how harvard and behnisch architekten realized one of the world's healthiest lab buildings
'during the design process, sustainability became a more and more important issue,' the project's architect stefan behnisch tells designboom.
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behnisch architekten completes the adidas world of sports arena in germany
the building marks the main entrance of the adidas group’s headquarters campus in herzogenaurach.
INK visualizes the 'monstrous' body of the 1962 ferrari 250 GTO
INK's full CGI rendition of this ferrari 250 GTO is stripped back and framed on an ethereal white backdrop, expressing its raw beauty.
intersecting concrete slabs outline Stu/D/O architects' monolithic residence in thailand
the 37 m long-span cantilevered plane on the second level functions as a connection unit that ties all the sections together.
Stu/D/O combines interlocking masses + green pockets in the macrocare office in bangkok
a large void forms an internal courtyard in the center of the building.
toshiki hirano on 'reinventing texture' and co-directing kengo kuma's experimental lab
the japanese architect discusses how he combined traditional techniques with contemporary technologies for his latest installation.
kengo kuma interweaves bamboo and carbon at london design festival 2019
nestled into the garden of the victoria and albert museum, kengo kuma's 'bamboo ring' installation explores the use of the fast-growing wood in modern design.
pedro reyes sets carved stone sculptures in dialogue with amate paper drawings at lisson gallery
the exhibition is titled 'tlali', meaning 'earth' in the aztec language nahuatl — 'it is imperative for a mexican artist to learn nahuatl,' reyes shares.
pedro reyes + carla fernández on practice and personal life for friedman benda's 'design in dialogue'
in a conversation from their celebrated self-designed home and laboratory, reyes and fernández presented their individual practices and shared projects.
europe bans all plastic cutlery from july 3rd, 2021
the german pavilion at the london design biennale highlights this event by presenting a consumption-critical project titled spoon archeology.
kai linke: 48g and more lamps made from mirrored bronze + silver foil
made of bronze and silver mirror film foil, each piece is named after the weight of its lampshade in grams - the lightest lamp weighing 48g.
max zhivov's latest electric yacht concept features a sauna and solar-paneled roof
the vessel combines the home comforts of a houseboat with the seaworthiness of a traditional coastal yacht.
max zhivov draws influence from viking ships to design smart yacht 'drakkar S'
the yacht features an autopilot system based on AI technology, requiring no captain and providing the possibility of remote control.
tatzu nishi on the power of art to expand the imagination
'art must be as wide and fair as water and air' — designboom spoke with the artist about 'free imagination', and not riding on the rails of others.
tatzu nishi twists reality in solo exhibition at ANOMALY in tokyo
it documents his many large-scale projects that overturn our perceptions of reality, the public and the private, the monumental and the ordinary.
portable water station made of recycled plastic harvests + stores rainwater for everyday use
the durable, mobile device highlights the need for solutions to fight climate change.
naturally cooled 'groundfridge' is a sustainable alternative to refrigerated cellars
'groundfridge' requires no electricity, as utilizes the insulating capacity of the ground and the cooler night air temperatures.
first belgian beer spa reinterprets ancient brewing copper kettles
stained-glass surfaces depicting beer brewing monks and priests, serve as curtains providing visitors with privacy.
designers dissect old sneakers to create expressive face masks
'it's a chance to take things apart, reinvent them and make them relevant again within the new normal,' say the designers.
how the oakland museum of california transformed its landmark modernist campus
to learn more about the project, designboom speaks with landscape architect walter hood and project architect mark cavagnero who explain their roles in the renovation.
ideas lab unveils proposals to save washington DC's sinking tidal basin
addressing a crumbling sea wall and daily flooding, tidal basin ideas lab works toward solutions that are both viable and exciting.
renzo piano plans mixed-use tower for san francisco's transbay neighborhood
the project will include 69 residential units, a 255-room luxury hotel, and a public roof terrace populated with trees.
anila quayyum agha on how life experience led to an impassioned artistic exploration of light
in an in-depth interview, the artist paints a powerful picture of how life in both pakistan and the united states has profoundly shaped her artistic identity.
anila quayyum agha's luminous red cube casts intricate shadows
the sculpture magnifies an ornate display of floral and geometric motifs within the gallery space.
watch 'you see a bike' documentary by iconic motorcycle maker MV agusta
viewers join a behind-the-scenes, time-traveling ride into the home of the iconic italian brand, its design DNA, and famed products over a 75-year history.
rough crafts ‘ballistic trident’ MV Agusta BRUTALE 800RR custom motorcycle
rough crafts + MV agusta's ballistic trident has been reworked so radically that it cuts a sci-fi menacing silhouette somewhat like ridley scott's 'alien'.
perforated metal screens wrap 10 design’s wide horizon clubhouse’s façade
10 design created strong, dynamic forms and materials that have helped to make the building an object of art itself, in addition to the exhibitions within.
10 design re-energises the dubai creek, the contemporary area of al seef touristic destination
occupying 670 meters of the creek's waterfront and 85,000 sqm in total, the complex comprises multiple functions, such as retail, restaurants, hotels, marina amenities and more.
this house in sicily is a domestic eden with a rooftop pool overlooking the horizon
this fluid space inserted into the sicilian hillside is for maximum enjoyment of the scenic landscape surrounding it.
DAP studio proposes glass and metal box to enlarge historical modern art gallery in italy
the studio has revealed a series of new additions developed in harmony and opposition to the existing palazzo.
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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 
