a precedent for building on water: mareterra eco-district completes in monaco
mareterra adds six hectares to monaco with walkable promenades, parks, and a marina.
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triangular white balconies protrude from valode & pistre's housing complex in france
the new 'prado concorde' development combines collective housing with school and retail facilities within a vast urban island that surrounds a large valley-like garden.
geometric rock-like skylights pop up on blue insight cave's green rooftop by 3andwich
roughened concrete texture emphasizes 3andwich design's inspiration drawn from the organic forms of reefs and sea caves.
3andwich design's circular 'water drop' library opens toward expansive sea views in china
the main reading room is located right below the rooftop pool making visitors feel as if they are inside an underwater library.
e-ggs expands cabinet collection for miniforms with taller designs and customizable finishes
e-ggs' design for miniforms centers on customization, allowing users to personalize each cabinet fully.
lunar surface-inspired lamp by e-ggs x miniforms gently illuminates interiors
named after florentine folklore, rificolona by e-ggs x miniforms remains a decorative element even when turned off.
lunar surface-inspired lamp by e-ggs x miniforms gently illuminates interiors
named after florentine folklore, rificolona by e-ggs x miniforms remains a decorative element even when turned off.
yiannis ghikas introduces new shapes and colors to miniforms' glassblown soda tables
with these latest additions, users can extend the tabletops by matching pieces together or create sophisticated compositions by mixing the different shapes.
pixelated facade wraps CLOU architects' terraced wuhan ski complex
reminiscent of abstract mountains, CLOU architects' ski resort connects retail spaces, entertainment zones, and green areas with vibrant, dynamic circulation.
CLOU architects' farm lab is a timber grid-clad agricultural exhibition and retail space in china
a sculptural spiral staircase dominates the interior, providing easy transition through the spaces.
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rick owens and moncler introduce charlotte perriand-inspired demountable steel refuge
dubbed as an all-weather accommodation, the lodging has an atmospheric environment because of the large panoramic windows wrapping its rear side.
final porsche 911 dakar revives the look of 1984 rally car with design by luca trazzi
for the car’s design, a three-tone paintwork is applied: signalyellow, gentianbluemetallic, and lampedusablue, which is the light-blue line dividing the colored areas on the exterior.
luca trazzi's dream car: one-off porsche 911 speedster unveiled at monterey car week
the process of bringing the 911 speedster to life was a three-year collaboration between luca trazzi and porsche’s sonderwunsch experts.
modular prefab units provide refuge for dogs in serrano + baquero’s spanish animal shelter
built with reinforced precast concrete, the modules by serrano + baquero utilize a single mold with minor variations.
serrano + baquero reorganizes granada apartment with a continuous translucent wall
titled 'la casa desordenada', or 'the disordered house', the scheme utilizes a series of stacked boxes to delineate the interior space.
danh vo in situ: modular installation spotlights noguchi's akari light sculptures at M+ museum
now hosting isamu noguchi's iconic akari light sculptures, the installation at M+ will evolve over several years.
danh vo's chicxulub solo show at white cube is literally being dismantled and burned
featuring an exquisite assemblage of objects, chicxulub juxtaposes readymade objects in different contexts to challenge the way we think about them.
architecture for dogs exhibition lands in ADI design museum with works by MVRDV & more
running until february 16th, 2025, renowned architects and studios design their iteration of doghouses, including kengo kuma, konstantin grcic, ma yansong, shigeru ban, sou fujimoto and more.
toyo ito supervises new lodging & dining hall design within scenic private temple in kyoto
merging tradition and modernity, the project welcomes visitors to a scenic setting that has almost never been open to the public.
TORAFU architects' japan creation center is a collaborative 'outside in' space for designers
arc'teryx headquarters by TORAFU architects serves as a hub for Japanese and international designers to collaborate alongside athletes.
TORAFU architects injects playful wooden masses inside hirotaka jewelry's osaka store
together with the glass boxes, these elements create an inviting and playful lounge-like atmosphere.
architecture for dogs exhibition lands in ADI design museum with works by MVRDV & more
running until february 16th, 2025, renowned architects and studios design their iteration of doghouses, including kengo kuma, konstantin grcic, ma yansong, shigeru ban, sou fujimoto and more.
taipei music center by RUR architecture is a new landmark for taiwan's pop scene
'the importance of the architectural expression of the taipei music center cannot be overstated,' say the architects.
sanlorenzo’s 50steel superyacht with interiors by piero lissoni arrives at monaco yacht show
in a nutshell, the superyacht’s reformer fuel cell system transforms green methanol into hydrogen first then into electricity that powers the vessel.
'I am a rogue designer and a generous architect': piero lissoni's career explored in rizzoli book
titled 'environments', the new volume serves as the first comprehensive exploration of the italian architect's 40-year-long creative journey.
architecture for dogs exhibition lands in ADI design museum with works by MVRDV & more
running until february 16th, 2025, renowned architects and studios design their iteration of doghouses, including kengo kuma, konstantin grcic, ma yansong, shigeru ban, sou fujimoto and more.
konstantin grcic curates exhibition on future of design & sport in paris during 2024 olympics
at musée du luxembourg, 'match: design & sport' showcases 150 pieces and objects that highlight the role of design and technology in various games and activities.
DFA awards 2023 celebrates the fusion of asia heritage with modern design
kenya hara and other key players in the asian design world receive recognition from DFA awards 2023.
kenya hara invites us to fold 'easy-disposal' bento boxes to reduce packaging waste
the elegant packaging solution hopes to remove the guilt of throwing away bulky single-use plastic containers.
architecture for dogs exhibition lands in ADI design museum with works by MVRDV & more
running until february 16th, 2025, renowned architects and studios design their iteration of doghouses, including kengo kuma, konstantin grcic, ma yansong, shigeru ban, sou fujimoto and more.
curated by giulio iacchetti, dearest pinocchio reimagines an icon puppet at milan's ADI
running from november 30, 2023, to february 4, 2024, the exhibition hosts a selection of projects dedicated to the iconic character, reflecting on its influence across generations.
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TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
