Jul 10, 2025the steel towers rise like falcon wings, a nod to the cultural legacy of falconry in the UAE, and functioning as solar thermal chimneys.
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steel architecture and design (344)
Jul 10, 2025
Jul 05, 2025the structure was not conceived through formal drawings but emerged on-site through hand-weaving steel bars.
art and architecture in the united arab emirates (200)
Jun 19, 2025a continuous central park threaded with sculpture gardens and wellness courtyards forms the linear oasis, set to reduce ground temperatures while encouraging outdoor life year-round.
Jun 02, 2025solar panels are expected to generate 100% of the mosque's annual energy needs, and greywater recycling will achieve a 55% reduction in water consumption.
foster and partners (304)
Jul 10, 2025the steel towers rise like falcon wings, a nod to the cultural legacy of falconry in the UAE, and functioning as solar thermal chimneys.
May 09, 2025'gateway to venice’s waterway' introduces new electric modes of transport for water and land at the 2025 architecture biennale.
museums and galleries (786)
Jul 08, 2025yinka ilori draws inspiration from his nigerian heritage and childhood memories of london playgrounds.
Jul 01, 2025the initiative follows rising visitor numbers, approaching ten million annually, and seeks to improve circulation, sustainability, and educational outreach.
pedrali (33)
Jul 10, 2025pedrali’s manufactory brings iconic chair designs to life, using plant-derived coatings for improved air quality and energy savings in the working environment.
connections: +760
Apr 28, 2025in our interview, cmp design shares the devotion behind the collection of chairs, armchairs, and lounges that weave italian tradition with modern curves.
chair design (727)
Jul 01, 2025movement and material behavior define the chair’s design language.
connections: +1980
Jun 27, 2025a flat back and a curved front base define the chair’s non-traditional rocking form.
connections: +1980
facades (388)
Jul 10, 2025just 20 square meters in size, the space serves greek donuts through a soft facade lined with ceramic tiles.
Jul 10, 2025once an aging, twelve-story residential building, the retrofit by mitrex with murals by indigenous artist lance cardinal can help reduce carbon emissions.
architecture in canada (274)
Jul 10, 2025once an aging, twelve-story residential building, the retrofit by mitrex with murals by indigenous artist lance cardinal can help reduce carbon emissions.
Jun 25, 2025the form flows organically and, rather than imposing a rigid structure, echoes the contours of the lakeshore.
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solar power (399)
May 24, 2025MVRDV's solar panel-clad sun rock has topped out in taiwan, and is expected to produce nearly one million kilowatt-hours of energy annually.
designboom was on-site to attend the historic topping-out ceremony, witnessing the breakthrough in sustainable architecture.
residential architecture and interiors (4492)
Jul 11, 2025SOLUM studio's sea-facing 'patio house' uses thick walls and natural materials to respond to the cliffside, sicilian landscape.
connections: +5120
Jul 10, 2025once an aging, twelve-story residential building, the retrofit by mitrex with murals by indigenous artist lance cardinal can help reduce carbon emissions.
carbon neutrality? (169)
Jul 10, 2025once an aging, twelve-story residential building, the retrofit by mitrex with murals by indigenous artist lance cardinal can help reduce carbon emissions.
Jun 23, 2025florim's authentic luxe collection redefines high-end design with carbon neutral surfaces, drawing inspiration from classic travertines, limestones, and marbles.
street art (261)
Jun 10, 2025the site-specific installation features a 4-meter-tall caricature of the artist, balanced on a ladder and blowing an enormous bubble of pink chewing gum.
connections: +710
May 30, 2025users who have commented on the artist’s instagram post believe the artwork is in le panier, marseille.
connections: +1010
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1044)
Jul 11, 2025pigmented concrete and corrugated metal define the material palette.
Jul 10, 2025once an aging, twelve-story residential building, the retrofit by mitrex with murals by indigenous artist lance cardinal can help reduce carbon emissions.
architecture in the czech republic (152)
Jul 10, 2025a monolithic insert organizes circulation and spatial use within tic brno civic counter.
Apr 29, 2025the pavilion, designed by apropos architects, shifts from circular to elliptical gradually ascending through four levels.
architecture in greece (309)
Jul 10, 2025just 20 square meters in size, the space serves greek donuts through a soft facade lined with ceramic tiles.
Jul 10, 2025the interior draws from the rhythms and systems of the surrounding pines, inviting guests to feel part of it.
connections: +1200
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