sequence of curved white marble volumes shape serie architects' ashram auditorium in india
taking cues from a jain mythical temple symbolizing enlightenment through collective discourse, the space includes a vast auditorium and meditation hall.
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serie and multiply architects rethink singapore bungalows into super-low energy housing
with garden balconies, jervois mansion translates the effects of 'low to the ground' bungalows across multiple levels.
palm collection by jean-michel wilmotte leads parla's first maison&objet showcase
parla debuts at maison&objet 2025 with a curated selection of its top in-house creations and collaborative collections with renowned designers.
parla unwraps loop, a collection of sofas & armchairs debuting at milan design week 2024
during milan design week 2024, parla debuts loop collection designed by matthew goodrich and hines fischer of goodrich studio.
cosentino 'dares to play' with limited-edition capsule collection of furniture & accessories
cosentino dared five renowned designers to play with dekton slim protek - a revolutionary new material made of 4mm carbon neutral and mesh reinforced stone.
cosentino dekton surfaces withstand extreme weather conditions with style
from -30 to 30C, cosentino’s ultracompact, marble-veined dekton surfaces from stand strong against the elements.
fluorescent wish ribbons coat hou de sousa's interactive pavilion in new york
the star-shaped pavilion’s steel frame holds over 75,000 colorful links for tying personal wishes.
colorful dome-like pavilion by hou de sousa in arkansas resembles a quilt buoyed into the air
the project draws inspiration from the regional cultural and architectural patchwork, weaving together local stories into a multifunctional structure.
from richard serra to KAWS, public artworks transform qatar into an open-air art gallery
discover the highlights of qatar’s public art landscape, including louise bourgeois’ colossal spider sculpture and olafur eliasson's mirrored pavilions.
chapman taylor presents central asia's first contemporary arts museum in almaty, kazakhstan
two interlocking structures shape the museum, with one clad in limestone to echo the mountains, and the other in aluminum to reflect the city.
Singapore Art Week 2025 returns for its 13th edition with a feast for the senses
singapore art week 2025 features over 130 events, transforming the island into a dynamic stage for creativity, collaboration, and community engagement.
timber waffle roof shields constellation of living spaces in vietnamese residence by kientruc o
at the center of the design by kientruc o is a serene square courtyard, animated by dappled light.
kientruc O sculpts a breezy and skeletal school in tay ninh, vietnam
the school is defined by flows of thin, stranded lines which soften the architecture and reveal flexible corridors.
SO? rests wood & metal canopy atop rocks for 'urban interior' pavilion in south korea
SUPRA pavilion embraces the experience of rain, sunlight, and sound, making water’s journey visible from sky to soil.
SO? architecture builds a prefab house on the turkey-greece border
the design team ventured more than 100 miles from its studio in istanbul for this piece of architecture without infrastructure.
dry pink concrete residence by mf+arquitetos emerges from lush forest in rio de janeiro
mf+arquitetos forms an organically shaped walkway clad in biriba wood to link the residence’s two main blocks.
mf+arquitetos' T-shaped pz house merges exposed concrete with wood in são paulo
mf+arquitetos' design ensures constant connection with nature from any point within the residence.
jaguar type 00 meets tesla cybertruck in studio enemy’s hybrid concept car with fan wheels
from the silhouette to the sleek boot design, the concept vehicle captures the car manufacturer’s copy nothing design language and the truck's sharp points and edges.
elon musk unveils tesla robotaxi, the long-awaited self driving car, at we, robot event
tesla plans to begin production of the fully autonomous taxi over the next two years.
from barbie flip phone to LEGO polaroid camera, retro designs stir nostalgia in modern tech
explore the retro design resurgence in modern gadgets, including the use of pixel art in divoom’s ditoo bluetooth speaker and console-vibe mobile gaming controller by gamesir.
fujifilm's pocket-sized instax pal can snap up to 50 pictures at any given time
the camera combines a power button, a built-in speaker for customizable pre-shutter sounds, a flash, a lens, and a microSD card.
green and blue accents add organic vitality to igor sirotov architects' concrete villa in bali
the open-plan layout encourages fluidity between spaces, with touches of greenery providing a vibrant counterpoint to the stark materiality.
sirotov architects designs minimalist concrete architecture for bali
the house combines the tropical atmosphere of bali with the brutalist concrete style typical of the studio's native kiev.
NYC to celebrate 20th anniversary of christo & jeanne-claude's 'the gates' at the shed
along with the exhibition, an AR installation reimagines 'the gates' with hundreds of virtual gates marching across central park.
bloomberg connects app enriches refik anadol's serpentine exhibition with exclusive content
with bloomberg connects, users can expect to engage with the exhibition through exclusive video and audio content, whether visiting online or on-site.
compact hovering cabin by yuji tanabe stands on single-legged foundation in japan
the small wooden structure covers a compact 10 sqm area and is cut off from the land on all four sides.
yuji tanabe completes capsule toy shop in japan with mirror optical illusion
65 capsule toy machines are infinitely reflected on the two mirrors facing each other inside the compact space.
bamboo parasols crown communal hub at TAPMI campus in india by the purple ink studio
drawing inspiration from traditional canopies, the purple ink studio incorporates these structures, crafted by local artisans.
tactile earthen surfaces capture essence of jaipur at idyll restaurant in bengaluru
the terracotta frescos enhance the geometry of the dining setting, featuring five concentrated circles, resembling the rings of a tree trunk.
interview: A31 and tom dixon collaborate on AIMASIA villa in the greek island of mykonos
A31's architecture and tom dixon’s interior design reflect the rocky geology of the island through materials and structure.
interview: A31 carves arid mykonian landscape with subterranean latypi residence in greece
a contemporary intervention within the cycladic terrain, weaving together traditional architecture and natural environment.
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WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 all competitions
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
