Coachella’s Most Iconic Installations

Explore the standout art installations that have defined Coachella over the past seven years.

Author

Yagmur Baydır
September 08, 2025

🌍 The latest in architecture and design, at a glance:

  • Coachella’s past seven years of art installations reveal how large-scale, temporary structures shape the festival’s cultural identity.

  • JIZI Design’s Dream Glow Pavilion in Beijing’s Daxing district creates a luminous public landmark with an immersive, fungi-like form.

  • Fukushima United FC is building Japan’s first fully recyclable timber stadium, blending Shinto traditions with sustainable design.

  • BIG unveils plans for the Infinity Loop Skyscraper in Hangzhou, a ring-shaped tower uniting daylight, urban life, and innovation.

  • A survey of ten iconic NFL stadiums across the U.S. highlights how architecture defines the fan experience and city identity.

  • Landscape architecture emerges as a vital discipline shaping sustainable, human-centered cities by reuniting nature with urban life.

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Coachella’s Most Iconic Installations of the Past 7 Years

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