hayri atak envisions a huge floating hotel that revolves around a central axis in qatar
inspired by a vortex, the proposal features a rotating system that moves the building around to generate energy.
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hayri atak proposes striking, sinuous 'sarcostyle tower' for the new york skyline
the building is inspired by biological concepts, including anatomy and cells, which lends the project an organic sensibility within the dense cityscape.
mary barensfeld deploys architectural landscape in oakland, california
'pitcher’s prow' takes the form of an architectural landscape in a adjustable kit-of-parts structure.
barensfeld architecture ramps hilgard garden terrrace in california
the design is based on a japanese maple sculpture park, with a layered platform structure gently cascading down the steep landscape.
KRADS tops holiday home in iceland with green roof that blends with the landscape
the architects explain that the form of the building responds directly to the landscape that surrounds it.
KRADS: playtime at reykjavik art museum
on show at the reykjavík art museum in iceland during designmarch 2011 the workshop provides a space in which the public can explore and study various architecture themes and principles through 65 kg of LEGO.
walking pedestrian signals animate shiseido's tokyo show window installation by LUCENT
'walk ginza safely' is a motion light installation that draws from the concept of pedestrian signal pictograms.
LUCENT's transparent flowers, made of steel + prisms, bloom in kyoto's sennyuji temple
the flowers bring a new rhythm of light to the garden’s still ambience.
matsuyama architect and associates stacks concrete planes to build eye clinic in kumamoto
the alternating bands extend in different directions, protruding outside of the building's footprint.
matsuyama architect and associates clads 'olive tree' group home with façade of angled timber louvers
the design lets the building exist in harmony with the bamboo forest behind it.
upcycle motor garage transforms ducati 998 into modern-retro sportbike
the yellow fairing, the off-center headlight and the brown leather seat are only some of the features that make this ducati 998 transformation pop out.
ducati unveils the TK-01RR, a powerful, all-electric enduro bike
everything in the TK-01RR is geared towards the most extreme e-enduro use, from the geometries to the high-end components such as the 12-speed transmission.
herzog & de meuron completes M+ museum building in hong kong
the design consists of monumental horizontal and vertical volumes: an expansive podium and a strikingly slender tower.
new office works constructs temporary pavilion on the west kowloon waterfront
the design seeks to capture everyday elements fundamental to hong kong's urban fabric.
colorful façade made of glazed bricks clads springvale community hub by lyons in australia
the façade combines colors from the various national flags that make up the current demographic of springvale.
university of queensland chemical engineering facility by lyons & m3architecture
a reflection of the school's leading qualities -- transparency and intensive academics -- the building utilizes physical components to build a perfectly attuned space for students and guests alike.
helix ― a collapsible, origami-inspired, single-material vaccination syringe
helix is a collapsible, single-material vaccination syringe completely made from flexiOH UV, a heat-curable type of silicone.
orijeen expands color-changing lenticular furniture series with new cabinet
made with ribbed curved surfaces, and using lenticular technology, the newly added piece changes its color depending on the user's position and movement.
color-changing furniture by orijeen uses lenticular technology to create gradient surfaces
when monochromatic schemes are underwhelming and color trends are overrated, orijeen's color changing cabinet is sure to satisfy.
bangkok tokyo architecture uses recycled materials to construct cabin for thai rice farmers
built with local knowledge, basic tools, and readily available materials, the house emerges as a juxtaposition of contemporary and vernacular architecture.
bangkok tokyo architecture transforms 30-year-old thai family home into small art gallery
newly added sliding doors blur the boundary between interior and exterior, so much so that the gallery becomes a part of the garden.
jen lewin installs reflect, an interactive light installation at brooklyn's domino park
reflect by jen lewin is an immersive, multi-sensory experience that draws from the dynamic patterns created by organic systems found in nature.
robert swain designs a colorful glass installation for the domino sugar factory lobby
the project is built around the resident mailboxes.
MAXXI curator discusses major upcoming aldo rossi retrospective in rome
designboom spoke with curator alberto ferlenga to learn more about rossi's role and contribution in the sphere of italian and international architecture.
matteo thun unveils davines village in italy, the house of sustainable beauty
developed following the concept of home, the davines village reinterprets the archetypes of italian dwellings found in rural areas in a contemporary way.
shiro studio develops stylish bathroom accessories for people living with arthritis
the studio's main goal was to create new, functional accessories that would 'proudly fit in a modern bathroom environment'.
shiro studio completes 'rosso&rosa' exhibition design for enzo ferrari museum in modena
the display features a maze of intersecting walls covering 2,000 square meters inside the enzo ferrari museum in modena.
masayoshi matsumoto teaches how to create realistic animal sculptures, using balloons only
teaching others through step-to-step youtube tutorials, masayoshi matsumoto hopes that his intricate work proves how layered and thoughtful balloon art can really be.
a squid, a chicken, and a beetle, join masayoshi matsumoto's collection of intricate balloon sculptures
matsumoto recreates the physical form of his subjects by weaving and tying balloons together without the help of adhesive.
inaba williams adds playful pops of color in shigeru ban's cast iron house in new york
built-in tunnels, climbable millwork platforms, curved walls, recessed nooks, and a slow room complete the interior.
inaba williams + kyle may create a pared-back interior for brooklyn office
characterized by white-washed walls and minimal decoration, the design focuses on revealing the basic architectural elements of the space.
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2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 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 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
