ronald lu & partners builds garment manufacturing plant as part of eco-tourism park in china
located in guilin, a city in the northeast of china's guangxi zhuang autonomous region, the project is billed as a 'sustainable development garden'.
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revery architecture and ronald lu & partners design the xiqu centre in hong kong
conceived as a cultural sanctuary, the project blends theater, art and public space in one contemporary architectural expression.
stanton williams + asif khan's plans for the new museum of london have been approved
the news coincides with the reveal of new images illustrating the future appearance of the site.
stanton williams' revamped musee d'arts de nantes reopens in france after six years
the renovated institution adds several key extension buildings to the original 19th century palais and 17th century oratory chapel.
pavilion with mirror interior by atelier ARI reflects surrounding nature in north france
with a mirror-covered ceiling and bright colorful floor, the triangular pavilion offers the opportunity to experience the vast landscape in an unexpected way.
atelier ari builds inverted watch tower in france using a trampoline and a mirror
people on the trampoline observe the reflected landscape from a unique perspective, and are also seen from afar in an unexpected view.
pentagram's paula scher affixes green circles to the high line to promote social distancing
'the dots help users judge the way forward and how they should space themselves along the path as it becomes wider and narrower,' explain the designers.
'philadelphia explained' installation by paula scher
pentagram’s paula scher worked with students from the tyler school of art, to create ‘philadelphia explained’ a large-scale installation detailing the city
estudio cavernas builds beach huts in cambodia using local natural materials
through conversations with local fishermen and construction workers, estudio cavernas acquired knowledge about regional materials and low impact, culturally appropriate building techniques.
estudio cavernas uses recycled materials to build a migrant community center in thailand
for two years, estudio cavernas has trained members of the community in sustainable construction techniques and sourcing local materials.
international team with MAD architects unveils aquatic center proposal for 2024 paris olympics
the building's exterior functions as a projection screen, capable of displaying information and live broadcasts.
seARCH proposes green-filled housing blocks for paris' rive gauche district
the winning scheme for the urban district will feature mixed-used structures with a cut through in-between that connects two roof gardens.
jacques rougerie's floating research center influenced by manta rays
‘city of meriens’ is designed to be a floating scientific city entirely dedicated to the observation and analysis of marine biodiversity.
jacques rougerie's scientific & educative underwater seaorbiter vessel
jacques rougerie, a visionary architect, has conceptualized the 'seaorbiter', a half submerged, half visible vessel that is dedicated to developing our knowledge of the ocean.
partisans unveils railway station as first phase of its 'orbit' masterplan in canada
the station has been designed to integrate landscaping that converts the central infrastructure of the neighborhood into a park-like setting.
herzog & de meuron designs mixed-use toronto tower with 332 residential units
the building's three highest floors contain a restaurant, sky lounge, and other rentable spaces, offering panoramic views across the city.
west-line studio builds dense bamboo entrance + tea pavilion within national park in china
the gate forms an iconic welcoming point, highlighting the materiality of the bamboo, even though at the same time, it is completely integrated, hidden inside the forest.
west-line studio's triangular-shaped cultural center in china pays homage to shui people
with its iconic and distinct shape, the shui cultural center stands as a new contemporary landmark which pays homage to the local culture and traditional architecture.
human + plant life merge within KC design studio's residential project in taipei
the sword fern, ceriman, and philodendron of the ground floor extend upwards, through the L-shape courtyard to serve as a screen for the children's rooms.
KC design studio divides taiwanese residence into private + public spheres
the remodeled 185 sqm space offers a higher and wider impression where different functions and circulation points become visually and physically more pleasant.
superspatial designs revenue agency headquarters with social roof within italian urban forest
the project presents itself as the combination of three public places: an office section, a social roof playground and a covered informal porch.
superspatial turns a former renaissance chapel into a kitchen showroom in florence
the project brings the space back to its original simplicity and purity, without removing the alterations from the past.
green walls, polychrome marble + velvet furniture decorate 'VyTA farnese' bar in central rome
COLLIDANIELARCHITETTO has designed a contemporary interior, fusing the elegance of the renaissance period and european modernism with attention to detail and craftsmanship.
COLLIDANIELARCHITETTO transforms italian art deco train station into chic café in florence
the project focuses on the interaction between the place and its identity in order to provide a unique experience for customers, while embodying the identity of the brand.
rammed earth walls and steel platforms complete artist's house/studio in ghana
the design includes a home + studio for painter amoako boafo, as well as a public gallery and additional facilities for three artists-in-residence.
giant hand-painted murals depict tropical birds at this viennese cocktail bar by tzou lubroth architekten
surrounded by black settings, the paintings are spotlighted and bring you to some mysterious tropical forest.
livit's 'studypod' cabin is a detached home office you can place in your backyard
the design addresses the increasing number of people working from home since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.
experience the fjords and mountain ranges across norway in a birdbox
defined by figural windows and a simply conceived plan, the birdbox cabins are scattered across the diverse and scenic landscapes of norway.
marc quinn tops colston's empty plinth in bristol with sculpture of BLM protester jen reid
the sculpture was secretly placed overnight on top of the plinth where colston’s statue used to stand, before it was toppled during a protest in june.
marc quinn at the cini foundation in venice
the british artist's solo exhibition during venice art biennale 2013.
jad el khoury adorns brutalist aquarium in lebanon with colorful beach towels
jad el khoury suspends beach towels along the structure's spiraling ramp, emphasizing its expressive radial layout.
burj el murr no longer looms of war, but dances with colorful windows in the wind
the initiative was the doing of artist jad el khoury.
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Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
