oiio presents modular car concept for 2060 LA mobility plan
next to this, the studio's 'big bend' architectural concept seems tame.
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oiio proposes the world's longest building with 'big bend' new york skyscraper
the proposed scheme takes advantage of the city's zoning laws to create a structure with a huge amount of saleable square footage, without worrying about height limits.
the luxurious 2018 range rover SVAutobiography presented at the LA auto show
the tech hub on wheels is packed with state of the art everything.
is the 2019 ZR1 the one corvette to rule them all?
perhaps it's a king, perhaps it's a prince; regardless of its title, the aerodynamic upgrades this time around give the machine nobility on and off the track.
hagai vered launches a new collection of hand-made lighting fixtures
hagai vered studio designed a new collection of lighting fixtures and furnitures. all made of unique metal and pipe forming technics.
hagai vered compresses brass + steel pipes into lighting objects
the lamps explore the tension between the raw outcome of machine-based manufacturing and the delicate antithesis of sensitive human touch.
upgrade your motorrad R nineT's aesthetic with this easy to install ER kit by dab design
dab design is doing the hard work for you, releasing a no-welding-necessary fiberglass ER kit for any rider who wants to give their BMW R nineT 1200 (2014 or later) a new appearance.
LM motorcycle series by dab design merges new technologies with craftsmanship
dab design makes incredible use of current 3D technologies for motorcycle customization, giving infinite possibilities.
ACTIU twists the workspace with rhythm, freshness and flexibility
with the aim of making those inhabiting workspaces even happier, the ACTIU ‘twist’ is a technology integrated desk with vast capabilities and versatility.
ACTIU technology park recognized as leader of sustainable design
awarded the LEED platinum certificate, the self-sufficient ACTIU technology park and its manufactured furniture symbolizes leading sustainable design.
josh kline's concrete apocalypse furniture casts fears of technology in the future
modern art gallery london josh kline's major new body of work, civil war, looking at the potential human consequences of technology in the decades ahead.
from miami beach to burning man, studio drift X BMW drones illuminate the sky
the drones come together to form an airborne sculpture, created to mimic a flock of birds placed at the interface between technology, science, and art.
rock house by AGi architects is clad with concrete that looks like origami
located in kuwait city, the property seeks to provide complete privacy while establishing itself as a distinctive part of the neighborhood.
AGi architects integrates three gardens inside kuwaiti home
to tackle the intense heat all year round, gardens have been integrated with the living spaces to allow the residents to keep cool and instill the feeling of living outdoors.
urbantainer's neon-clad media room showcases the evolution of adidas’ iconic EQT
the 11 meter-high, transparent tower is built of both glass and acrylic and only contained one bold EQT print, only visible in total from a specific angle.
URBANTAINER extends the national theater company of korea with modulated red shipping containers
the new building's various programs include a lobby, place of rest, café and bar.
ineke hans + gebrüder thonet wien develop a chair to replace 'face and function' philosophy
ineke hans developed the kunsthalle conference chair for production by gebrüder thonet wien based on both manual and digital production methods.
ineke hans selects prime cuts of meat for chops cutting boards
the collection includes five cutting boards which feature different shapes including steak, salami, sausage, and drumsticks.
living architecture systems' immersive soundscape 'astrocyte' says a lot about listening
the piece responds to viewers’ movements with patterns of light, vibration and multichannel sound.
the zero house is an attempt to meet the highest goals in sustainable building
using a wide range of natural and minimally-processed or recycled materials, the house provides its occupants with a zero energy bill, as the solar electricity generated on the roof fully offsets the building's energy usage.
sadar + vuga extends historic 'kings house' in slovenia with glass pavilion
the rustic mansion is both a clubhouse and small hotel within a prestigious golf course.
sadar + vuga and HHF architects to overhaul montenegro's dom revolucije building
the winning proposal takes the site's existing architecture as its starting point, treating it as a covered landscape.
kawahara krause's acrylic glass garden shed challenges our perception of space
the volume consists of a grid structure using acrylic tubes, connected by joints developed especially for the project.
kawahara krause suggests staggering office complex in berlin
its alternating and multicolored façade create a unique silhouette and dynamic visuals.
politecnico di torino creates a 'hutong playground' for the beijing design week
'hutong playground' is a result of the collaboration betweeen politecnico di torino and EPFL of lausanne at the beijing design week
the 751 fashion buyer shop in beijing is conceived in an old factory by CUN design
as beijing takes a re-understanding of the industrial heritage, culture and social value, it’s time to consider new options for these old factories.
aljoud lootah downsizes traditional UAE architecture for alareesh collection
influenced by the namesake structures, aljoud lootah showcases the dazzling 'alareesh' collection of furniture pieces at the dubai design week 2017.
AAU ANASTAS interweaves intricate, immersive installation in OMA's concrete
located at alserkal avenue during dubai design week 2017, AAU ANASTAS's while we wait strengthens the relationship between nature and architecture in the palestinian landscape.
paul de ruiter architects and CULD propose bridge of trees and giant flowerpots
representing a unique addition to the rural road network, paul de ruiter architects and CULD's 'bridge of trees' is the winning proposal in a competition voted by the community deciding the development of a new 200-metre bicycle bridge in the area of amstelveen.
paul de ruiter architects erects transparent villa k in germany
steel, concrete, and glass cut through a site with a single powerful expression, bisected by a projecting pool that plays off the reflections of the glass partitions that clad the living spaces.
rinspeed's 'snap': the sum of its parts is greater than the whole
featuring: a smart antenna, HD maps, a digital cloud, face recognition, biometric identification, ultraviolet interior LEDs, a quick-charging cable, an online marketplace, urban farming containers for strawberry tea, and of course, wifi.
rinspeed's self-driving electric 'oasis' concept car features a personal greenhouse
rinspeed introduces its alternative concept: a maneuverable speedster with an integrated small garden plot behind the windshield.
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Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 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 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
