pure white casa simão's minimal geometries gem the portuguese countryside
the structure by studio arte is pierced by large angular glass windows while the outdoor patios shape several geometric open voids and atriums.
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studio arte revives the modernist casa dos terracos
the conversion of a 1960s modernist vacation home into a primary residence in the coastal town of carvoeiro, portugal.
this modular prefab house by koto design echoes the scottish landscape's natural rhythms
the outer hebrides modular house merges with its environment modestly and humbly, revealing an individually crafted home.
koto designs sustainable cabin retreat with floating sauna for fritton lake in england
the timber-clad cabins take shape as a balanced blend of scandinavian-inspired exteriors and Japanese minimalist interiors.
covering just 4.4 sqm, mobile scandinavian sauna pops up on the danish coast
Native Narrative designs an OAK-CLAD mobile Sauna in Denmark Native Narrative constructs a mobile sauna for the Scandinavian Sauna brand, matching the »
thomas yang & makiah roberts' organic stone brush creates a spiritual sweeping experience
rekindling our innate connection to the earth, the brush is constructed out of only natural and local stone, palm bristles, and beeswax.
andrea maffei architects clads milan's DAV restaurant interior in pyramid wooden panelling
the new restaurant is located on the first floor of milan's allianz tower, designed by the late arata isozaki and andrea maffei architects.
citylife reveals first images of daniel libeskind's PwC tower in milan
the structure joins two other skyscrapers as part of the development: zaha hadid's 'generali tower' and the 'allianz tower' designed by arata isozaki and andrea maffei.
CAKE’s versatile & heavy-duty e-bike 'åik' features modular parts for a multipurpose ride
unveiled at CES 2023, CAKES’s åik is designed around a modular aluminum frame, so bikers can outfit it with various accesories.
hookie’s electric, sci-fi inspired motorcycle 'silver ANT' is made specifically for racing
with its small WiFi antenna, the 'silver ANT' looks more like an autonomous motorcycle drone.
hundreds of mechanical flowers bloom in motion forming a kinetic installation in taipei
WHYIXD redesigns the CPU cooling fan's shape into an illuminating kinetic flower.
whyixd hangs 140 metal flowers that move to the music on a taiwan building lobby
whyixd 'planted' the seeds of the flowers into the concrete wall, blooming out of the surface and becoming a dynamic piece.
sebastian herkner inspired by japanese tea for duravit's zencha bath collection
the handcrafted, curves shapes of the duravit zencha bath are reminiscent of japanese tea bowls.
pedrali gazes the horizons with its twelve new collections
pedrali reveals its 12 collections at milan's salone del mobile in a 800 sqm setting designed by studio calvi brambilla, with windows painted as if looking over the horizons.
UID architects tops octagonal japanese home with a spiderweb-shaped roof
the spiderweb-like structure slants on all eight sides at 45 degree angles, pouring in natural lighting from an oculus
UID architects' japanese butterfly house takes shape as a cluster of folding rooftops
the butterfly house is designed as a village of micro dwellings, each capped with a folded rooftop.
a frozen arched altar frames the new ceremony hall for the 33rd edition of ICEHOTEL
the hotel's newest unit is specifically designed for unconventional frozen celebrations combining the collective work of 24 artists.
bernadotte/kylberg's suite design at icehotel 365 alludes to midsummer in sweden
the suite features vibrant swedish flora frozen in ice blocks, and a buzzing soundscape that immerses visitors into the midsummer ambience.
interview with scenic architecture: 'we see tradition as an extraction of our past'
scenic architecture office celebrates the opening of ‘translated traditions,’ its current exhibition at aedes architecture forum in berlin.
victory street community center by scenic architecture
chinese practice scenic architecture has developed a community center situated at the confluence of two rivers in shanghai.
top 10 motorcycle and scooter designs of 2022
we bring together the most impressive two-wheeler concepts shared with our readers, ranging anywhere from nostalgic whimsy to chilling dystopia and dark cubism
TOP 10 off-grid cabins of 2022
from a collection of elevated human-scale nests in uruguay to a tiny house on wheels traveling through portugal, we highlight the top 10 off-grid cabins of 2022.
obra architects' climate-correcting machine wins architecture masterprize 2022
'perpetual spring' is awarded the architecture masterprize 2022 'Perpetual Spring, The Climate-Correcting Machine,' a project commissioned by the »
obra architects builds casa osa in the center of the rainforest
the house, a series of open-air rooms along a hillside connected by covered walkways, is situated within an extremely dense patch of rainforest.
a stack of timber A-frames by enota architects to extend slovenia's hotel natura
drawing from familiar mountaintop chalets, the timber facade integrates a stack of A-frame rooftops.
enota uses organically designed urban elements to delineate waterfront park in slovenia
since the densely developed old town does not allow for a sufficient number of large open areas, the design provides increased outdoor recreational space for the city and its citizens.
lightweight glass box adheres to 1870s gothic building after hyde + hyde's restoration
the new extension applies quatrefoil tectonic tiles in bronze and steel textures amplifying the original brick facade.
hyde + hyde architects design the silver house from vernacular construction
synthesizing local construction traditions with contemporary tastes, silver house accommodates the client's specific needs with spectacular views towards the sea.
atelier ATA + vítor fernandes fit a minimalistic dwelling along historic block in porto
the architectural language of nineteenth century-era porto is reinterpreted through a contemporary and minimalistic lens.
'ti clara' farmhouse in portugal sees a minimalist revitalization by espaço P2 architects
the portuguese studio works to harness the historic nature of the surrounding area to generate the quiet, familiar atmosphere of the space.
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2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
