botanical tapestry by vanessa barragão depicts threatened species across world map
the installation serves as a reminder of the environmental implications across a global scale together with the great diversity of the natural world.
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vanessa barragão's 'coral garden' addresses effects of the textile industry on the coral reefs
all the materials used in the tapestry installation are drawn from the deadstock of an artisanal rugs factory in beiriz, portugal.
LANG architects nests 'splinter creek' cabins among forested hills of mississippi
down to the smallest details, the design intent for splinter creek cabins was to foster a life closer to nature.
hudson woods by lang architecture is a residential retreat in upstate new york
integrated within the natural landscape, dwellings come in two basic layout options that can be fully customized with pre-selected materials and upgrades.
james nolan gandy's drawing machines produce intricate geometric artworks
the drawings are produced in a purely analogue way, without the use of any digital means.
mechanical artwork by jo fairfax generates japanese zen gardens
jo fairfax's animated drawing machines reflect a dialogue of natural and mechanical forces, and activate with viewers' movements.
simon hjermind jensen's munkeruphus 'observatory' responds to its natural setting
inspired by the craft of the tailor, the distinct construction technique joins two-dimensional pieces to create a three-dimensional object.
is this self-watering greenhouse in urban copenhagen the future of 'living' architecture?
designer simon hjermind jensen of SHJworks hopes so, and offers a vision of this destiny through his project, 'biotope'.
jean nouvel adds to lyon's confluence district with residential building 'ycone'
its façades are characterized by geometric compositions and chromatic variations.
wolf d. prix explains his design of lyon's musée des confluences
one year after the museum opened to the public, creative agency spirit of space has documented the building through two new short films.
studio tjep. whittles down an IKEA chair to create the 'recession' collection
the dutch designer has sanded down the mass-produced chair to form a diminished, fragile version of the original.
tjep. + vaastukalpa architects design brick and bamboo marketplace in rural bangladesh
the scheme is the first in a series of projects that intend to help bangladeshi villages modernize their infrastructure, while making local farmers better agricultural entrepreneurs.
martin mostböck completes the 'living garden' residential project in north-east vienna
the project aims to bring nature as deeply as possible into the city.
martin mostböck references ancient columns in 'kolonna' planter collection for eternit
the flower pots are built using fiber cement.
morpholio augmented reality app lets you place iconic furniture designs in situ
users can study pieces from marcel breuer and david adjaye in incredible detail before placing them in any environment.
morpholio unveils smart fill, the world's first area calculator for live design sketching
whether it’s a simple DIY home renovation or a professional project, the app lets you sketch in real time while it calculates the actual area of any space.
brazilian artists decorate multi-faceted canvases made from LAUFEN ceramic
exhibited at design miami/ basel 2019, LAUFEN's ‘impressões’ art project further explores the design possibilities of their seraphirkeramik material.
swarovski designers of the future re-consider crystal at design miami/ basel
the laureates were invited to visit swarovski's headquarters to discover its legacy of innovation, and explore its archives.
jacobsen arquitetura plans the FL house as slender transparent volume in brazil
the design of the house is informed by the surrounding topography.
jacobsen arquitetura clads GAF house in são paulo with alternating timber panels
the dwelling's living spaces at ground level remain open to a secluded yet spacious garden that captures sunlight throughout the day.
messner architects create three rest areas on hiking trail in north italy
artists antoinette bader, franz messner, and michael fliri have transformed the route, which is 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) northwest of bolzano.
antoinette bader: laceslamp
created to relate to the assigned exhibition space, the chandelier is constructed out of shoelaces--a nod to the history of the showroom as a crystal chandelier shop and to the current owner of the space, rudolf scheer and söhne shoe store.
travel to the moon with laurie anderson's virtual reality installation
the installation takes visitors on a 15-minute journey that includes scenes of constellations in the shape of extinct life forms, plastic pollution and nuclear waste.
belu-simion fainaru's rose of nothingness drips black water in art basel 2019
fainaru’s piece, brought to art basel by galeria plan b, relates to the poems of paul celan and the concept of nothingness.
this buddhist temple in japan expresses a radiating timber roof structure
designed by persimmon hills architects, the space is characterized by its structurally expressive roof, spanning the hall without the support of a single pillar.
watch the trap door! a japanese architect's solution to an age old problem
on the outside, there isn't a whole lot special about this home. yet, after a recent renovation, it has a few unique features...
francis kéré's tippet rise pavilion offers 'a more intimate experience of its landscape'
visitors may gather within 'xylem' to converse or contemplate the views, or sit and meditate in solitude.
tippet rise art center to break ground on francis kéré-designed pavilion
located close to the art center's central campus, the design is inspired by the traditional togunas of the dogon culture of mali.
p+0 arquitectura combines concrete and stone in the 'bedolla' house in mexico
generous windows offer views towards the surrounding mountains and forest.
p+0 arquitectura re-envision casa cs typology in monterrey
two units of differing program, but which follow similar volumetric concepts, re-envision monterrey's typical housing typology to provide light and air to all rooms, organized along the vertical axis of the homes.
salt years by sigalit landau at the museum der moderne salzburg
for over fifteen years, the dead sea has been a source of inspiration and a laboratory for sigalit landau’s videos, photos and salt sculptures.
salt sculptures rise after dead sea baptism of everyday objects: salt years by sigalit landau
israeli artist sigalit creates densely encrusted salt sculptures crossing over topographical, historical, biblical, cultural, political and environmental realms.
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2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 all competitions
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
