expansive roof tops the remodeled skip-floor structure of old villa in japan
the renovation centers on optimizing space to take full advantage of the scenic views.
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‘terraced house’ in yokohama adjusts to each season to maximize living comfort
ikeda yukie ono toshiharu architects arrange three terraced floors for residential project in yokohama.
cubic and circular volumes develop around resort's swimming pool in greece
tense architecture network marries the essence of cyclades with contemporary hotel architecture.
TAN envisions greek factory complex with inverted pyramid hinged at its side
standing out amid the greek landscape, the proposed complex is designed as an expressive volume with a dual character: production and administration.
atelier FCJZ tops langtou cultural center with lush lotus garden ponds
the clustered concrete and masonry volumes are each topped by a rooftop garden of lotus leaves and shallow ponds.
atelier FCJZ shapes its liangzhu campus with monumental, light-filled vaulting
atelier FCJZ designs the liangzhu campus for china academy of art as a place for over 4,000 students to learn and live.
fluted concrete walls sliced by continuous glazed openings shape up shift house in spain
nomo studio composes simple rectangle volumes shifted in plan to create a dynamic form.
reclaimed limestone builds nomo studio's 'stone house' in menorca, spain
the two story dwelling features whitewashed walls, pine wood carpentry, and stone that was collected from onsite excavations.
neri&hu plans camerich furniture factory with red-tinted concrete in jiaxing
neri&hu plans the camerich factory as array of repetitive columns, standing as a vibrant red stroke in a pastoral landscape.
álvaro siza uses aluminum foil to clad CAMERICH pavilion in shanghai
the structure can be accessed via seven entrances, which all lead into a courtyard-like interior.
futuristic strokes punctuate baranowitz & goldberg's high-end fishmonger shop in tel aviv
step inside the yama fishmonger shop in tel aviv Baranowitz & Goldberg Architects unveils its architecture and interior design work for concept »
the new 'a' restaurant in tel aviv nods to japanese and european aesthetics
baranowitz & goldberg and pitsou kedem were commissioned to create a distinguished space that breathes light and sets the stage for the culinary work of israeli chef ben-neriah.
discover tokyo's latest hotels in shinjuku's landmark kabukicho tower
explore tokyo's kabukicho tower: home to the norm architects-designed bellustar and the chic hotel groove in the heart of shinjuku.
glass house, michelin-starred ‘restaurant ÄNG’ stands out as a diamond prism in greenfield
norm architects' restaurant blends art, architecture, and culinary experience through sculptures and a 19-course, haute-cuisine menu.
azuma makoto's botanical sculpture blossoms amidst colorful fireworks
this floral installation merges the ephemeral beauty of flowers with the fleeting glow of fireworks.
diving into nature: azuma makoto's floral installation blooms in japan's uncharted waters
azuma makoto presents the third part of his in bloom series, a submerged botanical sculpture swaying in the currents of the ocean.
la prairie x sabine marcelis' skin caviar ritual turns skincare routines into acts of indulgence
soothingly crafted in marbled gray and cobalt tones, the vanity tray features a spatula to make skincare rituals a moment of pure indulgence.
monica bonvicini's 'never again' returns 20 years later reflecting on space, sexuality & labor
'we say 'never again', but then often, it happens again,' bonvicini tells designboom.
VITRA campus unveils 'tane garden house', an octagonal shed evoking primitive architecture
tane garden house opens at the vitra campus in germany On the occasion of Art Basel 2023, the VITRA Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany, unveiled Tane »
SPACE10 is closing after a decade of boosting IKEA's innovation culture
bidding farewell to space10 after a 10-year collab with ikea Research and design lab SPACE10 is closing its doors after almost a decade of »
you may soon be able to carry your sofa around with IKEA's 10kg 'couch in an envelope'
can a couch be designed to be flat?
The Armory Show 2023: designboom’s guide to new york’s art fair
the armory show’s doors open for a vip preview september 7, and welcomes the public september 8 - 10.
form found design's prefabricated steel homes provide relief for displaced families in armenia
the customized structure utilizes light gauge steel, reducing construction costs and time, framing in just three days.
form found design reveals world's first robotically built concrete pavilion in california
displayed in palm springs, the MARS pavilion features an advanced construction typology in which 70 concrete components are cast by industrial robots.
red hot chili pepper's flea and NBBJ launch renovated nickerson gardens playground in LA
nbbj & flea of the red hot chili peppers team up for la project NBBJ and its east coast experience design studio, ESI Design, have completed »
NBBJ envisions a sculptural future for post-COVID workspaces in korea
NBBJ unveils its hana bank headquarters as a restorative workplace where nature is woven into the design.
dark tide: baptiste debombourg recreates a magma flow disaster using broken black glass
the site-specific installation is part of PASSAGES INSOLITES, a public art event that takes place every summer in quebec.
baptiste debombourg carves granite into jet ski and all-terrain vehicle sculptures in quebec
using raw granite and epoxy resin, artist baptiste debombourg creates playful vehicle street sculptures in ‘radical nature’ that the public can use and ride.
shulin architects completes new gateway to china's liuba mountain scenic area
the new visitor center is enclosed by folding roofs and takes shape with a structure of bamboo-formed concrete.
shulin architectural design sets stone + wood hotel within an ancient village in china
several terraces between its different volumes bring guests closer to surrounding natural landscape.
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TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
