ESKYIU PLAYKITS is a transformable exhibition that interacts with participants
the show urges society to rethink the notion of play, to work playfully, and to play serious.
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ESKYIU designs ephemera arcade for swire properties at art basel hong kong
the dynamic installation and lounge space also hosted cultural talks, events, and the premiere of ‘artistry and technology’ by swire properties and liberatum.
life style koubou crafts expressive greenhouse and flower studio from nested boxes
the japanese firm nests a wooden studio box structure within an outer offset glass skin to introduce a narrow interstitial greenhouse space.
life style koubou completes a windowless concrete house with sunny courtyard interiors
the fukushima residence is designed as a series of stepped concrete volumes, resulting in overhead gaps to offer open-air interior courtyards.
students initiate construction of brick and bamboo school in rural mexico
comunal: taller de arquitectura collaborated with the students to build an educational space from locally sourced materials.
comunal: taller de arquitectura reports from mexico in the wake of devastating earthquakes
this essay is the architects' response to the natural disaster, and considers the ways in which communities can rebuild their homes and neighborhoods.
luca meneghel brings fashion to an old estonian public sauna
the italian photographer reveals a series of images he shot for vogue portugal.
luca meneghel fuses photography with drawing for calypso compositions
purple brushstrokes painted on a set of curtains follow the contours of a model's body.
designboom TECH predictions 2019: robots are the uncanny rival
we will shape the future of robots but how they will shape you?
designboom TECH predictions 2019: faceprints are the new fingerprints
it's time to ask: who owns the rights to your face? and what happens if your face gets hacked?
in sicily, a high school courtyard becomes a strong and striking centerpiece
artist alex brewer, better known as HENSE, has completed a bold composition that stands out among the region's earth-toned architecture.
HENSE puts his mark on the tallest new building in atlanta's midtown
some murals redefine the personality of a space.
TOP 10 reader submissions of 2018 – design products
from a curvy vespa to a prosthetic finger helping women get pregnant on their own, we highlight 10 design products from our reader submissions of 2018.
TOP 10 videos of 2018
from south african car spinning to a musical instrument made up of 44 furbys, we recall the most memorable videos from 2018.
a miami address to be envied: brickell city centre is an urban oasis for luxury living
during miami art week, designboom lived as downtown locals and experienced the live, work and play personality of miami's brickell district.
CASACOR miami brings experiential urban living to brickell city centre
the exhibition features a variety of micro-environments, where visitors can engage with design ideas that may apply to their own living spaces.
vardehaugen's nerskogen cabin in norway is defined by three separate fireplaces
the cabin rests on a sloping terrain in the alpine landscape of trollheimen, norway.
vardehaugen uses real scale drawings to map out its future architectural projects
the 1:1 drawings are mapped out in the courtyard behind vardehaugen’s studio using lasers, chalk, and tape.
technogym personal line delivers wellness solutions for home interiors
designed by antonio citterio, the technogym personal line has transformed home fitness equipment into desirable design objects that complement interiors.
myrun technogym treadmill enhances fitness regime at milan design week
technogym latest treadmill experience combines the newest software and hardware in ‘myrun technogym’. the design centers on a more comprehensive running experience, customizable programs, music integration, and up to date sustainability standards.
designboom interviews li xiaodong at the 2018 world architecture festival
the architect discussed the distinction between eastern and western thought, the current state of chinese architecture and the biggest challenges of working as an architect today.
kengo kuma and alvaro siza present installations at sensing spaces
the exhibition explores the essential elements of architecture, immersing guests within a multi-sensory experience.
lagranja instills an upbeat playfulness to 'gravity' high tech hub in hong kong
polished concrete floors, metal finishes, and illustrated surfaces give an overall impression of being inside a giant spaceship.
lagranja design deliver a cocktail influenced interior for other room bar in singapore
the bar unveils a large display of selected vintage glassware paired with unexpected elements.
triennale design museum exhibition reflects on the value of purchasing food products
celebrating coop's 70 years, valori in scatola is curated by giulio iacchetti and francesca picchi, and designed by matteo ragni.
giulio iacchetti and matteo ragni: cast iron manhole covers for montini foundry
every manhole cover tries to tell a story... the one with footprints of birds is for use in private parks and gardens.
david adjaye, theaster gates + bono host (RED) charity auction during miami art week
designboom was in attendance at the star-studded auction where we saw the gavel drop on a number of high profile pieces.
louis vuitton presents new objets nomades pieces at design miami/
three new objects by atelier biagetti, atelier oï, and tokujin yoshioka have been added to the collection.
architecture brio + billionBricks build elevated school in malaysia for marginalized children
the school, which offers safety and security, runs a full learning program six days a week with all necessary curriculum subjects.
powerHYDE dwellings by billionBricks seek to house india's rural homeless population
the new housing typology allows homeless citizens to be able to afford their own property, while contributing to an environmentally sustainable planet.
artist charlotte prodger wins turner prize 2018 with iPhone-shot film
forensic architecture, naeem mohaiemen, and luke willis thompson were also shortlisted this year.
marika wolff poetically captures martin creed's understanding installation
the short film documents the presence of the installation within the park by turning the city and all of its surroundings into a symphony.
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Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 all competitions
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
