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 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 all competitions
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
