vertical oak cladded formation expands 17th-century renovated cottage in the UK
historical layers of solid stone and timber walls are exposed and repaired by mole architects.
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inverted gable roof unfolds on top of mole architects’ passivhaus in the UK
rough overlapping larch boards coat the exterior of the fenland barn-like house by mole architects.
tradition meets innovation: noriko kawakami curates exhibition of japan's 'visionaries'
kyoto city KYOCERA museum of art celebrates the opening of the exhibition 'visionaries: making another perspective.'
nao tamura designs accessible, all-red restroom as part of 'tokyo toilet' initiative
located on a small triangular plot, the structure is inspired by a traditional japanese method of decorative wrapping.
multi-terrain off-roader polaris RZR XP weathers steep hills, rough bumps, and muddy paths
the new two- to four-seater all-terrain series offers an available 900W charging system on board to charge electronics while on the road.
is this the gnarliest adventure vehicle ever made?
the polaris RZR XP 4 turbo S allows drivers to comfortably command it through virtually everything in its path.
ski center's black metal skin contrasts the white alpine landscape of tarvisio
studio beltrame arranges the back of the structure's top level to be directly accessible from the ski slope.
undulating tiered rafter by studio beltrame envelops ski school in italy
the exterior applies black metal and wooden cladding, while the interior arrangement by studio beltrame comprises exposed timber framing commonly used amongst typical alpine chalets.
ken kelleher depicts cars and motorcycles as sculptural art pieces in digital series
the computerized vehicles underline the playful imagination car and motorcycle fans may want to envision for the future of automotive.
ken kelleher occupies digital world public spaces with colossal sculptural objects
beginning with basic, elemental shapes, kelleher uses techniques of inflating, duplicating, and nesting to develop compositions which seem soft and bloated.
a modular timber shell envelops this new office space by mjölk architekti in czechia
repeated many times, the traditionally shaped frame forms an elongated and elegant volume.
mjölk architekti wraps its cottage pod bukovou in a skin of blackened timber
one bedroom is accessed by a hidden stair in the closet, the other by a ladder from the kitchen.
pearson lloyd and lufthansa unveil multifaceted, tech-driven seats for 'allegris' business class
the new business-class cabin includes 4K screens, wireless charging, noise-canceling headphones, and bluetooth connectivity.
flow x by pearson lloyd is a stairlift with aesthetics + user experience at the forefront
designed for seamless movement, the flow x by pearsonlloyd provides outstanding levels of comfort, confidence and craftsmanship.
midjourney envisions how centuries-long extinct creatures would look today
angelo renna's 'what is lost is (not) lost forever' journeys back in time in search of older forms of life connected with humanity.
angelo renna designs an artificial island to collect microplastics and protect marine life
'sweep island' proposes to clean up and protect one of the most biodiverse corners of the mediterranean sea: the pelagos sanctuary.
recycled red bricks and reed bundles build up a hostel in shanghai
the common zone resides under a curved ceiling made of laminated bamboo slates.
roomoo's halation bistro invites guests into an imaginary universe
large infinity mirror pendant lamps, metal ceiling surfaces, and disc devices hover like planets and meteorites within halation bistro.
light arts festival 'llum BCN' brightens up every corner of barcelona
from a kubrick-inspired monolith to a second laser-beamed moon in the sky, llum bcn lit up barcelona's streets and squares.
digital impact: the immersive visions of 15 global artists go beyond time & space
through the works of artists like refik anadol, random international, and six n. five, barcelona's exhibition is breaking barriers by creating a space of enjoyment, excitement and human connection.
seoul studio kimchi and chips sculpt with sunlight to create HALO
the seoul based art studio kimchi and chips, known to create atmospheric sculptures with intangible matter, sculpt a HALO of light outside london's somerset house.
kimchi and chips project depth with 483 lines of nylon string
within the museum, '483 lines' magnifies the video picture at a scale of 16 meters wide, folding it several times to fit vertically into the gallery space.
IE university's diploma in strategic interior design boosts careers onto their next stage
the 6-month program’s hybrid design allows professionals to continue working while they study, making it beneficial for employers and employees to enhance their skills.
marset introduces 'ambrosia', an expandable lighting system offering numerous poetic possibilities
the soft segment of light by by ciszak dalmas can be adapted to suit numerous interior environments.
NRJA rebuilds riga's circus red dome with intertwined wooden panels
nrja unveils hidden historical architectural details while restoring the bearing capacity of the structure with a new column network and wooden panel system.
NRJA designs a coffin for architects and guess what, it's black and shaped like a house
playing with the shape of the archetypal house, NRJA has designed a minimal resting place for those whose tastes don’t agree with traditionally ornate coffins.
studio farris' varied brick complex rethinks the archetype of social housing
set-back buildings allow for a public garden to promote social interactions in the community.
this belgian 'canal house' by studio farris is fronted by a secret garden
the house echoes its gabled neighbors, but is set back from its facade to create an introspective, open-air courtyard.
aldo cibic juxtaposes roman sculptures with dark labyrinthine spaces at MAP shanghai
the exhibition features pieces from the national archaeological museum of naples, surrounded by bold colors and dramatic lighting.
aldo cibic presents 'aesthetics of vitality' with works from his memphis era to present day
the exhibition included cibic’s various objects, drawings, photographs, and installations, tracing his design language as it evolved throughout the years.
david adjaye shares first look at the abrahamic family house in abu dhabi
the newly constructed complex consists of three separate houses of worship: a mosque, a church, and a synagogue.
ukraine's babyn yar synagogue is designed to unfold like a pop-up book
the opening of the structure is a manual and communal ritual, as it unfolds into the space of the babyn yar synagogue.
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Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
