SO – IL and jennifer bonner among architects designing ADUs for LA's standard plan program
the initiative offers builders and homeowners a variety of pre-approved designs that could result in faster and less expensive permitting.
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interview: jennifer bonner and hanif kara on the potential of mass timber architecture
the duo discuss their previous collaboration and the results of their studio at the harvard GSD.
yukiko morita cooks up a naan clock made from real bread
with every 'naaaan time' originating from a real baked edible, each piece bears a different texture and expression.
foodies rejoice: yukiko morita transforms real bread into functional lamps
the ingredients used in the lamp include flour, salt, yeast, LED lights and batteries, which are then coated with a layer of resin to protect the bread from decaying.
jun igarashi completes the private 'tunnel and trapezoid' house in hokkaido, japan
the brief called for a private and secluded dwelling with a hidden entrance and plentiful storage areas.
curved building by jun igarashi architects doubles as sake store and residence in japan
clad in wooden slats, the structure resembles the topography of a cove.
stone clad volumes form 'casa texcal' by HGR arquitectos within mexican countryside
natural finishes such as the wooden ceiling, texcal stone, and quarry floors provide warmth and form a welcoming environment for the users.
HGR arquitectos designs building with circular courtyard as new housing alternative
HGR arquitectos designs residential building with large internal courtyard for neighbors to share and coexist, in mexico city.
optical patterns + bright pops of color complete apartment & home office by m²ft in madrid
the project draws reference from italian design in the 50s and 60s, applying its principles and merging them with those of contemporary spanish architecture.
'corome virus' depicts the deserted streets of rome in a dystopian orange haze
using a graphic style the project highlights how, until a few weeks ago, these images seemed only to appear in science fiction.
SAI architectural design office adds trapezoid front to house in osaka
a continuous walking path runs through the center of the home, connecting the entrance with the terrace at the back.
satoshi saito encloses 'house in sakai' behind tall fireproof walls
the three-storey residence is surrounded by firewalls, which protect the house while creating three enclosed courtyards.
graux & baeyens architecten stacks concrete wedges to form 'house N-DP' in belgium
strategically positioned openings take in views of the adjacent canal and the landscape beyond.
graux & baeyens architecten clads house in belgium with zigzagging brick façade
given the site’s trapezoidal shape, graux & baeyens designed the house’s front and side facades to become part of the streetscape.
SILAA architects weaves small timber homestay into natural landscape of vietnamese village
built with reclaimed lumbers, the project takes shape as a secluded bungalow that offers privacy and serenity, away from the bustling city.
SILAA architects creates a retreat for relaxation and meditation in vietnam
the building radiates a calm and tranquil atmosphere that weaves in between a balance of private and communal spaces.
satyendra pakhale designs a modular vaccines container for remote locations
amsterdam-based multifaceted designer satyendra pakhalé presents MVC, a modular vaccines container that aims to address the challenges of transporting vaccines to remote locations around the world.
NEKA by satyendra pakhalé revisits non-electric kitchen appliances
the NEKA set comprises a blender, a mixer and a whisker that evoke a sculptural aesthetic while still being functional.
trees populate this multi-generational container house by walllasia in bangkok
the design establishes a connection to nature and privacy from the bustling thai capital.
walllasia inserts a tiny red museum into bangkok's royal monastery
the new museum was designed as a 'treasure box', in which numerous precious archaeological artefacts could be safely kept.
original vision blends luxury resort villas into the landscape of coconut island, thailand
the resort's ocean view villas consist of slender prefabricated steel structures topped with finely detailed roofs.
original vision constructs sava sai around a 25 meter pool
original vision's sava sai villa in thailand, opens up to embrace the outdoors in a seamless composition.
herzog & de meuron shares construction update on the national library of israel
images released by the architects show cast-in-place textured concrete walls, while daylight entering through openings in the façade animates the interiors.
ramon international airport opens in southern israel's negev desert
the terminal building is clad with insulating aluminum triangular panels, continuous from the wall to the roof to create one single mass.
forma atelier immerses modular treehouse proposal in french forest landscape
with their distinctive triangular shape, the structures stand out among their surroundings, like a lighthouse immersed deep in the forest.
EX FIGURA designs modular system to recreate the experience of living on trees
cantilevered above the forest floor, the structures allow occupants to observe the landscape and discover its possibilities.
studio edwards adds 'sky pavilion' to roof of melbourne townhouse
accessed via a spiral staircase, the versatile setting serves as a space for entertaining or, conversely, a retreat for solitude.
studio edwards inserts adaptive yellow-framed work pods into sackville studio, melbourne
with rolling frames and sliding wooden panels, the four pods provide an office that can be easily removed, transformed and adapted to changing needs.
ian berry recreates his lockdown living room entirely in denim
the interior tableau features a denim chesterfield couch, plants made from jeans and even a record player.
ian berry transforms last spool of denim into a secret garden of whimsy
the final spool of blue has become ‘the secret garden,’ at children’s museum of the arts (CMA).
rafal czaniecki designs 3D knitted apparel for TERRACROSS concept brand
the shenzhen-based industrial designer styles a technical jacket and thermal innerwear to match his futuristic 4x4 bugatti concept.
rafal czaniecki turns a bugatti chiron into a futuristic 4x4 for TERRACROSS concept car
the shenzhen-based industrial designer has turned bugatti's sleek sports car into a robust off-roader.
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grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 all competitions
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
