2s.design builds customizable and expandable crossfit system for gipara
Gipara 'Adaptiva' is a modular + highly adaptable crossfit rig Gipara, Poland's biggest sports accessory manufacturer, commissioned studio 2s.design »
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tingest creates home training equipment to fit any interior décor
given how exercising at home is on the rise, this collection offers a stylish twist to training equipment that blends easily with indoor furniture and design.
biophilic tiny cabin proposal by milad eshtiyaghi hovers above verdant rainforest in brazil
The house is composed of two sloping volumes, presenting a signature triangular frame that puts a twist on the conventional A-frame cabin.
continuous glass strip cuts across milad eshtiyaghi's curved slope house in peru
the glass strip creates a strong visual connection between the interior and the area's rich natural surroundings.
interview with franklin azzi, maison&objet's designer of the year 2022
designboom spoke with azzi in paris about his past and current projects, his obsession with tidiness, and how his exhibition at maison&objet reflects his life and work.
franklin azzi architecture: alstom halles, nantes
responsive and transformable, the design features translucent facades that can unfold to extend the activity of the interior to the plaza outdoors.
a self-portrait by maurizio cattelan hangs in the bathroom of milan's massimo de carlo gallery
maurizio cattelan presents a controversial self-portrait 'YOU,' which hangs by a noose at milan's massimo de carlo gallery.
paola pivi on the ephemeral nature of her feathered bear feet rainbow at massimo de carlo
‘they are artworks with a positive, fun attitude to life, very approachable,’ pivi tells designboom. ‘human size in these times of human hardship.’
sky-high ‘the cellar’ by andré fu studio seats 28 diners and holds 400 premium wine labels
cultural and design sensibilities in dining the essence of luxury in alignment with cultural and design sensibilities, art, and modern craftsmanship »
hotel the mitsui kyoto: a contemporary interpretation of local cultural heritage by andré fu
a 300-year-old kajiimiya gate welcomes guests upon arrival.
ronan & erwan bouroullec craft meandering, modular park bench for 'palissade' collection
the palissade park dining bench can transform with its simple, curving modules according to any need.
perforated surfaces shape bouroullec brothers’ new furniture line for HAY
available in a range of colors, the duo's latest collection offers stability, comfort, and versatility for outdoor use.
smartvoll reimagines loft as green haven in congested viennese district
'the urban tree house' is envisioned as a converted loft that emerges vertically from its surroundings, framed on all sides by trees and green walls.
smartvoll's spa pavilion is a careful composition of monolithic stone slabs
the bathhouse seeks to evoke the contemplative atmosphere of a 21st century stone temple.
jin kuramoto studio repurposes common wire mesh to create this 'net bench'
jin kuramoto studio designs the net bench with a modular system so the user can freely adjust the length of the seat.
KURADASHI is an exhibition of prototypes where you can buy the objects on display
presented by DESIGNART tokyo 2021, the exhibition hosts a rare selection of prototypes and design pieces that never made it out of the atelier.
toufic beyhum captures the far-reaching pull of new york branding in namibia
for over a year, beyhum photographed and asked hundreds of namibians wearing NYC branding if they've been to the city before. all of them had said 'no'.
'amoji' depicts the clash between traditional and modern culture in africa
the photography series by toufic beyhum was inspired by the ever-increasing connectivity across the african continent.
NTCRI serves a taste of evolved taiwanese crafts at maison et objet 2022
through the power of design, eleven exhibits by taiwanese artists show the decline of domestically produced materials and craftsmanship in the face of globalization
NTCRI and tong ho turn ceramic scrap into tenet film-inspired crafts
national taiwan craft research and development institute works with designer tong ho to produce ecological dragon -and tenet- inspired vases.
tristan auer brings the beach club to maison&objet 2022
co-produced with mariage frères tea company, the beach club recalls pre- and post-war french beaches, and their pastel-colored striped cabins.
interview with tristan auer, maison et objet designer of the year
designboom spoke with auer about the influences he took from working with liaigre and starck, the collaboration he shares with his own team in paris, and how his exhibition at maison&objet reflects his life and work.
luke jerram's intricate glasswork series depicts some of the most fatal viruses
through his delicate artwork, the british artist seeks to create alternative colorless representations of viruses that come in juxtaposition to the artificially colored imagery received via the media.
'gaia', luke jerram's seven-meter diameter earth sculpture, is traveling to australia
the monumental piece provides visitors with the opportunity to view our planet as if they were astronauts looking on from outer space.
oyler wu collaborative wins cold war veterans memorial competition
the design reveals a dynamic, orbital shape rising from the ground to welcome visitors into a timeless memorial honoring fallen american soldiers from the cold war era.
oyler wu collaborative defines taipei sales center with a torqued void
the renovated five-story volume is pierced and interconnected with an intricate ribbon of rope, steel and fabric.
chris schanck on his otherworldly alufoil creations for friedman benda's design in dialogue
the detroit-based artist's work is currently on view in his first solo museum exhibition in new york, titled 'chris schanck: off-world'.
a chat with chris schanck at bottega firehouse detroit, a new temporary creative hub
we speak with the furniture designer, whose pieces are showcased throughout bottega veneta's new temporary space in detroit.
three converted wine silos top amsterdam’s new 'harbour club' by LEVS architecten
the resulting complex is an unconventional collage of industrial heritage and new architecture hosting a 10,200 sqm program.
LEVS architecten and flux create nature-inclusive residential tower in the hague
'binck blocks' is designed as a hub for biodiversity by offering space for flora and fauna in the façades and balconies.
interior fish pond surrounds the living area of 23o5 studio's serene house in vietnam
drawing from the atmosphere and architectural logic of a cave, the project is designed as a combination of voids, light and shadows.
step inside the 'red cave' house, designed by 23o5studio as a garden retreat in vietnam
the house takes on a wellness-oriented program and integrates lush gardens from the ground floor to the rooftop terrace.
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Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 all competitions
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
