yoni alter's climbable sculpture in london unravels to reveal the word 'love'
inviting play for children and an a-ha moment for adults, love continuum is typographic art that you can climb on.
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yoni alter's charming GIFs expose wild animals among clouds of colorful dots
you'll never look at polka dots the same
emilio ambasz, prophet of eco-architecture, celebrated in 'green over gray' documentary
using drawings and images of ambasz's creations, the film transports viewers into his poetic perspective, highlighting that architecture should evoke emotions beyond mere technical skill.
emilio ambasz institute's upcoming MoMA show tackles environmentalism in US architecture
emerging ecologies will showcase 150 realized & unrealized works that address ecological & environmental concerns by architects who practiced in the US between 1930-1990.
malaysia's first apple store opens with a stepping 'glass dome' roof by foster + partners
a 'glass dome' roof of stacking solar shading blades appears to float above the ground.
foster + partners' new jing'an apple store is designed like an amphitheater in shanghai
foster + partners' apple store opens onto a sunken plaza in shanghai's jing'an district, with circular seating mimicking an amphitheater.
three massive domed lamps take over FAR's apartment rungestrasse in berlin
originally an office space from the 1930s, the apartment preserves the original plan's spaciousness thanks to an added 'shelf' featuring five bays and two levels.
FAR constructs wohnregal life/work building in berlin using precast concrete elements
the structure was assembled in only six weeks.
alison brooks architects wraps faceted london residence in oxidized copper shingles
the facade by alison brooks architects is clad in small-format oxidized copper shingles to create a unified appearance with the roof and bay windows.
toronto's quayside waterfront will see mass-timber housing by adjaye associates
five towers by adjaye associates, alison brooks architects, and henning larsen will be woven together with a park by SLA.
carsten höller's hotel room installation stimulates targeted dreams at fondation beyeler
the robotic bed is equipped with sensors embedded in the mattress, monitoring the sleeper's heart rate, breathing, and movements.
at art basel, studio luiz albisser repurposes fair material for wall devices & modular furniture
display tables and public benches are made from large-scale aluminum structural panels borrowed from the automotive and aviation industries.
triangular concrete wedge shelters estudio galera's kairos house in argentina
estudio galera forms an outdoor gathering spot, shaded by beams that create an intricate shadow play.
overlapping volumes of concrete and glass compose tucán house in buenos aires
estudio galera raises the ground floor above street level, encompassing a generous space, free from partitions, which hosts the social areas.
robot printer made of LEGO bricks can produce any pixel art using openAI's DALL-E 3
sten of the youtube channel ‘creative mindstorms’ prints pixel artworks using his robot machine ‘pixelbot 3000’, which is also made of LEGO bricks.
xTool masters the intricate art of screen printing with the first laser-enabled solution
intricate designs from start to finish come to life in minutes thanks to xtool's first laser-enabled screen printer.
dotted twining geometries by taeg nishimoto form clay-covered furniture
'lines and dots' collection features a side table and a free-standing shelf each crafted using a combination of materials.
taeg nishimoto channels pre-historic forms for series of recycled paper pulp stools
the stools explore the material's structural strength, and the search for a new kind of authenticity in it.
eleena jamil tops duduk-duduk pavilion with vibrant bamboo shingles roof in kuala lumpur
designed for easy relocation, the steel frame is fabricated in two parts, and the timber sections use traditional interlocking joints.
eleena jamil remodels ‘end-lot’, an urban home in bangsar, kuala lumpur
eleena jamil designs a family home that is lucid, comfortable, private and with views of the bustling neighborhood of bangsar in the heart of kuala lumpur. the »
marina tabassum joins vitra campus' architectural treasure trove – explore them all here
khudi bari by marina tabassum joins other small-scale structures by tsuyoshi tane, renzo piano, jean prouvé, zaha hadid, and more.
G.T.DESIGN opens its showroom in milan
in G.T.DESIGN’s showroom in milan, visitors experience the brand's craftsmanship, highlighted by the 2024 paglietta cotta rug line.
diving into osaka art & design 2024: installations and shows that caught our eye
from inflatable monsters to a colossal tree installation, designboom spotlights osaka art & design 2024's must-see exhibits.
osaka art & design 2024 highlights: discover not-to-miss exhibitions and shows
osaka art & design is set to transform the japanese city into a sprawling art and design showcase from may 29th to june 25th, 2024.
john pawson redesigns dinesen's copenhagen showroom launched at 3daysofdesign
the redesigned apartment, launched at 3daysofdesign, marks three decades of collaboration between dinesen and john pawson.
dinesen and john pawson turn wooden floorboards into bespoke furniture collection
inspired from a 1992 commission, the pawson furniture collection design distills the ethos of the danish word umage, which means going beyond what is expected or considered possible.
bobotis+bobotis plants terracotta-tiled coastal villa on mykonos' cliffside
casa gaia by bobotis+bobotis architects displays a blend of linear structures and organic forms on the cliff’s edge.
bobotis+bobotis weaves semi-submerged villas into the rugged landscape of kea, greece
all three structures are made of local stone while cycladic plants surround the perimeter of the residential complex.
from forensic architecture to pakistani heritage: qatar museums reveals summer/fall program
the shows will be on view across doha's leading cultural institutions, including a glimpse of collections from the upcoming lusail and art mill museums.
you can now step inside ellsworth kelly's colorful 'austin' via livestream during lockdown
the stained-glass arrangements create patterns of colored light that move through the building's interior.
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International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 all competitions
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
