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Tatami Inspired Social Housing
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Architecture & Interiors
The award winning Modulus Matrix social housing project.
7 Feb 25
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A Capsule in Time
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A Capsule in Time by Marina Tabassum
7 Feb 25
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Nesting Water Tower
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Water Reservoir that serves as a Bird and Mammal Shelter
7 Feb 25
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Mass Timber Data Centers
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Architecture & Interiors
Microsoft aims to reduce carbon emissions associated with data centres through sustainable construction practices.
30 Jan 25
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Sensing Nature
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Interaction Design
Design studio unveils bioacoustic communication system to foster a deeper connection with nature
30 Jan 25
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Cosmic Observatories
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Urban & Landscape Design
James Turrell showcases upcoming installation in AlUla
30 Jan 25
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From Paper Mill to Transformers
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Architecture & Interiors
Zaha Hadid unveils plans to redesign a historic Paper Mill into a Nikola Tesla Museum
23 Jan 25
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Micro Schools
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Micro Schools for co-learning
23 Jan 25
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Snøhetta’s Homes
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Snøhetta’s Pilot Homes for Vulnerable Residents
23 Jan 25
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Moyo’s Pearl Jam
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Design Indaba Alumnus Unveils a Large-Scale Conceptual Installation at Design Miami
16 Jan 25
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Coffee Briefcase
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Food Design
An ergonomic and sustainable briefcase design for hot beverage deliveries.
13 Jan 25
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Landmark Water Tower design
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The coastal city of Varberg, Sweden has unveiled a monumental water tower
13 Jan 25
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Human Powered Wearables
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Product Design
Power-Over-Skin Technology: A Leap Forward for Wearables
2 Dec 24
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Designing Reform
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Architecture & Interiors
Transforming one of California’s most notorious correctional facilities into a rehabilitation centre.
2 Dec 24
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Wearable robotics
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Wearable robotics for Emergency Response
2 Dec 24
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Familiar Forms
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African Design
Exploring South African Indian Identity Through Design
26 Nov 24
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Telepathic Instruments
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A Unique Synth Experience
26 Nov 24
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Studio Gang
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Studio Gang's Mass Timber Building in Paris
26 Nov 24
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BIG
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BIG designs for Museum of Paper
19 Nov 24
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Sorbet Acoustic panels
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Music & Sound Design
Textile-waste to reduce noise pollution
18 Nov 24
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The How We Feel project
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Music & Sound Design
How We Feel is a non-profit initiative, dedicated to helping people de-stress and reconnect
18 Nov 24
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Adam Apple
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Product Design
Innovative and sustainable leather alternative from apple waste
15 Nov 24
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Superdupertube
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Product Design
Snøhetta’s hemp light up
14 Nov 24
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Edible Waste
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Food Design
Chef-turned-chemist explores how fungi can turn food waste into flavorful ingredients
14 Nov 24
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