four architecture studios plan 'pala zion' dwellings to dot utah's vast desert landscape
the residential development 'pala zion' unites four studios: studio andrew trotter, GOMA, taller hector barroso, and MORQ.
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MORQ frames mediterranean calabria landscape with villa RA: the 'house that looks'
rooted among the ridgelines of the rugged mediterranean terrain, the compact structure is punctuated by openings that frame views of the landscape.
héctor barroso sculpts meditative courtyard amid los helechos residences in valle de bravo
this careful integration presents an elegant manifestation of, what Barroso calls, 'silent architecture'
rammed earth walls envelop this new sports complex by hector barroso in mexico
the architect embued the design with calming tones and minimal aesthetics that recall its desertic context.
yasutaka yoshimura explores architecture without architects at TOTO GALLERY·MA
in his exhibition, yoshimura collaborates with seven manga artists to reinterpret seven of his projects as distinct narratives.
yasutaka yoshimura adapts warehouse into a kindergarten in japan
the building is wrapped in a translucent envelope which allows natural light to constantly flow into the airy two-storey space.
explore an exhibition of steven holl's watercolors and architectural drawings in berlin
while steven holl is known for his cultural buildings and sculptural houses, he is equally recognized for his architectural watercolors.
lina bo bardi's drawings compose concrete poetry at tchoban foundation exhibition in berlin
the exhibition at the tchoban foundation features 40 drawings of the renowned architect showcased in europe for the first time.
glass-wrapped meander house by steven holl marks grand opening at helsinki design week
the building evokes a sinuous wooden ship inside a glass bottle, shaping void spaces and maximizing views and sunlight for 115 apartments.
steven holl reveals winning design for expo center inspired by hand signatures in albania
steven holl and artist agnieszka kurant will collect hand signatures from local communities and fuse them into a single wandering line across the rectangular volumes of the expo center.
valerio olgiati brings towering forms and garden ziggurat to tirana, albania
expected to complete in fall 2025, the project introduces three red concrete towers and a white ziggurat centerpiece, combining residential, hospitality, and retail spaces.
recurring house-shaped elements articulate concrete office tower by valerio olgiati in switzerland
the repetitive house-shaped components appear both in the plans and the elevations of the red-brown building.
amelia tavella’s granite-carved school in corsica unfolds along the valley's contours
three interconnected tiers form a ‘green cascade,’ with each structure's roof becoming a playground where nature becomes integral to the learning experience.
amelia tavella embeds tiered educational institution within valley's natural contours in france
the structure outlines a fossil-like presence that simultaneously feels familiar and entirely new to piton de cabriès.
ernesto neto suspends monumental crochet serpent within le bon marché in paris
the exhibition celebrates the tenth anniversary of le bon marché rive gauche's annual artist-invitation series.
jean jullien's paper people land at le bon marché for book-themed exhibition in paris
Jean Jullien creates colossal sculptures at Le Bon Marché Two gigantic sculptures by French artist Jean Jullien have landed at Le Bon Marché department »
C+S architects stamps 'noah's ark' nursery school with enzo mari's animals
red-pigmented concrete is engraved with animal figures drawn from enzo mari's puzzle.
C+S architects completes europe's largest affordable housing development in milan
with its new public square, the housing development in milan is designed as a criticism of the 'gated community.'
sceners gallery invites galerie philia for 'anthropieces' sculptural design exhibition in paris
the show features works by niclas wolff and pierre de valck, presented by philia, alongside pieces by rick owens and pierre jeanneret.
sceners gallery opens with 'then and now', blending historic and contemporary design in paris
sceners gallery presents a blends of historical craft and modern design in paris, creating a space where past and present converge.
BLOOM blends concrete with pink sandstone for recreational facility in cambodia
BLOOM architecture's split-level design on the pier creates a dynamic connection between reclaimed land and the water.
BLOOM screens girl dormitory's concrete skeleton with woven bamboo skin in cambodia
BLOOM architecture opts for a transparent, porous bamboo enclosure to provide privacy and filter tropical sunlight.
explore the vast archive of nokia's forgotten design concepts which never came to life
a design archive at finland's aalto university shows over 700 nokia products and sketches, including unseen prototypes.
NASA and nokia are bringing the internet to the moon
nokia has been selected by NASA to build the first ever cellular network on the moon.
lighthouse-like tower rises amid white walls of TAEP/AAP's residence in kuwait
TAEP/AAP's project includes a series of patios and gardens that unfold within the rectangular walled house.
red dot canopy by TAEP/AAP pops up in kuwait's urban landscape
TAEP/AAP's concrete canopy is finished with multiple coats of iconic hamra red.
red dot canopy by TAEP/AAP pops up in kuwait's urban landscape
TAEP/AAP's concrete canopy is finished with multiple coats of iconic hamra red.
rhythmically stacked, rotating volumes and half domes compose kuwaiti mosque
babnimnim design studio stacks five stone masses, each resonating with the five daily prayers, ascending toward the central half dome.
gin distillery in japan appears to float with arched openings by EA research and design office
in this three-story building, EA research and design office combines reinforced concrete, steel, and wood.
takeru shoji architects' half-sunken house in japan strongly connects to the open grasslands
the project is a family residence that embodies the characteristics of the site: extreme sparsity and steep height modulations.
honda reveals 0 SUV and saloon electric cars at CES 2025 inspired by wedge-shaped vehicles
these two models form part of the new 0 series line of the company, and both are set for a 2026 launch in north america.
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2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 all competitions
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
