yoshichika takagi tops narrow dwelling in hokkaido with 'greenhouse' kitchen
a 1975-built row house in hokkaido has been renovated into a pair of modern, sunlit student dwellings and studio spaces.
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'stage in sumikawa' by yoshichika takagi occupies a hollowed-out building in japan
a series of staggered half-levels, the space harnesses minimalist design to stylize the qualities of a construction site.
neoclassicism meets art deco inside LANVIN's madison avenue flagship by bernard dubois
elements of classical architecture such as enfilades, symmetries, columns, and architraves appear carefully interpreted against a beige backdrop.
bernard dubois translates architectural heritage into valextra's paris boutique
the store is a seamless integration of deep-rooted milanese heritage with a visual identity that draws equally from italian and belgian preferences.
riza house's whitewashed walls emerge from arid greek landscape
various square windows pierce through the white volume by react architects.
react architects embeds 'the nest' house into the natural landscape of paros, greece
with angular walls and a sunken architecture, react architects has completed 'the nest' house on the greek island of paros.
dream installation by penda assembles lace-like patterns out of welded metal
the artwork engages with its surrounding environment accentuating the symbiotic relationship between humanity and nature.
business leaders display innovation power at knowledge of design week 2023
themed around the power of design, industry leaders to partake in 30 face-to-face events, ranging from workshops and forums to masterclasses.
mobile exhibition kit arrays wooden display stands with sliding cases
WHO ARE WE exhibition spotlights the unexpected connections between humans and animals.
haruka misawa subverts the weight and speed of water in 'form of gravity'
the liquid sphere inside sinks slowly in silence.
a+r architects and NL architects build demountable interim venue for staatstheater stuttgart
this interim structure will accommodate the stuttgart state opera and the stuttgart ballet during the renovation of their current venue, the littmann building.
NL architects conceives 'forum groningen' as a cultural department store
internally, the building is articulated around a central atrium where escalators traverse the void from floor to floor.
the bentway revitalizes toronto's underpasses with vibrant interventions
two groundbreaking projects, boom town and pixel story, transform the city's gardiner expressway with interactive installations and vibrant colors.
the bentway transforms space under toronto's expressway into a community venue
the ongoing project will revitalize the route into a vibrant public place where visitors can experience a diverse mix of activities and programs.
‘morphits’ retro transformers unfold into whimsical wooden animals like a puzzle
nostalgic and whimsical, the figures unfold as fun toys, puzzle challenges, and playful collectibles.
langarita-navarro crowns casa PS-50 in coastal spain with a zigzagging concrete roof
the roof's zigzag pattern allows it to cover long spans and helps reduce its weight, conveying a sense of near-impossible lightness.
open courtyard with lush vegetation completes langarita-navarro's casa hernández in madrid
the family home is clad in a wood shingle exterior.
Fluentalk T1 mini translator converts texts and images in 36 languages in seconds
travel translator device fluentalk T1 mini supports speedy translation of 36 languages and 88 accents even without an internet connection.
Timekettle WT2 edge earbuds instantly translates over 110 languages
hybridcomm's technology comprises of three significant technological advancements that facilitate translations 200% more efficiently.
inventor modifies used tractor into all-terrain armored 'rhino tank' with hemispherical wheels
youtuber colin furze tests his rhino tank with hemispherical wheels that he modified from a used tractor in water and mud to see if it is all-terrain.
koenigsegg debuts gemera, the world's first 4-seater sporty megacar with sun visor windows
in gemera, koenigsegg fuses the performance of a two-seater megacar with the features of a four-seater vehicle such as ample storage space.
wafai tops this unique concept home with an array of flipped vaults
the 'flipped vaults' concept is envisioned by italian architect wafai with a sculptural yet minimalist rooftop.
wafai sculpts the 'scandinavian seashell house' as a single organic form
the project is driven by the desire for a small footprint with a simple expression that recalls the organic form of a shell found in nature.
BACC's infinity ground exhibition explores contemporary architecture in thailand & taiwan
the exhibition gathers eight architectural firms, including duangrit bunnag architect limited, MAYU architects, and architects 49 limited among others.
tainan public library by mecanoo and MAYU architects opens in taiwan
the most striking feature of the design is its inverted stepped shape with slender columns supporting the cantilevered levels.
forest-inspired terminal with indoor waterfall planned for bangkok airport
DBALP's scheme references thailand's lush, vegetation-filled landscapes with a design that immerses passengers within a tropical environment.
matchbox villas protrude from thai mountainside at naka phuket resort
each unit offers expansive views of the andaman sea, with spacious living rooms lined with teak flooring, and grey walls complementing the natural stone used within the bathrooms.
'I believe in the democratization of architecture' - yasmeen lari on self-sufficient communities
in light of her speech at the UIA 2023, designboom spoke with yasmeen lari to find out more about the social responsibility of today's architects.
low-carbon & fire-resistant pavilion in copenhagen features a thatched brick shell
uia world congress: thatched brick pavilion in copenhagen Danish architecture and design studios LETH & GORI, Rønnow Arkitekter, and CINARK »
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competitions 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 all competitions
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
