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contemporary furnishings in front of an illustrative, large-format floral-designed wallpaper

A Line of Mural Wallpapers from Astek Celebrates ‘Eterna Nouveau’

April 2, 2026

Colorful miniature paper models of buildings by Charles Young

Explore a Growing City of Meticulously Crafted Miniature Paper Buildings by Charles Young

March 25, 2026

A contemporary pavilion made from thousands of geometric white facets

Marc Fornes’ New Sculptural Pavilion Reimagines the Architectural Folly

March 19, 2026

A gif of a hand reaching into a drawer full of tiny books and pulling one out

You’ll Need a Magnifying Glass to Read Some of the World’s Smallest Books at the V&A

March 13, 2026

a gif of a triangular swingset designed by noguchi

An Animated Look at Noguchi’s Experimental Playgrounds That Were Never Built

March 10, 2026

The interior of a contemporary concrete, glass, and steel home amid trees and tropical plants, some of which grow through apertures in the ceiling

In Paraguay, Architecture Doesn’t Come at the Expense of Nature at ‘Un Bosque en La Casa’

March 9, 2026

A historic example of French letterforms for decorative signpainting

‘Lettres Décoratives’ Is a Celebration of Fin de Siècle Sign Painters’ Vibrant Letterforms

March 6, 2026

A detail of the interior of Grundtvigs Kirke in Copenhagen, taken by David Altrath

Scale the Dramatic Verticality of Grundtvigs Kirke in David Altrath’s Dreamy Photos

March 5, 2026

An artist environment by Margaret Rogers Dennis that's heavily embellished with lots of hand-painted signs and decoration

‘Architectural Fantasies’ Chronicles Elaborate Creations by Self-Taught Artists

March 3, 2026

A stack of stools made from upcycled plastic-and-cotton banknotes

Maximum’s Upcycled ‘Billex’ Process Turns Discarded Bank Notes into Furniture

March 1, 2026

A large, yellow textile artwork by Hai-Wen Lin hangs in the middle of an industrial exhibition space.

Ethereal Kites by Hai-Wen Lin Transform into Elegant Garments and Sculptures

February 12, 2026

A detail of a sprawling light fixture produced by Ghanaian artisans in collaboration with PET Lamp with swirling, woven designs, with additional pieces installed around the room

In Collaboration with Indigenous Artisans Around the World, PET Lamp Emphasizes Sustainability

February 9, 2026

A sculptural installation outdoors made of black schist in the shape of a sphere with apertures for people to step into and see out of

A Celestial Nest by Atelier YokYok Lands on a Former Farm in Eastern Portugal

February 2, 2026

An animated collage by Rich Wells showing two frames with surf and surfers, superimposed with digital drawings and graphics

Moving Multimedia Collages by Rich Wells Playfully Remember Places and Landscapes

January 28, 2026

a large wicker shelving unit with undulating, rounded shapes

Traditional Indian Basketweaving Techniques Translate into Contemporary Installations

January 5, 2026