toledano + architects plants passive 'mavrogia house' in southern crete's dry landscape
the semi-buried residence applies locally sourced stone, wood, and marble throughout.
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toledano + architects adds geometric wood and metal staircase to apartment in paris
the lively, modular living space includes a boxing room and a playroom to entertain the whole family.
casa da arquitectura honors paulo mendes da rocha with 'constructed geographies' exhibition
constructed geographies: paulo mendes da rocha unveils the immense work of the renowned brazilian architect, spanning seven decades of his activity.
paulo mendes da rocha: 10 landmark projects by the late brazilian architect
'architecture is a discourse of knowledge,' the architect told designboom. 'I project what I imagine people could desire – I have a delirious vision on what this might be, I don't design for myself.'
maki yoshimura wedges tiny box-like bakery shop between two houses in japan
the store pops up each morning, delicately wedged between two residential buildings, while during the evening, it transforms into a sealed box
maki yoshimura builds nursery extension between two retaining walls in japan
the intervention uses the small space between the concrete kindergarten building and the adjacent wall to create a new office space for the school staff.
balzar arquitectos plants valencian residence's red steel volume in an olive grove
terracotta tones, iranian travertine marble, and brass, reflecting on water give the house its distinct appearance.
balzar arquitectos renovates valencian apartment using a sober + neutral palette
one of the most notable features of the project is the color scheme: a rich yet neutral base is enlivened by deep black and natural wooden accents that weave across the interiors.
studio other spaces' 'common sky' complements buffalo AKG art museum renewal by OMA
'common sky' by studio other spaces at Buffalo AKG Art museum Studio Other Spaces (SOS), founded by artist Olafur Eliasson and architect Sebastian »
OMA / shohei shigematsu’s galleries + studio at denver art museum open to the public
the project is part of a major campus development initiative that is now complete and open to the public.
de vorm illuminates workspaces with PET felt pendant lamps
with the ratio range, de vorm exploits the potential of spinning metal - the manipulation of metal blanks on a lathe - to create simple but contemporary forms.
de vorm shapes adjustable pivot lighting series with recycled plastic shade
there's an inherent flexibility to de vorm's adjustable, dimmable pivot lighting series.
ryosuke harashima repurposes 1960s electric fans as eccentric tables from the future
encapsulating the essence of a futuristic being, a console table evokes the image of a feminine android resting on a copper frame.
ryosuke harashima expands his ‘STILLIFE’ series with two antique-inspired table designs
following the collection's original theme, the new designs incorporate antique chinese and japanese tools into modern furniture pieces.
kenny schachter on uniting the traditional and digital art worlds ahead of NFT ART DAY ZRH
'there’s a great schism between the traditional art world and the crypto world, whether you call it NFT art or blockchain art, or simply digital art,' kenny schachter tells designboom.
NFT ART DAY ZRH returns to immerse visitors in the worlds of web3 & crypto art
after a successful debut in 2022, NFT ART DAY ZRH is making its much-anticipated return to zurich on june 10-11, 2023.
florentijn hofman's inflatable rubber duck gets an identical twin for its return to hong kong
the two 18-meter-tall inflatable rubber ducks by florentijn hofman will float in victoria harborm, hong kong starting june 10th, 2023.
florentijn hofman unveils 'city cocoon' in schiedam, his first occupiable inflatable work
strange and colossal, the green cocoon fits snugly among the delicate gothic architecture in the netherlands.
designboom interviews: kengo kuma, CKR, drill design and aoi huber kono for time & style at milan design week
watch the highlights of the design talks between designboom and time & style.
'new age' rattan pursues oriental beauty and modern functionality by drill design
reinterpreting traditional chinese design from the ming dynasty, the tokyo-based design duo suggest a new type of rattan furniture.
a tiny cabin is shaped by repurposed steel and saguaro bones in the sonoran desert
cabinland continues to grow in the vast desert, this time drawing inspiration from space capsules and ancient central american temples.
cabinland comes to the sunny southwest, beginning with its salvaged timber 'desert cabin'
after completing six cabins in the mossy pacific northwest, the cabinland team brings its vision to the cactus desert.
piuarch envisions 1980s vittorio gregotti landmark as future BiM work hub in bicocca, milan
BiM by piuarch: a new urban regeneration project in bicocca Expected to complete in 2026, BiM is an ambitious urban regeneration project that will soon »
piuarch pays tribute to stradivari's lost forest with installation at the university of milan
titled 'la foresta dei violini', the installation reflects on the relation between nature and music.
SONY and stellar works bring nature indoors with an oasis installation STAYDREAM
step inside the exhibition at stellar works’ NYC showroom, the immersive and interactive space brought to life with SONY-designed technology.
all the must-see events and exhibitions during NYCxDESIGN 2023
ahead of NYCxDESIGN 2023, held from may 18th – 25th, designboom rounds up the must-see events and exhibitions across the city.
london design biennale dedicates a pavilion to hassell's bidi bidi refugee music & arts center
this interdisciplinary project will provide a space for creative expression, training, and performance in africa's biggest refugee settlement.
Ai-Da is the first humanoid robot to exhibit homeware collection at london design biennale
during london design biennale 2023, Ai-Da robot makes history as the first humanoid robot to showcase prototypes of homeware collection for 3D printing.
the german design awards are calling for 2024 entries
companies, designers, architects, and agencies worldwide are invited to submit their projects by 1 september, 2023.
VOLA's campaign seeks the essence of danish design on culture
the campaign seeks to strengthen human connections through the idea that culture should be open and valuable to everyone, regardless of background or prowess.
le stanze del vetro dedicates exhibition to the great masters of post-war bohemian glass
bohemian glass: great masters features the works of six major artists including multicolored hand-blown pieces, glass cakes, and abstract installations.
le stanze del vetro sheds light on venini's glass masterpieces in the 20th century
81 works from renowned names like carlo scarpa, gio ponti, and franco albini light up the rooms of fondazione giorgio cini, in venice.
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The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 all competitions
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
