamy Lớp is a versatile lamp that combines precise design with atmospheric lighting effects inspired by Saigon's sky.

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upholstery and solid wood craftsmanship converge in the nila lounge collection

Nila lounge series combines woodworking expertise and advanced upholstery for a contemporary collection that emphasizes structural clarity and ergonomic comfort.

These Old Bike Frames Upcycled Into Armchairs Are The Coolest Thing You'll See Today - Yanko Design

Omri Piko Kahan designs lounge chairs from bicycle frames, maintaining their recognizable geometry while repurposing them for seating.

Your Phone Has 12 Calendar Apps. None of Them Look Like This - Yanko Design

The 1970s were a sweet spot in product design, especially in France, where makers were beginning to marry natural materials like wood with the new optimism of plastic.

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100-Meter A100 concept yacht redefines luxury sailing with massive interior volume - Yanko Design

The A100 concept reduces the width of side decks, allowing the main deck to stretch nearly the full beam of the yacht, creating significantly larger interior spaces than typically found on sailing yachts of comparable size.

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See the 20 Tallest Buildings in the World

Skyscrapers captivate audiences with their engineering, design, and height, particularly in Asia where many of the tallest buildings are located.

seoul design award 2026 opens call for sustainable social solutions

Seoul Design Award 2026 invites entries to promote sustainable design addressing social and climate issues, emphasizing transformative impact and global participation.

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Curly Cube / People's Architecture Office

These Steel Chairs Are Too Big to Sit In: Walk Through Them Instead - Yanko Design

Public art is evolving from passive observation to interactive installations that engage viewers physically and functionally.

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Curly Cube / People's Architecture Office

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These Steel Chairs Are Too Big to Sit In: Walk Through Them Instead - Yanko Design

Public art is evolving from passive observation to interactive installations that engage viewers physically and functionally.

These Handles, Knobs, and Pulls Form Like Italian Pasta

Hardware design is gaining recognition, with handles and knobs celebrated for their aesthetic and functional importance in home design.

mud, bamboo, and tin craft a climate-responsive vernacular home in rural bangladesh

The Vernacular Home in Bangladesh utilizes local materials and techniques for climate-responsive design, emphasizing sustainability and cultural continuity.

reversible cultural pavilion activates public space in frankfurt 2026

Spain's pavilion for World Design Capital 2026 emphasizes reversible cultural infrastructure and sustainable design through innovative materials and construction methods.

mud, bamboo, and tin craft a climate-responsive vernacular home in rural bangladesh

The Vernacular Home in Bangladesh utilizes local materials and techniques for climate-responsive design, emphasizing sustainability and cultural continuity.

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reversible cultural pavilion activates public space in frankfurt 2026

Spain's pavilion for World Design Capital 2026 emphasizes reversible cultural infrastructure and sustainable design through innovative materials and construction methods.

Building Light in a Flood Zone: Architecture for Seasonal Inundation

Flooding is a recurring condition that necessitates adaptable architecture and community organization rather than traditional resistance strategies.

fromBig Think

"Agreeable Gray": How color vanished from modern life (and why it's coming back)

The most popular house paint colors in the U.S. are predominantly gray, beige, or off-white, reflecting a trend known as 'the grayening.'

biodegradable thermoplastic casts tree bark and branches into light sculptures

MJ Fraser creates unique lamps from childhood garden trees, using biodegradable thermoplastic to capture natural textures and minimize waste.

colors and light reconnect communities in marius troy's imagined landscape installations

Marius Troy creates imagined art installations using AI, reflecting human disconnection and consciousness through vibrant, physical experiences.

Senpop / amass

Senpop reinterprets production and distribution, creating a hybrid space that combines factory, warehouse, and retail elements.

A Ferrari-Inspired Speaker That Turns Motion Into Light and Sound - Yanko Design

ROSSO is a speaker that embodies a cinematic presence, inspired by Ferrari's design, emphasizing motion and energy through its unique illumination and form.

fromPsychology Today

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.

This transparent speaker celebrates the beauty of sound engineering - Yanko Design

Transparent speakers transform internal structure into a visual highlight, merging engineering with design for a unique audio experience.

