maor aharon repurposes abandoned wood furniture into multicolored stools
the designs are crafted for the center for environmental education in hiriya, israel, adopting sustainable construction techniques.
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maor aharon runs centrifugal force on polymer resins to creat unique stools
the project examines how different parameters such as velocity, acceleration, and radius of rotation affect different materials.
turnbull griffin haesloop tucks guesthouse in a lush clearing of mill valley, CA
the flat roof punctuated by round skylights extends the dappled light of nearby tree canopies over the expansive porch and indoor spaces.
turnbull griffin haesloop architects' sonoma residence sits within a lush meadow
designed as a net-zero home, the project frames the verdant oak meadow and pond within the larger landscape to create a full indoor/outdoor experience.
javier de riba enlivens abandoned spaces with new spray painted tile floors
the artist gives new life to forgotten architecture and urban environments.
javier de riba illustrates ephemeral plants in front of tortosa's historic courtyards
chalk drawings colorize these courtyards around the catalan city.
'it is a garden' house in japan organized around five courtyards
the project by ASSISTANT architects features a flat and square dwelling with a floor plan entirely defined by five private courtyards.
assistant completes light filled house of 33 years
the house is a composition of multiple wooden-framed pavilions that are nestled within a larger steel structure.
curime batliner + jake newsum unfold spheres of influence at mextropoli festival
the installation is an allegory of how technology is impacting public spaces and people's navigation within cities.
MEXTRÓPOLI 2015 - international festival of architecture, mexico city
arquine magazine’s second ’mextrópoli’ festival will take place in mexico city from march 6 – 10 this year – see who's taking part.
nada debs shapes color-gradient tatami tables with eastern flair
influenced by the vibrant colors of japan, the collection combines the art of straw weaving with the ancient works of marquetry.
nada debs curves arabesque chair for design days dubai 2015
presented at design days dubai 2015, the lebanese designer -- who was brought up in japan -- adapts her own multi-cultural background to her work, forming interior and outdoor pieces which not only speak to a global market, but also a union of forms and materials from across the globe.
artechnic wraps angular wall around SRK residence in tokyo
using cues from the site, artechnic designs the SRK residence by continuing a retaining wall into the outer privacy wall of a home in tokyo.
artechnic: M&M rosie, tokyo
the residence embraces the odd and rather restricting contextual parameters of the site to make a dynamic liveable space for a family.
berlin lines: pixartprinting captures the city's spirit through its underground stations
through the stories of dozens of U-bahn passengers, the series offers a private yet personable peek at berlin's bustling subway system.
decorative tiles and typography tell the story of lisbon through its storefronts
the series carries us through the portuguese capital to encounter 30 historical shops, their often ornately decorated façades and their passionate business owners.
noa raviv depicts the world of 'non places' through fashion
this peculiar and oddly detached clothing line reflects a realm with no real identity or story, where no one belongs.
noa raviv's 'off-line' collection takes cues from the unfiltered energy of a sketchbook
in the case of one ensemble, swarovski contributed crystals to the design, adding a sparkle of dimension to the casualness of the collection's messy scribbles.
florian w. mueller captures the essence of buildings across cities
the photographic series reduces the buildings to themselves, like an artwork with a cleared background.
florian mueller simulates a dazed dreamer in a surreal, sleeping state
in the ongoing project 'REM', the artist envisions an environment that is at once familiar and surreal.
domenico franco sites scaled-up fisher-price farm around the city of rome
the worn plastic toy becomes a landmark within the scenes, filling empty spaces and highlighting forgotten or abandoned places.
larger-than-life LEGO vehicles take to the ancient streets of rome
domenico franco has digitally introduced LEGO lamborghinis, helicopters, tractor trailers, and camper vans around the urban landscapes of italy.
anna horvath james stitches colored tape into iconic furniture pieces
the illustration series depicts some of the most famous modern and postmodern furniture designs.
anna horvath james illustrates the brutalist works of achitect ernö goldfinger
born in budapest, ernö goldfinger was one of the most influential figures of the british modernist movement.
millimètre grips visitors with hypnotic particle clouds at le laboratoire, cambridge
the immersive installation takes part in the grander theme of the 'life in picoseconds' exhibition.
studio millimètre installs six meter high tree in paris nursery
the monumental interior element is made of plywood boards, with leaves composed of suspended, cut paper sheets.
bureau A exhibits versatile foam figures for swissnex at pier 17, san francisco
from sculptural furniture to basic geometries, the exhibition creates a landscape of shapes for dynamic exchanges and uses.
bureau A builds a micro modular nightclub for the 2016 lisbon triennale
segmented into a collection of modular building blocks, THE CLUB is a travelling nightclub capable of setting up shop just about anywhere.
wanna one creates knowhere, a never-before-seen office hub in alicante
with its electric blue and white patterns, the interiors are reminiscent of the mediterranean bay just outside the window.
wanna one shapes madrid's urban lockers following the 'leave your luggage, live the city' concept
named 'lock & be free’, the storage space has opened near the touristic street gran vía, in calle jardines 11, offering travelers a place to leave their hand luggage, weighing up to 25kg, and also giving them access to private rooms for bigger pieces.
BNKR arquitectura shares new photos of the sunset chapel in the acapulco hills
made of concrete, mimicking the nature of the granite stones that dot the landscape, the sunset chapel elevates an altar above the ground enjoying views and a daily sunset.
BNKR arquitectura builds spiraling ecumenical chapel under ground
a small chapel used for meditation is located subtly underground under an elevated pond, not distracting from the serene garden landscape.
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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 
