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A book designed to reshape perceptions of dementia
29 Aug 25
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StudioDrift in collaboration with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Lacoste, launch a multi-sensory experience
29 Aug 25
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Mobility with empathy
29 Aug 25
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The Aurelia Institute in collaboration with Heatherwick Studio advance the frontier of space architecture.
22 Aug 25
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Nature’s digital twin
22 Aug 25
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Do Not Disturb
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A new model for environmentally sensitive construction.
22 Aug 25
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Zeal
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Zeal lifestyle are reimagining mobility aids with their sleek walker.
13 Aug 25
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African Flow
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Architecture Studio Urbanitree design African Flow
13 Aug 25
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UTOOTO
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Yuri Suzuki’s Sonic Architecture features at the Camden Arts Projects
13 Aug 25
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HOST by LAYER
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A Modular Hive Revitalising Urban Biodiversity
8 Aug 25
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Proof of Life
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Tools for Humanity unveiled the Orb and World – to verify personhood.
7 Aug 25
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Lifeline
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Sora System is a kit that contains essential life saving tools such as naloxone.
7 Aug 25
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FENIX Museum of Migration
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A monument to human movement
30 Jul 25
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JAPA Valley
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Not A Hotel, Pharrell Williams and NIGO to open a creative hub in Tokyo.
30 Jul 25
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Dropcity
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Milan’s Underground Centre for Design, Research & Dialogue
30 Jul 25
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Hatai
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Heatherwick’s first Thai project pays homage to culture and and tradition
25 Jul 25
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Aeropod
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Biodegradable capsules breathe life back into the soil
25 Jul 25
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Napkin AI
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Creatively charged AI tool redefines how the world communicates visually
25 Jul 25
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Fire for Life
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Fire for Life cookstove
18 Jul 25
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Sun Tower
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Open Architecture’s award winning Sun Tower
18 Jul 25
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Bridging Mobility
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Ney and Parnters in collaboration with MS-A transform a railway viaduct into a charming promenade.
18 Jul 25
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Pollinator Pavilions
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An installation by Kristina Pulejkova celebrates 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank
11 Jul 25
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Nature and Nurture
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An new facility in Albania, designed by Davide Macullo Architects is ushering in a new era of animal care
11 Jul 25
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Bioluminescent Couture
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Dutch Designer Iris van Herpen collaborates with biodesigner Chris Bellamy to craft a ‘living look’ for Paris Couture Week 2025.
11 Jul 25
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