harvest in architecture: interview with SUEP. on their exhibition at TOTO GALLERY·MA
'what kind of architecture should we architects think about in the future as the climate change problem becomes more serious?' asks SUEP.
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SUEP. uses traditional bamboo folk craft in office of wickerwork
woven cedar strips mimic traditional japanese wickerwork and provide sustanable solutions for environmental systems of this recycling company's HQ.
illustrators are the first to go: sebastian errazuriz warns artificial intelligence to replace artists
artist sebastian errazuriz predicts AI platforms like DALL·E could soon replace professional illustrators.
jobs, musk, putin, trump, bezos, zuckerberg: a 3D printed pantheon of modern forces
a commentary on the repercussions of technology on society today.
seashell-shaped floating pods offer deluxe residence in nature and on the sea
the models of the floating pods enjoy a living space of around 833 feet and have a storage space of up to 1,250 feet.
CasiCielo is a panama resort community designed to catalyze creativity and entrepreneurship
a curated grid of 75 turn-key sites launches in 2021 with viceroy hotel & residences, featuring a 118-key hotel and 77 branded homes.
custom subaru 360 beach van oozes summer vibes with its orange hood and retro seats
the design team of custom subaru 360 replaced the fiberglass roof panel with wooden slats for airy cruising.
the mad boxer is a subaru WRX powered custom motorcycle
the mad boxer takes a subaru WRX engine and pairs it with a kawasaki fuel tank, packing its ferocity in a bespoke shell.
ephemeral latex and copper sculptures reinterpret prehistoric venus figurines
the monochrome earth and skin tones reference both their historic clay counterparts and the human body forms that they depict.
‘to grow a building’ uses 3D printing to create organic architecture made of seeds and soil
'to grow a building' imagines the possibility of a world in which buildings are 3D printed from organic materials.
crosson architects perches robust concrete lifeguard tower along tranquil new zealand beach
the curved form and oxidized concrete materiality of the project highlight the surrounding beach which is known for its unique black sand.
crosson architects tops new zealand house with strategically placed light-wells
the strong sculptural forms bring 'sunshine and starlight' into the interior.
DECA's 'cronus' circular villa nestles into the arid island landscape in greece
cronus is a modern semi-subterranean villa that spills over with mesmerizing views of the vast blue.
interview: DECA discusses its landscapes and underground architecture in greece
designboom speaks with DECA architecture to learn more about its many works that are sensitively carved into the coastline of greece.
'deliberate leak' installation perforates messe basel facade, reconciling city and architecture
the architects perforate the glazed facade and invite visitors to access the exhibition through an ascending window cleaning platform.
the best of unlimited — art basel 2022's platform for large-scale projects
unlimited featured 70 large-scale installations that ranged from monumental sculptures and vast wall paintings to video projections.
colored steel pipes drip like paint in roundabout installation by takao shiotsuka atelier
as viewers change their position to look at the roundabout installation, the steel pipes move in sync, the depiction of rippling water.
takao shiotsuka atelier connects the floors of SJ building in japan via outdoor concrete ramp
the building encloses a wine shop, a canteen and two houses stalked on top of each other.
olafur eliasson uses 832 colored glass tiles for vertical panorama pavilion at donum estate
the vertical panorama pavilion at the donum estate captures the yearly averages of solar radiance, wind intensity, temperature, and humidity.
ugo rondinone brings human clouds, a gilded sun and colorful, burnt out candles to venice
set inside the historic scuola grande san giovanni evangelista, the exhibition seeks to 'dazzle us and send us into a deep reflection about the marvels and mysteries of life.'
auxetic wear: a tensile 3D printed shoe that adapts to the ergonomics of the foot
emulating classic shoemaking craftsmanship, 3D printed elements are glued together in an intricate composition, and then stitched onto the sole.
'ESUB tracks' is a smart bicycle helmet with added electronic safety features
with a set of flat printed organic photovoltaics wrapping around its basic form, the surface of the helmet is used to recharge all its electronic components.
tom sachs exhibits his furniture in the US for the first time in over 20 years
‘tom sachs: furniture’ is co-presented by rebuild foundation and anthony gallery at stony island arts bank, chicago.
boonserm premthada receives THE DESIGN PRIZE for social impact
boonserm premthada, who leads bangkok project studio, preserves the thai culture, revives the forest, and builds self-sustaining rural communities.
dream-like photography and short stories capture introspective memories of hong kong
the dream-like colors and compositions of the photographs evoke a strong influence of the golden age of hong kong cinema from the 1980s to 2000s.
TOP 10 reader submissions of 2019 - photography to change perspectives
over the past year, our readers have taken us on a journey from the nostalgia of 1970s tokyo to a world of upside-down venice.
ganit goldstein defies fashion trends with her new multicolored, 3D-printed outfits
ganit goldstein 'gnomon' collection 3D fashion designer Ganit Goldstein presents 'GnoMon,' an innovative 3D-printed fashion collection made with »
ganit goldstein combines 3D printing & embroidery to create sustainable custom garments
the ‘WeAreAble’ collection includes 7 outfits costume-made with unique multi-color 3D printed textiles, presented in a virtual reality 360° space.
artist slapped a mcdonald’s pickle on a ceiling & now it’s selling for 6,300 USD
titled 'pickle', the sculpture by artist matthew griffin is part of the exhibition at michael lett in auckland by fine arts, sydney gallery.
concept foam car of kanye west might go into production with tesla
car concept DONDA foam vehicle of kanye west might go into production with tesla, drawn from his close friendship with elon musk.
felipe campolina's 32.4 sqm portable housing unit can make parking areas habitable
the 'urban camp' unit is an affordable and easy-to-assemble structure, made of tube & clamp scaffolding, that can host over 4 four people.
felipe campolina's 40 sqm micro-habitat is a prefab refuge in the shape of a triangle
the module's prefabricated blocks and steel resemble a large truss.
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2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
