cerith wyn evans suspends neon squiggle installation within baroque church in vienna
Forms through folds (ascending)... by cerith wyn evans Beginning January 31, 2024, visitors to Karlskirche in Vienna, Austria will be greeted by a »
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white cube presents cerith wyn evans pop-up exhibit during art basel miami beach
the display features recent installation work and sculpture that coincide with the artist's large-scale survey show at milan's pirelli hangar bicocca.
gocycle's cxi family cargo electric bike is sleek, lightweight, and foldable
its foldability and portability ensures easy storage in tight urban spaces and effortless transportability with cars, boats, and motorhomes.
gocycle designs new G4 foldable e-bike range for a smoother and quieter ride
the brand's latest generation of foldable e-bikes features a lighter carbon fiber design, faster charging, and bluetooth connectivity.
grand arches line SOA's 'parc princesse' social housing in le vésinet, france
the parc princesse homes are designed with large, double-height arches which flood interiors with sunlight.
SOA wins zac paris rive gauche development competition
a new face on the tolbiac sector of the 13th arrondisement is formed at the confluence of two programs expressed in opposing materiality.
pham huu son renders mediterranean-style beach resort in vietnam in white lime
the rustic architecture utilizes the natural landscape as focal points, weaving in glimpses as it unravels around a central swimming pool.
cut-out patios bring nature inside pham huu son's skygarden house in vietnam
the design maximizes natural light, decreases energy consumption, and establishes a harmonious connection between indoor spaces and nature.
junya ishigami interview on his zaishui art museum stretching endlessly over a chinese lake
'I wanted to present the building as a new landscape, embedding it into the chinese environment to create the experience of walking through the lake,' the japanese architect tells designboom.
'architecture is meant to stand the test of time' – in conversation with junya ishigami
designboom speaks to the japanese architect on the occasion of the world around and fondation cartier's 'in focus: radical repair' conference at la triennale di milano.
civic creative base tokyo unleashes future-focused hub for creatives and the public
civic creative base tokyo unleashes shibuya’s digital realm, hosting lectures, workshops, and fellowships.
brooks + scarpa sculpts florida pavilion with yellow archways and lattice screen
its lively yellow archways add a playful touch, inviting passers-by to come closer and explore what's behind this facade.
marcel breuer's brutalist washington DC offices reimagined as affordable housing
brooks + scarpa envisions marcel breuer's brutalist office building with a residential makeover for the modern era.
from chubby cats to plush toys, somerset house explores cuteness in contemporary culture
the exhibition also celebrates the 50th anniversary of hello kitty, with a dedicated plushie space, immersive disco, and a display of rare products.
kawaii fans rejoice: a hello kitty bullet train launches in japan this summer
a special shinkansen arrives in japan 30 june as west japan railway co. teams with kawaii superstar hello kitty.
elisa valero's jagged roof diffuses intricate pastel patterns inside granada church
internally, the uneven roof creates an intriguing interplay with daylight as it filters through, creating a sense of holiness and tranquility.
elisa valero's concrete church in southern spain references ancient christian temples
situated south of andalucia’s sierra nevada mountain range, the project is defined by a slender tower that emerges from the cuboid building below.
skylights and glass walls frame wood scenes in LA's rustic canyon house
four rectilinear wings extend from the central space, housing four bedrooms and a garage.
walker workshop completes unobtrusive oak pass house in beverly hills
with infinity edges on three of its four sides, a swimming pool bisects the house before slipping below one of the site's largest oak trees.
native narrative clads mobile scandinavian sauna in warm pine and black-painted spruce
the compact sauna with a cave-like interior adopts a minimalist material and color palette to provide a tranquil space for relaxation and therapy.
covering just 4.4 sqm, mobile scandinavian sauna pops up on the danish coast
Native Narrative designs an OAK-CLAD mobile Sauna in Denmark Native Narrative constructs a mobile sauna for the Scandinavian Sauna brand, matching the »
walls of windows run along airy maple valley library in washington
the library's U-shaped plan by johnston architects features distinct wings, with one housing a workroom and the other a meeting space, surrounding the main reading room.
johnston architects combine work and play in cle elum lake basecamp
the large home is able to sleep over 20 people, and provides a backdrop for relaxation as well as business.
metaform to revive an industrial site in luxembourg with a lush subterranean park
metaform architects' sinterbecken project will transform an abandoned industrial site into a lush, sunlit underground park.
at expo 2020 dubai, metaform architects' luxembourg pavilion takes shape as a mobius strip
the steel structure and fiberglass membrane were built with 70% reused or recycled materials.
HCCH studio stacks hundreds of red bricks for spiral shell library in china
through this structure, the team seeks to explore the integration of contemporary formal expression with vernacular material culture.
jiří příhoda sculpts spiraling treetop biblio-pavilion to escape the computer screen
the pavilion immerses those within in the parallel reality of printed medium, with ample space to lounge with a book.
pierre-louis gerlier revives 1850s house near paris with retro aesthetics and visual fluidity
the dining room at the heart of the home wraps in expansive glass walls to become a visual crossroad and foster a sense of openness.
a cocoon apartment in saint germain des près by atelier pierre-louis gerlier
beige waxed concrete flooring, green accent walls, and wooden elements complete this cozy pied-à-terre.
.mdd flourishes with its fully-customizable lotus collection of sofas & armchairs
lotus allows users to tailor their sofas and armchairs to their exact preferences, whether it's a two-seater with a chaise-longue or an armchair for the office.
.mdd redefines the workspace with versatile viga and baltic families
viga tables accompanied by baltic chairs exude practicality and productivity in any room that it is placed.
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Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 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 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 all competitions
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
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 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
