OPEN designs performing arts center in shenzhen as a ‘drama box’ with rich spatial experiences

OPEN designs performing arts center in shenzhen as a ‘drama box’ with rich spatial experiences

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interview: KPF's james von klemperer on the design of new york's 'one vanderbilt'

interview: KPF's james von klemperer on the design of new york's 'one vanderbilt'

philip stevens

iwan baan photographs 'las americas', a social housing project in mexico by SO – IL

iwan baan photographs 'las americas', a social housing project in mexico by SO – IL

philip stevens

renovated cemetery plot in japan by takeshi hosaka contains hidden symbolism

renovated cemetery plot in japan by takeshi hosaka contains hidden symbolism

philip stevens

virgil abloh and AMO design off-white's flagship miami venue with a movable wall

virgil abloh and AMO design off-white's flagship miami venue with a movable wall

philip stevens

'trefoil house' in portugal by double (o) studio supports a rooftop lap pool

'trefoil house' in portugal by double (o) studio supports a rooftop lap pool

philip stevens

fran silvestre arquitectos redesigns turkish schooner to create all-white sailing vessel

fran silvestre arquitectos redesigns turkish schooner to create all-white sailing vessel

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nakahira architects designs coastal home in japan with outdoor stage for music performances

nakahira architects designs coastal home in japan with outdoor stage for music performances

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hsu-rudolphy arquitectos embeds 'slope house' into the banks of chile's rapel lake

hsu-rudolphy arquitectos embeds 'slope house' into the banks of chile's rapel lake

philip stevens

virgil abloh and mercedes-benz remix the G-class as a race car for project geländewagen

virgil abloh and mercedes-benz remix the G-class as a race car for project geländewagen

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apple and foster + partners unveil floating marina bay sands store in singapore

apple and foster + partners unveil floating marina bay sands store in singapore

philip stevens

studio MK27 hides 'sand house' within the tropical coastline of northeastern brazil

studio MK27 hides 'sand house' within the tropical coastline of northeastern brazil

philip stevens

PALMA's 'litibú' bungalow on the pacific coast of mexico measures just 50 square meters

PALMA's 'litibú' bungalow on the pacific coast of mexico measures just 50 square meters

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GHIDINI1961's 2020 collection, where classical expression meets contemporary design

GHIDINI1961's 2020 collection, where classical expression meets contemporary design

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AMDL CIRCLE + michele de lucchi use salvaged wood for hotel buildings in south tyrol

AMDL CIRCLE + michele de lucchi use salvaged wood for hotel buildings in south tyrol

philip stevens

'disquieted muses' opens at la biennale di venezia with exhibition design by formafantasma

'disquieted muses' opens at la biennale di venezia with exhibition design by formafantasma

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'ruang tekuni' by DDAP architect is a boutique apartment building in bali

'ruang tekuni' by DDAP architect is a boutique apartment building in bali

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reclaiming connectivity: the adaptation of public pavilion architecture post-COVID-19

reclaiming connectivity: the adaptation of public pavilion architecture post-COVID-19

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monadnock + de zwarte hond design landmark pavilion for national park in the netherlands

monadnock + de zwarte hond design landmark pavilion for national park in the netherlands

philip stevens

jorge ramón giacometti renovates 'avocados house' in ecuador with new glazed façade

jorge ramón giacometti renovates 'avocados house' in ecuador with new glazed façade

philip stevens

MAD architects completes 'gardenhouse' residential complex in los angeles

MAD architects completes 'gardenhouse' residential complex in los angeles

philip stevens

beachfront bohemia: baranowitz + kronenberg captures colorful island culture at the W ibiza hotel

beachfront bohemia: baranowitz + kronenberg captures colorful island culture at the W ibiza hotel

nina azzarello

warka water is building an integrated, community-driven village in the cameroon rainforest

warka water is building an integrated, community-driven village in the cameroon rainforest

nina azzarello

STC arquitectos uses recycled oil pipes and metal sheets to create refuge in rural argentina

STC arquitectos uses recycled oil pipes and metal sheets to create refuge in rural argentina

philip stevens

kazuyo sejima-designed library at japan women's university photographed by vincent hecht

kazuyo sejima-designed library at japan women's university photographed by vincent hecht

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designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

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designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

The 90s: Art and Fashion

The 90s: Art and Fashion

London, UK 08 Oct 2026 – 14 Feb 2027

Jenny Holzer: Wrong Answers

Jenny Holzer: Wrong Answers

Serralves, Portugal 18 Jun – 01 Nov 2026

Penn & Fashion

Penn & Fashion

Paris, France 30 Sep 2026 – 17 Jan 2027

Learning from ‘Hōjōki’: Tiny Architecture Reweaves Life

Learning from ‘Hōjōki’: Tiny Architecture Reweaves Life

Tokyo, Japan 28 Aug 2026 – 11 Jan 2027

Elmgreen & Dragset: Stillleben mit Gemüse

Elmgreen & Dragset: Stillleben mit Gemüse

Frankfurt, Germany 20 May 2026 – 17 Jan 2027

Animalia

Animalia

Paris, France 01 Jul 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Zaha Hadid ‘I Think There Should Be No End to Experimentation’

Zaha Hadid ‘I Think There Should Be No End to Experimentation’

Arles, France 01 May 2026 – 31 Mar 2027

Strange Rules

Strange Rules

Venice, Italy 04 May – 22 Nov 2026

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Kung fu time clock shows a classic image of chinese martial arts

Kung fu time clock shows a classic image of chinese martial arts

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V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

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Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

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japan $ 162

Feel the nature with the sticker that can be attached anywhere (pressed flower, nature, fruit)

Feel the nature with the sticker that can be attached anywhere (pressed flower, nature, fruit)

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competitions

Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027

Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027

The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027

L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026

TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027

Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027

Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027

The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027

L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026

TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027

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