amsterdam-rotterdam is the first european hyperloop network route
the european commission has awarded 15M euros to the dutch company hardt. the goal is to fasten the development of an hyperloop infrastructure.
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virgin hyperloop explains how its 670mph/1,070kph pods work
the virgin hyperloop uses electric propulsion and electromagnetic levitation under near-vacuum conditions.
COSO is a male contraception ultrasonic 'testicle bath' device
this at-home male contraception device neutralizes the sperm temporarily.
luzinterruptus forms interactive rain canopy in taiwan with 2,500 illuminated condoms
the anonymous artistic group has suspended 2,500 illuminated condoms from a structural grid, forming large, luminous 'droplets' that surround visitors.
zero-carbon superyacht by 3deluxe features on-board cultivation garden
water needed for the plants is made available by the seawater desalination system, powered by the zero-carbon solar panels on the roof and the exterior.
3deluxe envisions floating campus complete with a natural biotope for manhattan
the floating marshland biotopes make up 50% of the overall surface areas.
naoi architecture & design office builds villa tsukuba to bring its inhabitants closer to nature
he exterior is integrated into its surrounding greenery, while its wide openings capture the abundant views of nature.
naoi architecture & design office crafts light-filled hut in tsujido in japan
sunken floors, outdoor terraces and large grid windows have been use to fuse nature into the daily lives of the family residing in this suburban home.
'air 4 all' will make air travel more accessible for passengers with reduced mobility
this new system will disrupt the air travel industry and create a new standard for the provision of accessible and safe air travel.
priestmangoode reimagines mass transit with electric self-driving vehicle for dromos
the competition winning scheme seeks to re-imagine mass transit for the 21st century.
interview with jaume plensa as monumental white resin head unveiled in newport pier park
designboom spoke with the artist to find out more about his tallest public sculpture to-date, as well as his other upcoming projects.
jaume plensa presents nocturne at chicago's gray warehouse
debuting nine of jaume plensa’s latest works in stone, glass, steel, and bronze, nocturne explores the artist’s range and mastery of sculptural portraiture.
power your home with joe doucet's wind turbine wall
the wind turbine hall by joe doucet is a kinetic wall made up of an array of rotary blades that spin individually, driving a mini generator that creates electricity.
joe doucet's fashionable face shield with integrated sunglasses launches for sale
the innovative 'vue shield' comes with men's and women’s sunglass styles, as well as a clear, unisex version.
motoi yamamoto shapes 'a path of memories' with intricate maze-pattern installation
the artist painted the walls, ceiling, and flooring with a maze pattern, reviving a former nursery school.
motoi yamamoto shares how memories shape his mesmerizingly intricate salt arrangements
designboom spoke with the japanese artist about how the fragility of salt 'always reminds me that all things are subject to change, and that life is finite.'
smiljan radic erects cloud-like dome for alexander mcqueen show in east london
luxury british fashion house alexander mcqueen takes to the skies for its first show in london in five years.
alexander mcqueen's 3D printed 'black skull' umbrella mimics the grasp of a human fist
you wont be losing your grip on this rainy day staple any time soon.
fabio viale's monumental tattooed marble sculptures take over turin
fabio viale uses a refined, cultured, eccentric, and contemporary approach to historic sculpture-making, which he interprets in a very personal language.
fabio viale sets tattooed and carved marble sculptures across the tuscan town of pietrasanta
responding to the ongoing pandemic, fabio viale interprets the meaning of our period of enforced isolation.
a conversation with biennale curator hashim sarkis - holcim x designboom series
at the 2021 venice architecture biennale, holcim – a global leader in sustainable building solutions – gave the floor to innovative and inspiring architects in a video series called 'building conversations'.
interview with hashim sarkis on his curation of the 2021 venice architecture biennale
'architects are stepping forward and saying: what if it could be this way?' – designboom speaks with hashim sarkis about an architecture biennale like no other.
vanmoof envisions a car-free city of the future as it unveils its first hyperbike
the electric 'vanmoof V' hyperbike promises to be faster, smoother, and optimized for long commutes.
forget the bike lock, vanmoof update includes ultimate anti-theft feature and turbo
the bike has a rider recognition function that allows you, unlike a thief, to pick up and go when you want and where you want.
scuptural restaurant by whitaker studio in mauritius opens up like a flower
the doors are a natural extension of the triangulated exterior, folding up and down to create additional seating areas for the guests.
whitaker studio envisions the modular 'anywhere house' to be playfully rearranged
the studio develops a kit of parts, each with its own program, to be clustered into a range of configurations.
chainsaw carved japanese cypress forms symbolic textured furniture series by siin siin
the collection is covered in a mixture of pine soot and persimmon tannin, which provides the pieces with a signature pure black color.
local stone + bare aluminum pipes complete siin siin's retail interior in japan
bare aluminum pipes and closing racks formed by nikka stone decore the interior and generate a balance between them.
roman vlasov's floating concept house emerges from coastal cliffs
the architecture negotiates between the quiet water and the textural rocks.
russian architect roman vlasov imagines what putin's house might look like
the elevated work proposes a radical new interpretation of modernist architecture, suggesting a villainous hideout.
bouroullec brothers design 'truss', a flexible yet elegant modular furniture system for emeco
the intersection of simplicity and functionality is what characterizes this comprehensive furniture series.
naoto fukasawa unveils za, a natural evolution to emeco's navy family
japanese designer naoto fukasaw introduces za, a stool in three heights for emeco.
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2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 all competitions
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
