winding tube rack reclaims urban spaces for bike parking and public seating in taipei
the curving rack serves as a safe barrier between driveways and sidewalks, offering temporary rest points for pedestrians and cyclists alike.
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trapezoidal geometries and gridded textures shape studio 3mark’s bike station in italy
the structure's trapezoidal shapes are echoed in the geometries of the concrete seats and surrounding square's flowerbeds.
boconcept and BIG present nawabari collaboration in renovated copenhagen offices
the renovated BIG offices in copenhagen is home to the modular nawabari collection, a collaboration with boconcept.
BIG binds shapes of playfulness for boconcept nawabari collection
inspired by the japanese art form of binding with ropes, the new furniture designs bond the two danish icons: BIG and boconcept.
desai chia envisions this sculptural 'sayavedra house' for art collectors in mexico
the house faces inward toward a private garden, infusing the interiors with greenery and natural light.
desai chia architects weaves the landscape into its blackened timber roxbury house
the house is organized as a cluster of small buildings to encourage a connection with the surrounding meadow.
fragmented timber blue box office stands on sloping terrain in japan
blue box office project crafts a bright, energy-efficient workspace with innovative use of natural light.
asymmetrical building complex by eureka + maru。architecture maximizes visual porosity
the project explores the shaping of living landscapes based on the ratio of viewable sky.
colossal dog sculpture welcomes visitors to yoshitomo nara's solo exhibition in aomori, japan
the exhibition, which will be on display until february 25, 2024, reflects on nara’s creative journey over the past 12 years.
yoshitomo nara's childlike characters take ceramic forms at pace gallery exhibition in seoul
marking the nara's first solo show in korea since 2005, the display features 140 ceramics and 30 drawings on paper and cardboard.
h2o architectes and snøhetta uplift musée national de la marine with scenographic curves
the duo's completed intervention features curved and circular forms, consistent with the existing geometry and subtly evoking natural water movement.
h2o architects organizes wood volumes at la cabotte in southern france
the structure unites a tasting room for visitors, an office for the wine growers, and bathroom services, with irregular gable forms and exterior wood patterning.
jim denevan completes monumental land art from desert sands at manar abu dhabi
visitors to abu dhabi are invited to explore among nineteen concentric rings of 448 pyramids and mounds.
first look: owen brown's music video unveils one of the biggest land art pieces in arizona
award-winning director owen brown presents his latest short film, unveiling the story behind arizona's largest temporary land art installation, second only to james turrell's roden crater.
philip johnson's restored 1940s wolfhouse doubles as an inclusive cultural space in new york
meticulously restored by a creative duo, the residence invites year-round arts programming exploring the intersection between digital and physical arts.
philip johnson's early modernist lake house is now on sale in willsboro, new york
philip johnson's paine house is now listed for $3,500,000.
alleswirdgut installs wooden shelf system across shrine-inspired waterdrop store in cologne
the wooden construction forms a ground-floor portal, resembling the japanese shinto shrine's entrance represented by a torii gate.
alleswirdgut's new community center in austria hovers over land as two suspended planes
the FSF - sports and leisure center features a new clubhouse for the local soccer team, training and tournament facilities, and a renovated swimming pool.
UNEMORI ARCHITECTS exposes the intricate structure of its 'father and son house'
the 'father and son house' by tokyo-based UNEMORI ARCHITECTS stands as the renovation and addition of a multi-generational home in japan.
translucent plastic layers and timber frames expand house M in japan
the architecture skillfully integrates translucent elements resulting in a layered composition.
UNEMORI ARCHITECTS connects two family houses with lush garden alley in tokyo
the project is designed for two families who want to live independently but also support each other on a daily basis.
UNEMORI ARCHITECTS elevates flood-proof house on stilts in takaoka, japan
the inventive, one-story residence is designed to resist severe climate conditions.
impact acoustic and atelier oï sculpt sound-absorbing luminaire using folded felt panels
the product harnesses the capabilities of ARCHISONIC® felt, a versatile acoustic material made from upcycled PET bottles.
WATCH: impact acoustic architecturally integrates sound-absorbing elements
swiss sound-management experts impact acoustic are getting heard when it comes to architecturally integrated acoustic solutions.
the undulating architecture of sP+A's hampi art labs in india is set to welcome visitors soon
the forthcoming arts center is set to open its doors in february 2024.
sP+a wraps its sienna apartments in a facade of rippling brickwork
with its sienna apartments in india, sP+a generates sculptural window elements with masterful precision.
jean-pierre lott evokes layered rock with undulating honoria tower in monaco
parisian architect jean-pierre lott takes to the postcard coast of monaco to complete its residential 'honoria tower.'
jean-pierre lott's 'le stella' tower expresses fluid, ribbon-like facade in monaco
the ambitious new urban project 'le stella' introduces a daring residential sculpture in the heart of la condamine, monaco.
bambubuild sculpts complex geometries with bamboo and thatch in vietnam
bambubuild crafts vietnam's keeng seafood restaurant with an intricate bamboo structure topped by a parabolic, thatched roof.
bambubuild creates versatile bamboo pavilion that can be reused and relocated
the project demonstrates the potential of bamboo to be reused and reconfigured – highlighting its sustainability.
hana mitsui revives textile waste using traditional japanese weaving techniques
Intricate 'Ikat' patterns crafted from repurposed textiles. The woven textiles made out of waste materials. mitsui pays homage to the technical intricacies of traditional sakiori and ikat techniques to imbue fabric waste with new value.
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2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 all competitions
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
