cosmos architecture proposes translucent cultural complex for city in bosnia and herzegovina
intended to be adaptable, interactive, and accessible, the design features a public square at ground level beneath the structure.
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cosmos architecture's egyptian pavilion proposal for 2020 venice biennale
the project, which is titled 'watermarks - surviving the anthropocene', highlights the impact that mankind has had on planet earth.
underground chapel in mexico by cabrera arqs welcomes people of different religious backgrounds
the chapel has been formed as a meeting point for the community, a place of reflection, silence, and prayer, in close contact with nature.
cabrera arqs builds chuburná house in polished concrete along mexico's yucatan coast
located in a secluded and quiet beach, the house offers a space to relax and disconnect from the world.
BAAQ' inserts wooden modular system to 1960s apartment building in mexico city
the local architecture studio has renovated the building with respect to its industrial past.
BAAQ' arranges four wood + concrete volumes into 'casa naila' house in oaxaca, mexico
the house is built using local materials and traditional techniques.
panGenerator turns real-time data into a shimmering installation at shenzhen airport
the sculpture is composed of 451 independent modules that react to light to reveal iridescent, shimmering rings of color.
the wall of sound by panGenerator makes electronic music from your voice
the wall invites people to sample their own voice and play the sound back in countless variations.
andrew prokos transforms UAE cityscapes into abstract, 'inverted' color fields
andrew prokos further exaggerates the hyper-vibrant, ultramodern architecture of the UAE with 'inverted.'
andrew prokos photographs the architecture of amusement
abstracted shapes and garish colors flourish in this environment of amusement and fun.
monadnock + de zwarte hond design landmark pavilion for national park in the netherlands
the brief for the new building called for a welcoming structure that entered into a harmonious relationship with the landscape.
powerhouse company + de zwarte hond unite assen station with triangular wooden roof
the canopy creates an inviting atmosphere for travelers with integrated windows that allow a play of sunlight on the platforms below.
amazon fresh grocery store opens with smart shopping carts and alexa wayfinding
using the 'amazon dash cart', shoppers simply place their bags in the cart, sign in using a QR code in the amazon app, shop, and exit through a designated lane.
amazon risks creating 'surveillance state' with delivery drones and doorbell cameras
amazon might be at risk of supporting a 'dystopian future' where doorbell cameras and delivery drones create surveillance networks across entire neighborhoods.
WARchitect's 'V60 house' in bangkok connects to nature with in-between open spaces
a green courtyard marks the heart of the project.
WARchitect builds the skyscape apartment on a rooftop in bangkok
the design team wanted to make the apartment feel like a borderless box that emerges out of nowhere in the sky.
XML uses bright red accents to facilitate orientation within parking garage in amsterdam
25 years after its original opening, the parking garage of the johan cruijff arena in amsterdam has undergone an extensive renovation by XML, alfons hooikaas and studiostaak.
XML's parliament book looks at the relationship between architecture and politics
the amsterdam based studio have documented the plenary halls of parliament in the same regimented style and scale as the construction.
prefab cabin hotel by rhizome settles isolated within karelian landscape, in russia
apart from basic and necessary elements, the houses are also equipped with a personal sauna.
rhizome reinvents the modern villa in living room pavilion in russia
the pavilion is meant to work as a lobby and common living room in the 'exploded hotel' scattered throughout the russian landscape.
'reimagining brooklyn bridge' competition winners propose glass walkways and urban forests
from the two categories, professional and young adult, 'brooklyn bridge forest' and 'do look down' win the competition.
bjarke ingels group among finalists of van alen's 'reimagining brooklyn bridge' competition
on july 23, 2020, finalists will present their proposals in a 'virtual design showdown'.
ekene ijeoma on drawing and sculpting with data for friedman benda's 'design in dialogue'
the artist elaborated on his interest in developing new ways of seeing, and understanding social issues through data.
wage islands installation by ekene ijeoma highlights new york's salary disparity
the terrain is submerged into a box filled with black water, showing which parts of the city have affordable housing in relation to different wage brackets.
in fukushima, aisaka architects builds 'tesoro nursery' as a structure meant for play
the building itself incorporates a slide, a climbing wall, and staircases of various sizes.
aisaka architects’ atelier organizes japanese nursery around grassy playground
slides, tunnels, bridges and rooftop decking are elements that form the amanenomori nursery which places embodies an active and safe learning environment.
carl-viggo hølmebakk step bridge spans 150 feet over vøringsfossen waterfall in norway
spanning 150 feet with 99 steps, the bridge opened yesterday in hardangervidda, the largest national park in the nordic region.
carl-viggo holmebakk reverts back to the basics with the jektvik ferry quay area
a rather simple, yet arquitectonically complex structure reverts to the basics of material and connection to create a functional yet beautiful structure.
harvesting water from the air: an interview with warka water founder arturo vittori
designboom spoke with warka water founder arturo vittori to learn about why he decided to dedicate his life to harvesting water from the air.
warka water is building an integrated, community-driven village in the cameroon rainforest
'warka village' aspires to transform the landscape of comprehensive human development, utilizing low-cost, sustainable interventions tailored to the area's needs.
estudio flume builds beach kiosk + boat refuge to support traditional 'caiçara' lifestyle in brazil
‘caiçaras’ are inhabitants of the coastal regions of south-eastern and southern brazil, who lead a simple life based on subsistence agriculture, hunting, and fishing.
estudio flume constructs a beekeeper's workshop on concrete piers in northern brazil
the building consists of a workspace to process honey collected by a co-operative of beekeepers formed by 53 local rural producers.
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New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
