this 'paperhome' by âaksen responsible aarchitecture is a space for both work and leisure
with its 'paperhome,' âaksen responsible aarchitecture acknowledges that life is spent primarily at home in this post-pandemic world.
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vertical timber slats carve up this residence in indonesia by aaksen responsible aarchitecture
a floating platform serves as the link element of the two volumes in 'parhuis house'.
xu tiantian carves into the rocks to revitalize nine small abandoned quarries in china
this month, aedes architecture forum in berlin will host 'jinyun quarries – the quarry as stage' exhibition, traveling visitors in the stone quarries of jinyun, immersing them into a stunning large-scale installation.
DNA envisions 'cocoon' hotel and resort for tulum, mexico with large, panoramic nests
the new eco-tourism concept is inspired by the sea and exotic forest.
neolith unveils 8 ultra-hygienic surfaces exclusively for north america
with neoLEAT technology the surfaces prevent the spread of bacteria like listeria, monocytogenes and salmonella, becoming ideal for the most demanding commercial or residential spaces.
neolith's eco-friendly sintered stone stylizes ultra-hygienic bathrooms
for residential or professional use, on the floor, wall or ceiling, neolith's sintered stone styles up bathrooms allowing experimentation tailored for any user's taste.
marc atlan, designer behind commes des garçons packaging, launches latest zero-waste line
uni's innovative dispensers are created by marc atlan who is behind the packaging of multiple luxury brands such as commes des garçons, and prada.
the black desert house by marc atlan + oller & pejic
providing constantly changing panoramas of color, light and shade, the low-profile dwelling forms a distinctive and desirable desert retreat.
watch master artisans in action as the homo faber event in venice takes off
along the fondazione giorgio cini exhibition focusing on japanese culture, artisan masters open their doors to the public as homo faber in città unfolds venice's creative delights.
cristian marianciuc crafts intricate paper cranes full of extraordinary details
with vibrant color schemes and patterns, cristian adds his own contemporary twist to this ancient art of paper folding.
why 3D print a house? step inside the completed 'house zero' to find out
designboom speaks with ICON and lake | flato after visiting the 3D printed 'house zero' in austin. discover more from the architects and fabricators!
step into the houses of texas-based lake | flato through its monograph, 'respecting the land'
lake | flato rounds up six years of houses within its newly published monograph 'respecting the land.'
treasure chest-like proposal wins competition for new archeological state museum in rostock
the winning proposal by lundgaard & tranberg architects will take shape as a robust brick-clad structure, symbolizing strength and protection.
danish pavilion at the venice biennale immerses visitors in a cyclic water system
showcasing an installation consisting of a massive cyclic system of water collected locally in venice, visitors are reminded of the enduring connection between people and the earth’s elements.
jacquemus installs all-white 24-hour vending machine in milan
on the occasion of milan fashion week fall 2022, jacquemus installed its already successful 24/24 retail concept in the italian city.
watch how this fully-functional, non-electric cardboard vending machine provides drinks
the full-size cardboard vending machine has slots for 12 different drinks and works with an analog mechanism without electricity.
EFFE imagines a tranquil, forest-immersing experience with yoku spa
effe perfect wellness turns a wellbeing session into fully relaxing experience with yoku spa - the all-in-one sauna, hammam & shower.
marcel wanders studio references an olive leaf in eufolia sofa for natuzzi italia
marcel wanders studio dived into the idea of micro-living, and presents eufolia, a sofa that explores innovative solutions to small spaces.
winter stations unveils its 2022 winners at toronto's woodbine beach
this year's theme, resilience, reflects on the ways people have endured such unprecendeted times and how they have channeled inner strength.
kinetic snowcone winter station reimagines lifeguard post on toronto beach
diana koncan, lily jeon and the department of architectural science, ryerson reimagine the snow-capped landscape by turning a utilitarian lifeguard station into a whimsical piece of wintertime art.
RAW transforms downtown montreal into prismatic kaleidoscope
comprising 50 pivoting prisms, each spanning more than two meters in the air, the immersive installation reflects every color in the visible spectrum.
baranowitz + kronenberg designs experiential venue based on british game show
spanning 4,000 sqm, the venue invites guests into a tech-infused and theatrical setting echoing that of a fairground.
baranowitz + kronenberg completes antasia beach club in paphos, cyprus
baranowitz + kronenberg's antasia gradually reveals itself as guests descend from the top terrace to the beach level where views to the mediterranean sea are amplified
A-asterisk's skyscraper public baths frame views of bangkok city
A-asterisk focused more on providing unobstructed views towards the city than creating a decorative interior.
golden signs & luminous strips by A-asterisk facilitate navigation in shanghai public space
large lettering, arrows and illuminated signage help visitors navigate their way through the vast interior.
DS+R completes business school for columbia university with layer-cake design
the two columbia university business school buildings are designed to enclose a complex network of stairs.
bjarke ingels 'river ring' will now bring affordable housing to williamsburg waterfront
responding to the williamsburg community, BIG's revised plan includes 263 units of affordable housing.
mesmerizing stop motion western is made from over 600 light paintings
a skeleton in a cowboy hat travels around california at night through magical portals, collecting precious gemstones under a starlit sky.
photographer vitor schietti captures dream-like forests of falling light
first started in 2015, 'impermanent sculptures' has bloomed into an ever-growing, always-dazzling photography series.
handcrafted arch pendant light by oblure pays homage to architectural vaults
'arch' is available in black, white, blue, pink, while it is possible to be made in custom colors upon request.
markus johansson debuts mopsy table at stockholm furniture fair 2016
created by the combination of circular and rectangular shapes, surfaces intersecting at various levels provide a dynamic feel to the ensemble.
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TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 all competitions
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
