versailles laboratories' use of color highlights the building's functional aspect, by anonyme
coloring the interiors in different bright paints, the architects highlighted the variety of the space's purpose.
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anonyme studio fully covers a parisian building façade with plants
ground floors protected by fences have been turned into lush vertical gardens.
look before you cross (lizinterruptus lines walkways with bodybags)
the night was their dismay, so they made it their canvas.
luzinterruptus highlights the threat of plastic waste with bordeaux façade installation
once dismantled, all of the plastic material was properly recycled and the building was left in its original condition.
'almost cube house' by LAND includes a second skin to protect it from strong winds
the volume and its spaces have been designed from a sectional viewpoint, prioritizing the heights in the main spaces of the house.
LAND arquitectos rebuild earthquake affected school in chile
the redesign of this school is an homage to victims of the chilean natural disaster, whilst focusing on restoring local identity and improving the learning environment.
syte architects transforms studio in london with floating mezzanine and plywood staircase
the spacing of the staircase treads established the module that formed the basis of the whole storage unit.
syte architects extends london residence to connect terrace with nature
the humble brick extension reconnects a three-storey victorian terrace with a nearby garden.
robotics startup robomart is the 'world's first self driving store'
creating the supermarket isle on wheels, customers simply tap a button, unlock the doors and shop for the products they want.
volkswagen + NVIDIA bring I.D. buzz electric bus to life through self-driving partnership
it comes after NVIDIA announced it will be making xavier, the AI chip made for self-driving vehicles it announced in 2016, available to customers.
chris collaris architects + daphna laurens design the buitenhuis, a dream holiday house
chris collaris architects and daphna laurens' 'the buitenhuis' will soon be available to all guests at droomparken locations.
yenan chen reshapes reality with 'alt lens', a collection of distorting camera attachments
armed with a camera and a series of unusual attachments, artist yenan chen wishes to call attention to this phenomenon by offering an obviously modified reality
tattooed snakes whisper love poems on scott campbell's master & dynamic headphones
‘the smartest things I ever did were stupid things for love.'
scott campbell: paved with good intentions
by carefully slicing away sheets of uncut american currency, the iconography of tattoo subculture is superimposed onto the backdrop of money.
MW archstudio's tree-filled house in vietnam is topped with a secluded roof garden
the dwelling has been designed to maximize natural light and ventilation, so that artificial light and air conditioning are not required.
MW archstudio playfully displays the products of thao ho home furnishing in vietnam
the furniture showroom uses internal courtyards, skylights, with an emphasis on eco-friendly techniques to give visitors a comfortable experience.
nokia sleep sensor auto-creates your perfect sleep setting
the advanced nokia sleep sensor seamlessly tracks and delivers your sleep analysis, while customizing your smart home to create the dream sleeping setting.
erotic electronics as robot strippers premier at CES 2018
a las vegas strip club premiered stripper robots at their establishment to attract attendees from the consumer electronics show (CES 2018)
hiroyuki morita at IMM cologne 2018 pure talents show
in a pure, natural form, the 'temi' chair reinterprets a traditional grain harvesting tool whilst the 'cellastic' lounge chair enhances a mix of latex and nylon materials.
hiroyuki morita: pata
'pata' appears like a floor mat and can be folded into a compact bundle. it becomes a seat the moment the connecting cord is pulled and tightened.
mercedes-AMG unveils the E-class luxury convertible at NAIAS 2018
the mercedes-AMG E-class convertible fuses powerful performance with sporty style and a touch-sensitive steering wheel.
ford's mustang bullitt celebrates the 1968 movie car
the special edition ford mustang bullitt offers 481 ps, while paying homage to the 1968 movie car with an effortlessly cool appearance.
ECDM sets an anthracite grey dwelling in the heart of a multidisciplinary complex in paris
the building is sculpted by the basic requirements of urban courtesy. the volume is compact, gathered under a huge roof, and is the complex's vital core at once.
ecdm arranges city hall in paris suburb around four-storey atrium
staircases and pathways traverse a central void, connecting offices on different levels.
concrete pipes offer space for microhome tube housing of the future
james law cybertecture repurposes water pipes, creating opod microhomes with no more than 100 square feet of living space.
james law cybertecture develops the alpod - a mobile home for the future
engineered to be the next generation of home living, the lightweight and open-plan dwelling takes form as an adaptable space to accommodate the day-to-day needs of the user.
lucie koldova builds space with light for IMM cologne 2018's das haus
lucie koldova's das haus for IMM cologne 2018 transports visitors on a journey through emotional states with lights, moods, transparencies, materials and colors.
lucie koldova to build with light for IMM cologne 2018's das haus
set to be a highlight of holistic interior design, czech designer lucie koldova has been announced as the designer of imm cologne 2018’s ‘das haus’.
cristian mohaded continues robust ninho collection with coat-furred lamp and tables
cristian mohaded seeks again to explore and manipulate unconventional industrial materials that come to life through new objects that are sensitive to the touch.
cristian mohaded's embryonic objects to be exhibited in praxis gallery, buenos aires
the artworks delve into a process of de-contextualizing materials and releasing any preconceived notions of their physicality.
plano humano arquitectos sites discreet, tent-shaped chapel in portugal
the chapel is inspired by the scouting experience, as well as the sobriety and simplicity of an outdoor lifestyle.
plano humano completes all-white pastoral center in portugal
a contemporary and almost minimalist volume has been created to host a range of facilities including catechesis rooms, funeral chapels, and the parish residence.
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L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
