go hasegawa designs prototypical living space for MUJI employees
a centrally positioned, three dimensional unit divides the shared and private parts of the home.
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go hasegawa erects breezy coffee tent stand at house vision tokyo
covered in a linen canopy, the iced-coffee stand offers visitors to the exhibition refreshments and a shaded area to rest in between each pavilion.
knitknot completes colorful low-cost school for a tiny nicaraguan village
before the school was built, the rural community’s 27 children received classes in a makeshift hut.
knitknot designs low-cost el jicarito school prototype
the proposal – planned for tipitapa, nicaragua – is a double-sided concept that involves not only learning within the building, but from it as well.
new video documents bicycle bridge by NEXT and rudy uytenhaak + partners architecten
the structure combines a cycle and pedestrian crossing with a school and a public garden, forming a cohesive and integrated scheme.
this bridge in utrecht allows cyclists to bike over the roof of school
the structure integrates a cycle and pedestrian bridge with a school and a public garden, forming one single cohesive design.
BMW open work debuts with immersive installation at frieze london 2017
BMW open work opens with olivia erlanger's adaptive 'body electric' exhibit, which explores the changing relationship between humans and their environment.
WATCH: miki nemcek immortalizes iconic designs from the 1950s in colorful animation
'good(bye) design' is a reminder of how people slowly lose a relationship with good design, looking back at immortal design icons with an audiovisual experience.
miki nemcek abstractly animates the transformation of larva into butterfly
'enjoy this piece with proper sound in a dark room and let your mind relax...' the artist suggests.
the cartography of the sky: levitating dreamlike houses by zabadu
the series depicts imaginary houses made of little pieces taken from photos, flying in the skies.
matthias jung's dreamlike dwellings form hybrid architectural landscapes
using personal pictures taken on trips around europe, asia and north america, matthias jung stretches reality by collaging several elements together to form phantasmagoric architectural compositions.
human body parts emerge from ronit baranga's hybrid ceramic tableware
the bizarre pieces combine traditional teapots, cups and saucers with human body parts such as fingers, open mouths, and tongues.
kota mizuishi's house in otai has a timber screen that encloses a sheltered outdoor space
the double-height space can also be used by the owner's parents, and has a transparent ceiling that allows natural light to enter.
cuboid house in kitakarasuyama by mizuishi architect atelier
the family home challenges the dichotomy between privacy and transparency through a series of carefully positioned windows.
this sculptural hall in china mimics topography and movement
zhanghua architects generated the building through a gradated negotiation between the angular rear face and the curving front face.
zhanghua architects' yu qingcheng gallery emphasizes journey over destination
designed to honor the internationally-acclaimed artist, yu qingcheng gallery by zhanghua architects honors the importance of movement and transition through life.
matter to matter installation by arthur analts highlights the power of nature at london design biennale
the work invites visitors to leave their own message or doodle while, after a couple of minutes, the temporal marks naturally disappear.
arthur analts designs a honeycomb-shaped 5 euro coin to honor latvian sustainability
the coin was issued by the bank of latvia in 2018.
london design biennale 2018: norway technologically connects inclusive design to classrooms
the exhibition features a virtual gaming platform that engages students, whilst the other is a telepresence robot that includes children with long-term illnesses to school life.
david elia to highlight brazil's deforestation at 2018 london design biennale
the installation will use the stumps of found tree trunks to represent the breathtaking surroundings of brazil's mata atlântica rainforest.
IBI group completes late will alsop's designs for two geometric stations in canada
the finch west and pioneer village stations are developed as part of a six-station subway extension between toronto, york and spadina.
will alsop dies aged 70
known for his somewhat controversial designs comprised of modernist buildings full of bright colors and unusual forms, the architect passed away yesterday.
liu jiakun completes monochrome hotel as part of sifang art museum complex in china
in addition, structures by wang shu, david adjaye, and ai weiwei provide on-site accommodation in the form of individual villas.
ai weiwei adds concrete six room villa to sifang art museum site in china
the chinese artist has contributed to the range of works produced and showcased by renowned creatives on the expansive grounds of sifang parkland in nanjing.
hangzhou dreamscape marries the art of books with normann copenhagen furniture, by alberto caiola
comprising a bookstore, café, and a showroom of contemporary scandinavian furniture by normann copenhagen, the shop blends aspiration with tradition.
flow, a desk lamp designed by andreas kowalewski for normann copenhagen
this multi-directional LED table lamp that can be delivered flat-packed.
this tower in auckland steams like a volcano, by elenberg fraser
65 federal street project offers a return to a visceral relationship with auckland’s natural landscape.
elenberg fraser clads melbourne's victoria one in louvered green glazing
the high-rise comprises a 10 level podium containing automated car parking and apartments, with a further 64 levels of residential units positioned above.
plumen shines light on its new, more efficient and sleeker 001 LED lightbulb
enhancing advanced and slimming technology, plumen relaunches their iconic 001 LED lightbulb with greater control, performance and longevity.
plumen updates thomas edison’s filament bulb with a 21st century silhouette
following the launch of the wattnott light bulbs series over a year ago, plumen works with designer daniel becker to extend its LED filament collection with two new additions, willow and wilma.
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L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 all competitions
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
