villeroy & boch celebrates 275th anniversary with antao by kaschkasch
the special new comprehensive bathroom collection is the culmination of 275 years of know-how from villeroy & boch.
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kaschkasch mimics dewdrops in bathroom collection for villeroy & boch at ISH 2023
just as the dewdrops in nature are never identical, each of kaschkasch's asymmetrical countertop washbasins is intended to have an individual shape.
double-height glass frame opens rcr house's living zones toward portugal's natural scenery
visioarq employs a minimalist palette, incorporating exposed concrete, lacquered aluminum, and black lacquered matte glass.
perforated metal façade decorates bernardes arquitetura's office block in brazil
the façade serves as a filter for light and sound, while during the night it converts into a transparent layout when the interior is illuminated.
look closer as coperni draws astronomical figures and constellations on evian’s glass bottles
evian’s glass bottles come to life as a portable observatories with coperni engraving constellations and astronomical landscapes around the packaging.
interview with sara shakeel on her shimmering NFTs for evian
prior to the launch, designboom spoke with shakeel who shared with us how she transitioned from a dentist to an artist, her obsession with crystals and the inspiration behind this collaboration with evian.
sound pipes and glass bulbs let eindhoven's dommel river communicate with passersby
sound pipes attached to the bridge turn the river’s flow into sounds while hovering glass bubbles visualize fluctuating water levels.
colossal inflatable landscape transforms dutch design week with organic neon green forms
installed at koelhuis eindhoven, the structure rises 60 meters high and its neon-colored walls create a limbo where the boundaries between the real and the surreal start to blur.
is a tiny version of the las vegas sphere coming to los angeles’s sunset boulevard?
the 15-meter wide spherical glass volume would be clad in two hypnotic digital billboards
trimble & meta heighten the sketchup viewer experience with untethered VR headsets
sketchup viewer for meta quest VR headsets is targeted at professionals in the fields of interior design, architecture, engineering, and construction.
corpo atelier unveils three exposed concrete and stone facades in portugal
corpo atelier follows a deliberate design narrative through the gradual sequence of materials.
corpo atelier adheres tiled facade and window frame fragments to building in portugal
corpo atelier's construction is crafted as a deception, skillfully mimicking traditional aesthetics.
tm solaris by the moving mechanics forges sun-inspired kinetic timepiece
from the mind of florian schlumpf, tm solaris creates a moving timepiece that beckons a meditation on time.
studio puisto designs floating 'piilokoju' hut for birdwatchers in finland
a quiet haven for birdwatchers Finland's scenic Vanhankaupunginlahti Nature Reserve serves as the backdrop for a floating birdwatching hut, named »
plug n’ stay with hyundai's IONIQ 5 powered cabin in the woods
after driving out to the wilderness with zero emissions, the car can be used as a giant power bank to power electrical appliances inside the cabin.
pedevilla inserts inner courtyards & dome-like skylights into workplace renovation in italy
pedevilla has recently renovated the beton eisack company headquarters in klausen, blending elements of the original architecture with modern design.
ATTO suites by pedevilla architekten takes shape with contemporary tyrolean design
ATTO suites takes shape with tinted porous stone and timber interiors ornamented with a drop-shaped pattern.
patricia bustos brings 1970s-inspired geometries & mosaics to mecano mobile kitchen space
a tribute to carlo scarpa, the yellow-infused design reveals a sequence of spaces and a careful manipulation of light.
patricia bustos weaves gentle curves and natural materials into new apartment in madrid
referencing the movement of waves, 'casa ola' exudes a sinuous and enveloping energy that celebrates the vitality of family life.
younghan chung's tiny forest house in korea unfolds as a freeform wood and steel volume
the project explores the potential of small architecture by harmonizing structure and space.
younghan chung's light hollow house in korea combines defined rooms and 'variable' spaces
each of the divided floors become wall-less rooms or large platforms that serve as staircases.
taste is the lack of appetite: interview with GRAFT at berlin's aedes architekturforum
GRAFT partners share insights into their unwavering curiosity for the unexpected, reflecting a design practice characterized by optimism and a passion for experimentation.
graft and E.ON complete first prototype for ultra fast charging stations in germany
the ultra-fast charging stations have been designed with an elegant steel roof that extends up and over the user like a bright, airy canopy.
yasuaki onishi's installation wraps sculptures in inflating and deflating sheet bags in japan
the artist wraps taro okamato's sculptures in a breathing bag to explore different perspectives of the seen and the unseen.
yasuaki onishi's metallic stone curtain explores boundaries between humans & nature
stones washed into a riverbed are cast with copper foil to show their outer and inner morphology.
from marble quarry to showroom, designboom sets foot into salvatori's production line
the quarry where salvatori collects its stone from is the world's biggest limestone source with its caves spanning along the sides of the alps - and we got to see it.
japan opens the super sprout factory, an artificially-lit type plant factory
the super sprout factory by murakami farm co. introduces a central control system that enables centralized management and monitoring.
salon art + design 2023 assembles unique collectibles and conversations
salon art + design is the must-visit autumnal arts rendezvous for the best-of-the-best exhibitors, buyers, and art aficionados every year in new york.
salon art + design returns with 52 exhibitors including unseen works
exhibitors and galleries from around the world take the stage at park armory avenue, new york, showcasing new, previously unseen material until november 14, 2022.
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2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 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 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