The Anello Chair Is 3 Design Eras in One Piece of Wood - Yanko Design

The Anello chair by Kiritsu Mokko embodies a fusion of design traditions, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship and a unique aesthetic that transcends time.

OUTSIDERS Investigates the Space Between Society and Solitude

Modern design challenges conventional public seating to enhance social interaction and presence in urban spaces.

This Limited Edition Desk Lamp Has Four Legs and Looks Like It's Alive - Yanko Design

The Bean Lamp merges functional design with organic forms, emphasizing sustainability and longevity through its disassemblable components.

Flipmod / Ambit Narrative Design (A.N.D)

Flipmod is a modular shading system designed for public spaces in subtropical cities, promoting climate responsiveness and public engagement.

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.

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How a Brooklyn Studio Brings Craft to Home Hardware

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How a Brooklyn Studio Brings Craft to Home Hardware

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How a Brooklyn Studio Brings Craft to Home Hardware

Studio OSKLO Translates Trousdale Into Furniture Form

Home is a sanctuary that inspires creativity and family, as exemplified by Studio OSKLO's Trousdale Collection.

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How a Brooklyn Studio Brings Craft to Home Hardware

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How a Brooklyn Studio Brings Craft to Home Hardware

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How a Brooklyn Studio Brings Craft to Home Hardware

Studio OSKLO Translates Trousdale Into Furniture Form

Home is a sanctuary that inspires creativity and family, as exemplified by Studio OSKLO's Trousdale Collection.

A Chromatic Counterpoint to Quiet Luxury

A Long Island home embraces color as a joyful design principle, transforming minimalism into a vibrant, uplifting environment that promotes happiness.

The Desk Organizer That Looks Like a Rice Field - Yanko Design

KOMBO is a uniquely designed desk organizer that combines aesthetic appeal with functionality, featuring a calming, rounded shape and modular stacking system.

5 Best LEGO Builds of April 2026 We Wish Were Already Official Sets (One Takes 90 Trillion Years to Work) - Yanko Design

LEGO serves as both a nostalgic toy and a serious medium for creative builders.

The Eames House Was Always Meant to Be Yours - Yanko Design

The Eames Pavilion System revives Charles and Ray Eames' vision for accessible modular architecture, drawing from their unpublished designs and ideas.

ten architect-designed birdwatching stations that shape how we observe nature

Architects design bird hides to enhance birdwatching experiences while considering ecological sustainability and the surrounding landscape.

Vases That Stretch Color Until Form Disappears and Perception Takes Over - Yanko Design

Stretch Color challenges perceptions of objects through ambiguity and optical diffusion, creating a tension between visibility and invisibility.

This Collaboration Is True Memphis with Modern Funk

Contemporary design embraces vibrant color and texture, reflecting emotional connections and cultural narratives, moving away from the drab palettes of modernity.

color matched multi-texture layouts with casalgrande padana's modular stoneware

Casalgrande Padana's Elements collection merges high-performance porcelain stoneware with a modular system for seamless, sensory-rich environments.

artwork uses floating fabric corridor and bodily movement to visualize climate change

Ryo Yamada's Perception Corridor is an immersive installation in Edinburgh that explores perception and environmental awareness through a 40-meter fabric corridor.

Biomimetic Architecture Reaches New Heights With This Bird-of-Paradise Yoga Space - Yanko Design

Thilina Liyanage's architecture translates animal gestures into functional designs, exemplified by the Rifle Bird Yogashala inspired by the Victoria's riflebird's courtship display.

fromArchitectural Digest

Alfredo Paredes Brings His Curio-Chic Sensibility to Hudson, NY

Alfredo Paredes opens a curio-chic homeware retail space in Hudson, New York, blending history, artistry, and individuality in design.

from 'the dinner party' to feminist classrooms, judy chicago builds change through practice

Judy Chicago creates feminist spaces that empower historically excluded voices through collaborative art and education.

14 Major Museum Projects Currently in Progress Around the World

Numerous museum projects are being developed globally, reflecting a shift towards cultural institutions as public spaces for education and civic engagement.