ALICE collaboratively builds a public architectural forum in zurich in less than 10 days
the 200 first-year students built 'HOUSE 2 - counter city' to host social and cultural happenings.
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ALICE collaboratively builds balloon-frame timber 'house' in lausanne
12 teams designed and built a different scheme based on the typology of a house to be incorporated into the wooden installation.
the local motors ariel cruiser is a board track racer with retro restyling
designed by romanian designer ianis vasilatos, the local motors cruiser is a retro-styled, gas-powered sub 40 'board track racer' bike.
local motors integrates IBM’s watson cognitive computing platform into self-driving vehicle
the electric car, which can carry up to 12 people, is equipped with 30 advanced sensors to improve the passenger experience and allow natural interaction with other vehicles.
craig & karl turn disused petrol station in london into bold + bright venue for pop-up events
'here after' pays homage to the region’s ties to british broadcasting history, mimicking the bright and bold hues of a television test card.
craig & karl unveil celebrative sawdust carpet for showcase ITCH, guatemala city
traditionally created in honour of spiritual celebrations, sawdust carpets are made using coloured and uncoloured sawdust, and often include flowers, pine needles, fruit or ashes.
interview with japanese architect junichi sampei / A.L.X. studio visit
on a trip to tokyo, designboom visited the firm's office and spoke with its founder about how he works with clients to develop their homes, and his views on the current state of japanese architecture.
A.L.X. / junichi sampei fits denenchofu house on a narrow plot in suburban tokyo
local building regulations determined the property's dimensions, with a deliberate offset between the home's levels.
joel filipe photographically explores the 'city of arts and sciences' in valencia
developed by architect santiago calatrava, the center is dotted with white, sublime geometries -- translating it into the 'city of lights'.
joel filipe photographs misty towers vanishing into the sky of madrid
'the city was empty, only fog remained...'
ed ng & terence ngan's flux collection for LASVIT portrays receding tides
motivated by lighting reflecting off the ocean in shallow water, the lamps showcase different material levels that portray this scenery.
yabu pushelberg's cipher collection for LASVIT allows multiple configurations
referencing the versatility and texture of surface-patterning, the cipher collection is made of delicate hand-blown crystal cylindrical pieces.
the trailnest hammock attaches to your roof bars for sleeping under the stars
the trailnest hammock stand clamps securly to the existing roof bars on your car letting you experience vehicular camping from an entirely new perspective.
alberto torsello's mirror-finish design for the abimis ego kitchen
the handcrafted 'mirror'-like effect is defined by varying shades, capable of lending the kitchen the appearance of a precious monolith.
abimis furbishes parisian kitchen loft with a new york twist
designed by french studio festen architecture, this 170 sq.m loft includes an all-steel and sleek open floor kitchen completed by abimis.
gabriel pulecio transforms light and space into infinity
using an array of the latest technologies, gabriel pulecio's infinity immerses users in a seemingly endless room of self reflection accompanied by interactive sights and sounds.
gabriel pulecio creates an expanded infinite space within a box
'saturn submerged' is a sculpture composed of multiple mirrored surfaces and LED's, which are fused to create the illusion of infinite depth and imagery.
studio job's playful objects for qeeboo at milan design week 2017
the collaboration sees hybrid pieces like a shark umbrella stand; a skull stool, lamp and planter; and a flashlight table and wall lamp.
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density by drone: andy yeung highlights claustrophobic living in hong kong
the photographer draws from the notorious kowloon walled city – the now-demolished, densely-populated part of hong kong that was infamous for drug and crime.
andy yeung's drone photos rise above hong kong at night to capture urban fog
dimly lit by warm and cool lights emanating from the surrounding buildings, the fleeting fog weightlessly hangs like a veil above the dense metropolis.
JJP x carlos tiscar’s ‘nook’ is influenced by bruno munari’s famed ‘abitacolo’ bed
carlos tiscar's ‘nook’ is a classic yet contemporary interpretation of the beloved canopy bed, offering a space of seclusion and tranquility to its customers.
inside josé parlá's snøhetta-designed art studio in brooklyn
occupying a single-storey structure, the workspace is surrounded by mechanics and manufacturers in the industrial gowanus neighborhood.
jose parla: cafécito neptuno at the standard spa, miami beach
named for havana's famed neptuno thoroughare, the eatery will provide authentic cuban food set in atmosphere of visual language founded in cultural history.
arts complex by jdap in seoul is integrated into the bukhasan foothills
the cultural facility serves the local community as well as the larger city as a place for exhibiting and learning.
adidas ultraboost envisioned by KXIV as beijing's bird's nest stadium
the design features a 3D-printed lace system that sits on top of the shoe's bubble-like form referencing herzog and de meuron's stadium.
jordan XI shoes reimagined by KXIV with details of thai architecture
the footwear celebrates handmade craftsmanship and advances in digital technology.
HA envelops vietnamese playground with multi-colored flags
this vibrant installation creates an ideal cooling effect and protects from the heavy exposure to sun and wind.
HA's vietnamese 'less house' combines compact urban living with the serenity of nature
with dedicated spaces for large trees and vivacious plants, this 72 sqm house blends together the serenity of nature with the compactness of urban living.
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2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
