palinda kannangara frames tropical views inside architect's studio dwelling in sri lanka
the house and studio of an architect has a fortress-like façade but once inside, the space open up to frame uninterrupted views of the marshland.
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palinda kannagara introduces nature into linear house in sri lanka
despite the low budget and compact plot, the architects have managed to develop a family home that enables the residents to co-exist with nature.
ABF-lab envisions the critical fate of nuclear power plants in france
how should these industrial heritages be dealt with, once their operation becomes obsolete?
ABF lab guides food farm tower in romainville, france towards the sun
the project proposes an infinity of scenarios to be developed with local associations, promoting the city of romainville.
hugo mompó realizes bullit cyclery shop in valencia, spain
the design offers a welcoming bike store with a living-room, a kitchen, and patio that bring in light and air.
apartment in el carmen, valencia renovated by hugo mompó & juan grau
located on the top story of a three-floor townhouse built in 1900, the home was completely renovated and reorganized into a simple, contemporary space.
H3T architects' 'flying black house' looms beneath a bridge in the czech republic
a hidden ladder in the snow offers passersby the possibility to climb up and discover what lies inside - if they dare.
H3T architects set designblok observatory cube in prague's city center
towering above the sea of passers-by the landmark wenceslas square in prague, czech republic-based H3T architects have built the 'designblok cube' as the first outdoor pavilion to be presented for prague's annual design and fashion week exposition.
smartvoll inserts sculptural intervention inside loft panzerhalle
the expansive, open-plan interior is spread across two floors and characterized by a concrete staircase that divides the contemporary loft into two.
1860's loft building reimagined as a biophilic + passive edifice in tribeca, NY
the historic complex is transformed into architecturally precise, low-energy and high-performance residences in the heart of tribeca.
SCL architecture sculpts gravity-defying 'caza GZ' in chile
resting atop a set of boulders on a steep hill, the residence seems to be performing a balancing act.
SCL architecture transforms a hundred-year-old house into an event space in chile
the end result is an architecture of things, where the new intervention is in constant tension with the history of the existing house.
the techrules ren is a diesel-electric luxury supercar
the techrules ren supercar's distinctive fighter jet-style canopy rises up, allowing people to access its modular three-cockpit layout.
the mclaren 720S velocity custom supercar by MSO
the bespoke mclaren '720S' supercar customized by the british-automaker's special operations division, MSO, is unveiled in geneva following the debut of »
jonathan calugi illustrates one airbnb 2017 as one line, one love, one world
each drawing depicts one uninterrupted line that symbolizes the idea of airbnb's connection worldwide.
interview with illustrator jonathan calugi
jonathan calugi is an illustrator based in pistoia, italy who creates clean illustrations and patterns.
kosho tsuboi's tangible paper calendar syncs with your smartphone
kosho tsuboi blur the analog and the digital with 'magic calendar'—a display made from high resolution electronic paper that and syncs with google calendar from your mobile device.
kosho tsuboi introduces floating cantilever design with meizu gravity wireless speaker
'gravity' wireless speaker uses a complex optical reflection formula to present the album art and track information.
kosho tsuboi introduces floating cantilever design with meizu gravity wireless speaker
'gravity' wireless speaker uses a complex optical reflection formula to present the album art and track information.
hironao tsuboi: omega for arflex japan
a hand crafted chair using traditional japanese techniques in an elegant manner.
shen shaomin tricks the eye with faux-bubble wrapped masterpieces
these reproductions of iconic paintings seem to be wrapped in plastic packaging, when they're actually layered in a carefully hand-painted pattern.
shen shaomin: bonsai series
using the controlled nature of the traditional bonsai art form 'living installation' is accompanied by a description with illustrations showing how he has coerced or tortured each plant into bizarre configurations.
miguel vallinas imagines inanimate objects as inner identities, with a surrealist twist
'ceci n'est pas', meaning 'this is not' in french, explores the concept of identity and personal choice.
fashionably dressed flowers by miguel vallinas display their budding personalities
the series 'roots' reflects on identity, existence and personal choice, showing fashionably dressed figures bearing 'faces' of seasonal plants and floral bouquets instead of human heads.
janaïna milheiro crafts intricate feather wings for victoria's secret fashion show
the intricate plumage wearables blend bold color palettes, mixing vibrant blues, purples and pinks, with metallic silvers and golds.
birdy uses feathers to create a plumage of military accessories
the collection of experimental relics transforms delicate feathers into garments of protection such as gas masks, helmets and knee pads.
architecture architecture adds courtyard into dark horse extension in australia
a decked courtyard separates and connects the original cottage to the new contemporary scheme.
architecture architecture adds monochromatic extension to melbourne house
the volume has reintroduced natural light into the property, while reorienting living areas towards the northern sun and a generous back garden.
'cities' concept store evokes urban skylines at design days dubai 2017
the exhibition is featuring creations from three powerhouse designers: stelios mousarris, tarek el kassouf, and nada debs.
design days dubai 2017 unites a diverse cast of contemporary designers
running from 14th to 17th march, design days dubai 2017 presents the collectible modern and contemporary design work of 125 diverse creatives.
aydın büyüktaş bends brains with dizzyingly distorted views of american landscapes
rolling landscapes and cow farms seemingly double over, while baseball and football stadiums appear to reverse the laws of gravity.
aydın büyüktaş turns turkey upside down to form surreal city landscapes
through the use of photography and 3D software, büyüktaş has turned the turkish city of istanbul upside down, transforming sites like sultanahmet square, the grand bazaar and maltepe stadium into warped collages that distort the viewer's perspective of space.
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2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
