takuyahosokai's concrete housing complex in niigata contains 34 dwellings
the architects wanted to express both a human scale and the density of the city – all while maintaining visual coherence.
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takuyahosokai-designed hair salon in niigata comprises five sequential volumes
in order to illuminate the entire building, its shape gradually expands from front to back, both in plan and elevation.
salman khoshroo sculpts 3-dimensional portraits from wool that appear as brush strokes
tufts of wool are thoughtfully intertwined, knotted, and wrapped to form sculptural busts, each expressing a deep sense of emotion.
salman khoshroo weaves wool portraits based on his experience of quarantine
the artist says that the therapeutic process of weaving inanimate fibers into vibrant faces brought him comfort during this time of global uncertainty.
D.LIM architects blends crescent moon-shaped rest area into korean mountains
in leaving various sections of the building empty, the azaleas and silvergrass peek through, like 'the smile of a child with missing teeth'.
D.LIM architects completes small 'doksan' library with skylights in seoul, south korea
small personal spaces are installed alongside each of the windows of the library, offering visitor a place where they can sit and read in privacy
PAN- PROJECTS and haruki oku renovate tokyo building to create 'playhouse' retail space
the design team was challenged to envision a new spatial model for retail by reconsidering the function of physical stores.
PAN- PROJECTS' transparent tea house Ø sets sail along copenhagen's canals
‘by creating a translucent boundary that directly reflects the expression of the 360-degree water surface, we succeeded in creating a space where scenery is surrounded by phenomena such as sparkle, fluctuation, and haze of water,’
is this newly introduced EV a single-wheeled motorcycle or an electric unicycle?
the electric unicycle balances on its own atop a single, 7.5 inch-thick tire, and offers its rider a stance more akin to a cafe racer.
enter the wizarding world with the electric unicycle turned real flying broom
watch the 'magic' flying broom in action.
kartell by LAUFEN presents extended and eclectic bathroom collection
the complete bathroom collection of kartell by LAUFEN grants countless combinations with the different products and its sizes, colors and finishes.
philippe starck on dematerialization, bionism and his A.I. chair for kartell
philippe starck reflects on dematerialization, bionism, and on his chair created with articifial intelligence for kartell.
'kinetic touchless 2.0' by stuck design reclaims contactless control over automatic doors
the newly developed technology mirrors the user's hand to recreate the tactile movement of sliding a door. instead of fully automatic doors, users get to control when and how much of the door will open, all while staying safely contactless.
stuck design develops 'kinetic touchless' to recreate the tactile response of pushing a button
this new technology aims to bring tactility back to the otherwise non-tactile interaction of contactless tech.
impromptu projects erects bamboo ‘chasing sounds’, a spatial stage design in hong kong
'chasing sounds' serves as an open cage, where neither entrance nor exit is formed, and no inside or outside space exists.
impromptu projects erects treeplets bamboo installation in china
this temporary and public bamboo structure attempts to address the enactment between the citizens and the urban landscape.
studioata restores stone hut in valle dell’orco with warm, chestnut wood interventions
a new internal volume adapts to the contours of the stone envelope, and can one day be completely dismantled to convert the building back to its original state.
studioata embeds a faceted brick dwelling along the langhe hills of italy
the house subtly emerges from the landscape upon approach, leaving the character of the place unchanged.
middle east narratives, 'medkheneh' fragrance diffuser by aljoud lootah
emirati designer aljoud lootah, in collaboration with moser glassworks, introduces the 'medkheneh' fragrance diffuser, drawing influence from family traditions »
10 best designs from the MENASA region at dubai design week 2018
as the city becomes the center of design in the middle east, north africa and south asia region, designboom highlights the best local projects at dubai design week 2018.
fully exposed carbon fiber mclaren embraces 3D printing as new reality in exotic car design
the combination of a 100% carbon fiber exterior and functional 3D printed parts helped this custom 720S drop 268 pounds when compared to the stock supercar’s weight.
SWAE transforms mclaren 720S with 3D printed twill carbon fiber
the unique carbon fiber fabric is extremely pliable and adaptive, forming complex contours around the vehicle frame.
atelier kenta eto's 'house in madokoro' has unconventional interiors that offer respite from the city
the home is surrounded by an unusual collection of elements, including railway tracks, a bridge, an array of solar panels, and a parking lot.
atelier kenta eto wraps cube house in black aluminum in kadokawa, japan
different rooms are built around a large central hall.
OFEA renovates japanese rowhouses to create 'contexted' lodgings in osaka
prior to their restoration, the 100-year-old structures had been left vacant and dilapidated.
OFEA renovates a house in japan with an insulated timber corridor
the design team sought to better integrate the structure with its surroundings and offer sweeping views across the neighborhood below.
luceplan hybridizes living spaces with extended outdoor lighting collections
their icons of light include portable, rechargeable designs by daniel rybakken, alessandro zambelli and meneghello paolelli associati.
daniel rybakken's furniture collection for artek at stockholm design week
the collection is comprised of a family of useful and versatile small furniture objects designed with hallways and entrances in mind.
'float' emergency shelter by andrés & josé responds to flood affected areas of mexico
the adaptable structure is built based on a prefabricated system, avoiding on-site construction within the flooded surroundings.
andrés & josé's mobile tiny house could help provide shelter to the homeless
apart from proposing a portable tiny house design, 'rodar' reflects on the future of housing and territorial occupation, on the right of housing access, while questioning the use of public areas in overpopulated cities.
handson reimagines social distancing through digital interactive installation
the installation examines how our mental barriers are fluid, adaptable, and eventually meant to be broken, such that our sense of space is widened through the interaction with others.
facebook, an interactive facial recognition book that narrates your story
tracking your data with face recognition, this interactive medium invites you to become a real-time protagonist of the story.
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2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
