pedrali & odo fioravanti’s philía collection revives the nostalgic 1960s dolce vita lifestyle
in an interview with designboom, odo fioravanti shares insights of his inspiration, design process and philosophy behind the philía collection for pedrali.
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minimalist átló furniture series highlights the layered symbolism of diagonal lines
in the collection by studio komok diagonals represent the bridging of disciplines and individuals through communication and knowledge exchange.
concrete panels dynamically overlap across didier faustino's housing complex in portugal
golden windows and aluminum shutters complement the concrete panels, creating a living structure in constant flux.
books, vinyls, and fetish converge within didier faustino-designed anti public library in paris
part vinyl/book store, part bar, the space by enfants riches déprimés founder henri levy and didier faustino is a unique new destination for the french capital.
atelier LUMA's henriette waal on bridging ecologies & culture through bioregional research
the honesty bar installation presents knötti, an alcohol-free drink made from local waters, german hops, and invasive japanese knotweed.
atelier LUMA uses algae, salt, and bioplastics to design it large-scale laboratory in arles
ATELIER LUMA BY BC ARCHITECTS AND ASSEMBLE On May 27, 2023, the LUMA Arles cultural center in Arles, France inaugurated the opening of a new workspace »
consumers' coffee bean pack preferences shape (beanroom)'s interactive display window
waterfrom design's (beanroom) coffee bean shop focuses on openness and sustainability.
waterfrom embraces an 'unfinished' spatial narrative for anest collective boutique in chengdu
waterfrom aims to explore the principles of materials, experimental combinations, and magnify the often-overlooked incomplete aspects in the design process.
MU architecture's lakeside 'break residence' in quebec resembles clustered rocks
from the street, the house resembles a series of interlocking volumes, reminiscent of weathered rocks.
MU architecture combats urban sprawl with PEKULIARI residential tower in quebec
described as a 'paleo-futuristic tower', the project intends to redefine the relationship between humans and their natural habitat.
estúdio campana's first major show in asia presents 40 years of works inside an artificial cave
over 50 furniture pieces, original drawings, and prototypes, are exhibited among artificial stalactites and stalagmites.
interview: humberto campana opens solo exhibition 'on the road' at friedman benda
friedman benda presents estúdio campana's exhibition 'on the road,' humberto campana's first solo show following the passing of his brother.
france authorizes flying taxis to take flight in paris during 2024 olympic games
according to the ordinance published in france’s official gazette, only volocopter’s volocity, its 18-rotor helicopter, can take off during the games.
watch: volocopter tests its full-size air taxi prototype in maiden flight
the german company plans to have the ‘volocity’ air taxi operational for the 2024 paris olympics.
copper matte paint and circuit board design reign over rimac automobili’s nevera hypercar
rimac automobili celebrates its 15th anniversary with the recent copper edition of its nevera hypercar.
verne’s autonomous electric taxi picks up commuters on its own when they book a ride
the fleet of autonomous electric vehicles is expected to begin its first service in zagreb, croatia starting in 2026.
desa potato head bali welcomes OMA-designed restaurant inspired by historical cisterns
stepping inside, guests are met with a mix of futuristic and natural design elements, with a focus on a communal spirit.
potato head teams up with OMA and DJ harvey for bali's immersive klymax discotheque
designed from ground to sound with DJ harvey, every element is shaped to present the music just as it was intended to be heard.
URB to build world’s greenest highway in dubai with solar-powered trams and urban farms
the planned 60-kilometer project runs along sheikh mohammad bin zayed road (E311) and is part of the city’s 2040 urban master plan.
URB to regenerate dubai's coast with 100 million mangrove trees across 72 kilometers
with the capacity to absorb approximately 12.3 kg of CO2 annually per tree, the entire project can sequester 1.23 million tonnes yearly.
colorful mirrored wall lamp by tarek dada casts transformative reflections
the lamp uses two distinct light sources, allowing the wall itself to become part of the piece as light interacts with different surfaces.
plastc lab conjures volcanic silhouettes from recycled plastic waste at we design beirut
set against beirut's historic abroyan factory, magma plastique is the product of 1.1 tons of recycled plastic waste cut and sculpted using computational tools.
czech artist jiří příhoda sculpts 'karbola' as a timber lantern at castle bechyně
jiří příhoda shapes 'karbola' as a humble shed with unconventional geometries and a form that seems intentionally dysfunctional.
brian eno & jiri prihoda collaborate on immersive sound installation in prague
a large suspended ornate room opens up spilling natural daylight from above, as soft-tonal ambient sounds embrace the space.
candela launches C-8 polestar electric boat with hydrofoils painted in gold
swedish electric hydrofoil boat maker candela has started delivering the first real-life models of its C-8 polestar edition.
polestar to unveil first AI smartphone made of aerospace aluminum and crystal-polished glass
polestar’s first-ever AI smartphone is made of NP66 aerospace-grade aluminum, which can make the device shockproof and give it anti-deforming properties.
'spirituality has been a catalyst for evolution': mariko mori on her peace crystal in venice
the japanese artist talks to designboom about her new work, which can be viewed in venice before its permanent installation in an ethiopian cave.
vincent van gogh's ‘starry night’ artwork heads home to arles for the first time in 136 years
fondation vincent van gogh arles’ exhibition ‘van gogh and the stars’ features 165 artworks by over 78 artists including anish kapoor, mariko mori, and anselm kiefer to name a few.
crayons made from recycled japanese trees and wood uncover different hues found in forests
the pigments of the crayons are extracted from different tree species such as cedar, cypress, and magnolia, to name a few.
naoko kimura's vegetable crayons are a safe, plant-based alternative for children
made from discarded vegetables, the crayons are safer for children and better for the environment.
sruli recht's abyssicide 'garments for drowning in' metamorphose water into coral on skin
the sculptures tackle rising sea levels, employing a biomimetic technique that transforms seawater into a solid material.
sruli recht's collection 'luxury of choice' presents objects designed for self-deliverance
'we are so fascinated with death but so fearful of dying'
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grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
