with undulating concrete surface, SO – IL's 'site verrier' nears completion in france
the intervention unifies three programs to define a contemporary identity that celebrates its industrial heritage.
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FREAKS refurbs strasbourg zoo's pedagogical farm with a new visitor center and aviary
the refurbishment breathes new life into the old farm buildings and ensures the animals have a safe and comfortable home.
rick owens reshapes the converse chuck 70 with a square-toe execution
dubbed TURBODORK chuck 70, the shoe follows rick owen’s practice of confident contortion of cultural signifiers.
KITH x coca-cola x converse limited to 1,000 white denim versions
kith and coca-cola create 1,000 editions of converse’s ‘chuck taylor all star ‘70’, as well custom packaging including a kith x coca-cola 8oz glass bottle.
RVArchitecture transforms water tower in the netherlands to contain two unique dwellings
built in 1915, the structure is situated on a dike overlooking the lek river and the windmill populated landscape.
RVArchitecture completes gabled-roof wooden barnhouse in werkhoven, the netherlands
the house is situated in the middle of a triangular plot.
michael young on the design of the 'series X' flower vaporizer for next-generation cannabis company, omura
designboom spoke with young about the design intent behind the handheld device, its sleek and small silhouette, and how it all works.
'puff' the rubber chicken bong squeaks when you smoke it
designed by studio MSCHF, 'puff the squeaky chicken' features a perpetually open mouth and lazily bloodshot eyes.
natrufied tops biobased villas in the netherlands with overhanging thatched roofs
the big overhanging roofs are covered in locally harvested thatch.
natrufied embeds cantilevered roof villa within the wooded surroundings of bergen
the residence is laid out carefully according to the different heights of the surrounding trees.
saez pedraja & CALMA reinterpret california cottage with contemporary beach house in santa monica
a neutral color palette is combined with wooden elements to generate a warm, bright living environment.
juan saez pedraja brings the outdoors in to remodel the ramar residence in santa monica
positioned on a hill site facing south west, the project orients itself towards the incredible ocean views and breeze.
fluted concrete façade wraps PROMONTORIO's egyptian ambassador residence in lisbon
the flutes are interrupted at specific positions to form the windows of the monolithic volume.
PROMONTORIO occupies belem cultural centre with installation made from recycled cork
the project serves as an outdoor cinema, capable of hosting movies as well as other events.
innovative, functional yet sculptural axolight designs shine bright in total white
the brilliant total white finish helps accentuate the concepts of elegance, perfection and purity in axolight's lighting designs.
portable axolight float lamp adapts as wall, floor, table and ceiling light
with a shallow hole in the center, the adaptable and portable axolight float lamp can even balance atop a bottle.
prune nourry installs cloud of 888 flying arrows inside le bon marché in paris
part of the 'l’amazone érogène' exhibition, the monumental installation features three major components: a breast-shaped target, a bow and the arrows.
prune nourry recreates the experience of a contemporary archaeological site in brussels
at galerie daniel templon, visitors are taken on an immersive journey through bronze and terracotta sculptures, photographs, and some of the creative stages that make up nourry’s unique artistic process.
'amazon after' concept by scott amron envisions an integrated future life for your purchases
the holistic and integrated platform would allow you to sell, donate, lend, rent-out, trade-in, pawn, repair, store, part out, and recycle your otherwise seldom-used purchases.
amron experimental's stircle will stir your coffee with no environmental damage
to get a mixed drink, the user only needs to put the cup in stircle and wait for their drink to be ready.
IKAWAYA architects constructs 'embracing' concrete shell house in tokyo
voids and openings have been positioned to ensure that residents have access to natural light and ventilation.
a 'sky cave' crowns this three-storey building in tokyo by IKAWAYA architects
the terrace had to be enclosed with partition walls and deep eaves in order to block out the noise of passing trains.
this meme-generator puts bernie sanders anywhere on google street view
for those who are not very talented in meme-making, nick sawhney has created a website that allows you to put bernie sanders anywhere in the world.
woman with agoraphobia uses google street view to travel to the most remote places
her desire to discover new places led her to find new ways to see the world via google street view.
sou fujimoto's house of hungarian music takes shape as part of liget budapest project
the project features a perforated roof structure, which appears to float within its bucolic setting.
napur architect reveals updated design for budapest's museum of ethnography
the new building forms part of liget budapest, a vast development that involves the complete rehabilitation of the centrally located city park.
masaki ihara integrates house with tiered foundation into small japanese mountain
the staggered configuration follows the incline of the site, to settle harmoniously within the local topography.
family home by masaki ihara is a composition of timber-clad volumes
positioned on a sloping site, the home's glazed ground floor is topped with a composition of staggered volumes that respond independently to the adjacent terrain.
TRAMA arquitetos aligns 'cork trees house' with the landscape of northern portugal
the dwelling has been designed to benefit from sunlight throughout the day, and to take in the sweeping views across the mountains and valleys that surround the site.
álvaro siza's clay pavilion at casa wabi hosts workshops beneath its thatched roof
the project comprises three buildings with an external patio delineated by a curved brick wall.
bright green walls and organic shapes form 'space age' style hair salon in beijing
the designer intends to merge the worlds of nature and technology into one distinct interior.
IS architecture and design combine modern with tropical in beijing penthouse
sculptural geometries and destaturated colors contrast against rustic, wooden accents in warmer tones.
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Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 all competitions
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
