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.
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hipsters boutique hotel in thessaloniki breathes new life into 1925 neoclassical building
iconic furniture pieces by jean prouvé, verner panton, tom dixon, and gebrüder thonet punctuate the spaces.
ninkipen!'s pentagonal hook house encloses a childhood family garden in japan
the osaka-based architects top the house with a striking pentagonal roof, which devoid of supports, transitions seamlessly into a hipped roof.
adaptable living spaces accommodate growing family in ninkipen!'s compact home in osaka
the living room is elevated to the second floor to embrace light and views, while the loft and first floor can adapt to the family's evolving needs.
5th mugak/ biennial erects three architectural installations in squares of basque country
the international architecture biennial of euskadi mugak/ holds its 5th edition in the 3 basque capitals from october to november 2025.
HARQUITECTES demonstrates adaptive reuse with 'vapor cortès' complex in spain
HARQUITECTES has completed the rehabilitation of 'vapor cortès,' transforming a historic industrial complex in spain.
HARQUITECTES designs casa 1736 with modern atrium and cloister in barcelona
barcelona's HARQUITECTES studio has unveiled 'casa 1736,' a new residence that reimagines the urban home for a contemporary family.
maserati’s fuoriserie reveals MC20 cielo bianco and nero sports cars by hiroshi fujiwara
for his sports cars, the japanese creative director replaces the car manufacturer’s trident emblem with a double lightning bolt icon.
maserati’s electric powerboat TRIDENTE and convertible debut at monaco yacht show 2024
grancabrio folgore is dubbed the first 100% electric convertible, parked beside the car manufacturer’s all-electric watercraft.
iguzzini's sipario floodlights make michelangelo’s pietà shine again in saint peter’s basilica
with iguzzini's sipario floodlights designed by rossibianchi lighting design, every detail of michelangelo’s pietà is highlighted, offering visitors a unique experience.
iguzzini’s all-in-one ‘light shed’ solution unites smart lighting, sound control & ecodesign
designed for work, retail, and hospitality, iguzzini's light shed combines acoustic absorption and sustainable materials into an all-in-one solution.
TOP 10 fashion phenomena of 2024
here’s a look back at the top 10 fashion stories that captured our imagination during the past 12 months.
TOP 10 personal tech and gadgets of 2024
in our list, we explore the tech designs that have made their mark in 2024, including dyson’s ontrac headphones and teenage engineering’s medieval music sampler.
paris mayor's plan to permanently keep olympic rings on eiffel tower faces sharp criticism
the decision has faced opposition from the descendants of gustave eiffel, the tower's original engineer.
mathieu lehanneur's balloon-shaped cauldron rises to celebrate the paralympics' opening
the metallic balloon-shaped cauldron ascended once again to celebrate the beginning of the paralympiad.
benedict radcliffe and INK reshape porsche 959 car into glowing steel tube sculptures
in time for the 40th anniversary of the model in 2025, the glow-in-the-dark sculptures are available for collectors at 1:7 and 1:15 scales.
INK recreates lancia 037 as 'the last of its kind' to mark its return to rally after over 30 years
rebuilt using CGI, the creative studio captures the design details of the car, which retired after the 1985 rally season.
wagner transforms airstream trailer into mobile working space, touring germany in 2025
wagner’s mobile design lab travels across germany, offering an immersive exhibition with live 3D printing and an augmented reality tour with apple vision pro.
metallic meets vibrant blue inside modes milan's store design by gonzalez haase AAS
the design creates a transit space between store and city.
the german design awards are calling for 2024 entries
companies, designers, architects, and agencies worldwide are invited to submit their projects by 1 september, 2023.
stefan diez creates dismantlable, recyclable bathtub for kaldewei at ISH 2023
kaldewe's organic bathtub considers the entire life-cycle of it's design, reducing carbon footprint
joão loureiro serves nameless grayscale gelato at tadao ando’s Mpavilion 10 in melbourne
titled escala de cinzas (greyscale), the artist collaborates with the local gelateria piccolina to serve these six shades of grey gelato.
eat your millionaire: MSCHF popsicles designed as the world’s richest people
the designs of MSCHF’s eat the rich popsicles include mark zuckerberg, bill gates, elon musk, jeff bezos, and jack ma.
william mulvihill captures works by le corbusier, álvaro siza, & more at shanghai exhibition
‘context, form, and light’ examines the fundamental principles that shape architecture, spotlighting modernist monuments and contemporary pavilions.
carlos castanheira's H-shaped fontinha house nestles in a private garden in portugal
laid out as two U volumes, the timber house boasts a striking play of different roof dimensions and forms.
interview: jaguar champions british creativity at miami art week 2024
at miami art week, jaguar celebrates its copy nothing ethos with installations merging artistic collaboration, cultural storytelling, and modern design.
artist henrique oliveira sculpts gnarled nature for ruinart lounge at art basel miami beach
oliveira's three monumental sculptures are made from recycled plywood, bark, and papier-mâché.
floating cycling bridge curves through pond in belgium adapting to water levels
the bridge’s curved design by burolandschap is inspired by natural forms and the fibonacci sequence.
‘cycling through water’ provides a unique experience of belgium's lake district
the design invites visitors to explore the natural landscape by a series of cycle paths and bridges.
quebecois studio naturehumaine designs habitat sélénite to resemble two inverted crystals
naturehumaine named its 'habitat sélénite' after the crystalline mineral selenite, also known as 'moonstone.'
naturehumaine tops lake house in canada with sculptural slanted roofs + polygonal skylights
the home's exterior combines pre-aged wood siding with stainless steel for the roofs.
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competitions 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 all competitions
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
