this narrow, five-storey vietnamese residence adapts to extreme urban density
the architects opted for a design concept that maximizes livability in tight spaces and optimizes the culture of common living.
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ODDO architects incorporates round window into the brick exterior of VH house in hanoi
the house consists of three separate brick volumes set above a continuous living space on the ground floor.
arne jacobsen's 1930s gas station photographed by david altrath
designed by danish architect arne jacobsen in the functionalist style, the building first opened in 1936.
arne jacobsen's skovshoved petrol station photographed by nils koenning
the famous structure remains fully intact, operational, and virtually unaltered since it began servicing cars in the first half of the 20th century.
feldman architecture perches its wrapping 'round house' atop a california bluff.
the restoration celebrates the home's breezy and quirky 1960's california heritage.
feldman architecture's atherton pavilions float lightly above lush california gardens
the gym and kitchen pavilions are identical in height, footprint, and materiality.
watch: toyo ito joins 'architects, not architecture' on its virtual world tour
AnA's virtual world tour heads to japan to hear from renowned japanese architect toyo ito.
watch: marcio kogan & christiane muniz join 'architects, not architecture' on its virtual world tour
AnA, the platform that invites well-known architects to talk about themselves, rather than their work, heads to brazil to speak with marcio kogan and christiane muniz.
terrain architects erects a cluster of timber units for terakoya school in uganda
the new school building was commissioned by ashinaga uganda, an NGO that supports students who have lost one or both parents.
terrain architects constructs multipurpose building using local eucalyptus in uganda
the building comprises a japanese restaurant, a café, and small shops.
curved brickwork reinterprets chinese vernacular architecture in hong kong residence by via.
curved walls, timber elements, playful openings, and overlapping roofs complete the shared living development.
successive bronze arches define 'house of madison' concept store by via. in hong kong
its design reinterprets the traditional shophouse typology, which characterizes the surrounding area.
taller paralelo builds intimate wooden retreat at the heart of mexican forest
with a limited material palette and the preservation of existing trees, this hidden retreat is defined by a sustainable architectural approach.
renovated 'siji minfu peking chamber' restaurant in beijing exudes raw natural accents
within a limited space, a miniature universe is created 'where mountains, rocks, vegetation, stars, and coasts are all emerging indistinctly'.
ecoLogicStudio erects inflatable air-purifying eco-machine at COP26
the more people play and jump in the bubble, the cleaner the air becomes.
SOM proposes a forest of carbon-absorbing 'urban sequoia' towers at COP26
one 'urban sequoia' tower is designed by SOM to purify 1,000 tons of carbon from the air, equal to 48,500 trees.
world view's space balloon to offer commercial rides to stratosphere for 50,000 euros
after the capsule is lifted, it reaches altitudes over 100,000 feet, immersing the passengers into mesmerizing views.
world view's most recent stratollite mission achieves a 27-hour flight
aiming to change the business in space, the stratollite flight systems will enable previously impossible applications at a fraction of the cost of existing technology.
keitaro muto architects completes japanese house with partially-exposed roof
covered by aluminum louvers, the exterior space becomes flooded with natural light that accentuates its landscaped features and light wooden floors.
five-story atrium brings natural light into keitaro muto's concrete apartment building in japan
intertwined open terraces have been carved out of the compact residential volume.
new screws with invisible slots add the perfect seamless look to any craft
the slots are visible only when the screwdriver is introduced, completely disappearing once the tool is removed
ami drach + dov ganchrow studio raises questions with cross-shaped screw-head
by pushing technologies and aesthetics in new directions, the designers have achieved an overlap between content and form.
jinyeong yeon transforms industrial ducts into chair collection with raw character
the collection intends to give new perspective and meaning to an ordinary object like the duct.
17 artists & designers reimagine the iconic dior medallion chair
for the milan presentation, dior asked the creatives to showcase new works inspired by the medallion chair.
peek inside artist john baldessari’s santa monica home, listed for $3.9M
the two-story, craftsman-style residence features custom-made furniture by roy mcmakin and a garden with exotic plantings.
frieze sculpture garden 2018 scatters 25 contemporary pieces in regent's park
including the work of john baldessari, laura ford and richard woods, the english gardens welcomes visitors to explore the culture in the heart of the city.
kois associated architects completes delta restaurant as multi-sensorial experience in athens
an iconic sculptural bar with a continuous dynamic movement and a soft inner glow, stands as a centerpiece, arousing guests' visual and tactile senses.
kois associated architects studio visit + interview: 'timelessness is the only important thing'
we speak with founder stelios kois to find out more about the studio's philosophy, creative process and key projects.
10 iF design award 2021 winners show creativity when stepping outdoors
including waterproof shoes made out of recycled coffee grains, we pick 10 winning designs from iF design award 2021 that make any adventure outdoors comfortably practical
10 student projects from iF design talent award 2021 fight for sustainability
from lamps made out of molded egg shells to carbon dioxide purifying towers, we pick 10 iF design talent award sustainability solutions from students around the world.
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Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 all competitions
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
