colorful angular tents shape puzzle-like zanya pavilion in northern uganda
wokober and uganda society of architects employ reusable, locally sourced materials like bamboo and polyethylene sacks.
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rammed earth, brick, and sandstone compose '32° east arts center' in kampala, uganda
new makers bureau joined forces with kampala-based Localworks to complete phase one of the project, with phase two expected to finalize by end of 2024.
koichi takada architects shapes brisbane 'upper house' with twisting 'roots'
in south brisbane, australia, koichi takada architects' residential high rise is topped by an organic, root-like pergola.
koichi takada's solar trees marketplace opens its doors in shanghai
koichi takada's marketplace in shanghai takes shape as an artificial forest, serving as a visual reminder of a greener and more sustainable future
gopro gokart records the race from every angle using multiple cameras around the vehicle
designed by sean gao, gopro gokart is a conceptual vehicle surrounded by cameras and powered by an AI video editor that gives riders after-race highlights.
louis berger imagines iphone with modular, detachable gopro-like camera
doubling as a display, the detachable camera device can be docked into a smartphone or gopro-sized 'tiles' that can be worn or held.
new inflatable fliteboard with electric hydrofoil makes splashy debut at miami boat show
fliteboard unveiled its new range during the miami international boat show, equipped with foam-based inflatable plank and electric hydrofoil.
watch the fliteboard eFoil conquer the giant waves of nazare in portugal
watermen glyn ovens and tom court got together in nazare earlier this year to surf the biggest waves ever ridden on an electric hydrofoil.
toru shimokawa utilizes ancient traditional wood for rustic café takenokuma in japan
the design blends modernity with tradition, employing ancient techniques, such as kawara buki tile roofing and cedar bark ceilings.
meditative garden views unfold throughout toru shimokawa's new dwelling in japan
enveloped by an undulating and lush rock garden, 'house in nabeshima' celebrates tranquil living with nature.
shaped like a bird house, i29 architects' forest folly hides amid treetops in the netherlands
the main volume's three-layered design increasingly staggers outwards to create extra space for nesting boxes along the facades, where numerous birds and wild animals can take shelter.
i29's villa unfolds with five interconnected volumes around central patio in the netherlands
i29 architects designed open parkvilla in limburg, converting a former military terrain into a residential park area.
ABB ‘frozen music’ episode #22: sara cultural centre’s 100% renewable energy system
ABB outfits the sara cultural centre with AI technology to enable its efficient and renewable energy use.
one of the world’s tallest timber buildings is completed by white arkitekter
find out how the massive timber structure in sweden will be carbon negative!
spindle coat rack by koichi futatsumata gently sways when garments are hung on it
the design features a steel rod extending from a generous granite base, with a round, disk-like wooden element on top completing the ensemble.
CASE-REAL transforms 80-year-old traditional japanese house into craft beer brewery
a continuous glass facade spanning two levels offers a glimpse into the new whale brewing in saga, japan.
terreform ONE builds terrestrial reef structure, a sustainable habitat for humans and animals
combining traditional tree-grafting methods and modern computational design, fab tree hab proposes a sustainable habitat integrated into nature.
terreform one's home alive proposes a method to grow homes from native trees
made from grafted living woody plants and old growth trees, home alive explores the idea of living architecture.
wendell burnette architects' telescope house clad in steel blends with arizona's desert
designed to blend as a dark shadow within the landscape, wendell burnette architects' telescope house extends towards iconic cathedral rock.
wendell burnette architects' arizona desert house expands between a plinth and a canopy
the residence is designed as a 'long pavilion for living'.
'we are reimagining glass' — a talk with iittala's new creative director, janni vepsäläinen
our stockholm design week highlights include a conversation with janni, who is boldly redefining iittala's vision and glassmaking heritage.
ronan & erwan bouroullec present vases for iittala in 'imperfections' exhibition in stockholm
the exhibition reflects the relationship between the perfect and imperfect in nature and design.
wendell castle's bio-morphic sculptures take over carpenters workshop gallery
castle's works demonstrate his continued exploration of organic forms and flowing lines inspired by natural patterns and shapes.
carpenters workshop gallery X lehmann maupin present 'second nature' exhibition in aspen
bringing together multiple contemporary artists and designers, the display explores the ways in which the natural world coexists with the technological.
foraeva's 3D printed textiles reimagine traditional romanian motifs through code
traditional romanian patterns are decoded and reinvented through computational design, using bespoke algorithms to recreate age-old motifs.
comamala ismail clothes residence's concrete structure with split fir shingles in switzerland
comamala ismail employs wood, natural stone, and steel following sustainable construction methods.
comamala ismail inserts two-level concrete nursery on steep slope in switzerland
the project unfolds on two ground levels with distinct facades that connect its interior with the surrounding landscape of the swiss alps.
mathieu lehanneur talks ‘outonomy’ exhibition as maison&objet’s 2024 designer of the year
mathieu lehanneur discusses his practice in design, art, and technology as maison&objet designer of the year 2024.
maison&objet rising talent award 2024 highlights interplay of technology and handicraft
rising talent craft award winner, line & raphaël, embrace tech-forward design methods at maison&objet’s rising talent award 2024.
studio libeskind designs london's newest maggie's centre with fluidly curving walls
studio libeskind designs its maggie's center with an organic, timber-clad form to contrast london's brutalist royal free hospital.
heatherwick studio designs maggie's centre in leeds as a group of three large-scale planters
the structure is built from a prefabricated and sustainably-sourced spruce timber system.
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Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 all competitions
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
