MIT's rocket horizon project reimagines spaceX starship HLS as sustainable lunar habitats
the MIT approach minimizes the need for on-site construction, enabling a faster habitat setup that supports human life on the moon.
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inflatable space habitats as big as stadiums to fly with spaceX out of earth in 2026
max space’s goal is to have a series of scalable and inflatable space habitats and stations, ranging from 20 m³ to 100 m³ initially, then up to over 10,000 m³ by 2030.
interview: random international explores ritualism with triptych 'swarm' at scorpios bodrum
designboom sat with the studio's co-founder, hannes koch, who decoded the essence of the triptych, his fascination with flocking algorithms, the art of ritualistic spaces, and more.
digital impact: the immersive visions of 15 global artists go beyond time & space
through the works of artists like refik anadol, random international, and six n. five, barcelona's exhibition is breaking barriers by creating a space of enjoyment, excitement and human connection.
fully drivable eccentrica V12 pulls in monterey car week 2024 as modern lamborghini diablo
from the aesthetics to the engine, the restomod hypercar nails the '90s vibes and era, starting with its 5.7-liter v12 engine from the original 1990s diablo model.
mercedes-benz showcases evolution of automotive design during monterey car week 2024
designboom attended the 2024 pebble beach concours d'elegance to discover motorsports heritage through the lens of mercedes-benz.
mercedes-benz showcases evolution of automotive design during monterey car week 2024
designboom attended the 2024 pebble beach concours d'elegance to discover motorsports heritage through the lens of mercedes-benz.
honda's radical wedge-shaped HP-X concept car resurrected for concours d’elegance
a dramatic wedge profile and fighter-jet inspired cockpit define the 1984 honda HP-X concept, crafted by pininfarina.
akihisa hirata show traces the collide of human & natural worlds at nerima art museum
hirata's approach, which finds spatial qualities in the randomness of nature rather than in meticulously human-made structures, is one of the key elements of his work.
akihisa hirata's 'discovering new' exhibition at TOTO GALLERY·MA in tokyo
the japanese architect believes that buildings are more than independent entities, and should form part of the 'greater living world'.
otiima’s minimalist window systems connect architecture, nature and people
blending functionality and aesthetic purity, OTIIMA’s minimalist window systems enhance contemporary facades worldwide.
mariko mori on yuputira house, her coral-shaped studio in coastal japan
read our interview with the japanese artist as she takes us on a visual tour of her first architectural endeavor, which she describes as 'a space of contemplation'.
eco-friendly cork envelops geothermal stealth house by dotn in greece
the sustainability strategy of the residence supports heating, cooling, potable water supply, and irrigation needs.
dotn links vibrant courtyard to shell-inspired 'tent house' in western greece
the first half materializes as a protective shell blocking out the hustle and bustle of the nearby city center.
world's largest football stadium to be shrouded in a 'tent' roof in morocco
the tent-like rooftop will be made from a unique aluminum lattice, enclosing the stadium filled with gardens.
OUALALOU+CHOI shades marrakech with modular pavilion of tensile vaults
this 'village' pavilion in marrakech is designed as a canopy of modular vaults with translucent, tensile rooftops.
cascading folding roof of GLA design's community center in china echoes mountain contours
its form mirrors local residential elements, harmonizing with traditional chinese architecture through tiles, masonry walls, and wood-like structures.
brick-screen facade highlights leica store & gallery in revitalized 1950s NYC meat market
the original two-story building, now hosting the leica store & gallery, features a steel and glass storefront, along with a brick-screen volume above.
leica's new watch collection moves its famous red dot to your wrist
the watches' camera-influenced design features a patented crown that pushes down like the release button when taking a photo.
team group's 'ramfort complex' will be a modern addition to iran's urban fabric
the facade of this workspace is fragmented and transparent, bringing layered depth to the structure.
iranian architects sculpt 'jan-E ja villa' with intersecting walls and layered arches
iranian studio team group has unveiled its plans for this 'jan-E ja villa' renovation located in mehrshah.
o-office architects uncovers layers of time with old church renovation in china
a steel 'cross' lattice structure occupies the dismantled roof, infusing the old church with a modern intervention.
this chapel by o-office emerges as a floating pillar of light over jinting bay
the glowing chapel is designed with two rectangles, horizontal and vertical, sculpturally blended together.
a round architects sculpts seoul office building with dark, rusticated stone bricks
'pygmalion office building' is designed with rough brickwork, its texture and color evolving throughout the day.
in korea, architects find the balance between modernity and neighborhood assimilation
located in one of the oldest neighborhoods in seoul, this home has a flexible boundary that resonates with the neighborhood's narrow streets.
keiji ashizawa's house in aoyama is a concrete body with protruding wooden louvers
thanks to its insulated exterior walls, the concrete shell exposes itself indoors, revealing different finishes.
a timber screen facade shelters this house in aoyama, tokyo by keiji ashizawa
tokyo's affluent neighborhood of aoyama has seen the completion of a new family house designed by keiji ashizawa design.
ornamental wooden castle in finland restored with red-shingled guest house
newly restored by OOPEAA, rauhalinna castle stands as a rare example of russian-style wooden manor houses in finland.
'puukuokka' is a trio of wood-framed apartment buildings in finland
in order to provide environmentally responsible and high-quality affordable housing, the design team explored the potential of modular prefabricated cross-laminated timber.
french farm becomes chessy cultural center with stone additions by opus 5 architectes
with its rusticated stone structure, the cultural center celebrates the original building's rural expression.
opus 5 architectes renovates brick élancourt music school in france
the use of brick in the renovation made it possible to retain the building’s original architectural principle and its inward-looking and private character.
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grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
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Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
