people with disabilities detonate paint-filled balloons using the power of their mind
the art performance was directed for the opening ceremony of the 2022 paralympic using brainwave-conducting devices that triggered the detonations.
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designer builds huge hand sculpture as a stage for musical shows in shanghai
the installation is an ad campaign promoting 'rokid me', a high-quality portable smart speaker that can be controlled from the palm of the hand.
katsuhiro miyamoto renovates japanese orchard outhouse using seismic reinforcements
now a multifunctional facility called the 'komame commons', the architecture reveals a striking scenery of old and new.
katsuhiro miyamoto & associates shapes courtyard-like nursery school in japan
the kamigori nursery school is an open and secure educational complex fostering strong connections with its town and surrounding nature.
plásmata: refik anadol, SpY, tony oursler + more exhibit public digital artworks in athens
presented by onassis stegi, the exhibition brings together 25 international pieces, set in various locations across the park.
carpenters workshop gallery X lehmann maupin present 'second nature' exhibition in aspen
bringing together multiple contemporary artists and designers, the display explores the ways in which the natural world coexists with the technological.
néle azevedo's melting ice figures are a poignant take on climate change and humanity
sitting in their hundreds with ankles crossed and heads slightly bowed, these 20-centimeter-tall ice figures make a powerful statement.
'melting men' by nele azevedo
'melting men' was meant to bring awareness to the world wildlife fund's warning, that melting ice could cause sea-levels to rise more than 3.3 ft by 2100.
katsuhiro miyamoto & akito yamaguchi integrate new laboratories into osaka city university
the new additions are a result of negotiating with a constrained site.
YAP converts ground floor of small osaka building into its own architecture office
the studio's wash basin is made from polyester resin, while expired red wine has been used to dye the floor a subtle shade of pink.
jacobschang architecture's 'half-tree house' seems to float among the woods
while the cabin seems to cantilever into the woods, it is actually supported on one end by two trees.
bombardier unveils the world’s fastest and longest-range business jet
the state of the art jet has a top speed of mach 0.94 and a range of 8,000 nautical miles.
bombardier's challenger 350: class-defining comfort with a world-class design
every detail of the aircraft has been meticulously selected and thoughtfully designed to shape a truly unrivaled private jet experience.
peter gluck on designing 'california house' and why architects need to get back on site
'architects are supposed to be making directions for people to make the building. and yet they don't know how to make the building. so how does that work?'
GLUCK+ nestles artist retreat in the woods in upstate new york
a nod to the utilitarian barn structures, the eight volumes are divided by function—live, work, sleep– and evokes the tranquility of its surroundings.
junsekino organizes C-shaped residence in bangkok around a lush, central courtyard
laid out across a 350 sqm plot of land, the one-story 'A+T house' is defined by a modern, tropical aesthetic that oozes with tranquility.
permeable lattice facade & translucent elements envelop junsekino's residence in bangkok
the wooden lattice provides privacy while allowing the occupants to be in close contact with the natural surroundings.
ben vessey retrofies the macOS interface with old school icons and wallpapers
'OS (old school)' is a set of 166 retro icons and five dynamic wallpapers, available in dark and light themes.
avoid burnout with dynamic wallpapers that tell you when to clock off
once upon a time the boundaries between work and home were clear. today, it’s not so simple.
unilin panels reconfigure natural waste into highly resistant MDF fireboards
'melamine faced board is in general a budget-friendly, maintenance friendly and for sure sustainable alternative to real materials such as stones and woods,' explains ann de blanck, product manager of 'decorative panels'.
unilin panels' master oak design out-performs the real wood equivalent
One of the surface specialist’s newest decorative panels, Master Oak, is indistinguishable from its natural-world inspiration.
iris ceramica group arises a cyberpunk wall blending technology with art
the green aspect of cyberwall involves the use of the company's cutting-edge 'active surfaces®' characterized by antibacterial, anti-pollution, anti-odour and self-cleaning properties, while certified to ISO standards.
fabio gramazio on architecture, research and risk - holcim x designboom series
fabio gramazio presents his contribution to the 17th international architecture exhibition, and discusses this year's theme: 'how will we live together?'
alessandro zambelli and seletti unveil fitness equipment made entirely of marble
titled ‘Lvdis’, the series looks back to the gladiatorial games of ancient rome called ‘ludi’, a festival that honors the god jupiter.
luceplan hybridizes living spaces with extended outdoor lighting collections
their icons of light include portable, rechargeable designs by daniel rybakken, alessandro zambelli and meneghello paolelli associati.
atelier ITCH wedges a spacious house into a narrow alleyway in seoul
overshadowed by high-rises, the breezy house is built with perforated white bricks and integrates garden terraces.
meet charles and ray: eames institute exhibits design artifacts at herman miller NYC
the installation displays a host of artifacts accumulated by charles and ray eames including little scraps, notes, and design objects.
following acquisition of knoll, herman miller becomes MillerKnoll
MillerKnoll will move forward together with the herman miller and knoll's legacy brands.
mariam kamara of atelier masōmī chosen to design a new museum in senegal
set to open in early 2025, bët-bi museum will include places for community gatherings and an area for local artisans to showcase and sell their work.
mariam kamara, david adjaye, asif khan, theaster gates to redesign liverpool waterfront
the project will bring forward the story of the transatlantic slave trade, in which the liverpool waterfront port had a major involvement.
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2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
