mtka uses U-shaped rotating door to divide this 28 sqm art gallery in tokyo
the door defines the interior with its opening and closing.
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mtka adds inhabitable elliptical void below the roof of this house in tokyo
this supplementary surface offers another layer for the family to occupy.
coronavirus tribute proposes to illuminate new york city's mass graveyard, hart island
with 'numinous,' john beckmann seeks to generate a sacred space that would honor the interned of hart island, known and unknown.
axis mundi envisions its XYZ house as a cruciform cantilevered over the swiss alps
the XYZ house by axis mundi is organized along three mutually perpendicular planes -- the three cartesian coordinates of X, Y, and Z.
fenix I by mei architects floats atop heritage warehouse on the rotterdam waterfront
the completed residential volume is organized above the landmark warehouse which dates back to 1922.
mei architects inscribes tower in utrecht with poetic verse about life in the city
the residential tower is marked with poetic verse about life, family, and the city.
the ringshouse by wamhouse studio references the history of a famous car brand
the project not only refers to the shape of the logo, but also the history of the brand and the modernist era it was born in.
the 'plastic surgery of furniture' reinterprets gaetano pesce's famous armchair
the piece makes comment on impossible female beauty standards and the constant strive for perfection.
rammed earth bayalpata hospital opens in nepal, by sharon davis design
with the new campus, the bayalpata hospital will offer low-cost, high-quality care to 100,000 patients a year from achham.
sharon davis design organizes women's opportunity center like a village in rwanda
arranged like a small village, the non-profit center gives hope to the small community of women by teaching them new skills while rebuilding the social infrastructure and restoring the cultural heritage.
studio monaka lifts wooden house on set of concrete foundations in japan
the entire construction has been raised to protect the interior from rainwater that flows around the site.
studio monaka tops concrete 'house om' in japan with a V-shaped roof
the roof shape ensures enough privacy for the house, which is nestled seven meters below street level.
BWAO combines a boxing ring with a bar to create 'FLOW space' in beijing
on the 7th floor of an office building in the shunyi district of beijing, BWAO has brought together an 'absurd clash of programs'.
BWAO repurposes chinese hutong to host student exhibition for beijing design week 2019
BWAO inserted five wall elements that created three courtyards bringing in light and open space into the temporary pavilion.
TACTIC-A uses modularity to build an adaptable social housing prototype in mexico
built as part of a housing laboratory in apan, the project is divided into three stages that can be built independently.
two pink adobe volumes form PPAA's prototype for a social housing project in mexico
the design aims to meet the needs of local residents while being appropriate to the climatic conditions.
interview: ibrahim mahama on his monumental jute sack installations at design indaba 2020
designboom spoke with ibrahim mahama during design indaba 2020.
elissa brunato makes bio-iridescent sequins from wood as an alternative to plastic
designboom had the chance to speak to brunato about her waste-free process of creating colorful shimmering sequins using wood.
MUSEO JUMEX presents 'lina bo bardi: habitat', spanning architecture, design, and much more
the exhibition presents a significant selection from bo bardi's major body of work.
james turrell extends 'passages of light' through mexico city's museo jumex
each installation is a carefully-controlled environment, in which light is formed and experienced, and saturated fields of color take on a physical presence.
ORTRAUM architects plays with volumes in the design of its helsinki dwelling: '12'
the exterior timber cladding will turn grey with time and blend in with the adjacent forest and rocky surroundings.
ORTRAUM architects' timber dwelling provides comfortable living space for a large family
the position of the house on the site allows for maximum privacy with the main spaces facing west towards the ocean.
milan's salone del mobile officially cancelled and postponed until april 2021
designboom will work towards an even more efficient promotion of the event to acknowledge the cultural importance of the sector.
alf dafrè 2019 collection crowns refined forms with complex details
like a visually suspended table top, the new furniture collection's technical elements are left exposed to evoke an expressive character.
LEHMANN MAUPIN presents virtual exhibition of new works by nari ward + robin rhode
the exhibition will highlight the ways both rhode and ward uniquely engage with the wall through an accumulation of marks.
robin rhode: chalk bikes, bulbs and barbed wire at lehmann maupin
the exhibition 'borne frieze' includes several new works that embody the importance of drawing to the artist's multi-faceted vision.
studio prototype designs prefabricated 'vital house' to combat COVID-19
it is imagined that the structure could be constructed quickly from sustainable prefabricated wooden elements.
a japanese-style retreat in northern europe adds new life to an old home
the building is made from a combination of hardwood and concrete, and is designed to reference japanese vernacular architecture.
chartier dalix transforms a former military barracks into a university campus in paris
the design retains the parade ground as a central element, turning it into a landscaped forecourt that slopes down to the campus.
sou fujimoto + laisné roussel design buildings for nice as part of lambert lénack-led plans
in total, the masterplan includes 800 residential units, a range of retail outlets, offices, and a hotel.
kengo kuma chosen to lead design of singapore founders' memorial
multiple paths shape the architecture and the landscape, inviting visitors to reflect, learn, and share.
singapore founders' memorial shortlist includes kengo kuma and DP architects
the memorial will be dedicated to the country's founders and the values that helped shape the nation we know today.
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2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 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 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 all competitions
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
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 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
