in pictures: paul clemence photographs heatherwick's vessel as it reopens with steel net
after closing in 2021 due to four suicides, the vessel will reopen in new york, this time with steel mesh safety barriers.
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a ribbon of gardens ascends bjarke ingels group's latest new york skyscraper 'the spiral'
bjarke ingels group (BIG) celebrates the opening of 'the spiral,' a new york skyscraper wrapped in a ribbon of terraced gardens.
geometric house sculptures emerge from earth for CPLUS' village renewal project in china
cplus architects encloses the hotel in zigzagging courtyard walls, connecting KALHA with its surrounding landscape.
CPLUS' inflatable ellipsoid, matrix-space, cocoons visitors in warm embrace in beijing
it provides a soft and safe perceptual sensation, like ‘returning to the mother’s womb’, in contrast to the cold concrete forest of the encompassing urban landscape.
AGO projects fills india mahdavi's paris room with terracotta brick pieces by kueng caputo
AGO projects showcases new work by kueng caputo in a display dubbed hallo, sunshine from october 15 to november 2, 2024.
carsten höller and we are ona unveil monochromatic dining experience during art basel paris
set inside a historic parisian train station, this pop-up dining experience by we are ona and brutalisten runs through october 20th.
AGO projects + sala hars put luis barragán's art collection on display in his mexico city studio
designboom visited barragán's house last month, and had a chance to view the artworks from sides that have never been accessible to the public before, thanks to this installation.
AGO projects incubator gallery by rodman primack and rudy weissenberg opens otro reino show by LANZA atelier in mexico city
nine pieces of furniture question the limits of objects, while bizarre ceramics draw from the city's broken urban fragments.
‘it’s okay to break from tradition’: inside aziza kadyri's uzbekistan pavilion at venice biennale
aziza kadyri reflects on modernizing suzani embroidery with AI, amplifying women's voices, and the deconstructed theater backstage.
UNA/UNLESS' blue triangular pavilion lands in renaissance-era courtyard at venice biennale
UNA/UNLESS designs temporary pavilion at Accademia di Belle Arti Interdisciplinary studio UNA/UNLESS has created a vibrant blue pavilion as a collateral »
compostable paper pulp briefcase by NOS keeps takeout drinks secured
the briefcase by NOS design features a thermoformed clamshell system that can fit different cup sizes.
AGRODOME is a modular and breathable micro-environment for growing crops
designed by NOS, the domes are stackable, portable, and made from recycled PET.
three-layered brick shell enhances airflow within nam house by cta in vietnam
the design by cta | creative architects combines brick, concrete, and natural materials to enhance thermal performance.
red brick and recycled fish scale tiles clad this family house by CTA in vietnam
the house is composed of two blocks connected by an internal courtyard that maximizes natural light and ventilation.
libratone puts speakers on top of sports headphones UP for wireless, open ear listening
there are no buds to push into the canal as the sports headphones’ speakers lie just outside the ears.
10 iF design award 2021 winning sound systems are treats for the ears
from donut-looking vinyl players to chirping bird speakers, we pick 10 design award winners from 2021 that sound as good as they look
smart, eco-conscious architecture and décor inspired by nature’s finest materials
caneplexus blends tradition with modern design, offering sustainable architectural and décor solutions crafted from natural materials.
zero labs electrifies classic land rover, celebrating retro design with 'anti-cyber truck'
zero labs' electric land rover series 109 is both an homage to retro car design and a push toward 'the future we need.'
thanks to zero labs, any classic car can transform into an electric 'clean energy hero'
with its 'classic electric revolution,' zero labs serves car-lovers who seek to support a clean energy future and keep their iconic originals.
reflective spheres by vincent leroy form swirling constellation above canal in tokyo
the spheres by vincent leroy catch and distort their surroundings, creating shifting reflections.
OMA weaves experiential journey through miss dior's 78-year history for tokyo exhibition
with sinuous pink ribbons, giant rotating bottles, and classical domed rooms miss dior: stories of a miss celebrates the parfum's cultural legacy.
people's architecture office revives ancient porcelain factory in china with exhibition spaces
the courtyard's brick paving continues into the interior of the glass building and transforms it into a landscape of steps that double as seating.
chiesi group opens healthcare innovation regeneration in parma, italy
the restore to impact project will see three eligible concepts in both the professional and under-30’s categories receiving cash prizes, as well as five special mentions, with a total prize fund of €66,000.
wine society recycles plastic into flat-shaped bottles for chardonnay, pinot noir and more
a UV inhibitor is layered onto the lightweight bottles to protect the wine from reacting to rays that can lead to sulfur aromas similar to rotten eggs or cabbage.
intersecting wooden components nestle contoured PET seat for xingcheng zhu’s XOX chair
the concept fuses elements of nature and zen to create a warm and contemporary furniture piece that exudes openness.
aurora design sculpts photography art space out of white stone bricks in china
the use of natural materials such as brick, stone, and cork reinforces the connection to the landscape.
geometric skylights infuse jewelry store by aurora design with playful light patterns
kunming, known as the 'spring city,' inspires the interior design's lighting and decoration reflecting a sense of spring.
detailed travertine facade fronts athens flagship for greek jeweler nikos koulis
a 1960s athens building is transformed with an intricate design by bureau de change architects.
bureau de change marries stock brick and tiered concrete volumes for cast house in london
the project pays homage to the historic charm of the neighborhood's edwardian houses while introducing a fresh contemporary perspective.
charlotte skene catling on reviving alvar aalto's derelict silo in oulu as research center
charlotte skene catling tells designboom about her visions for reinventing the aaltos' first industrial structure into a building designed for people.
alvar aalto's concrete silo to be turned into research center by skene catling de la peña
the team behind the project is seeking to turn the cathedral-like structure into a new institution called 'the AALTOSIILO for digital preservation'.
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Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 all competitions
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
