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wave-themed street signage system by studio 5•5 encourages parisians to social distance
the waves remind pedestrians of paris' resilient motto 'fluctuat nec mergitur' - 'beaten by the waves, but not sunk'.
5.5 designstudio's colorful beach items celebrate la grande motte's iconic architecture
influenced by the iconic architecture of the french city-resort 'la grande motte', the studio gives birth to a collection of objects that revisits seaside icons.
william / kaven completes 'royal', a remote residence in the forests of the pacific northwest
despite its bucolic setting, the house is located in portland's forest park neighborhood – just minutes from the city center.
william / kaven's proposal for portland development includes two connected skyscrapers
the centerpiece of the scheme is a pair of towers, which are linked by a glass-enclosed botanical bridge 680 feet (207 meters) in the air.
aristarkh chernyshev imagines the future of cell phones with a blood-feeding organism
the concept imagines a smartphone that is part genetically modified leech and has the ability to continuously monitor the human body.
aristarkh chernyshev's video sculpture warps artistic masterpieces
'userpic' is the result of experimenting with minimalistic shapes, low-res aesthetics, animated 3D textures, and RGB LED technology.
football stadium in the netherlands plans mixed-use towers that rise above the playing field
four towers emerge above the stadium, each topped with a green roof.
moederscheim moonen builds sculptural timber-clad parking garage in the netherlands
the building forms part of zutphen's noorderhaven district, a former industrial estate that has recently been transformed into a residential and commercial area.
maison W, or 'the pleated house' mimics the undulating geological folds of its alpine context
walls fold and unfold in a motionless movement that guides the visitor and gives rhythm to the space.
christophe benichou's sliding shelter appears to descend towards an icy lake
the project is described as an isolated refuge set amid vast snowy slopes.
johannes torpe reimagines a derelict hilton hotel into a luxury spa resort in hungary
with its impressive location amid lush green forests, the proposed spa aims to connect guests with the therapeutic qualities of nature.
this showroom in lynge by johannes torpe is an airy and transparent chapel for bikes
the architecture follows a tight grid system that is introduced throughout the building and perhaps is most noticeable in the interior.
corten steel school in lugrin, france by ateliers o-s architectes overlooks lake geneva
the figure of the barn links the extension to local heritage with its double-pitched roof and its rust color.
ateliers O-S architectes: gymnase scolaire with rhythmic skin
a dark rectilinear prism extrudes from a railway embankment, looming over a narrow site. at the ground an illuminated rift reveals a school gymnasium.
david catá composes a musical track into the palm of his hand
catá turns his own body into a violin that interprets the melody, with strings sewn to the palm of his hand.
david catá sews mountains, lighthouses and piano keys into his hand
david catá — known for sewing portraits and planting soil beneath his skin -- is starting a new journal of memories, horizontes.
AD ARCHITECTURE adds theatrical elements within minimal apartment interior in china
bold pieces of furniture pop through the overall simplistic black&white palette of the interior.
AD ARCHITECTURE's office in guangzhou province is a playful combination of sculptures
with the contrast of square and round elements, the ingenious use of materials, colors, and formations, as well as the application of an abstract concept, the designers created a space full of art pieces.
kyle bean crafts mouth-watering mixed media meals during lockdown
mixed media meals is kyle bean's ongoing personal project which recreates different meals made out of materials and objects found in his home studio.
kyle bean+jonathan knowles+lauren catten's device is an updated look at the rube goldberg machine
the rube goldberg machine is known for complicating what is seemingly simple.
atelier 360's funicular design provides panoramic view of the french alps
a 7-minute climb aboard the funicular allows visitors to reach the slopes at 1600 meters above sea level.
atelier 360 creates ergonomic design for 'mobi' blood pressure monitor
the inflation handle has been shaped to suit all hands and achieve unique ergonomics.
slee & co. architects' red earth game lodge emerges from the namibian landscape
the architects have mixed red sand from the surrounding farm into cementitious plaster.
slee & co. architects' house is inspired by the local farm structures in south africa
slee & co. architects' brief was simple -- create a home where you are constantly aware of the beautiful mountains surrounding you, the reason so many give up city life.
house on fanø by lenschow & pihlmann reinterprets the traditional danish longhouse
with it's elongated shape, the vernacular architecture style stems from the need to offer protection from the island's harsh prevailing winds.
rural meets urban in lenschow & pihlmann's student village outside of central arhus, denmark
the small student community is built in and around a 17th century timber farm just outside of the city center.
lenz/architects installs curved pink storage rack within 'dijon' restaurant in kazakhstan
the project by lenz/architects is a harmonious combination of tenderness and brutality.
damir ussenov of lenz/architects forms shell villa in almaty foothills
the dominantly aluminum clad home includes a kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom, lounge, and large studio space.
bohlin cywinski jackson's forest house — the firm's first to receive widespread praise
forest house by bohlin cywinski jackson takes into consideration both place and people and a very precise palette of natural materials.
bohlin cywinski jackson adds contemporary chalets to lake tahoe resort community
residents are now enjoying their first full winter, with the region receiving more than 450 inches of snowfall to date.
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2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 all competitions
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
