3D-printed, organic formations by external reference engulf la manso store in barcelona
the design pairs the floral motifs of the store's facade with the plasticity of the brand's jewelry.
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external reference
external reference is a barcelona-based architectural bureau, led and founded by carmelo zappulla, that breaks the boundaries between art, architecture and design. the studio helps deliver a new retail experience and design an interactive adventure for customers, believing that physical space is essential for engaging with consumers on an emotional level.
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competitions 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 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 
Rework by xFigura: An Adaptive Reuse Ideas Competition $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 29th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Asia Design Prize 2027 deadline: december 30th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
MICROHOME 2027 deadline: july 21st, 2027 all competitions
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 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 Rework by xFigura: An Adaptive Reuse Ideas Competition $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 29th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Asia Design Prize 2027 deadline: december 30th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 MICROHOME 2027 deadline: july 21st, 2027 
