urban landscapes of hong kong + shenzhen become AUJIK's animated architectural organisms
elements of the cities' structures are warped, distorted, expanded and imploded to generate a new architectural language and landscape.
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AUJIK warps urban landscapes and architectural bodies into living organisms
domesticated and cultivated only by its own nature, this vast concrete vegetation oscillates between order and chaos.
TOP 10 reader submissions of 2019 - photography to change perspectives
over the past year, our readers have taken us on a journey from the nostalgia of 1970s tokyo to a world of upside-down venice.
TOP 10 3D printing stories of 2019
from printed organs to biodata-tailored sushi, our 3D printing stories share a collective ambition to inspire experimentation and imagine a better future.
jan fabre creates coral sculptures for historical pio monte chapel in naples
each sculpture is 110 cm high, weighs approximately 50 kilos and is completely covered with red coral, in the shape of small roses, pearls and half pearls, and the traditional neapolitan horns.
jan fabre unfolds spiritual guards across a piazza, palazzo and fort in florence
the monumental display includes bronze figures, wax sculptures, works made of insect wing cases, and two new pieces realized specifically for this exhibition in italy.
'sacred spaces' by andre chiote depicts religious architecture as graphic illustrations
the porto-based illustrator presents simplified geometries in contrast with natural elements.
andré chiote celebrates the architecture of schmidt hammer lassen for its 30th birthday
using negative space and bold block colors, the illustrator pays homage to the firm's impressive career.
peter marino-designed raleigh gardens host immersive les lalanne's sculpture exhibit in miami
the immersive exhibition is set within the lush, beach-side tropical raleigh gardens in miami beach.
sasha bikoff celebrates versace's history in neon-hued installation during art basel miami
for the south beach stories exhibition, sasha bikoff created furniture pieces inspired by iconic versace looks.
sasha bikoff celebrates versace's history in neon-hued installation during art basel miami
for the south beach stories exhibition, sasha bikoff created furniture pieces inspired by iconic versace looks.
sasha bikoff transforms fitness dance studio with miami vice and memphis influences
the space introduces a contemporary feel to the fierce dance class complete with a live DJ and rhythmic light show.
KCA encloses 'the shouter' store in shanghai with cracked concrete walls
the massive concrete walls create a playfully contrast with the sleek aesthetic of the objects within.
KCA composes yakafu DIY bakery in china with geometric terrazzo blocks + graphic elements
its exterior is clad in a façade of back-lit blue, perforated metal surfaces.
a textured ceramic skin clads playze + schmidhuber's exhibition center in china
the building’s textured glazed ceramics create ephemeral reflections of the surrounding landscape that animate the façade.
playze + schmidhuber use chinese ribbon dance for exhibition center design
the wrapping thread links program elements into a fluid sequence of space—a deliberate break from 'white box' museums.
playze + schmidhuber use chinese ribbon dance for exhibition center design
the wrapping thread links program elements into a fluid sequence of space—a deliberate break from 'white box' museums.
playze: tony's organic club, shanghai, china
curtains of rope torque to create a dynamic building facade minimizing energy loss, increasing the sustainability of this urban agricultural archetype.
virgil abloh-designed glass evian bottle hydrates design miami/
abloh applies his design vision to this year’s collectable piece, choosing the mega moment that is miami art week to release the bottle to the public.
les ateliers courbet capsule installation at design miami/ displays jacques tati's 'completely impractical' seats
the pieces presented have been sourced from tati's 1958 film, 'mon oncle' (my uncle).
reciprocal syntax by BCXSY explores the outcome of creative exchange
the interactive installation consists of a seesaw surrounded by a semi-transparent projection fabric with images that change as the seesaw is set in motion.
the BICOLORE collection by BCXSY highlights the natural beauty of ancient vicenza stone
developed for italian 'marble tailors' laboratorio morseletto, the collection embraces a natural fusion of yellow and gray stone.
fernando mastrangelo's in good company celebrates the MINI electric experience at A/D/O
taking over the brooklyn location's inner courtyard, six new light works focus on the exploration of the urban landscape.
at art basel miami beach, fernando mastrangelo designs the audemars piguet lounge
boulders from the swiss jura mountains are extracted, crushed, cast, and repurposed into the walls and furniture.
portia munson’s the garden is a room filled with over 1,500 objects at art basel miami
the garden by portia munson is a densely packed installation with stuffed animals and plastic flowers commenting on the pressure urging women to consume.
someone ate maurizio cattelan's $120,000 banana at art basel in miami
composed of a real banana attached to the wall, comedian offers an ironic commentary on society, power, and authority
enter the world of data-driven design at école des ponts paristech
from robotics to 3D printing, the executive master aims to educate professionals in imagining, exploring and designing the world of tomorrow.
école des ponts paristech's design by data masters encourages experimental architecture
with the masters program set for its fourth edition, we highlight five graduates who detail the benefits, projects and possibilities of design by data.
during miami art week, vanessa beecroft interprets kappa 'omini' logo with 100 models
the performance art included over 100 street-casted individuals of all ethnicities and sizes.
moncler pop-up shop opens in milan with performance by vanessa beecroft
a formation of models and ballet dancers wore vintage moncler jackets framed by the city's iconic galleria vittorio emanuele.
maison h reveals design for beijing 2022 winter olympic museum
the project will extend the legacy of the 2008 beijing olympics by repurposing the existing venues.
endless urban dining oasis in beijing's wangjing soho by maison h
the project creates a fine dining experience as a sparkling, endless journey of spatial discovery within the mundanity of everyday life.
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TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 all competitions
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
