stacked cubes of lumber and concrete shape apollo architects' 'LAXUS' house in tokyo
the practice injected the interiors with modern italian furniture and walnut ceilings to create an elegant ambiance.
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apollo architects brings visual and spatial duality to 'ESPRIT' house in tokyo
depicting that duality is a massive exterior facade with a mid-split glass and concrete design.
fragmented 'luke house' by budipradono architects stands on dry rock terrain in bali
the architectural programming focuses on traditional balinese concepts and functionality while encouraging a closer connection with nature.
budi pradono reinterprets vernacular architecture in rural indonesia
the new timber dwelling features a sequence of open, semi-open, and closed spaces.
flores & prats immerses visitors in its bustling design process at venice architecture biennale
'emotional heritage' offers an intriguing insight into the studio's extraordinary design process through countless design iterations, drawn and modeled.
flores & prats interview: the duo discuss their hands-on approach to architecture
the architects' barcelona studio has been documented in new images – offering a glimpse inside the firm's workplace.
interview: konstantin grcic shapes measuring jigs into 'transformers' lamps for galerie kreo
the striking pieces are made with unique 'prefabricated' aluminum extrusions, normally used in the construction of auto parts.
triangular volumes of GENETO's resort in japan echo the mountain peaks beyond
crafted from local wood, the volumes are topped with gassho-zukuri roofs that adapt the village’s answer to heavy snowfall.
twisted diagonal volumes form GENETO's house accommodating both humans and cats
the design generates a series of functional spaces equipped with window niches, shelves, stairs, and atriums — typical cat favorites.
inflatable skyscrapers powered by renewable energy imagine ways for greener building
the surreal structures fuse monumental architecture with sustainable innovation to imagine the future of global cities.
unbuilt mies van der rohe skyscrapers brought to life in ZUMO's digital tribute
in 1921 mies van der rohe unveiled 'friedrichstrasse skyscraper', a radical, fully-glazed proposal as part of a competition to design berlin's first skyscraper.
matali crasset weaves bold colors + modern flair into agrotourism hub in southern france
'HI bride farm' is a coming together of all the collaborations between crasset and businessmen philippe chapelet and patrick elouarghi.
concéntrico festival animates logroño's streets with numerous eye-popping installations
stimulating installations for the concéntrico festival arouses curiosity, welcomes the user to enjoy and unwind and sometimes brings out their dormant inner child.
white dynamic ring loggias envelop the restored torre antonini in milan
studio marco piva's innovative and contemporary green spaces extend fluidly over the entire height of the tower.
conrad chia laguna resort combines sardinian traditions with mediterranean lifestyle
conrad chia laguna resort is designed with sardinia's biancone di orosei marble, created by fossilized shells and other marine organisms.
AXOR's 'make it yours!' campaign challenges interior designers into the bathroom world
interior designers masquespacio and barber osgerby join the campaign and come up with colorful, personalized, bathroom luxury.
masquespacio draws from barcelona's artistic scene to design new lynk & co interiors
the large room is occupied by smaller micro-spaces inspired by creative themes including architecture, movies, and music.
pillars of piled eggs, spoons, and saucers spotlight the importance of a balanced diet
the installation, inspired by piles of dirty crockery and regal porticos, stacks elements of our breakfast into towering columns.
andrea papi's plastic colosseum shaped by stacked chairs brings theater back to the people
andrea papi revives the ancient greek and roman typology of the amphitheatre in the age of plastic with used garden chairs.
private gardens permeate this austere 'X house' oasis in mexico
'X house' combines minimalism with hidden gardens to create a tranquil escape in san miguel de allende, mexico.
juan pablo guerra presents 'burial': an exploration of underground space in mexico
the quiet, subterranean space is sheltered by the rhythmic array of concrete walls above.
katata yoshihito's exhibition-like gallery showcases tojiro knives in tokyo
a gallery bathed in hues of grey spatially translates the knife brand's craftsmanship with an industrial material palette.
bernard tschumi and groupe-6 deliver one of the largest university buildings in france
the massive university building in paris takes shape as six buildings connected by a continuous 'street.'
joseph giovannini rounds up a century of wild form-making with 'architecture unbound'
joseph giovannini's 'architecture unbound' is a retrospective of the inventive, anti-authoritarian architecture of the late 20th century.
pragmatic design enhances interior with gemstone-inspired raumplus facet room dividers
facet's slender profiles reflect ambient light with varying intensity, resulting in an interior enhancer that acts as sliding doors or room dividers, celebrating purity and elegance.
michael hilgers' minimalist campervan is designed as a multifunctional travel tool
the mobile living space occupies less than 4.5 square meters.
japan house london unveils works by 60 japanese graphic artists in upcoming exhibition
a vibrant fusion of pop culture, manga, photorealism, and hyperrealism converges at japan house london.
kazuyo sejima co-curates 'symbiosis: living island' exhibition at japan house london
the exhibition shines a spotlight on how an ongoing art and architecture project has been transforming the japanese island of inujima since 2010.
stefan sagmeister retrofits historic paintings with data visualizations on modern society
the thought-provoking blend of old and new urges us to consider more optimistic views towards the development of society.
fondation d’entreprise martell reopens with 'sagmeister & walsh: beauty' + 'places to be'
presented for the first time in france, stefan sagmeister and jessica walsh's exhibition explores the transformative power of beautiful design.
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Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 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 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 all competitions
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
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 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
