on a steep slope in austria, marte marte's cabin recalls post-agrarian collective memories
emerging as an art installation, memorial, and resting area, the platform smoothly curves around an old tree integrating it into its ensemble.
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marte marte architects modernizes the traditional austrian log cabin
with its simple and abstract design, the log cabin appears to be inspired by a child's drawing.
organic and artificial installation at jerusalem design week poses a thriving urban garden
a range of seeds from across israel were cultivated in the garden, each carrying a unique genetic playload symbolizing origin, culture, and climate.
'byson' infuses new value into mundane broom as elevated artifact for jerusalem design week
the project criticizes consumption, transforming brooms into 'exclusive artifacts' including ceiling fans, rugs, and face masks.
haworth designlab: five emerging artists redefine office space design norms
guided by patricia urquiola, the five artists challenge design, from unconventional shelving and dimensional rug installations to inviting lounge chairs.
haworth works on circular office solutions to lower carbon emissions
the analysis showcases not only the environmental problems associated with building materials such as glass, steel and concrete; but the hugely consequential effect of interior renovations
circular stepped concrete volume frames pomelo amphawa café in thailand
a rectangular glazed space is embraced by a concrete circular amphitheater designed by looklen architects.
four miniature courtyards bring nature inside this secluded family house in thailand
open plan spaces, wide halls, and numerous openings ensure a lightweight atmosphere within the home.
ELASTICOfarm clusters irregular boxes to form 'the hole with the house around'
ELASTICOfarm's 'the hole with the house around' is elevated atop an array of stilts to cluster around a central leafy void.
a forest of pillars elevates ELASTICOfarm's residential building in italy
the steel columns generate a public space where people can meet and socialize below the residential floors above.
manuelle gautrand's tessellated roof drapes over phive civic center in parramatta, sydney
the envelope provides heat protection and filters light, creating a poetic atmosphere both inside and outside.
manuelle gautrand encourages occupants of 'edison lite' to grow their own food in paris
the housing model is wrapped in a facade comprised of 290 planters.
micelle tops house in japan with translucent membrane to control outside temperatures
the transparent corrugated plates generate greenhouse effects that help filter and control the external environment.
the kotobuki hotel revealed as a striking, architectural collage in japan
merging drastically different textures, shapes, materials, and opening, the hotel offers a space for people from different backgrounds without eliminating the city's historical value.
TOILETPAPER's largest immersive exhibition in india opens its doors
TOILETPAPER's largest exhibition in India to date Mumbai-based Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center presents TOILETPAPER’s largest exhibition in India, »
TOILETPAPER & LA BOTTEGA stir up the beauty & leisure wear world
the collections of pajamas, beauty/travel kits, body gels, oils, hair products & home fragrances are a result of LA BOTTEGA's cosmetic mixology and TOILETPAPER's stimulating imagery.
HQ architects reveal blackout protocol piece by piece for jerusalem design week 2023
the perceived X mark in reality is an accumulation of various fragmented pieces, dispersed through the compound.
a pink staircase reorients this historic hospital in jerusalem to face the east
the large scale installation shifts the building's orientation, as visitors follow the bright steps around the site.
from otto wagner to adolf loos: new map charts vienna's modern architectural scene
the publication gathers a total of fifty selected iconic buildings from the 20th century.
'brutalist paris': a book that explores the post-war concrete architecture in the french capital
the recently released book 'brutalist paris' documents the movement's most significant examples in and around the french metropolis.
EVA architecten forms flowing curved shapes for primary school in utrecht
wooden cladding coats the facade following the undulating form of the volume designed by eva architecten.
floating wooden houseboat by EVA architecten embraces canal views in utrecht
inside, functions are distributed in an interlocking program across spaces of varying height, openness, and privacy.
a corten steel gatehouse is overgrown by tropical nature in coconut grove, miami
vertical corten steel louvers are irregularly interspersed to create a rhythmic dialogue between the structure and the foliage.
pulse nightclub memorial shortlist includes DS+R, MVRDV, and libeskind
the six teams were asked to integrate all or part of the florida nightclub building into their overall design concept.
translucent warehouse by arii irie architects doubles as holiday villa in isumi, japan
the skin consists of a 0.5-millimeter-thick corrugated metal sheet and corrugated polycarbonate with the same profile.
arii irie architects tops light-filled warehouse in ageo, japan, with exposed timber roof truss
natural light penetrates the two-story interior from above through a full-length skylight.
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.
monica bonvicini's 'I do you' reflects on the male-dominated power of architecture
monica bonvicini's 'provocative artworks redefine the chauvinistic power of architecture.
all-red casa ederlezi in mexico pairs bold volumetry with mediterranean tones
completed by práctica arquitectura, the robust reddish atmospheres coupled with patios and landscaped spaces invite a calm, unplugged life.
'el aguacate' weekend house composes off-the-grid living experiences in mexico
práctica arquitectura integrates monolithic compact weekend house in the mexican countryside.
minimalist, aerodynamic changan deepal SL03 EV opens digitized cockpit
the SL03 wins the red dot design award 2023 as first all-electric car of deepal.
giovanni barbieri unlocks artistic potential of parquet flooring with blooming
giovanni barbieri realizes long-lasting captivating, artistic and modular flooring patterns like blooming.
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2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 all competitions
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
