DJA introduces triangular wicker mesh pavilion in france, woven by latvian craftsmen
the sunlight gets filtered through the detailed grid pavilion, creating dynamic shadow patterns on the grass.
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DJA winds a wooden path and viewing terrace through forest in latvia
the pedestrian gravel road gradually changes into timber path and organically transforms into a view terrace by the river.
james brittain's 'night walks' series shines a light on urban montreal during lockdown
instead of specific locations, the photographer was drawn to places that felt unrecognizable or anonymous.
jonathan tuckey design transforms 17th century 'nossenhaus' in a swiss village
stone is used on the north and east elevations to protect against strong winds, while the timber on the south and east façades makes use of the sun's warmth.
this bat-shaped corkscrew by OTOTO takes flight at wine o'clock
created by israeli design house OTOTO, the 'VINO' corkscrew comes to life as you use it.
take a closer look at design museum holon's eyewear exhibition, 'overview'
hey four-eyes! designboom takes a look at design museum holon's exhibition of eyewear, and the concepts behind some of the pieces on show.
U.K.'s first socially distanced venue sits 2,500 on 500 spaced-out platforms
dubbed virgin money unity area, the new open-air space is located in newcastle on gosforth park.
U.K.'s first socially distanced venue sits 2,500 on 500 spaced-out platforms
dubbed virgin money unity area, the new open-air space is located in newcastle on gosforth park.
STC arquitectos uses recycled oil pipes and metal sheets to create refuge in rural argentina
the building comprises three main elements: a large metal roof; an occupiable metal box, and an elevated wooden platform.
STC arquitectos builds la viña dwelling in argentina
the dwelling was thought as an atemporal container supported by a semi-urban grid, that seeks to contemplate the natural environment.
take a 3D virtual tour of the 'museum of no spectators' proposed for burning man
architect john marx and artist absinthia vermut sought to question how the museum typology could be applied to the event, which usually takes place every year in the black rock desert of northwestern nevada.
burning man 2019 pavilion reimagines myth of andromeda for female empowerment
'andromeda reimagined: a sanctuary in deep playa,' transforms the male hero narrative to a story of female empowerment.
transparent volume of NITAPROW's patom cafe in thailand reveals expressive, folding roof
NITAPROW finishes the roof with terracotta tiling, leaving the material's beautiful and intricate underside exposed.
NITAPROW completes nature-inspired 'playville' nursery in bangkok
the indoor playground features four zones that offer different architectural terrain and structures that encourage toddlers to walk, climb, dive, and crawl.
public garden + visitor center by UUA develop around semi-open circular courtyard in china
the project introduces the transformation of a redundant quarry, initiating the ecological restoration of the area that has been damaged due to the extensive mining.
UUA sets a curved steel staircase in this photography studio
being one of the leaders in the industry, ASTUDIO needs a space destined to become a benchmark for this profession.
yokohama triennale 2020 roundup: artists reflect on 'afterglow' in contemporary times
designboom recently attended the exhibition and rounds up some of the significant projects and themes explored across the topic of 'afterglow'.
eva fàbregas tangles visitors in a sensory sculptural gut at the yokohama triennale
the installation appears as a spillage of intertwining intestinal forms that encourage us to 'think with our gut'.
victor solomon celebrates healing through basketball in south LA with his kintsugi court
the artist elevates the spot with gold-dusted opulence while maintaining the roots of the fast-changing neighborhood.
shooting hoops: designboom curates design inspired by the sport, court and ball
as we gear up for the start of the NBA this fall, designboom has curated some of art and design's highlights inspired by the game.
a tensile roof structure tops 3GATTI's low-cost housing prototype for africa
a white PVC membrane material was specified for its very low cost and wide availability in the tanzanian market.
architects use the ancient nubian vault as a modern solution for rural tanzania
the system offers a low-cost solution as the majority of the construction uses sunbaked bricks made from local soil.
sou fujimoto's 'arbre blanc' tower in montpellier photographed by iwan baan
conceived as a tree, the tower's balconies and terraces appear as branches allowing residents to maximize time spent outdoors.
sou fujimoto's 'white tree' in montpellier photographed by nils koenning
the 17-storey mixed-use tower accommodates residential units, office space, an art gallery, a restaurant, and a panoramic bar.
sou fujimoto's 'white tree' in montpellier photographed by nils koenning
the 17-storey mixed-use tower accommodates residential units, office space, an art gallery, a restaurant, and a panoramic bar.
sou fujimoto's 'white tree' grows to its full height in the south of france
the 10,000-square-meter building has been designed to appear as though it has grown organically out of the ground.
these myth-busting nutrition infographics may help you make better food choices
the straight-talking charts visualize simple facts, such calories in snacks that are deemed 'healthy' versus those considered 'evil'.
nationalities, gender and star signs of pritzker prize winners revealed in infographics
‘in general, my project is a classic story about people and their journey to the prize.’
short film follows life at the experimental 'wagon station encampment' by artist andrea zittel
the project comprises a series of sleeping pods adjacent to the artist's home and studio amid the rugged landscape of joshua tree, california.
exclusive film spotlights raúl de nieves' 'stained glass' mural for the whitney biennial
art21's exclusive film explores the artist's creative process and recounts the personal experiences reflected in his work.
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2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 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 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 all competitions
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 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 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
