sculptural frustum roofs top beach residence by architects EAT in south australia
an arrangement of white concrete masonry blocks and wooden details animate the long façade, sparking a lively dialogue with the adjacent street.
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architects EAT revitalize fitzroy loft from historical chocolate factory in melbourne
the remodel of the fitzroy loft in a 125-year old chocolate factory exposes the original structure in conjunction with modern materials.
concrete box residence by ryuichi sasaki reflects its surroundings in tokyo
the facade with the recessed walls reflects the rareness and exotic nature of the rough environment found in the midst of tokyo's bustling streets.
sasaki architecture + atelier O construct concrete apartment complex in tokyo
square openings in the façade are positioned closer together at the base of the building, becoming more spread out as the structure rises.
link arkitektur + 3XN construct award-winning healing center extension in denmark
artworks located in the atria and high circulation areas, bring color and life into the building, softening the traditionally sterile hospital environment.
link arkitektur builds national music museum in norway
the structure is norway's first museum to be built in compliance with the passive house standard.
this nature lovers café is built around a 100-year-old tree in thailand
to protect the big old tree, housescape design lab built a wall around it making it become part of the design but separate from the main structure.
designboom reveals winning scarf designs from LE GRAND PRIX DU CARRÉ HERMÈS competition!
after more than 11,000 creatives registered on designboom for the competition in 2019, Hermès now shares two of the winning designs — read the story behind their creation and imagination.
six winners announced for LE GRAND PRIX DU CARRÉ HERMÈS competition!
the winners have been chosen among nearly 5,500 candidates from 123 countries.
nests and nesting boxes inspire 'bird island house' in switzerland by LOCALARCHITECTURE
the structure is made up of tweezer-shaped timber elements, which were cut by CNC machine and assembled without glue.
curved residential building by LOCALARCHITECTURE favors views of lake geneva, switzerland
LOCALARCHITECTURE optimizes space, prioritizes views, and creates a 'distinctive' architectural object with this residential project.
front traces the manifold history of the mirror at galerie kreo in paris
'seven stories about mirrors' explores how a single object fractures into multiple narratives.
circular by design: really taps 8 designers to meddle with materials during milan design week
really is a new company co-owned by kvadrat that upcycles textiles to create materials that challenge the design and architecture industries.
a vertical orchard will host sunny workspaces at san jose's westbank campus
WRNS studio designs the nature-filled workspaces as part of the sustainable westbank campus transformation of san jose.
the 'orchard' residences at westbank campus in san jose will be interwoven with nature
vegetation is integrated into the facade, replacing displaced land and contributing to agricultural production.
w design embeds luxurious glass suite in the heart of south african wilderness reserve
the conceptual idea by w design architecture studio was based on creating a space that celebrates the context, one that appears as if it is the refinement and revelation of the land.
W DESIGN introduces residence with viewing platforms to the mountainous slopes of south africa
the design aims to keep as low a profile as possible, to allow the landscape to eventually cover and merge with the man made forms.
artist soo sunny park on liminal spaces and casting light as a sculptural material
designboom spoke with the artist about the separations and reunifications in her past, and transforming space in unexpected ways.
soo sunny park's unwoven light chain link fence sculpture
suspended from the walls and ceiling, thirty-seven individually sculpted units are arranged as a graceful, twisting flow of abstract form.
palazzo reale di genova exhibits the work of contemporary designer vito nesta
the exhibition tracks the sixty-nine days vito nesta spent during lockdown while contrasting the historic palazzo reale di genova.
vito nesta for grand tour: portraying the rhythmic passing of seasons at maison&objet
the new collection takes us to explore far away territories that pass through the observation of man, flora and fauna.
wooden arches cover a renovated building in bangkok like a huge piece of fabric
archimontage design fields renovated architectural features by adding new outer elements and modern materials to create the new appearance of the building.
overlapping strips of terracotta tiles shade archimontage's pakkret house in thailand
the screen-like façade is designed to shield the interior from the hot tropical climate.
V&A opens virtual 'vault of contemporary art' with an exhibition of architectural paintings
make, the architects behind the design, approached the project in much the same way they would one of their physical buildings.
make architects completes curved ‘glulam’ timber structure walkway in melbourne
spanning 110 meters and stretching up to 15 meters high, the link by make architects blends the internal and external environment.
a sparkling showcase is unearthed at the american museum of natural history's redesigned halls of gems and minerals
the exhibits boast a gallery of dazzling gems and fascinating new specimens — lauri halderman, vice president for exhibition at AMNH, tells designboom more.
studio gang breaks ground on sculptural expansion of american museum of natural history
the scheme has been designed to express earth's natural processes and introduce visitors to current scientific research.
c3 arquitectos' house in mexico emerges as a cluster of scattered masses among vegetation
'casa galápagos' sought to break the traditional life scheme ruled by urban archetypes and customs.
c3 arquitectos builds private residence with verdant protected patios in mexico
the project seeks to generate an architecture that operates more as an organizational mechanism 'conquered' by nature.
les lalanne's surreal + surprising sculptures inhabit tadao ando-designed pavilion at the clark
'the inherent joy of life expressed in their works is irresistible, kathleen morris, the clark's curator tells designboom in an interview about the exhibition.
françois-xavier lalanne's sheep sculptures and five decades of an irreverent icon
first exhibited in 1965, the french artist wanted to make a statement with something 'immodest and slightly embarrassing'.
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The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
