.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.
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.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.
CLB architects scatters ShineMaker retreat compound at the base of wyoming's tetons
hidden among a wyoming aspen grove, 'shinemaker' is a newly completed retreat compound designed by CLB architects and HSH interiors.
preserving history, embracing nature: CLB architects' black fox ranch in jackson, wyoming
the home is designed to harmonize contemporary design with the site's rural heritage.
ELVI urban birdhouse game playfully gives second life to used linoleum
mano de santos and tarkett's eco-friendly design spotlights linoleum’s hygienic properties and ability to be recycled for an interactive learning experience.
constance guisset transforms atelier tarkett into vibrant playroom for paris design week
constance guisset has enriched tarkett's space with playful elements like ping-pong tables, basketball courts, swings, and slides, sparking a sense of fun and spontaneity.
world's largest kinetic sculpture by BREAKFAST sets sail on icon of the seas cruise ship
the pearl features nearly 3,000 computer-driven kinetic tiles, together capturing the essence of the ocean.
breakfast studio construct screen made of 6,400 spools of thread
each spool is driven by a custom belt made of fabric that can display one of 36 colors, making up a larger image at an 80 by 80 resolution.
fuminori nousaku & mio tsuneyama explore urban ecology at TOTO GALLERY・MA
TOTO GALLERY·MA is currently hosting URBAN FUNGUS – architecture is a complex mesh, on view until march 24, 2024.
fuminori nousaku architects elevates japanese eco-friendly house on recyclable iron stilts
by raising the floor off the ground surface, the long and narrow building minimizes its impact on the soil while maximizing views towards mount fuji.
verge motorcycles upgrades TS ultra with self-heating hand grips and 360-degree cameras
the upgraded TS ultra models of verge motorcycles can identify potential road hazards and show riders their surroundings using the cameras.
MIT builds an open-source hydrogen electric motorcycle that runs on fuel cell
the open-source document may be up online soon so riders can construct their own MIT hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric motorcycle with parts that can be swapped in and out.
studio SKLIM crafts biocomposite roof tiles with natural fibers and custom solar panels
lo-hi tech is a layering of trajectories, exploring how primitive materials can be future-proofed with technology and igniting material system cross-overs.
studio SKLIM's 'voids cafe' in singapore is carved out of a monolithic concrete block
negative spaces and circular geometries form the 28 sqm interior.
kauppi & kauppi revives 1950s hydraulic press for glazed porcelain luminaire collection
solenne's glazed surfaces, impervious to water and sunlight, radiate a warm glow without harsh contrasts or shadows.
kauppi & kauppi designs oval meeting pods that favor acoustics for glimakra of sweden
kauppi & kauppi describes the inspiration behind the project as 'a forest glade, a muted restful place, which is never completely quiet'.
wim wenders film takes tokyo toilets by tadao ando, shigeru ban & more to the silver screen
'perfect days' follows the fictional life of hirayama, a public toilet cleaner, played by acclaimed japanese actor koji yakusho.
sou fujimoto designs concave 'tokyo toilet' as large water vessel open to all
designboom spoke with fujimoto to learn more about his design for the 'tokyo toilet' initiative.
a modern A-frame cottage by ADR & formafatal is hidden among czech mountains
HAJ cottage has taken shape in the czech mountains as a collaboration by architecture firm ADR and interiors studio formafatal.
rammed earth villas by formafatal emerge from lush landscape of costa rica
the two twin villas appear to levitate over the steep slope, gazing out to the pacific ocean.
alfredo vanotti's B house embraces open courtyard οverlooking sassella vineyards in italy
the design strives for a rhythmic interplay between solidity and openness, transparency, and reflectivity, fostering a connection between the interior and exterior spaces.
alfredo vanotti preserves and renovates farm building in italy to create 'ca' giovanni'
the original hayloft has been transformed into a living space and kitchen articulated around a centrally positioned fireplace.
NOT A HOTEL explores mobile living inside these revamped airstream trailers by DDAA
unlike typical mobile houses, NOT A HOTEL ANYWHERE has its programs scattered across the trailers for a more enriching experience.
DDAA's store design superimposes architectural layers of old wooden house in osaka
ice-like coating made of epoxy resin mixed with white pigment forms rough textures over existing elements.
DNA's solar-powered hotel toh kuyabeh mirrors ethereal bird flight undulations in tulum
the structure embraces the tropical terrain, providing a central distribution and unparalleled panoramic views of the lagoon.
DNA's community hub proposal in mexico recalls the mystical wells of yucatan rainforests
DNA envisioned a circular complex crowned with vegetation and joined at the center by a large pit evoking mexico's 'cenotes' or wells.
the new transcendence: friedman benda highlights artists from andrea branzi to samuel ross
friedman benda's new york gallery exhibits works by six artists, all exploring the concept of the spiritual realm within contemporary design.
stephen burks rounds out dala outdoor collection for dedon
a collection of outdoor furniture whose structures are woven from a fibre created from both recycled food-and-drink packaging and polyethylene.
remembering the late andrea branzi and his pioneering early career
designboom presents an overview of branzi's projects rooted in the radical design movement that emerged in italy in the 1960s-70s.
andrea branzi, visionary italian architect, designer and academic, dies at 84
andrea branzi leaves behind a profound impact on the world of design, inspiring countless generations to think beyond the ordinary.
breeze houses installation channels air and weaves cultural narratives for dubai design week
reflecting nuances of arabian heritage in a contemporary urban context, alya ola abbas recalls the traditional typology of an emirati wind tower.
dubai downtown design entry installation fuses gilded mosaic with light, sound, and crystals
the enchanting cave of light, 'carved in the now', is shaped from organic precious yellow siena stones, murano glass, and citrine crystals.
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2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 all competitions
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
