how LAS art foundation transforms quantum computing and clubs into art
from halle am berghain to venice, the organization takes immersive exhibitions beyond traditional museums, using unconventional spaces to reach new audiences.
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san francisco’s exploratorium turns STEM learning into hands-on play
from geysers and colored shadows to fog and DNA, interactive exhibits invite curious minds of all ages to test how the world works.
bureau betak places geometric white runway within mist-filled landscape for dior
at the jardin des tuileries in paris, the dior summer 2027 women’s show immersed guests in an idyllic environment of water, mist, and living camphor trees, which are set to be replanted in the gardens.
alex chinneck twists NYC taxis and LA cars into storefront sculptures for dior
alex chinneck transforms the windows of dior's new york and beverly hills flagships with surreal taxis, lamps, and cars.
roca introduces in-wash® vorea smart toilet with advanced hygiene and personalization features
controlled via remote, side button, or app, roca’s in-wash® vorea delivers personalized care within a minimal silhouette.
roca’s avant toilet maximizes bathroom layouts through integrated solution
by housing the cistern inside the bowl, roca’s avant toilet reclaims 20 centimeters of space and streamlines performance in electric and non-electric models.
dark wood and deep green turn alfa romeo’s iconic design into caffè fortuna in taipei
the iconic quadrifoglio model translates into a precise interplay of geometry and mass, evoking mid-century milanese modernism on a taipei street corner.
OMA's taipei housing renewal lets residents shape an alternative to the standard tower
replacing a block of aging walk-ups, the proposal organizes two residential towers around balconies, shared platforms, gardens, and communal spaces.
rippling glass facades and mountain-high towers shape urban district by AECOM in shaoxing
mountain-inspired towers and pebble-like podiums shape AECOM’s design in shaoxing, where offices, retail and public spaces come together around a central park.
thomas phifer's arched wagner pavilion signals flood-resiliency for lower manhattan
thomas phifer's red concrete 'wagner pavilion' completes an elevated landscape designed as coastal protection infrastructure.
dark metal roof shapes community canteen beside mountain stream in china
the sheltered edge forms an engawa-like space between inside and outside.
compact forest cabin by wiki world takes shape as a red wooden submarine
the elevated structure allows the woodland to remain continuous beneath the house.
engraved soldiers’ names cover corten steel cylinder memorial in portugal
from darkness to light by meireles de pinho acts as a device for memory, reflection, and freedom.
aluminum and bolted steel turn platform bed into architectural piece at paris design week
egyptian cotton bedding by brut studios dresses the architectural bed, designed by rik frans jansen.
why did one of the world's best-known car designers choose this weird little porsche 914/6?
now listed for sale, luc donckerwolke’s RUF-rebuilt porsche 914/6 turns one of porsche’s strangest shapes into a collector’s curiosity.
RUF EHRA arrives in monterey with liquid silver bodywork and seven-speed manual
RUF turns its carbon-fiber shell toward long-distance driving with a 650-hp widebody fastback and seven-speed manual.
tangent lifts porsche 911 three inches for a chicago-built urban safari
a 3D-scanned porsche 911 is transformed with custom bodywork and a three-inch lift.
seven porsches’ journey across europe turns into film, photography and installation artwork
seven classic porsches, twelve people and 4,000 km per car are being transformed into film, photography, artefacts, and a physical art installation.
volunteers in thailand hand-build school toilet from reclaimed wood
forty-one volunteers spent eleven days building a school toilet from reclaimed wood, learning about sanitary design, material reuse, and hands-on craft.
koala kare expands accessibility by designing for assisted care in public
koala kare introduces an adult changing station engineered with an intentional layout that prioritizes dignity, supports caregivers, and addresses civic needs.
27-square-meter steel and timber pavilion in chiang mai is built for flood resilience
ROOF RAIN studio turns post-flood necessity into a place for cooking, gathering, and staying a little better prepared.
recessed-roof house in bangkok centers living around planted courtyard
the central courtyard provides a shared landscape between the two, old and new, residences.
volunteers in thailand hand-build school toilet from reclaimed wood
forty-one volunteers spent eleven days building a school toilet from reclaimed wood, learning about sanitary design, material reuse, and hands-on craft.
elliptical classroom volumes and colorful louvers shape courtyard kindergarten in hanoi
a triangular courtyard anchors nghia do kindergarten’s elliptical volumes.
design for humanity at play: compasso d’oro international design award 2027 calls for entries
the award invites designers, brands, and institutions to submit works completed between 2023 and 2026 across nine distinct project categories.
sabine marcelis and solidnature transform ephemeral event decoration into collectible design
sabine marcelis and solidnature transform a runway dinner setting into 400 limited-edition candleholders in travertine and onyx.
expanded curatio installation returns to maison&objet 2026 spotlighting collectible craft
discover curatio by thomas haarmann at maison&objet 2026, where sixty international creators redefine the art of rarity through collectible craft.
'the future belongs to dreamers': how creators prototype temporary dreamscapes for future
discover how immersive environments and material innovations challenge our creative reflexes to inspire new perspectives on the future.
ROOM FOR DREAMS: a week of installations, cinema, and encounters at ME milan il duca
conceived as a spatial and cultural ecosystem, the project explores dreaming as an active tool for imagining and rehearsing alternative futures.
sabine marcelis and solidnature transform ephemeral event decoration into collectible design
sabine marcelis and solidnature transform a runway dinner setting into 400 limited-edition candleholders in travertine and onyx.
'raw geological poetry': how SolidNature interprets stone into an architecture of emotions
Rather than treating it purely as material, the company approaches stone as a creative medium capable of sculptural gestures and atmospheric environments.
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Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 all competitions
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
