kosaku matsumoto reworks compact tokyo office interior with sliding doors and huge mirror
the renovation replaces a prominently positioned window that had no view, with a mirrored surface that reflects the interior space.
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kosaku matsumoto defies scale limitations with cascading hat
the outcome is a hat five times larger than the standard size, stretching the technical limit of craftsmanship.
frederic rätsch x DuPont shape the double cantilever chair as a flexible public seating
flexible and resilient, the design achieves the comfort of upholstered furniture through the use of DuPont's high performance plastics.
frederic julian rätsch promotes flexible seating with tool chair
the architectural details of the beech and maple wood construction have been designed to keep users in an agile state of concentration.
garciagerman arquitectos opens 'desert city' cactus center on the outskirts of madrid
conceived as a 'billboard building', the elevated longitudinal structure runs parallel to the road and is organized around a cloister-like garden.
garciagerman arquitectos transforms historic santander plaza using bold geometric paving
renewed public square includes a children's playground, extensive flowerbed plantings, and long perimeter benches.
akane moriyama converts a courtyard into an intimate area using textiles to manipulate the context of space
the work infuses the central courtyard with an intimate flair that invites the public to sit and observe.
akane moriyama's towering translucent curtains for hirakata T-SITE bookstore
three different layers of semi-transparent fabrics compose each curtain, providing a sense of depth and fluidity between inside/out.
interview with spanish architect josé maría sánchez garcía at milano arch week 2017
'the future belongs to students, and somehow professors must manage to learn from them, and the new possibilities and technologies they are open to.'
rowing and canoeing centre by josé maría sánchez garcía architects
this breezy structure emerges from the sand to provide boaters with a sheltered connection between water and land.
build to inspire: francis kéré explains his architectural approach at milano arch week
designboom met with the architect who discussed his approach to teaching, his views on the state of architecture in burkina faso, and his insight into socially conscious design.
interview with carme pigem of pritzker-winning firm RCR arquitectes
designboom spoke with the catalan architect at the inaugural milano arch week – a seven-day program of activities, events, and discussions curated by stefano boeri.
liesbet bussche's urban jewellery series takes over the city of namur in belgium
five large, colorful necklaces made of nautical material adorn the quays along the belgian rivers of 'meuse' and 'sambre'.
liesbet bussche: suzy's charm bracelet pendants
the large scale jewelry pendants are exhibited in the streets of cagnes-sur mer, france, paying tribute to suzy solidor's extravagant lifestyle
MAD architects reveals plans for faraday future's sci-fi-inspired california campus
the centerpiece of the project is a user experience center, which rises to form a sculptural and reflective tower.
CES 2017: faraday future unveils the all-electric FF 91supercar
shown at the CES 2017, the faraday future 'FF 91' defines a new era of electric mobility that fuses exceptionally high performance with precise handling, ultra-luxury, and futuristic intelligence features.
london's natural history museum unveils blue whale skeleton as part of major refurbishment
led by casson mann, the project sees the removal of the diplodocus dinosaur cast and the introduction of 'hope', a blue whale skeleton.
international centre for cave art by snøhetta opens in south western france
the complex provides visitors with an immersive educational experience of 20,000-year-old paintings, referred to by archaeologists as the ‘sistine chapel of prehistory’.
pretziada collaborates with ambroise maggiar in ceremony fireplace set
the collection’s clean and modern lines contrast in a harmonious way with the hand-welding and rough finishes.
pretziada celebrates sardinia's traditions with reinterpreted 'nuptial' vases
the collection plays with the elaborately decorative ceramic containers traditionally gifted to young brides on the island.
P-06's megalithic museum exhibition in portugal is inspired by archaeological excavations
the scenography gave origin to four volumes or exhibition zones, that materialize the exhibition narrative according to its original script.
P-06 atelier & pedra silva architects complete uralchem HQ
the interior and environmental design defines the atmosphere, and guides visitors via an accessible, easily understood visual system.
cao pu pitches tent structures inside together hostel in beijing
tent-like structures have been distributed around the 'together hostel'; stacked and overlapped to create single and double rooms.
cao pu turns top-floor apartment into a hidden bookshop in china
the small two-bedroom apartment has been converted to a light-filled library space filled with over 4,000 books for the residents.
happy design studio models the CARBONEUM jet with spirits of race and power
enhanced with honey comb patterns, the engines show elegance and technology, with the overall grey color adding a touch of supremacy to the flight experience.
happy design studio wraps private jet in gradient stripe pattern
the bombardier global 5000 aircraft has been transformed with its exterior surface painted in vertical stripes that are only revealed when approaching for boarding.
kikuma watanabe designs a movable wooden shinto shrine in the mountains of kochi
the frontal area houses the inhabitants and the worshipers while the rear shrine is set in the forest.
kikuma watanabe builds shito shrine in depopulated village in japan
the triangular shape of the shrine symbolizes not only the sacred mountain but also the tunnel that leads to it.
zaha hadid design applies signature lines to cove kitchen for boffi
available in two sizes, ‘cove’ by zaha hadid revisits two of the architect’s projects: the MAXXI museum of art in rome and baku’s heydar aliyev center.
naoto fukasawa's AF/21 tap collection for fantini and boffi
the designs are the result of an exploration into the simplification of forms with maximum clarity.
volvo parent company geely buys flying car firm terrafugia
with geely buying the flying car firm, home-to-sky take-off will become an even closer reality.
terrafugia's driverless flying car concept remedies future traffic anxiety
their latest concept, the ‘TF-X’ is a fixed wing street legal concept aircraft with electric ground drive and power assist for take off and landing.
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International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
