ZXC studio clads a coffee shop in jakarta with pivoting panels of rattan
the second skin of woven rattan screens presents a soft and welcoming face to the street that resonates with indonesia’s craft traditions.
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ZXC studio applies crushed red concrete and rattan weave to renovate clothing store in bali
the design combines reclaimed construction waste with traditional indonesian craftsmanship to reflect the store's beach club location.
'ginza sony park' is a vibrant public hub at the heart of tokyo
'the intent of the project was not to merely build a brand new building, but to construct a diverse and objective place that lives with the society,' explains architect nobuo araki.
nobuo araki combines three concrete blocks into 'the mass' museum complex in tokyo
a central courtyard, as well as smaller gaps between the blocks, interlace the project with the urban landscape.
eduardo souto de moura + META continue work on bruges convention center
the design retains the 38 trees that occupy the site, while integrating with the city's wider urban fabric.
antwerp university campus O bulding by west 8, META architecture, SW + technum
a new multi-disciplinary building, sited on the drie eiken campus in wilrijk, will forge an open relationship between the existing infrastructure and current landscape.
accents of pink and hanging plants decorate coordination berlin's office in germany
coordination has designed its own office as a colorful, creative communication space in a former furniture warehouse from 1973.
COORDINATION-berlin presents tangle: a sculptural pendant light installation
the sculptural pendant light installation consists of intricately combined brass and stone elements with integrated LED strips.
H&M's 'looop' recycling system transforms unwanted garments into new fashion favorites
meet the machine that dissembles old clothes, and assembles them into new ones.
H&M to provide protective gear to hospitals around the world amid shortages
it comes amidst shortages following the global outbreak of COVID-19.
aoyagi design tops 'house in iruma' with seven-meter-tall triangular attic space in japan
the house is divided in two levels that differ in scale and function.
aoyagi design builds tower-shaped 'house in zenpukuji' on the outskirts of tokyo
the house is designed for a couple, who are also the architects of the project, and their children.
ΜΕΣΟΤΟΙΧΙΕΣ is a social housing concept composed of 23 parallel party walls
the proposal by leonidas papalampropoulos and georgia syriopoulou took 2nd place in an international design competition.
papalampropoulos + syriopoulou reveal proposal for new ministry building in athens, greece
the project examines the symbolic language that is frequently utilized in federal building design, focusing on the origin of its primary elements.
adam miklosi upgrades IKEA products with open-source 3D-printed accessories
the collection modifies the original designs to improve their efficiency, or even propose a new, unorthodox use.
adam miklosi introduces cheap and simple face shield in response to COVID-19 crisis
adam miklosi has created a low-cost face shield consisting of only one element, as a response to the lack of protection equipment against COVID-19.
luiz eduardo lupatini designs a monumental concrete structure anchored off the algarve coast
the proposal has been designed as part of the 'site mirador' competition launched by ARKxSITE.
luiz eduardo lupatini awarded first prize for lost landscape proposal
challenging the desensitizing nature of distance, the concept is located in a former quarry, forcing contemplation on the impacts of human operations.
enzo mari on the french revolution and his design for MUJI
it is mari’s theory that the revolution, which aroused from the thirst for equality, was one of the historical events that would lead to modern design.
this is how the all-lowercase designboom used to look in 1999
‘the year was 1999: cher’s ‘believe’ was blasting on pop radio stations, bill clinton was impeached, and the beep, beep, static of dial-up internet echoed in family rooms across the globe.'
florian marquet proposes a huge basin-shaped visitor center for shenzhen
topped with a thin mesh canopy, the public building is designed to be 'borderless' and with no front or rear elevation.
these modular pods by florian marquet are designed to replace homes for future generations
the creation contributes to the balance and equality between the young upcoming and the existing elder generation.
aurora arquitectos connects music school in portugal with vibrant yellow intervention
the building intends to detach itself from the remainder of the campus, while respecting the site's existing buildings.
aurora arquitectos juxtaposes old and new inside spacious lisbon apartment
the renovation sees the original traits and the intervention highlighted using material, curving forms and a new floorplan.
balsa & vivanco create rattan furniture collection influenced by mexican tradition
for the bajio collection, vivanco worked hand by hand with families of artisans who are experts in natural fibers, using traditional techniques.
christian vivanco and los patrones design an armchair with a built-in pergola
felix is presented as an armchair with a pergola composed of two interconnected arches, which helps divide the outer space of the interior without sacrificing visibility.
pizza hut + ogilvy create a pizza box with a foosball table in the lid
to celebrate european football season pizza hut has partnered with advertising agency, ogilvy, to create the 'foosball pizza box'.
enzo mari's ecolo vase tag for discarded common plastic containers
a simple idea, where the ornamental becomes useful, and rubbish becomes beautiful.
billboard-like sign marks outdoor restaurant by hitzigmilitello arquitectos in argentina
the structure hosts guests in a spacious seating venue, designed in accordance with the post-pandemic health regulations.
estudio HMA's mamba bar fuses oxidised iron tones with greenery in buenos aires
the interior is characterized by the sculptural elements made from iron covered with MDF boards painted in a marbled oxide tone.
greenery weaves around the 'house with 49 trees' by RENESA in new delhi
for this three-story residence, plants are given free reign to climb between levels.
curving walls of red terracotta envelop RENESA’s 'terramater' gallery in india
the simple curves and diagonals gently guide customers through the space, providing the perfect path to explore the sculptures and products.
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New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
