Jan 22, 2026wallmakers repurposes 18,000 discarded terracotta cups into three compressive catenary vaults.
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architecture in india (416)
Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22, 2026developed as a cultural record rather than a directory, the initiative documents architecture through idea method ethic and built proof.
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wallmakers (12)
Dec 12, 2025designboom's top 10 houses range from net-positive experimentation in rural japan to rammed-earth dwellings carved into the terrain of crete.
Oct 30, 2025four hyperbolic parabolas forms wallmakers' 100-foot suspension 'bridge house' made from steel tendons, thatch, and mud.
landscape architecture and design (114)
Jan 22, 2026natureza urbana’s water-sensitive urban design supports flood mitigation and safety.
Jan 16, 2026thomas phifer's red concrete 'wagner pavilion' completes an elevated landscape designed as coastal protection infrastructure.
architecture in brazil (408)
Dec 15, 2025the plan follows a hyperbolic geometry guiding movement toward the interior prayer space.
Dec 04, 2025zenithal openings slice through the timber geometry, introducing controlled daylight into living spaces.
masterplans and urban revitalization (54)
Jan 22, 2026natureza urbana’s water-sensitive urban design supports flood mitigation and safety.
Jan 08, 2026nomadic traditions of movement and adaptability inform the city’s spatial structure.
musical instruments (213)
Jan 22, 2026on display in an exhibition named funeral for a tree, the musical instruments are made from the once living tree, keeping its natural materials.
Dec 11, 2025assembled by hand, the string instruments adopt the lightweight material, which doesn’t react to temperature and humidity.
wood and timber architecture and design (1376)
Jan 20, 2026peter pichler architecture's mountain stations and hut in ponte di legno reinterpret alpine lift infrastructure through a contemporary lens.
Jan 20, 2026the river cabin’s design draws from old shipyards and modernist design.
sound art (107)
Jan 22, 2026on display in an exhibition named funeral for a tree, the musical instruments are made from the once living tree, keeping its natural materials.
Jan 19, 2026suspended wooden slats with perforated ends move with the wind, introducing an acoustic dimension.
exhibitions (171)
Jan 23, 2026the brooklyn museum to exhibit over 140 of iris van herpen's dreamlike creations inspired by fields from marine biology to astronomy.
Desert X alUla 2026 explores the perception of scale and distance across a vast landscape.
herzog and de meuron (189)
Jan 22, 2026the memphis art museum shares updated renderings and construction images for its new downtown cultural campus, scheduled to open in december 2026.
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Nov 07, 2025designboom attended a preview of the renovated breuer building, a much-loved landmark in new york now home to sotheby's global HQ.
museums and galleries (851)
Jan 19, 2026the museum readies for materialism, an inaugural exhibition curated by BIG ahead of its 2026 opening.
Jan 14, 2026at the center of snøhetta's beijing art museum, a large circular atrium rises through multiple levels and draws daylight deep into the plan.
venice art biennale 2026 (5)
Jan 22, 2026here’s what we know so far about the 2026 venice art biennale, shaped by the late curator koyo kouoh’s vision.
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Jul 24, 2025andres serrano proposes an installation for the 2026 venice art biennale, displaying american spectacle and populism.
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designboom guides (20)
Nov 30, 2025from art and design fairs, to public art activations and museum exhibitions, explore all the highlights taking place from december 2nd — 7th.
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Oct 18, 2025explore must-see highlights of art basel paris, design miami.paris, and other standout shows and events across the city.
electric automobiles (709)
Jan 22, 2026using a solar panel built into the pop-up roof, it can collect energy and produce enough electricity to help run itself as well as some appliances.
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.
hyundai (47)
Nov 26, 2025the vehicle’s silhouette shows steep approach and departure angles, allowing it to move over rocks or slopes without touching the front or rear ends.
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Sep 09, 2025the concept three embodies hyundai’s 'art of steel' design language, translating the material’s inherent strength and flexibility into sculptural forms.
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