double-helix stairs frame wetland views inside xiang architects’ wuhan observation tower
xiang architects uses a twisting stair system to turn birdwatching into a continuous climb through the wetland.
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observatory architecture and design
observatory architecture and design surveys a range of schemes from around the globe, looking at contemporary projects and the diverse materials and unconventional forms employed in their construction.
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kong xiangwei studio's flying bird art gallery frames the rolling tea gardens of china
the 'dali wuliangshan flying bird art gallery' by kong xiangwei studio is a lightweight steel structure that rises over yunnan.
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WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
MICROHOME 2027 deadline: july 21st, 2027 
CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 all competitions
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 MICROHOME 2027 deadline: july 21st, 2027 CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
