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why is artist ana prvački licking the façade of herzog & de meuron's de young museum?
the artist takes visitors on an alternative tour of the san francisco institution.
lucía and abelardo villers build staggered terraced houses within sloping site in mexico
viller's design utilizes the incline, generating indoor and outdoor spaces without wasting any square meter.
villers, odériz, kochen's latest exhibition rethinks modern architecture in mexico city
villers, odériz and kochen analyzes the first modern house in mexico until all of its components have been isolated and the ideas behind each form have been discovered.
a monolithic concrete volume winds around natural rock for 'house in the desert' concept
amey kandalgaonkar's conceptual project highlights the contrast between the rough, natural rock and the slick, manmade concrete.
sinuous, tangling volume floats above untouched desert landscape
the tangling concrete volume exists as an object within a nearly untouched nature, a concrete mass elevated upon pilotis to leave minimum impact on the desert rocks below.
daniel de bruin builds hand-powered analog 3D printer to reconnect with his designs
the contraption produces almost primitive pottery that feels handcrafted and exudes individuality.
daniel de bruin's neurotransmitter 3000 is a biometrically controlled thrill ride
with the help of sensors, the machine can detect heart rate, muscle tension and body temperature to ensure a safe ride.
eMA + KMAA arquitectos build cultural center with spacious courtyard in chile
the program consists of exhibition halls, workshops with courtyards and an auditorium, all developed on the same level.
GB house by emA arquitectos overlooks the chilean coastline
the hilltop dwelling takes on a brooding presence, clad with painted black timber and rusted steel.
studio tawaraya completes house with gently curved wooden ceiling in tokyo
placed between the two floors of the house, the curved ceiling allows further natural light to enter the interior.
studio tawaraya connects wooden 'house in tanmachi' with its surroundings in japan
floor-to-ceiling openings on the corner of the two-story house blend the boundaries between interior and exterior.
matias zegers designs stable building in chile with 'unnoticeably complex' roof geometry
the structure was built using timber components that were prefabricated off site – allowing the building to be assembled in just 45 days.
matias zegers arquitectos completes mirador house in chile
special construction methods and a conscientious design create a pavilion erected from and representing the land, surrounded by endless vineyards.
SABO designs elevated house on fire island with rising sea levels in mind
the house is designed within a car-free community which determines that only lightweight materials can be used.
SABO carves a cat door into duplex apartment renovation in paris
within the plywood partitions and cabinets, small openings have been formed to allow the family's cat to easily pass through.
karamuk kuo creates internal landscape for sports science complex at university of lausanne
overlooking lake geneva, the compact nature of the cube-like structure allows for two generous outdoor spaces.
karamuk kuo extends weiden secondary school in northeastern switzerland
the campus exists within a park-like setting that offers views towards the alps.
marcos coronel discusses the need to change our cities in the wake of COVID-19
in this essay the venezuelan architect explores the imminent paradigm shift of urban environments.
pico colectivo adds parasitic structure to building in venezuela
pico colectivo's new structure boasts angled geometries and bold colors, personifying a creature of its own.
HOTTEA's 'perspective' yarn installation references jasper johns' flag painting
the project refers to the artist's experience of observing johns' art piece for the first time, reflecting on how our perspective grows and sometimes changes as we grow older.
HOTTEA suspends 13,000 strands of colored yarn inside mall atrium
the work’s title alludes to the artist's memories of personal hardships he experienced during high school lunch.
claudio silvestrin discusses the role of 'mother nature' and architecture as a vocation
the architect's high profile clients include giorgio armani, anish kapoor, and kanye west – with whom silvestrin has worked with on a number of occasions.
in residence: a sneak peek inside the homes of marc newson, rolf sachs, and claudio silvestrin
a series of videos offer a rare sneak peek into star designer and architect homes including the likes of marc newson, rolf sachs and claudio silvestrin.
petteri hakkinen's 'nook' is a versatile partition tool for learning environments
nook is an eco-friendly product made of recycled PET-plastic bottles and it is 100% recyclable itself.
ducky furniture set by petteri hakkinen
the designer utilizes birch to conceive a series of ergonomic wooden furniture pieces.
luigi rosselli reuses wasted terracotta tiles with its NSW studio, 'the beehive'
through experimenting with waste material reuse on its own studio, the team aims to generate a precedent for future projects.
raffaello rosselli converts an australian tinshed into office
the transformation of a dilapidated, window-less two-storey 'tinshed' results in a light-filled office and studio in sydney, australia.
luigi rosselli designs classical villa under centennial peppertree in australia
the mediterranean-style villa expresses classicism through its grand entry portico, elegant interiors and suspended, sculptural staircase.
luigi rosselli designs 'books house' as series of stacked concrete slabs
the sandstone rock from the site is integral to the design, as it provides an ancient geological scenography from the basement to the uppermost levels of the house.
3XN's sculptural 'cube berlin' building photographed by felix loechner
designed by 3XN as 'a workplace of the future', the recently completed building provides a variety of dynamic office spaces.
photographer felix loechner captures david chipperfield's james simon galerie in berlin
taken during its grand opening, the series offers a glimpse into how visitors engage with the new building on museum island.
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L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 all competitions
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
