LDA.iMDA builds cantilevered house with vegetable garden in italy
the dwelling's form originates from a typical child's drawing of a house.
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LDA.iMDA elevates gabled roof house over an orchard in italy
keeping the clients' vegetable garden intact, LDA.iMDA added an extruded shape of a child's drawing of a house overlooking the landscape.
an edible jungle of tropical species grows within studio weave's tiny greenhouse in london
with plants that would not ordinarily grow in UK's temperatures, the project seeks to demonstrate the effects of climate change.
paul cocksedge gives fluidity to glass with 'SLUMP' tables at carpenters workshop gallery
each one-of-a-kind piece is the result of collaboration with dozens of skilled craftspeople in the UK.
OMA completes 'open and transparent' axel springer building in berlin
ten terraced stories and 13 bridges seek to provide inspiration for physical encounters in the digital age.
OMA's axel springer media campus nears completion in berlin
nils koenning shares his latest photography of the building, which will serve as the new headquarters for the german publishing company.
valerie schweitzer architects playfully clusters floating 'outside-in pavilion' in watermill, new york
the project defies the strict dichotomy of inside versus outside, and seeks to exist as more than an object within the landscape.
valerie schweitzer architects protrudes studio of shards in connecticut garden
with organic forms sourced from nature, the butterfly studio by valerie schweitzer architects has been named winner of the 2017 american architecture prize.
GHIDINI1961 elevates the dining experience with elegant brass expressions for the home
in scaling up its 2020 collection to incorporate woods and marbles, creative fabrics, high-end leather and modern metal finishes, GHIDINI1961 adds a new twist to the definition of contemporary design.
GHIDINI1961's 2020 collection, where classical expression meets contemporary design
the new collection is a testimony to excellence in craftsmanship, passion, and cutting edge design.
VIDA designs ranch house with suspension bridge within costa rica tropical forest
the timeless ‘rancho’ structure draws on the regional vernacular and uses a weatherproof thatched roof to complement the heavier concrete building mass.
VIDA landscapes studio saxe-designed 'sirena house' to blend jungle living with a beachfront site in costa rica
the driveway winds through the forest, passing native trees and palms before the first glimpse of the house comes into view.
chevallier architectes tops alpine chalets with contemporary dormers in chamonix, france
the dormers offer spectacular views of the mont blanc mountain range.
chevallier architectes renovates and extends a mountain chalet in the french alps
after the residence was acquired by new owners, the mountainside dwelling was required to provide more light and better views.
timothy goodman illustrates large basketball court for students in brooklyn, new york
the drawing was completed in six days, with the artist and his four assistants working in 14-hour sessions.
timothy goodman celebrates the greatest NBA teams with a 40 foot long mural in NYC
created in just over 21 hours, goodman at first 'freestyled' the large mural using chalk before using oil-based paint markers.
r.c. tech's white monolithic beach house sits by the coast of northern peloponnese, greece
the single-story dwelling benefits from a series of exterior spaces with different spatial qualities.
r.c. tech embeds summer house with viewing plateaus in greek landscape
r.c. tech has rendered the exterior side of the walls in white textured plaster, an artisanal technique locally known as 'sardelaki' which translates to 'little sardine'.
harrison & white and archier hybridize workspace with landscape for 'parks victoria' project in australia
green spaces are used to shade, cool and activate the building, and the project is organized with a centralized courtyard space at its heart.
archier recycles 270 concrete blocks to create sawmill house in australia
featuring a veranda that opens up to the green landscape, the approach used bespoke yet cost effective building techniques to form this refined timber and concrete family home.
nendo mines impromptu marble bench in façade of marsotto's brera showroom
the seemingly solid façade splits in two to reveal nendo's redesigned interior.
nendo's seesaw tables for marsotto edizioni softly rise up from the base
the collection gives off a contradictory impression between the natural heaviness of the marble and the lightness of the design.
pipilotti rist creates a world of colorful visuals for school in denmark
the new danish school of media and journalism has been transformed thanks to a large-scale video installation.
interview with pipilotti rist as major exhibit opens at the louisiana museum of modern art
in an interview with designboom, rist speaks about the exhibition, her early fascinations with video as a medium, the role of an artist in society today, and her fears for the future of humanity.
atelierco architects splits 'brass house' in tokyo in two symmetrical halves
half of the house appears as an open space, while the other half comprises a stack of close volumes.
atelierco architects connects garden and living space in japanese family house renovation
the garden has been transformed into another 'room' of the family residence.
alex lehnerer's rühlstrasse house introduces curving concrete to bavaria
gently rounded elements of in-situ concrete meet the dramatic slope of the occupiable roof.
chancellor's bungalow inserted within german pavilion at venice architecture biennale
the presented amalgamation questions representational architecture, by creating a dialogue between the two built forms as well as their respective societal eras, governmental systems, and statements on nationhood.
naoto fukasawa and jasper morrison design the 2020 collection for maruni
called tako and fugu, the new pieces of furniture continue with maruni's exploration of industrialized craftsmanship.
maruni presents jasper morrison curated exhibition: chairs, baskets and books
during tokyo design week 2016, the japanese furniture producer presented an exhibition about making things, craft objects from daily life to show the beauty that lies within their practical utility.
arthur analts' inflating and deflating balloon sculpture reflects on black lives matter
the kinetic sculpture, titled 'the oppressed', is currently on view at zuzeum art centre in riga, latvia.
matter to matter installation by arthur analts highlights the power of nature at london design biennale
the work invites visitors to leave their own message or doodle while, after a couple of minutes, the temporal marks naturally disappear.
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Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
