mark bradford opens solo exhibition in new york at hauser + wirth
in ‘you don’t have to tell me twice,' mark bradford explores predatory displacement of groups across america's history.
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U.S. pavilion presents mark bradford's 'tomorrow is another day' at the venice art biennale
today’s world is re-imagined as ancient past, turning individual stories into mythological tales.
a habitable sculpture: espacio 18 infuses brutalist-inspired villa in mexico with lush greenery
zigzagged protrusions, circular apertures, and a sequence of skylights sculpt its rigid concrete body.
espacio 18's lightweight steel frame revives earth structure for artist's getaway in mexico
steel, adobe, wood, and brick complete espacio 18's restored live/work house in oaxaca.
contemporary 'casa nus' is wedged into the historic streets of olot, spain
'casa nus' takes shape with a raw concrete structure whose large windows are enclosed by shutters of timber slats.
from chicken coop to workspace: renovation in catalonia by arnau estudi d’arquitectura
the renovated chicken coop by arnau estudi d'arquitectura is an example of adaptive reuse in catalonia.
alvisi kirimoto mirrors woodlands with treehouse-like school in rome
every detail in the timber university building allows the alvisi kirimoto project to become a focal point of university life.
alvisi kirimoto contemporarily extends rural farmhouse restoration in italy
alivisi kirimoto + partners restores and extends a northern italian farmhouse with double-pitched cedar, glass and original local materials.
airhouse's wooden home floats above a steep slope in the japanese forest
minimizing impact to the natural environment, a cedar-clad home emerges from the slope atop a cantilevering concrete platform.
a triangular atrium crowns airhouse's new private residence in japan
the design reveals a bright, open space with strong sculptural strokes.
casal saloio: miguel marcelino's modern interpretation of rural portuguese architecture
continuing the layered history of the original house, the project introduces two new buildings to create a modern rural museum.
bricked volumes comprise fonte de angeão school in portugal by miguel marcelino
where constant levels of concentration are required, private courtyards limit external sightlines, while providing controlled levels of daylight.
a series of modular peaks crown takeshi hirobe architects' villa MKZ in japan
like an accordion, the private weekend dwelling weaves itself around the site's complex conditions.
irregular-angled 'phase dance' residence by takeshi hirobe wraps around a large tree in japan
through a sequence of uneven angles, the architects sought to create a comfortable sense of scale in each space, adding a cozy and playful touch.
3D-printed, autonomous ferry can transport athletes and visitors to and from paris olympics
the electric self-driving ferry is set to be deployed in the summer of 2024 and its pick-up and drop-off station is yet to be revealed.
self driving electric 'roboats' to begin trials on amsterdam canals
two full-scale roboat units, lucy and crystal, will be tested in amsterdam on october 28, 2021.
JUNG immerses visitors in smart home world of optical illusions during milan design week
from 17-23 april, the brand offers all early adopters the opportunity to receive an authentic and free-of-charge JUNG NFT.
JUNG's le corbusier-inspired switches flick on the architectural interest
with reference to le corbusier's 63-color scheme 'polychromie architecturale', JUNG transports architectural design into the field of electrical installation.
'most touched' photo book gathers more than 1,000 door handles from around the world
from intricate handle sculptures to millionfold industrialized door knobs.
claesson koivisto rune develops soft door handle for turn with a thick lever and round edges
its smooth, curved form is the result of careful ergonomic research of the hand and its grip.
ark-shelter and archekta combine neuroscience with design to comfort patients
the concept for warm nest is a welcoming, non-intrusive space that focuses on calm gatherings, time to regain strength, and the journey to recovery.
the ARK studio ark-shelter is the ideal off-grid getaway from a busy life
the ARK studio ark-shelter is designed to appear unobtrusive within its surroundings while working off-grid with solar panels, batteries and a rain water collector.
van cleef & arpels ornates planetarium automaton with sublime gems at watches & wonders
the french luxury brand dots its heavenly bodies with moonstone, agate, chrysocolla, carnelian, and opal, to name a few.
Hermès exhibits H08 timepiece collection within kinetic sculptures at watches & wonders
the five new versions of H08 watches are led by its chronograph model, finished in satin and polished in titanium bezel.
spotless bananas & avocados turn into functional objects in robert stadler's 'OMG-GMO'
with this playful series, the designer highlights the artificial, 'flawless' form of the engineered fruits and vegetables we consume.
robert stadler installs inside-out street furniture for forme publique biennial in paris
the urban furniture pieces emphasize and enhance daily meeting situations that are intuitively adopted by the users.
IKEA & little sun introduce their versatile, solar-powered lamps for daily use
part of the duo's 'SAMMANLÄNKAD' initiative, the portable and table lamps are both equipped with solar panels and rechargeable batteries.
little sun debuts 10 steps to creating a solar-powered world with illustrated digital campaign
designboom spoke with CEO of little sun, john heller, about charting a roadmap from personal to social climate advocacy, and engaging creative voices to guide humanity to a better future.
perched amidst a forest in bali, the ravine dwelling blurs the line between indoor & outdoor
a work of substance's nature-infused architecture frames the majesty of its lush backdrop.
'the library' houses a luxurious showroom for collectible cars in hong kong
human creations anchored in culture stumbling upon the identity of a work of substance, one may witness how the collective relies on human creations »
salvage chair by jay sae jung oh repurposes plastic, leather, and plywood into a royal throne
the seattle-based designer embeds a myriad of objects found in daily life in her chair that poke through the design.
jay sae jung oh wraps individual cowhide leather threads for savage series_black edition
discarded mass manufactured objects, which are the main material for the series, conspicuously transforms the product into an unexpected fresh form with detailed handcraft value.
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2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
