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the 'hyper-museums' are the real poles of global cities, becoming absolute presences in competition with the cities that host them and with the risk of obscuring their identity.
after a long debate, councilors voted 53–32 against moreau kusunoki's charred timber proposal, which was unveiled in june 2015.
the design preserves the existing landscape, while maximizing sea views and natural light.
the furniture series explores the possibilities of software contribution to artistic creation, wherein 3d printing serves as an analogue for representing organic forms.
the interior geometry of 'cellular chair' by mathias bengtsson is determined by a medical simulation program that models the regeneration of bone tissue.
the school design comprises of three additional classrooms, a library and a covered external classroom with a play area, which doubles as a small amphitheater.
building trust international in collaboration with aide et action cambodia host an international design + building workshop.
routes are being planned in california and in europe, but the practice believe proposals for australia provide the most benefits in terms of economic boost and ecological benefits.
the concept is based on creating a conservation refuge which would protect the animal kingdom from man's excesses.
delivering premium sound and expressing balmain’s iconic style, the new headphones and earphones are finished in safari colors with metallic gold accents.
the premium materials used for the wireless beats 'solo 2' by dr.dre are more durable than ever before and help dissipate heat and minimize sound leakage.
every film shot connects different places, people and moments into a whole, just as it is with space.
the design aims to remove the anxiety surrounding the dentist, and instead put the patient at ease.
each generously proportioned dwelling contains a reception area, bedroom, and bathroom, with a private deck that affords sweeping views across the landscape.
located within a UNESCO world heritage site, the safari lodge by nick plewman architects and michaelis boyd associates demonstrates sensitive design for the natural and fragile local ecosystem.
the scale of the installation reflects the enormous size of the monastery.
juxtaposing urbanity and mobility with an almost hilariously alien object, the installation tackles ideas of perspective, fragility and dimensionality.
‘I pick random songs and make pictogram posters for them’, says swedish graphic designer viktor hertz.
this exercise is the swedish graphic designer's way of saluting the innovation that stems from apple, reinterpreting the brand's iconic logo to address various avenues of literally 'thinking different'.
the installation consists of a series of 35 polished, steel arches, that together, form a gate-like passageway.
the oskar zieta 'tafla' mirrors collection combines aspects of art, design and technology to help create a unique story on the owner's wall.
the scheme includes two vastly different façades that naturally respond to their immediate surroundings.
the spacious house is divided into six cube-like rooms: the bedrooms, the living spaces and the kitchen.
the single storey structure features spacious open-plan accommodation with an outdoor terrace serving as an extension of the indoor living space.
the project comprises a single volume at ground level, which spills out onto a terrace that serves as an extension of the home’s living quarters.
controllable vents at the climax of the roof have a siphoning effect together with the large openings to the south of the building.
BMDesign believes that a concave roof will help make even the smallest quantities of rain to flow off the roof and eventually coalesce into bigger drops just right for harvesting.
we round-up some of the most engaging showcases and displays of creative thinking, looking at the innovative and imaginative ways participants have expressed themselves and interpreted this year's theme.
designboom visited caesarstone's factory in israel, where we took a behind-the-scenes look at the transformation of quartz into strong, flexible, resistant, and low-maintenance surfaces.
TTMM is a watchface collection for pebble smartwatches that displays a simple and minimalist combination of digits and abstract infographics.
the low screen 144x168 pixel resolution, limited 64 color palette, and low contrast e-paper display were a challenge while designing the readable and pixel perfect watch faces.
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Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
