a 'place of belonging': yamazaki kentaro builds breathable senior daycare center in japan
the 'long house with an engawa' creates a welcoming environment where aging is integrated with everyday life.
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yamazaki kentaro's nature-infused hospice in japan wins GOOD DESIGN award 2021
thanks to its soothing nature-filled interiors, this palliative care ward has been selected as one of the best 100 design ideas of 2021.
michael anastassiades & mutina engrave pronounced grouts in their first tile series ‘fringe’
the thick parallel grouts in fringe are directly engraved and can weave multiple patterns by changing the tile direction.
konstantin grcic's hexagonal brick module for mutina has almost infinite expandability
borrowing the intricate structure of a beehive, the terracotta brick can be: installed vertically or horizontally, laid flush or in staggered fashion.
interview: vincent leroy's reflective molecular cloud hovers above festival-goers at coachella
the fluid and gradual transformation of the artwork creates unusual and organic shapes that reflect the surrounding lively atmosphere.
interview: kumkum fernando releases swarm of gigantic robot gods at coachella 2023
kumkum's sculptures add a touch of Hindu mythology and retro-futurism to the iconic coachella landscape.
irthi examines craft’s effect on emirati environments at milan design week 2023
echoes of alchemy is co-curated by milan based studio, mr.lawrence, and civil architecture, while also including collaborations from casalinghe di tokyo and studiopepe.
BIO-architects' 'DUB' modular wooden cabin nestles in the russian woodland
the symmetrical wooden frame delicately integrates into the natural landscape.
this elevated cabin house by BIO-architects features a see-through basement
while featuring two levels, the house offers the comforts of a one-story volume by concentrating all programs on a single plane.
interview: Hermès encloses new home collections in transparent iron rod installation in milan
designboom speaks with hermès maison artistic directors charlotte macaux perelman and alexis fabry on the concept of the installation.
tap and shake the beoplay P2 speaker to control music on the go
created by cecilie manz, the beoplay 'P2' has a button-less design where users can double tap its anodized aluminum grille to play or pause music, and shake it to skip tracks.
galerie kreo exhibits the colorful + eclectic works of mendini with 'caro alessandro'
the parisian gallery honors the late designer and architect, showcasing his iconic works in 'caro alessandro.'
17 artists & designers reimagine the iconic dior medallion chair
for the milan presentation, dior asked the creatives to showcase new works inspired by the medallion chair.
interview: Hermès encloses new home collections in transparent iron rod installation in milan
designboom speaks with hermès maison artistic directors charlotte macaux perelman and alexis fabry on the concept of the installation.
in conversation with jasper morrison ahead of his 'early work' exhibition in london
the exhibition presents seven signature pieces from morrison's archive, evoking the spirit of design in london in the 1980s.
harri koskinen for alessi
designer harri koskinen has created a collection of multi-purpose glasses and an all encompassing bamboo container/tray for everyday usage.
stockholm design week 09: artek ‘lento’ by harri koskinen
artek is exhibitiong harri koskinen’s ‘lento’ chair and have launched the ‘lento’ table series, at the stockholm furniture fair.
large tree trunks arrow through tomoaki uno's peaceful forest-like office in japan
the atmosphere oscillates between harmony and mystery, while simultaneously strengthening the connection between the users and nature.
tomoaki uno references an aztec pyramid for introverted stone house in japan
in a leafy residential neighborhood of nagoya, tomoaki uno has realized a fortress-like dwelling called 'takamine-cho house'.
limonaia a milano: antonio aricò shows dolce & gabbana casa collection in greenhouse oasis
nestled in a hidden patio at dolce & gabbana casa, visitors to milan can discover antonio aricò's limonaia a milano oasis.
jean nouvel designs dolce & gabbana's seoul flagship around spiraling cylinder of glass
the glass cylinder is set between four corner pillars made of black granite, establishing a contrast between transparent and opaque materials.
laskasas debuts 2023 collection of artisan furniture at salone del mobile
artisans at laskasas handcrafts its 2023 furniture collection to be bespoke to client's needs, styles and interiors.
laskasas handcrafts furniture collection of wanderlust names and materials
it is said to be the portuguese furniture brand’s most wanderlust-inspiring collection to date.
visionnaire's furniture refresh coastal villa malibu with bold modern lines
the vacation home is fully dressed in the italian furniture company's bold yet welcoming lines, including sofas, dining chairs, armchairs, consoles, beds, lamps, and paintings.
marc ange debuts peacock-style collection for visionnaire during art basel in miami
‘the garden of beauty’ exhibit features two different chair styles with backrests that echo the plumage of the bird.
G-star RAW and maarten baas refashion denim waste into playful cabinets and a private jet
'more or less' showcases a triptych of jeans-shaped cabinets and a fifteen-meter long private denim jet - all made using recycled G-star jeans.
'play time' celebrates maarten baas' childlike signature style at carpenters workshop gallery
through his work, which is considered rebellious, playful, and theatrical, maarten baas seeks to find ways to deal with the phenomenon of time.
puntofilipino's 'radikal klassisk' apartment in madrid exudes timeless danish aesthetics
'a perpetual link between past and present has been established', notes puntofilipino founder gema gutiérrez
lightweight structure of wooden trusses builds up tsubame architects' annex in japan
the breathable two-story structure by tsubame architects embraces a flexible layout that allows spatial rearrangements.
tsubame architects divides panasonic's future life factory with colorful wall of metal + neon
the wall divides the studio in an office and gallery space.
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2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
