death machines of london dresses kenzo motorcycle in samurai armor
death machines of london reimagined a 1977 honda gold wing, the design of the body inspired by the overlapping segments found in early samurai armor.
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death machines of london upgrade moto guzzi MKII in honor of giovanni ravelli
again, they've traded convenience for the pioneering of unruly parts.
hyukjoon choi's minimalist timber bench makes reference to traditional korean houses
the ladder-shape legs are inspired by the connecting rafters, or seokkarae, that are used to construct korean hanok houses.
hyukjoon choi designs 'invisible' furniture to makes objects look as if they're levitating
the pieces utilize thin layers of reflective materials that are bridged together with small screws.
bicameral by conrad shawcross is an 8 meter-tall sculpture with no welded parts
the artwork has been unveiled at chelsea barracks – a major real estate development in central london.
london roundhouse transformed into a real-time light clock
conrad shawcross has created a mechanical light sculpture that acts as a modern-day sundial, in a unique marriage of artistry and geometry.
SIGMA fp, the world's smallest, lightest full-frame mirrorless camera, wins GOOD DESIGN gold award
the perfect camera to enjoy full-frame quality images in everyday snaps.
kazuyo sejima's high-speed japanese train wins GOOD DESIGN gold award
‘laview’ has recently been awarded the 2019 GOOD DESIGN gold award.
WOW explores tokyo + kokeshi dolls through two digital installations at japan house london
the two installations explore both japan's urban future and rural timelessness.
damaris bilbao creates an origami portrait of hiroshi tsunoda
the japanese origami art and kokeshi dolls have been the main influence behind the new image of tsunoda and intrinsically, his work.
WOW: bloom skin for issey miyake
minimalist in concept and execution, the kinetic window installation consists of eight computer-controlled fans that rhythmically manipulate a single piece of hovering fabric.
torafu architects + WOW design: canon neoreal wonder
from the setting sun to neon signage, in the immersive installation at milan design week 2011, projections of images and video touch upon the themes of time and 'circle of light', while a 'light loom' composed of hundreds of strands of string creates a physical embodiment of the flow of light.
glenn murcutt's MPavilion 2019 opens in melbourne
the temporary structure comprises a rectangular plan and round steel columns supporting wing-like trusses wrapped in translucent tensile membrane.
pritzker laureate glenn murcutt reveals design for melbourne's 2019 MPavilion
prioritizing views of the city, the building consists of a climate responsive rectangular plan with steel frames supporting wing-like trusses covered in tensioned translucent fabric.
blee halligan architects extends five acre brick barn with shingle-clad B&B in the UK
the undulating form of the extension's roof gives a dynamic shape to the interiors of each guest suite.
blee halligan breathes new life into 'ugly house' in south wales
the previous unloved space has been transformed – with an added shard-like timber extension – into a spacious, light-filled home suited for a young family.
salvador dalí's tarot card designs from the 1970s released as full deck
the deck was originally created for the 1970s james bond film 'live and let die.'
japanese company ARAKAWA invents the world's most compact gripper mechanisms
the gripper remains naturally fixed on the wire, without the need for additional mechanisms or tools.
chialing chang uses flattened tree bark and barkcloth to create shelves, fans and brooms
a bridge between material-related studies, and objects with functional features.
cadaval & solà-morales sets the ombra house around double-height courtyard in mexico
the residence is built as a white excavated cube.
cadaval & solà-morales converts former theater and warehouse into vibrant live-work space
located within barcelona's vibrant el poblenou district, the building was originally constructed as a theater in the late 19th century.
freelandbuck's over view replicates historic glass ceiling with illusionistic textile linework
freelandbuck makes use of the illusionary depth of perspective to generate space beyond the existing architecture.
freelandbuck's 'stack house' is embedded into a los angeles hillside
the residence uses a subtle rotation to create a series of indoor-outdoor spaces, each offering unobstructed views towards the san gabriel mountains.
QWSTION's waterproof fabric made from banana plants wins design prize switzerland 2019
their array of products are versatile carry solutions for everyday use, with an understated look and a low environmental footprint.
the future sausage by carolien niebling wins the design prize switzerland 2019
the project offers an alternative to the protein-rich-food shortage we are currently facing.
nouvel's invisible. glass design exhibition traces the history of glass in mexico at franz mayer museum
the exhibition brings together over 500 pieces, from everyday objects to artistic works.
AGO projects incubator gallery by rodman primack and rudy weissenberg opens otro reino show by LANZA atelier in mexico city
nine pieces of furniture question the limits of objects, while bizarre ceramics draw from the city's broken urban fragments.
nouvel limited reveals blown glass collection by mexican designers at design miami/basel
the series on show features sculptures created by designers héctor esrawe, emiliano godoy, and brian thoreen which go under the name 'precarius', and EWE studio-designed wall lights 'magma'.
emiliano godoy adorns furniture with intricate marquetry work
the mexican designer assembles various colored veneers to create graphic patterns on his furniture designs.
vintage shelby comes back to life in the form of an electric bicycle
from the details of the cobra logo, handle grips, saddle seat and matching metallic blue N6 paint scheme, the electric bicycle echoes every design element of the vintage shelby.
vintage electric introduces powerful new roadster throttle bike for fall 2019
designed in the grand tradition of open-air sportscars, the electric bike offers top performance with eye-catching styling.
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Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 all competitions
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
