CN10 architects adds concrete and marble pavilion to a cemetery in northern italy
crafted from white concrete and zandobbio marble, the architecture seeks to explore the themes of memory, and the complex relationship between life and death.
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CN10 architects renovates medieval torre del borgo in northern italy
with the completion of the project, the historic building will be able to accommodate bergamo’s public library.
ruetemple adds suspended netting to family home in moscow
to encourage constant activity within the young-family, play areas and an open-plan setting has been created within this two-storey home in the suburbs.
ruetemple adds multi-functional cube to living room in moscow
suspended at the center of the room, the residents can retreat into a peaceful space where underneath, furniture can be pulled out or stored away when needed.
introducing the MUT design x sancal sound-absorbing ‘beetle’
the product is a decorative but functional design piece which works as an acoustic panel against unpleasant background noises.
MUT design launches duplex, a small range of occasional tables for sancal
the collection consists of a range of side tables that reference the organic and modernist architecture of mies van der rohe and frank lloyd wright.
artists plate military rations as michelin-starred meals
a chef, a videographer, and a photographer teamed up to transform military combat rations into magnificent dishes mimicking michelin-starred meals.
henry hargreaves + caitlin levin reveal seasonal produce as surrealist food scans
simply placed on the scanner, food from fava to figs, and chives to cherries are revealed in their most natural state, with every curve, nook, and cranny perceivable in incredible detail.
ISSHOarchitects' shinminka house in japan binds the vernacular to technology
set in the okiwana prefecture, the project connects new technologies with local know-how to create a form of architecture that is indigenized and symbiotic with nature.
issho architects: ykh house
resembling separate volumes arranged and stacked on top of one another, the dwelling distinguishes separate spaces for each family unit while still remaining holistically connected through a common circulation spine.
hariri pontarini architects completes torqued bahá’í temple of south america
comprising nine torqued wings, the structure is set within the foothills of the andes mountains, bordering the metropolis of santiago.
B+H and hariri pontarini realizes university of toronto law building as a luminous pavilion
a dynamic new building for the faculty of law features new façade comprised of glass and nickel fins which follow the curve of the street.
AGC head office by SAMYN and PARTNERS is a near-zero energy building
the complex is covered in peripheral glass façades that automatically turn towards the sun and provide diffused, soft lighting.
SAMYN and PARTNERS completes the latest EU council headquarters in brussels
the architecture is structured with a lantern-like volume, casting its shine during the night.
olafur eliasson's greenlight prototypes for moroso follow a geometric structure
the collection is based on a golden triangle which can be combined to form luminous sculptures or sprawling modular environments.
benjamin hubert's cradle collection for moroso uses a three-dimensional stretched fabric
the collection uses a geometric patterned textile which was created in collaboration with an austrian factory.
tabanlıoğlu architects designs women's community and production center in rural turkey
designed to empower and unite different generations of women, the space serves as a place of congregation where visitors are able to share experiences.
tabanlioglu architects renovates istanbul’s historic library with its rare book collection
black glass boxes devoted to manuscripts, stand as a monolithic objects and play stark contrast in this library dating back to the 17th century where old and new now sits side by side.
beomki lee + chang kyu lee redefine affordable housing in new york using air-rights
the proposal celebrates multi-dimensional interactions between habitants' daily activities and the city structure.
beomki lee promotes cross-block connections that generate new urban spaces
'colorway' offers an architecture designed in human scale that fosters a method for creating activity-positive space by allowing people to color their journeys.
daniel lev coleman showcases his lintite collection for milan design week
combining dry lint and concrete, lintite is an innovative composite material that could hopefully reduce fabric waste worldwide.
daniel lev coleman's 'lintite' chair is made from dryer lint + concrete
daniel lev coleman suggests a novel solution to massive problem of fabric waste.
elias rizo arquitectos builds luxury casa m7 in jalisco
using a variety of stone and concrete, solid and void, elias rizo arquitectos design a light-filled luxury home in jalisco, mexico.
elias rizo arquitectos breathes new life into the 1960's casa ro
with an additional steel structure, elias rizo arquitectos redefines a 1960's international style home for contemporary use with large glass panes and light-filled transitional spaces.
civic architects + BRIGHT revive railway underpass in tilburg, the netherlands
the project seamlessly ties together architecture, public space, cultural heritage and traffic flows.
the cloud collective installs temporary ruins in saint nectaire
for the art and landscape festival 'horizons', the cloud collective has designed and built two pavilions out of left-over polycarbonate sheets.
punkt. urban mobility project sees top art schools design e-bikes for different european cities
designers from the RCA, lausanne’s ECAL and design academy eindhoven took part in PUMP. — a project by punkt. to promotedelectric-assisted cycling in cities.
jasper morrison strips down the mobile phone to its bare minimum for punkt.
designboom spoke to jasper morrison and punkt. founder petter neby to learn more about the development of the 'mp 01', and their own personal cellphone activity.
chimney house by dekleva gregorič celebrates the role of the wood burning stove
the ridge of the roof has been pushed apart to create a continuous skylight that runs throughout the residence, providing natural illumination.
venice architecture biennale: slovenian pavilion by dekleva gregorič architects
presented by the museum of architecture and design (MAO), ‘home at arsenale’ responds to the biennale’s ‘reporting from the front’ theme by addressing domestic topics as current critical, social, and environmental issues.
paolo cappello presents luciano, a ceramic bluetooth speaker for newblack
combining the arts of ceramics and sound technology, the product offers a simple and immediate listening experience.
paolo cappello designs bluetooth music cabinet for miniforms
a bluetooth music cabinet with an oversized trumpet-shaped speaker, the design references the gramophones that once played scratchy 78’s.
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2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 all competitions
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
