what you'll see (in 3D) in the peter zumthor documentary by wim wenders
developed over fourteen years, the film traces the chapels, memorials, and cultural spaces crafted by the pritzker prize-winning architect.
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watch carsten höller turn art-world encounters into surreal games
the world's largest instant camera follows the belgian artist across europe as artists and friends submit themselves to his games in the polaroid foundation's new documentary.
objects out of place: a collective art exhibition set inside former zurich washroom
the original washroom’s cabins, washing areas, tiles, and fixtures form an integral part of the exhibition.
peter zumthor's expanded fondation beyeler opens to the public
the new wyss museum, ammann pavilion, and erlen torhaus extend the museum’s relationship with its landscape while opening the former private park to the public.
what you'll see (in 3D) in the peter zumthor documentary by wim wenders
developed over fourteen years, the film traces the chapels, memorials, and cultural spaces crafted by the pritzker prize-winning architect.
peter zumthor's expanded fondation beyeler opens to the public
the new wyss museum, ammann pavilion, and erlen torhaus extend the museum’s relationship with its landscape while opening the former private park to the public.
straw walls shape amphitheater, experimental garden and walking path in rural spain
paisajeencontrado creates a sensory land art installation turning a meadow in extremadura into a living field of observation, linked to the conservation of native species.
dune-inspired promenade brings sand and vegetation into comillas’ waterfront
hector navarro + arkhitekton rework the seafront of comillas, spain, using sand, vegetation, permeable surfaces, and limestone.
playfool's game installation at V&A puts you in the role of data center cleaner
the server interactive game installation uses a playful cleaning routine to highlight the often-overlooked labor of maintaining digital infrastructure and cultural collections.
three ceramic sculptures diffuse distinct fragrances evoking puglia’s landscapes
three olfactory sculptures by coco brun diffuse scents of puglia's sea, earth and vegetation, composed with perfumer laurène sourdillon of givaudan.
straw walls shape amphitheater, experimental garden and walking path in rural spain
paisajeencontrado creates a sensory land art installation turning a meadow in extremadura into a living field of observation, linked to the conservation of native species.
burgundy wood and blue ceilings shape café, bookshop, and wine bar in valencia
sahuquillodearriba renovates a 59-sqm space in el botànic neighborhood retaining elements of the building’s original character.
red wound and black stitches turn bulldozer scar into land art by the krank in corfu
in wound, a familiar image of bodily trauma expands to the scale of a landscape, 'addressing the vulnerability of a natural environment that has already experienced human intervention.'
discarded road signs transform into monumental land art installation on sardinian shore
inspired by hokusai's great wave, the work turns objects once designed to regulate movement into physical pixels, creating an ephemeral image.
stefan sagmeister and ekn transform global data into colorful sneakers and boots
the designer collaborates with ekn footwear on a data-driven sneaker and leather boot for his upcoming paris exhibition.
james chinlund fills louis vuitton's louvre runway with hovering concept vehicles
34 futuristic car sculptures transform the cour carrée du louvre into a surreal cityscape for nicolas ghesquière's spring-summer 2027 show.
'data is not neutral': federica fragapane's soft forms visualize hard facts on inequalities
the italian information designer explains how her triennale milano installation transforms hard facts into empathetic, organic forms.
BIG's interactive water installation reveals power of roca connect at milan design week 2025
roca showcases its smart water system, roca connect, through an interactive installation by BIG at fuorisalone 2025, promoting conscious water use.
stefan sagmeister and ekn transform global data into colorful sneakers and boots
the designer collaborates with ekn footwear on a data-driven sneaker and leather boot for his upcoming paris exhibition.
katerina shukshina's shoes bloom straight from the garden
from zucchini ballet flats to shoes covered in flowers and dandelion seed heads, the artist turns fleeting plant materials into playful studies of footwear.
solid walnut, oak, and padauk give bathroom flush plates a sculptural identity
RTY studio introduces solid wood flush plates combining precise geometry with the warmth and individual grain of american walnut, european oak and padauk.
pedrali converts temporary wooden pavilion into permanent community hub
pedrali transforms its temporary wooden pavilion in bergamo, italy into a permanent venue for public events, exhibitions, and outdoor design.
playfool's game installation at V&A puts you in the role of data center cleaner
the server interactive game installation uses a playful cleaning routine to highlight the often-overlooked labor of maintaining digital infrastructure and cultural collections.
freddie mercury's iconic costumes to enter the V&A galleries in london
spanning queen’s rise and mercury’s solo career, the display offers a glimpse into the visual thinking behind one of music’s most recognizable performers.
foster + partners completes floating addition above bilbao fine arts museum
rising over the museum’s existing buildings, 'agravitas' adds galleries and opens a new public atrium below.
so cute! louvre-lens exhibition unpacks the art of happiness from ancient times until today
through more than 300 works, from ancient cats to rebellious soft toys and the history of pink and glitter, the show examines art's ability to bring us joy and comfort.
playfool's game installation at V&A puts you in the role of data center cleaner
the server interactive game installation uses a playful cleaning routine to highlight the often-overlooked labor of maintaining digital infrastructure and cultural collections.
hug this cuddly toy, and hear the piercing scream of real AI data centers
for ‘adopt a data center,’ basura interviewed dozens of people living near data centers across the US.
massimo dutti reincarnates 16th-century palace as rome flagship store
an olfactory archive, curated design books, and a custom coffee activation connect the fashion retail space to local culture.
vollebak prepares for when all hell breaks loose with chemical-resistant rubber trench coat
the limited-edition yellow trench coat uses double-faced polychloroprene rubber engineered to resist chemicals, oils, ozone, flame and weathering.
burgundy wood and blue ceilings shape café, bookshop, and wine bar in valencia
sahuquillodearriba renovates a 59-sqm space in el botànic neighborhood retaining elements of the building’s original character.
LANG's los angeles flagship layers fragments of hong kong into a former warehouse
a mix of fashion, exhibitions, and gathering, the space uses everyday references and tactile materials to create a place for cultural exchange.
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New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 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 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 all competitions
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 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 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
