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concrete crown transforms 1978 grain silo in austria into wood pellet storing center
a new art lounge, placed at the top of the structure, enjoys panoramic views while hosting business events and cultural gatherings.
GLA design elevates detached hotel cabins amid towering trees in chinese forest
the project includes a reception center and three types of guest rooms, set within a landscape of metasequoia trees and moso bamboo.
open, colorful facade by GLA design brings life to staggered school buildings in hangzhou
the white coating, colorful window frames, and concave openings respond to functions related to appearance, airflow, and movement.
thatched-roofed boathouse addition anchors dutch villa renovation by serge schoemaker
serge schoemaker architects gives the property a fresh look with gray lime plaster to the brick facades and updated thatched roofs.
serge schoemaker builds a sculptural home studio of weathering steel in hoofddorp
the result is a sturdy yet elegant structure built on a narrow plot beside the freestanding house of the clients.
bright red steel frame outlines pritzker military archives center by jahn/ in wisconsin
the state-of-the-art facility by jahn/ features exhibition spaces and below-grade archival storage, providing an immersive museum experience.
german architect helmut jahn dies in bicycle crash aged 81
jahn left the biggest impact on his adopted city of chicago with works such as the thompson center and the united airlines terminal 1 at o'hare international airport.
reused toys and roadside finds shape shigeki yamamoto's tables at dutch design week 2024
the tables are eclectic compositions of memory and life, crafted from yamamoto’s previous works, flea market finds, and gifted objects.
shigeki yamamoto reuses leftover pieces from past works into wooden 'PLAY-anima' series
the decorative objects carry the spirit and memory of his past work.
tsutsumi and associates adds outdoor bath to house X in beijing for barrier-free accessibility
features like raised flooring, custom handrails, and sliding doors for wheelchair access create comfort for the elderly family.
tsutsumi and associates applies a traditional asanoha pattern to japanese restaurant
the project involves the conversion of an old house on the xihu lakeside of hangzhou, china.
MycoWorks x paragone unveil women-made mycelium leather objects at design miami.paris
together, the seven women designers, artists, architects, and artisans have crafted a series of forward-looking objects, from screens to desks and lighting fixtures.
inside mycoworks’ mycelium for cadillac SOLLEI car, the bio-material that can replace leather
in an interview with designboom, the biotechnology company and car manufacturer’s designers dive into the use and future of the mushroom-based textile.
corten steel gable roof tops renovated garden shack by bloot architecture in the netherlands
glass openings wrap around the house's corners infusing the extension in the garden setting.
'house on a house' steel roof extension pops up in hague's brick cityscape
bloot architecture expands brick building adding a steel roof family apartment in hague's bomenbuurt neighborhood.
robot and AI museum designed by MAA to 'construct itself' opens in seoul
the museum’s spherical, non-directional shape is marked by fluid, organic curves, creating a dramatic landmark.
melike altınışık architects shortlisted for sejong performing arts center in seoul
(MAA) shapes 'the spark' as a cluster of five sculptural rings to form a futuristic cultural center in seoul
felipe escudero paints quito's historic center with 1.6 kilometer-long orange ribbon
felipe escudero paints the city with over 5,000 liters of paint, connecting the landmarks of basílica del voto nacional and palacio de cristal itchimbia.
felipe escudero's metaverse city springs up like glacier crystals in decentraland
the 16-acre project will host offices, shops, galleries, and events as well as the highest observation deck in decentraland.
balloon museum lands in los angeles with inflatables by SpY, ENESS, tadao cern and more
‘let’s fly’ begins on october 30th, 2024, and also debuts the museum’s newest work, mariposa, which was first unveiled at burning man 2023.
tadao cern suspends a cloud of dried grass strands in immersive installation 'french exit'
the soft beige tones and fluffy textures of the strands blend together, creating an immersive, contemplative experience.
jean tinguely at hangarbicocca: inside the artist's most in-depth retrospective since his death
40 works that the late artist made between 1950s and 1990s fill the 5,000 square meters of space of the Navate area inside the foundation.
gilded retrospective at hangarbicocca pays tribute to the enigmatic world of james lee byars
the show marks italy’s first retrospective dedicated to the iconic american performance artist since his death in 1997.
curved aperture in NEXT architects' watchtower reveals wooden frame and spiral staircase
next architects' structure serves both as a viewing platform and a habitat for local bat species.
secret forest pavilion's steel structure spirals around three trees in south korea
next architects opts for reflective stainless steel to enhance the mirroring effect, immersing visitors in visual illusion.
world’s smallest metal rubik’s cube is so tiny it may need tweezers to move or rotate
megahouse corporation and iriso precision company team up to produce the cube in time for the 50th anniversary of the 3D puzzle.
kyo takano designs colorblind-friendly rubik's cube
the 'color universal rubik's cube' replaces the conventional six-color palette with more accessible shades, allowing anyone to enjoy solving the puzzle.
leather-like material from citrus waste wraps pendant lamp at london design festival
in a crucial phase before the orange peel dries, it becomes pliable like leather, allowing it to be molded and crafted.
human hair spins into yarn in studio sanne visser's installation for london design festival
live haircuts, hair spinning, and rope-making in studio sanne visser's installation result in interior objects and unique accessories.
temporary 3D printed structures transform into a forest after use at expo 2025 osaka
after serving their purpose at the expo, the plant-based resin buildings will be broken down by microorganisms, returning to the soil.
japan's GLP ALFALINK logistics hub unveils sculptural, ring-shaped building for public use
the 670,000 sqm campus, designed by takenaka corporation, features designer kashiwa sato's branding expertise.
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Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
