marset's new lighting system 'ihana' offers serene shapes and multiple creative compositions
'ihana' is a synthesis of opposites, combining contrasting colors with shades of old and new.
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joanna laajisto designs family lakeside cabin in finland's pine woods
the design sits harmoniously on the banks of a secluded lake, built from natural materials and detailed to maximize outdoor living.
the great new york subway map debate of 1978 — a design showdown uncovered
it was a 'wonderful coincidence' when filmmaker gary hustwit got his hands on the lost two-hour long audio recording of this pivotal moment in design history — he tells us more.
dieter rams documentary sheds unprecedented light on the private product design legend
american filmmaker gary hustwit is finally revealing 'rams', the full-feature documentary on the legendary german designer that the world has been waiting for.
uncover the legacy and design ethos of massimo and lella vignelli
a new book – authored by massimo vignelli and beatriz cifuentes-caballero – celebrates the studio's immeasurable impact on the world of design.
signed vignelli 2012 NYC subway diagrams now available
beatriz cifuentes and yoshiki waterhouse, massimo vignelli's last associates, have formed their own studio and are offering limited-edition signed and unsigned posters of the MTA new york city subway diagram.
EYRC's ridge mountain house is designed to harmonize with its desert context
articulated by textured concrete and rusted steel, the palatial weekend retreat nestles into the rugged landscape of palm springs in california.
EYRC's '19th street' house is a serene california retreat with a japanese touch
several outdoor terraces connect residents to the surrounding nature.
kriskadecor's bespoke, colorful wave-like chain curtains define spaces
kriskadecor creates bespoke room dividers, wall coverings, lighting features and cladding for residential and public or commercial projects.
proposing to create kinship with nature, the oak project asks: 'can art save us from extinction?'
to learn more about the initiative, designboom spoke with clare lilley, director of programme at yorkshire sculpture park, and heather and ivan morison of studio morison.
among england's wild wicken fen, studio morison sites MOTHER...
with its form and locally-sourced straw thatching, the project recalls the haystacks once typical across the region's countryside.
luna ikuta exhibits another ethereal aquarium installation of transparent botanical gardens
luna ikuta takes viewers on a ghostly experience and opens a window into the liminal space between life and death.
transparent flowers settle within mystical aquatic garden in luna ikuta's 'afterlife: belladonna'
the newest addition to ikuta's series 'afterlife' transforms lilies & daisies into anemone-like forms, resting upon obsidian stones.
diana scherer's intricately patterned roots could be a carbon capturing eco-material
the textile grows itself underground without the use of external energy.
diana scherer manipulates plant roots to grow into intricate, lace-like arrangements
'interwoven' involves the careful channeling of root systems to create braids, spirals and delicate motifs.
xavier portela makes dubai glow in dazzling hues and strokes of pink and blue
'glow is what you remember instead of what you’ve seen,' says photographer xavier portela as he develops his series through dubai's striking urban choreography.
xavier portela travels to bangkok, thailand, illuminating the city's bustling street life
the brussels-based artist traveled to bangkok, thailand to capture the urban landscape and bustling street life. each image in the series was printed directly onto a brushed aluminum plate, giving it an illustrative quality.
simón vélez and stefana simic build bamboo 'majlis' at the venice architecture biennale
using two of the world's most renewable materials, the bamboo structure will be wrapped in wool handwoven in the atlas mountains of morocco.
simón vélez, the bamboo architect at the 2016 venice architecture biennale
he likes to call bamboo the ‘vegetable steel’, as it is an economical, renewable, extremely resilient, easily available material, capable of being used by people with very different building skills.
textile terrains: alexandra kehayoglou on weaving memories of forgotten landscapes
'I believe that art can be a mirror, and I try with my work to reflect our humanity in relation with the landscape,' the artist says.
alexandra kehayoglou's hand tufted wool rugs are portable pieces of landscape
alexandra kehayoglou combines textiles and sculpture to create portable landscapes that function as carpets.
three volumes cluster around open courtyard in new zealand home by cheshire architects
the off-grid home comprises a single gable volume and two sheds, arranged around a sun-drenched courtyard.
timber-clad cones divide a glass house in new zealand designed by cheshire architects
the idyllic 'fielding house' is situated on a rugged coastal site on new zealand's north island.
piet oudolf and peter veenstra on 'sharawadgi' in garden design and landscape architecture
designboom speaks with piet oudolf and peter veenstra who discuss the renewed appreciation for outdoor space, and how landscape architecture can help with issues such as rapid urbanization, climate change, and flooding.
an elevated red path connects the 'forest and sports park' in shenzhen's guangming district
the project has been designed by a trio of firms: LOLA landscape architects, TALLER architects, and land and civilization compositions.
maya lin curates a 'ghost forest' of trees killed by climate change in new york city
the installation is composed of 49 atlantic cedar trees that have all died due to rising sea levels and saltwater inundation.
maya lin completes new neilson library at smith college in massachusetts
a new video offers a first look at the completed project.
minima is a compact 20 sqm living space made from prefabricated CLT
designed by sydney-based studio TRIAS, minima is a timber module that brings together sustainable materials and clever space solutions.
TRIAS conceives 'three piece house' as a collection of pavilions in timber and brick
the design team organizes the volumes of the house with a skewed orientation to follow the site’s borders.
ESQVTA brings pop culture to an ‘instagrammable’ fitness studio in porto
ESQVTA filled the studio with unexpected and luxurious materials making it an eccentric space for creative expression.
ESQVTA applies lively color palette to historic apartment renovation in portugal
the interior embodies a minimalist, functional space while also incorporating elements of classic design.
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Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 all competitions
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
