victorian home in australia crowned with modern 'tiara house' addition
a floating veil of timber battens envelops the upper level of FMD architects' extension.
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FMD architects names its 'ikebana house' concept after japanese art of flower arranging
'ikebana house,' a collaborative project between FMD architects and ruum, embraces the centuries-old japanese art of flower arranging.
bonacina and garage italia turn fiat 500 spiaggina in summer pink car with woven rattan seats
the fiat 500 spiaggina in summer pink by bonacina and garage italia is the furniture brand’s courtesy car that welcomes guests in como, italy.
hublot's 'big bang millennial pink' is a timepiece for an inclusive generation
designed in collaboration with garage italia and lapo elkann, the gender-defying timepiece is designed as a symbol of a completely new generation.
vernacular architecture twists with modern lines for modusarchitects' visibilio house in italy
modusarchitects has recently finished a private residence that brings a contemporary twist of local tradition to the rural scenery.
modusarchitects' long concrete sports center divides italian mountain
fieldhouse's low lying concrete form both blends in with and stands out against it's mountainous context
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 »
velux drives change with visionary living places project in denmark
velux initiate a project to demonstrate that the industry is willing to transition towards healthier and more sustainable living.
MUDA-architects' coastal haikou visitor center enclosed by a fluid, cascading rooftop
the visitor center is shaped by a sinuous roof which cascades gracefully to recall the gentle movement of water.
MUDA-architects adds red concrete arcades to tourist center in china
the arcades provide a semi-outdoor space for tourists and locals to drink tea, chat, and play mahjong in the sun.
stories from seoul: genesis designs electrifying concept cars to starchitect showrooms
traditional korean minimalism informs the designs of genesis' cars, concepts and showrooms.
first-ever hyundai genesis studio by suh architects opens in hanam, korea
upon entering the main showroom, visitors are gripped by a 360 degrees view of the genesis framed in neon lighting.
buster + punch celebrates decade of metal craft with interior collection
the ultra-desirable, metallic pieces, span from lighting to furniture, accessories, hardware, and a bespoke kitchen with ground-breaking electricity switches, dimmers and sockets.
travis barker collaborates with buster+punch in exclusive accessories collection
travis baker’s collaboration with buster + punch includes lighting, door and cabinet hardware, and kitchen taps.
plumen shines light on its new, more efficient and sleeker 001 LED lightbulb
enhancing advanced and slimming technology, plumen relaunches their iconic 001 LED lightbulb with greater control, performance and longevity.
buster bulb uses LED technology to provide energy-efficient lighting
displaying elegance, individuality and purity, the buster + punch 'buster bulb' enhances LED technology to provide a more energy-efficient lighting alternative than incandescent and filament lights.
nine innovative iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2023 winners lead global improvement
notable winners range from a systems of earthquake rescue to clothing that provides wearable ventilation.
PMMT arquitectura draws from catalan tradition to design PIN8 house in girona
PMMT arquitectura integrates the interior and exterior to create a breezy, sunlit dwelling outside girona, spain.
PMMT uses its 'fluid hospital' methodology to design an innovative healthcare center in ecuador
universal accessibility and parametric design shape the manta hospital, the most advanced healthcare center designed by PMMT in ecuador.
monochrome wood-clad house by studio mm nestles along sloped site in upstate new york
studio mm opts for a terraced design taking full advantage of the sloping wooded site.
new york's wild forest bursts into residence's glass living room by studio mm
dark wood cladding wraps studio mm's 'kaat cliffs', mimicking the color of the surrounding trees.
interview: sumayya vally on creating architecture with an impact 'beyond our generation'
'our generation is very motivated by success and that worries me for the future of architecture, because there are so many wrongs that need to be righted,' the principal of counterspace tells designboom.
interview: toshiko mori on empowering communities through architecture in africa
'excellence in design gives communities a sense of pride, glamor, and promotes functionality,' toshiko mori tells designboom.
velux drives change with visionary living places project in denmark
velux initiate a project to demonstrate that the industry is willing to transition towards healthier and more sustainable living.
EFFEKT's kielhöfe workspaces take cues from architectural heritage of downtown kiel
EFFEKT translates historic elements like detailing, ornamentation, and materiality to create a contemporary hybrid.
perforated steel sheet punched into a rippling pattern composes stamping chair
thinkk studio's stamping chair comes in various vibrant color options.
ebba is a beskope chair that allows users to mix and match graphic steel armrests
designed by thinkk studio x kaoi, the chair was exhibited during bangkok design week 2020.
booking.com's nature-filled city campus by UNStudio & hofmandujardin opens in amsterdam
unstudio completes booking.com city campus building With the completion of the Booking.com City Campus in the heart of Amsterdam, all 6,500 employees »
hofmandujardin combines three wood-clad volumes into 'villa tonden' in the netherlands
the wooden holiday retreat coexists harmoniously with the surrounding pine forest.
morphosis brings a new transportation hub and station to vigo, spain
the project negotiates the mountainous coastal terrain and brings a train station, mall, and public plaza to vigo.
morphosis exhibits physical models and drawings of its crow museum in dallas
the exhibition 'cast: molding a new museum for UT dallas' offers a glimpse into the design process by morphosis.
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Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 all competitions
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
