this 'galopina' guest house by TACO celebrates the wild nature of yucatán
the house is divided between two volumes linked by a footbridge crossing the wild vegetation.
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TACO sets concrete 'casa del lago' house by a lake in merida, mexico
the project incorporates open spaces as part of the dynamics of daily use.
newly transformed david geffen hall opens at lincoln center
because of the pandemic, the project was able to complete two years ahead of time.
diamond schmitt plans 'therme canada' as a year-round waterfront development in ontario
'therme canada' at ontario place reflects the spirit of grandeur that inspired the crystal palace in 1851.
mezzo atelier completes basalt stone + concrete dwelling in são miguel island
mezzo atelier draws on the vernacular construction details of a nearby ruin, to create a stratified basalt stone + concrete home.
a large empty warehouse is transformed into a modern cultural space in portugal
an empty 400m2, former warehouse located in a residential area on the outskirts of the historic center of the city, was the basis for the creation of vaga – cultural central.
NArchitekTURA displays rembrandt's masterpiece on curved plywood in krakow's castle
NArchitekTURA designs fluid contemporary showcase hall to host rembrandt's 'polish rider'.
NArchitekTURA creates chapel-like interior for renaissance art exhibition in poland
the art space combines contemporary fluid forms, technologies, and materials with historical references to the layout of the polish wawel cathedral.
cristina celestino's immersive palais exotique cafe at maison&objet 2022
the temporary installation transported fair goers to a tranquil setting of exotic beauty, love for decoration and passion for colors.
watch: talents so french designers explore materiality at maison&objet fall 2022
the four young design makers showcase an extra french touch in designboom's exclusive video.
moooi, LG OLED and IDEO opens extraordinary world of design and technology
The immersive, multi-sensorial exhibition introduces new design collaborations, furnishings and interior moods.
billiani contemporizes friulian woodwork at salone del mobile 2022
under the artistic direction of cristina celestino, billiani debuts four contemporary collections that accentuate the brand's expertise in woodwork.
lehrer architects' vibrant residential complex gives shelter to unhoused veterans in LA
lehrer architects' latest project demonstrates design sensitivity, hyper-creativity in compact spaces, and distinctive use of bright colors.
lehrer architects turns a thin sliver of land into a vibrant tiny village for the homeless in LA
lehrer architects transformed a narrow, derelict, and oddly-shaped parcel of land, into a vibrant village community able to welcome up to 150 homeless residents.
PLAYstudio’s 'more than white house' reinterprets coastal villas in spain
intricate lattice patterns adorn the L-shaped villa and frame alicante’s coastal scenery.
PLAYstudio's JA house merges vernacular with contemporary valencian architecture
this single-family house satirizes contemporary valencian architecture by evoking its agricultural past.
step inside DDG's gaudí-inspired penthouse at 180 east 88th street
with central park views framed by dramatic archways, the five-bedroom penthouse is now on the market for $33 million.
take a first look at the gaudi-inspired, vaulted interiors of DDG's 180 east 88th street
the newly completed tower features a meticulously hand-laid brick façade of nearly 600,000 bricks.
anne lacaton & anna heringer speak during milano arch week 2022
pritzker prize winner 2021 anne lacaton, and anna heringer, winner of the obel award 2020 and proponent of sustainable architecture, were the protagonists of arch week 2022.
lacaton & vassal: 10 important projects by the 2021 pritzker laureates
adhering to a precept of 'never demolish', the studio undertakes restrained interventions to upgrade dated infrastructure while allowing the enduring properties of a building to remain.
SkyDrive to debut air taxi service with its SD-05 flying car concept at world expo 2025
the SD-05 is envisioned as a two-seat, electric-powered compact aircraft with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.
suzuki partners with SkyDrive to launch flying cars by 2025
SkyDrive is currently developing a two-seater flying car that it aims to launch in 2025 as an air taxi service at the world expo in osaka.
watch: talents so french designers explore materiality at maison&objet fall 2022
the four young design makers showcase an extra french touch in designboom's exclusive video.
bina baitel’s gilded inflatable fountain occupies historic courtyard at monnaie de paris
bina baitel merges and juxtaposes the architectural language of urban fountains with the industrial universe of inflatable products.
opulent simona soap by samuel accoceberry for milan
accents of bergamot, ginger, myrrh, and pepper combine into a unique smell capable of eliminating the kitchen's most potent aromas.
samuel accoceberry references basque country in armchair collection for bosc
'paleta's armrest evokes the shape of a racket, while 'concha' takes its name from san sebastián's bay.
slow studio's passive house in spain unfolds around bioclimatic atrium
slow studio designed a passive residential building following bioclimatic strategies.
greenhouse-like patio punctures slow studio's passive house in spain
the patio aids to regulate the temperature throughout the house, acting as a thermal buffer in summer and winter.
discovering valencia's world design capital & feria hábitat 2022
under world design capital valencia 2022, the jaime hayon: infinitamente showcases a selection of works never before presented as designboom also covers highlights from feria hábitat valència.
10 young iF DESIGN TALENT AWARD 2022 winners solve United Nations SDGs
notable winners range from a floating barrier that catches plastic in rivers to a haptic device that maximizes skin-to-skin bonding between premature babies and their parents.
jaime hayon creates a fantastical, rideable, crystallized carousel for swarovski in austria
hayon drew inspiration from folklore and fairy tales to create the fantastical characters that act as the seats.
&tradition 'previews' novelties and reissues at milan design week 2019
merging traditional with contemporary, &tradition debuts playful designs from jaime hayon alongside mid-century pieces from hvidt & mølgaard.
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Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 all competitions
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
