with 'open spaces,' xavier delory depicts sublime nature within a modernist ruin
the series proposes a condition where the landscape no longer welcomes the ruin, but becomes a part of the ruin.
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xavier delory depicts vibrant wall drawings in a state of ruin with 'after sol lewitt'
the photography series introduces the vibrant conceptual work of the american artist with the romantic expressionism of abandoned places.
octane's k krit residence in bangkok is clad in façade of black unequal steel battens
the façade ensures enough privacy from the public road in front.
oblique angles and tapering surfaces connote this thai residence in bangkok, by octane
octane architects tapered floors, designed diagonal wall lines and sloped ceilings that lead toward courtyards in bankok residence.
atelier ryo abe renovates japanese wooden shed into house & atelier open to its surroundings
situated in a triangular plot surrounded with bamboo bushes, the residence is built around the main theme of fusing architecture with its lively outline.
atelier ryo abe organizes perfil house around weathered steel core
the residence in tokyo, combines common visual facets found in its neighborhood forming its unusual shape where internally a structural steel element travels up entire building.
steel rope suspended seat for swinging VITRA citizen armchair by konstantin grcic
inspired by the hammock, the seat is attached to the backrest only with three thin steel ropes.
studio bipolar combines quirkiness with sophistication for esquire nightclub's offices
the studio describes esquire's design concept as ‘sophisticated madness'.
these mobile COVID-19 testing stations for LA can be repurposed to serve the homeless
designed by M-Rad, the mobile testing units are constructed of antimicrobial copper.
megowan architectural builds three angle house in mount martha, australia
the main living spaces and master suite have been lifted to the first floor of the house to maximize exterior views.
megowan architectural's two angle house in australia responds to its corner site
by following the contours of the land, the design prioritizes the ocean views while maximizing its sun exposure.
spaceworkers designs a 'house for books' with a monolithic roof in rural portugal
the interior spaces push and pull the ceiling height, resulting in an uneven roof plane that protrudes and recesses.
spaceworkers joins varying concrete volumes for romanesque exhibition building in portugal
the volumes of different heights and dimensions are interconnected through a central body.
nikolas kouretas' greek holiday house balances vernacular and contemporary architecture
situated within a vineyard and overlooking the bay of parikia, the project offers a heavenly summer bolthole.
officetwentyfivearchitects designs two idyllic beachside villas in greece
the 'kallithea villas' offer luxurious living spaces and magnificent views out to sea and the toroneos gulf.
CUBO design architect blends traditional japanese architecture into a contemporary home
the T3 house in kamakura was designed for a french artist and his wife.
colors house by CUBO design architect displays contrasting interior styles
designed specifically for a father and his daughter, the residence in otobashi, japan displays a clean and white contemporary exterior but internally, illustrates the differing tastes of the two inhabitants.
jeonghwa seo echoes the landscape of a rock quarry in seoul with bloom & co.
with the bloom & co. interior, the designer seeks to generate a continuation of the natural condition of the neighboring seoul forest into the shop.
jeonghwa seo crafts brutalist concrete interior for etcetera cafe in seoul
in the design of etcetera cafe seoul, jeonghwa seo emphasizes the material contrast between concrete and glass, and a visual continuity toward the street.
&walsh creates hundreds of relatable emojis on designer struggles and working from home
ranging from individual subjects to graphic messages, the &walsh emojis offer a wide selection of ways to express yourself.
&walsh devises punchy patterns + vibrant visual identity for egyptian street food spot, zooba
contemporary and humorous patterns and illustrations are inspired by the streets of cairo.
samir sadikhov conceptualizes an even more utilitarian hummer H1
hop in this reborn hummer H1 concept.
samir sadikhov reimagines tesla cybertruck as a minivan hybrid
automotive architect samir sadikhov has reimagined the cybertruck, turning it into a minivan that rounds out the sharp, angular, low-poly edges of the original tesla.
TONERICO:INC's artizon museum balances between openness and intimacy in tokyo
the design has been developed around the main concept of, 'showing the interior of the museum to those outside.'
TONERICO:INC designs an automotive emporium for both man and machine in tokyo
the garage is decked out with 29 cameras that livestream to an app so that customers can keep an eye on their car as they relax upstairs.
adrian kasperski weaves house into the hills of polish landscape
adrian kasperski has placed the building into the eroded parts of the rocky environment, that were formed by the small water streams.
adrian kasperski envisions development for fogo island in cabo verde
the project proposes to build a volcano information center, a vineyard, hotel and a village to replace the one that was destroyed after the eruption in 2014.
JCPCDR's 'flying table' uses detachable seat belts to hang from the ceiling
the paris-based studio aimed to create an everyday object that is both highly functional and versatile.
JCPCDR architecture adds graphic lines and subtle colors to apartment in paris
JCPCDR architecture’s design focuses on light and geometry, complementing the beautiful original features with contemporary, baby blue lines.
precht designs a fingerprint-shaped park for physical distancing
dubbed parc de la distance, the open air space features parallel lines that create personal lanes guiding visitors through the undulating landscape.
studio precht proposes high-rises of vertical farms and modular homes
the farmhouse by chris precht aims to reconnect city dwellers with food production as well as to promote a way of living with a lower environmental footprint.
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grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
