interview: alejandro aravena creates a timber space for discussion at the venice architecture biennale

interview: alejandro aravena creates a timber space for discussion at the venice architecture biennale

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interviews

designboom interviews the world's top architects, artists, designers, curators, and innovators. discover our in-depth conversations delving into the minds and creative processes of the leading protagonists in the field, and don't miss our filmed video interviews from the early 2000s: treasures on tape from the designboom archives.

interview with jo nagasaka on recycling an old japanese house for the venice biennale

lynne myers

british pavilion at the venice biennale asks why can't all public spaces be delightful?

lynne myers

eugeni quitllet's tale with pedrali carries past into future blending outdoors with in

eirini ilia

the broad looks towards long-awaited reopening on may 26 with free exhibitions and in-depth installations

nina azzarello

helen & hard on installing a co-housing project in the nordic pavilion at the venice architecture biennale

philip stevens

piet oudolf and peter veenstra on 'sharawadgi' in garden design and landscape architecture

philip stevens

rooted in nature, henrique oliveira reflects on intervening in the fabric of reality

nina azzarello

interview with SHoP architects' seven principals on the importance of collaboration and curiosity

philip stevens

finding beauty in biological systems: laura splan on animating the alienating science of the pandemic

nina azzarello

SFMOMA stages monumental nam june paik exhibit as a mesmerizing riot of sights + sounds

nina azzarello

virgin mary. supermarkets. popcorn: miles aldridge on his cinematic and chromatic tableaus

nina azzarello

interview with crossboundaries: 'architects can do so much more to influence our environment positively'

philip stevens

highlights and insights from frieze new york 2021 at the shed

nina azzarello

simon fujiwara presents who the bær at milan's fondazione prada

juliana neira

brick's andrás káldos on the 'radically growing demand' for architectural visualizations

philip stevens

jacob hashimoto on his richly-layered compositions and creating complex cultural landscapes

nina azzarello

mecanoo's francine houben on why the human condition should be central to the future of design

philip stevens

hiroshi sugimoto reflects on early life, landmarks, and losing the 'signature style of our time'

nina azzarello

dia art foundation director jessica morgan on chelsea renovation, reopening and future plans

nina azzarello

healed ghosts of history: jannick deslauriers on expressing ephemerality through fragile fabric forms

nina azzarello

hazy histories: the miaz brothers on their radical approach to portraiture

nina azzarello

bloomberg quicktake's creative director on disrupting the traditional TV news model

nina azzarello

behind the preservation and transformation of the woolworth tower residences at cass gilbert's new york landmark

philip stevens

kaschkasch designs minimal yet multifunctional TON P.O.V. collection

events guide

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

designboom's event guide is your go-to for discovering must-visit events in design, architecture, and art. it lists upcoming exhibitions, fairs, conferences, and workshops.

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

Marina Abramović: Seven Deaths

Frederiksberg, Denmark 14 Mar – 30 Nov 2026

Second Nature

Mumbai, India 03 Jul 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

The Island

Milan, Italy 04 Dec 2025 – 30 Oct 2026

Ibrahim Mahama: Le Temps des récoltes

Paris, France 22 Oct 2026 – 28 Feb 2027

Precious Okoyomon, Among the flowers I learned to love, A Garden of decreation

New York City, USA 31 Jul 2026 – 31 Dec 2028

Tracey Emin: A Second Life

Humlebaek, Denmark 08 Oct 2026 – 18 Apr 2027

Kengo Kuma/KKAA: Earth / Tree

Copenhagen, Denmark 26 Mar 2026 – 21 Feb 2027

Kan Yasuda – Isole del Silenzio

Venice, Italy 09 May – 22 Nov 2026

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south korea $ 28

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taiwan $ 55

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competitions

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026

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

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

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

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026

2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026

2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026

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

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

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

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026

2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026

2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

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Sustainable Architectural Design Program by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026

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