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'if we resort to handmade technologies, we can build whatever we imagine, without any of the restrictions that machines carry.'
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anupama kundoo's 'taking time' exhibit opens at the louisiana museum of modern art
the name of the exhibition, which remains on view until january 31, 2021 , refers to kundoo's mantra: 'we cannot make time, but we can take time.'
an undulating roof inspired by chinese scrolls tops this elderly care center in china
the project is designed by sunlay design and sunlay-fangwei architects and it's expected to be completed by 2022.
mount fuji architects studio connects 'hotel siro' in tokyo with different staircases
the design brings the layered streets of the japanese capital directly into the building with different staircase designs used to connect each storey.
mount fuji architects studio's concrete residence emerges from a rocky peninsula in japan
an immense stairway leads residents through the L-shaped volume.
al-'ula house by nicolas dorval-bory + caroline corbasson blends in the saudi arabian desert
the project favors local mineral materials, including rocks, aggregates, and rammed earth.
betillon / dorval bory: appartement spectral, paris
a renovation of a parisian studio apartment uses the relationship of different chromatic light qualities on the spectral scale to compose and delineate spaces.
NH village uses local 'xoan' wood to complete peaceful family house in rural vietnam
combined with exposed brick and concrete, the wooden elements complete a warm living space that settles harmoniously in the rural landscape.
NH VILLAGE ARCHITECTS designs a ship that provides the cultural experience of vietnam
the shape of the boat takes form of a leaf and is intended to blend in with the surrounding landscape.
zimoun puts 1944 metal discs into rotational motion in new audiovisual installation
the installation will be exhibited in paris during march and in seoul during may 2021, while numerous other locations are to be announced.
zimoun features lo-fi ASMR-triggering works at NYU abu dhabi art gallery
watch. listen. they could all raise the hair on the back of your neck in the most pleasant way.
AZPML's museum in korea proposes an ecological solution to a degrading environment
the korean museum of urbanism and architecture is envisioned as a collection of full-scale pieces of architecture and will remain forever under construction.
AZPML's winning bridge design mimics the ripples of the ticino river in switzerland
called 'passerella ex-torretta', AZPML's proposal is defined by an oscillating structural geometry, that both mimics the river and protects pedestrians.
japanese designers develop an origami honeycomb panel made from aluminum
the project by masaaki iwamoto laboratory + ICADA proposes an alternative to traditional office partitions and cubicles.
ICADA's lightweight kobe beach hut replaces timber structure with polyester straps
with a minimal structure, the beach hut in kobe is only open during the summer months for beach goers.
andrea mosca's métaphores fabric store for Hermès group in paris resembles art gallery interior
the minimal, white background of the store makes the products stand out, as if they were exhibits on display.
andrea mosca tops 'villa lopez' in france with three tent-shaped private bedrooms
the project draws influence from the concept of sleeping in a tent, under the tall trees.
STARS brings together tatsuo miyajima, yoshimoto nara and lee ufan at mori art museum
designboom is in tokyo and visited the exhibition, highlighting the show across two, in-depth articles. discover part II here!
tatsuo miyajima exhibits hypnotic digital installations
debuting for the first time at the exhibition is 'life palace (tea room)', a red leather clad chamber that invites one entrant at a time to step within a hypnotic, cavernous constellation of flickering digital numerals and blue lights.
embraer and porsche produce ten pairs of matching business jets and sports cars
'duet' allows customers to purchase a matching phenom 300E aircraft and 911 turbo S, providing a seamless experience from the sky to the road.
embraer pulse concept car vertically takes off with glass aircraft pod
but could this personal flying car concept idea really take off?
this zip-fastener ship by yasuhiro suzuki unzips tokyo's sumida river waters
the zip-fastener ship by yasuhiro suzuki, creates the illusion of opening the water, just the way you would unzip your winter jacket.
london design biennale: yasuhiro suzuki exhibits 'a journey around the neighbourhood globe'
commissioned by the japan foundation, the japanese designer's work hopes to raise the questions about everyday life and our way of perceiving the world.
recycled door frames clad this kindergarten in paris designed by BFV architectes
the design follows the concept of 'making more with less'.
BFV transforms old concrete boiler house in france into residential & office building
the project highlights the 20th-century rational concrete architecture, while breathing new life into the abandoned facility with a new use.
plastic pipes used to distribute water transformed into hand blown vases
kodai iwamoto's collection of plastic tube vases was born out of the combination of an old manufacturing process with a cheap, easily-available material.
alberto meda designs modular radiator with pleated surfaces for tubes radiatori
the aluminum module features elliptical ribs and can stand alone or placed beside another module to create four different configurations.
OBRIY uses natural materials + warm tones for 'PORTAL' apartment in kiev
the interior design utilizes natural light and quality materials such as the large dining table made from bleached american ash.
red pigment micro cement surfaces add playful touch to minimalist apartment in ukraine
a monochromatic palette and linear spatial elements realize the contemporary interior by OBRIY architects.
max lamb and kwangho lee design tajimi custom tile furniture
designboom visited the experimental object show in tokyo to discover the beauty of tajimi tiles.
kwangho lee coats new armor seating in traditional korean lacquer
the series comprises variations of a chair and stool where glossy meets matte, rough intersects smooth and color coats cold gray.
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2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 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 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
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
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 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
