the pearl features nearly 3,000 computer-driven kinetic tiles, together capturing the essence of the ocean.

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reflecting nuances of arabian heritage in a contemporary urban context, alya ola abbas recalls the traditional typology of an emirati wind tower.

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as temperatures rise above 30°C, the surface lightens, emulating the hues of bleaching corals. 'it almost acts as an accidental barometer,' shezad dawood tells designboom.

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the enchanting cave of light, 'carved in the now', is shaped from organic precious yellow siena stones, murano glass, and citrine crystals.

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set on samaliyah island at manar abu dhabi, teamlab’s mangrove island consists of interactive installations that emit changing lights and sounds.

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the magnifiers seem to capture fragments of the scenery and repeat them endlessly in the light of dawn.

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'liminal space' juxtaposes architectural mirror installations and the humble earth to provoke people’s consciousness.

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our TOP 10 installation picks of 2023 include pillars made from stacked kitchen utensils and an urban farm that explores the potential of biomaterial design.

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designboom spotlights the diverse ways in which artists, designers, and architects have utilized their crafts as tools to initiate positive social change in 2023. 

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a giant twirling dancer, an AI-generated guru chanting words of wisdom, and a whimsical forest enliven the 1000 square meter journey.

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