colorful historic yet playful motifs dress rubelli in&outdoor fabric collection
the venetian brand’s fine fabric collection varies in vividness as it sets dreamy upholstered scenes in and outside.
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peter marino declares its love for venice in textile capsule collection for rubelli
comprised of silk jacquards called lucente, tiepolo and marino, the collection recreates that magic of the light which makes the city unique.
'the story of (my) exhibitions': germano celant on his curatorial path and arte povera
the new book represents the professional and spiritual testament of the late italian art historian, critic and curator.
KAWS debuts inflatable sculpture on doha's dhow harbor overlooking the city skyline
the artist’s larger than life sculpture evokes questions of humanity and hope.
corrugated sheet clads a school extension in vienna by PPAG architects
the architects' design prioritizes a compact footprint, outdoor space for the children, and lots of natural light.
PPAG extends steirereck restaurant into vienna park with mirror façades
the eatery's revamp includes new pavilion structures opening toward the park, as well as rearranged dining areas featuring adaptable partition panels.
the vektorr concept is husqvarna motorcycles' first electric scooter
styled and ridden like a conventional scooter, the vektorr concept will deliver a top speed of 45km/h and offers a range of up to 95 km.
husqvarna motorcycles' lead designer on the unveil of its three urban explorers
designboom spoke with the lead designer of the new husqvarna motorcycle family about the creative process and the bikes' key characteristics.
ZJJZ clads ellipsoidal guest houses in mirrored aluminum + pine shingles in rural china
the mirrored aluminum cladding reflects the surrounding natural environment, the changing weather and seasons.
ZJJZ tops 'the mushroom' guest house with cone-shaped roof in china's jiangxi forest
the forest dwelling is clad in materials that allow it to blend in with its surrounding natural environment.
hopkins architects completes turtle and wildlife sanctuary in the UAE
the geometry of each pod is inspired by urchin exoskeletons.
hopkins architects: london 2012 olympic velodrome complete
finished on time and under budget, the 6,000-seat indoor facility is the first venue to be officially handed over to the olympic delivery authority.
simon fujiwara presents who the bær at milan's fondazione prada
the mixed-media installation by simon fujiwara introduces who the bær, a cartoon character that inhabits a fictional universe.
simon fujiwara installs 1:1 replica of anne frank house inside tel aviv's dvir gallery
fujiwara's interpretation of the secret annex can be experienced as a three dimensional, sculptural object with elements of contemporary socio-political commentary.
chevalier morales reinterprets american 50's architecture with orthogonal montreal residence
clay bricks cover the facade, which is smoothly integrated into the surrounding landscape.
chevalier morales adds glass + perforated brass annex to québec's maison de la littérature
the project is an extension of the wesley temple, a neo-gothic heritage church in the historic neighborhood of old québec.
jacob hashimoto on his richly-layered compositions and creating complex cultural landscapes
designboom spoke with the artist about how his upbringing has shaped his creative principles, the loss of materiality and traditional ways of making, and relying on the small things in life.
mcdonald's chicago HQ features a fast food museum and a giant jacob hashimoto installation
the fast food brand hired not one, but two design firms – IA interior architects and studio O+A – to turn a lean, light-infused shell into a 'celebration of the company's spirit.'
fender katsalidis nests gold starburst into southern hemisphere’s tallest tower, 'australia 108'
fender katsalidis designs 'australia 108' as an intersecting assemblage of sculptural forms towering over melbourne.
james turrell and marina abramović to design spa for motown hotel in australia
the hotel, like the neighboring NOMA museum, is the brainchild of businessman and art collector david walsh, with both projects also sharing the same architect – fender katsalidis.
building to keep the wild natural landscape: a garden city proposal by rescubika
the concept prioritizes urban agriculture, allowing inhabitants to cultivate food on roofs, yards and even public spaces.
rescubika proposes the world’s tallest carbon sink tower in new york: the mandragore
the paris based architecture studio envisions a 737 meter-tall building that traps carbon emissions from the surrounding atmosphere.
C.F. møller merges small brick-clad houses with gable roofs into 'villa E' in denmark
the materiality of the villa is formed by three primary elements: rustic red brick, oak and bright natural stone.
C.F. møller architects completes sweden's tallest timber building
all its parts consist of cross-laminated wood, including walls, joists and balconies, as well as the lift and stairwell shafts.
dia art foundation director jessica morgan on chelsea renovation, reopening and future plans
the comprehensive revitalization project merges three adjacent buildings in new york — a plan grounded in dia’s architectural legacy of adapting existing structures.
austere and monumental, the newly renovated rothko chapel reopens to the public
listed on the national register of historic places, the rothko chapel is defined by its fourteen monumental mark rothko canvases.
perforated metal façade decorates bernardes arquitetura's office block in brazil
the façade serves as a filter for light and sound, while during the night it converts into a transparent layout when the interior is illuminated.
wooden cladding wraps the façade of brincante institute by bernardes arquitetura
the design by bernardes arquitetura emphasizes direct communication between the building and the street, strengthening its relationship to the neighborhood.
paula zuccotti records quarantine essentials around the globe in photographic time capsule
during quarantine and with the help of social media, the designer invited people to visually respond to the question: 'what are the fifteen things that are helping you get through this?'
paula zuccotti archives a catalog of everything we touch in a single day
can we make sense of someone's life by only viewing the objects they interact with throughout the day?
healed ghosts of history: jannick deslauriers on expressing ephemerality through fragile fabric forms
in an interview with designboom, deslauriers shares how her use of transparent fabric highlights the fleeting fragility of our surroundings.
this full-scale demolished car is constructed from ghost-like textiles by jannick deslauriers
by contrast, silk, aluminium mesh and tulle highlight the powerful use-value of her subjects.
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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 all competitions
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 
