alki lan chair holds self-adjusting mechanisms within clean curving form
debuting at milan design week 2019, the alki 'lan' collection features inconspicuous functional characteristics hidden on its wood and upholstery design.
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iratzoki & lizaso designs piknik, a multifunctional picnic table featuring plancha grill
the object with two benches on either side is made of metal and wood, allowing the cook to enjoy the company of friends and family while preparing the food.
interview with arthur mamou-mani on his COS installation at milan design week
we spoke with the french architect about his background and upbringing, the evolution of his work, and how he feels about the future of the profession.
COS announces architect arthur mamou-mani for 2019 milan design week collaboration
the french architect is set to create a digitally fabricated pavilion that guides visitors through the courtyard and into the surrounding gardens of a 16th-century palace.
'IDEO and a story of design' offers viewers a glimpse into the global design firm
the short film by dress code takes viewers from the origins in 1991, to the methods and approach which guide the design practice.
dress code celebrates chermayeff & geismar’s 60 years of logos
chermayeff & geismar are behind the logos for NBC, chase, PBS, showtime, pan AM, univision, national geographic, NYU, the EPA, MoMA, among many others.
clifftop 'pipia.panorama' residence by j. mayer h. overlooks tbilisi's historic center
the scheme unfolds towards one of the most prominent locations in the capital city of georgia.
denis esakov's aerial photography features the work of OMA, hadid, and adjaye
straying away from the traditional angles of observation, esakov uses a drone to reveal, what he calls, a building's 'fifth façade.'
MM++ forms a huge light well to create bright interior of the 'pattern house' in vietnam
natural light, lush vegetation and vivid colors are used to create a bright, playful living space.
MM++ architects' villa in vietnam uses retractable glass loggia for unique ocean view
the architect uses a concrete structure with large glazed elements to create an immersive viewing experience of the ocean.
FGP atelier designs baseball stadium in mexico city with devil tail-shaped roof canopy
the new arena forms part of magdalena mixhuca sports city – a complex that also hosts a formula one race track.
zero-energy biodiversity classroom shows yin and yang of cultivation
as clear as the see-through panels, is FGP atelier's attempt to occupy as little of the surface space as possible.
bureau SLA & zakenmaker complete 100-meter-long co-living complex in almere
the complex comprises nine completely different homes of 160 sqm each.
27E building in amsterdam renovated by bureau SLA
bureau SLA's efforts include a re-organization of layout, introduction of various services and infrastructure, and a new façade.
tezuka architects forms an array of round timber structures for 'muku nursery' in japan
the shape provokes the endless circular movement of children and provides 360 degree visibility.
designboom interviews mecanoo's francine houben at the 2018 world architecture festival
during WAF 2018, designboom spoke with houben about both the milestone projects which debuted this year as well as those which have yet to come.
52 rusty fishing boats painted to preserve marine biodiversity
patterns and colors were directly inspired by a known and respected species of the caribbean marine ecosystem, the parrotfish.
boa mistura COLOR six domes with positivity at a market in madrid
a highlight of these colorful, rolling-hill-rooftops can only be seen from atop the blue dome, at a very precise angle.
FABRICations maximizes interaction with flexible layout of the casco loft in amsterdam
the design concept is based on the idea of creating an open shell, or 'casco' in dutch, where suspended volumes are inserted inside.
superloft blok y in utrecht is designed by the owners under the guidance of marc koehler architects
the initiative offers the owners to customize, design and build their apartments and shared spaces together to make sure everybody is happy with the result.
glithero designs six immersive installations for mudac's contemporary perfumers exhibition
the bespoke installations make the immateriality of perfumes tangible by engaging visitors in novel ways.
glithero's table light can be switched on through a rally of conductive copper dominos
the dominos can be arranged in any configuration as long as the rally starts and finishes at the base of the lamp.
KIMU's 'twirl timepiece' gives a spinning platform to cherished possessions
the rotating minute hand acts as an elegant stage for a beloved object.
VITRA revives the unproduced and unpublished eames radio from 1946
revealed at maison et objet 2018 fall, designboom discusses the limited edition design with eames demetrios, grandson of the eameses and director of the eames office.
panerai submersible bronzo diving watch changes appearance over time
water-resistant to a depth of 300m, the panerai submersible bronzo watch's bronze case matures and reacts to create a unique character.
panerai submersible luna rossa pairs timepiece design with sailing
the watch enhances a high-performing carbon fiber composite material - carbotech - that references the hull of the luna rossa sailing boat.
this traditional taiwanese compound has been transformed into a home for a family of five
previously existing elements, such as the original stone floors and wall tiles, have been completely restored and incorporated as part of the project.
HAO design studio plans mixed-level family home in taiwan
exploring space and lighting, the renovation of the old-style building features the classic two and a half-storey floor plan opened up to create new light-filled family spaces.
FLEXSE by SA lab is a compact living module made from 100% recyclable materials
the module can be assembled on site and positioned on different foundations, allowing it to be placed in the most remote areas.
SA lab proposes modular trekking lodge for use in harsh icelandic landscapes
the design is influenced by the norse legend of yggdrasil, a mythical tree and symbol of life.
mcdonald's chicago HQ features a fast food museum and a giant jacob hashimoto installation
the fast food brand hired not one, but two design firms – IA interior architects and studio O+A – to turn a lean, light-infused shell into a 'celebration of the company's spirit.'
inside twitter's global headquarters by IA interior architects
twitter's new headquarters occupies two stories of an 11-floor art-deco market square complex in san francisco.
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New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
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Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
