COR roc wraps users in a cozy, modern armchair interpretation
debuting at the 2017 imm cologne fair, the COR 'roc' armchair features a generous shape, defined by its curved back, that conveys a sense of security, but with a less ample size.
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philipp mainzer designs storage system jorel for interlübke
at the imm cologne 2017 fair, architect philipp mainzer debuts the geometrical ‘jorel’ storage system for the german-based furniture manufacturer interlübke.
cao hui's dissected classical sculptures turn solid stone into fleshy forms
take a surreal and surprising peek inside the 'bodies' of some of history's best known statues.
the indigestible fleshy sculpture of cao hui
the series depicts everyday objects such as an upholstered armchair, suitcase, jacket and gloves… except hyper-realistically rendered as flesh.
MGAO proposes two-shed residence in melbourne, australia
two pitched roof volumes intersect at the center to create this rural home.
rural san remo house designed by MGAO in southern victoria, australia
situated at the top of a grassland crest, the home is split into three sections: a bedroom, a public area with kitchen and dining room, and open air verandah that frames views toward churchill island.
studio kaksikko highlights the tactile qualities of wood at the stockholm furniture fair
the exhibited pieces aim to create a balance between design and craft through the use of understated forms.
tom fereday bends metal wire into SP01 outdoor collection
with the premise of withstanding tough environments, the set is available in a selection of bold colors usable for both indoors and out.
jonas lindvall's miss holly hall collection for stolab offers a handy cloakroom solution
the collection reorganises the hallway setting with adaptable and functional pieces.
jonas lindvall presents tureen tables for stolab at SFF 2016
the series is available in a range of heights and table surface diameters, with top options of solid oak, carrara and green marble.
take a closer look at design museum holon's eyewear exhibition, 'overview'
hey four-eyes! designboom takes a look at design museum holon's exhibition of eyewear, and the concepts behind some of the pieces on show.
yaakov kaufman designs bruce, a juice squeezer for monkey business
head first he goes - into the lemon, orange, grapefruit - twisting and turning until every last drop has been extracted.
bocca by tal gur for gaga design
the concept explores the balance between aesthetically pleasing objects and functional furniture - playing with textile material and visual weight.
tal gur: monolog bench
the israeli designer's intention was to create a seating unit which deals with this notion of a living organism, such as a tree, and turning into an inanimate object -- in this case, a bench.
take a closer look at design museum holon's eyewear exhibition, 'overview'
hey four-eyes! designboom takes a look at design museum holon's exhibition of eyewear, and the concepts behind some of the pieces on show.
whimsical classic toys corkers by reddish studio for monkey business
bring your cork collection to life with six classic, whimsical characters such as: 'karl' the wooden soldier, 'rocky' the rocking horse, 'ralf' the pull up dog, 'nelson' the sock monkey, and 'captain curtis' the brave pilot.
guy feidman creates device for sterilizing milk in developing countries
the device allows for the purification of 10-liter batches of milk, without alternating its nutritional value and without energy-inefficient heating.
iftach gazit casts table and chair collection from a single slab of concrete
rebar reinforcement was set in specific places to allow separating the table from the slab into three pieces: separating the table from the chairs and bending the rebar which becomes the back support for the chairs.
inside the highest completed penthouse in new york city by kelly behun
located on the 92nd floor of the rafael viñoly-designed skyscraper ‘432 park avenue’, the luxurious residence boasts a bespoke interior fit to be inside the tallest residential building in the western hemisphere.
432 park avenue unveils 86th floor penthouse residence designed by robert couturier
look inside the completed penthouse residence within the tallest residential building in the western hemisphere.
też architekci reveals plans for a concrete cube house in western poland
the new ground floor boasts higher ceilings, and contains the living room and its connected kitchen and dining areas.
też architekci designs polish country house with black thermowood cladding
the architects sought to place the dwelling between the trees, while ensuring maximum exposure to the sun.
michael young creates clip-on stone shelf for van den weghe at biennale interieur 2016
the piece follows the tradition of workmanship adopted at the studio's kortrijk workshops in belgium, and underscores its interest in practicing traditional craft.
alain gilles creates chubby, the first upholstered glass stool for verreum
the furniture plays on the iconic shape of a milk stool, while introducing an unusual combination of materials.
we architecture conceive roskilde campus in denmark
the outside exterior features a modular brick facade, with adjoining cantilevered section which offers a shaded area for students to sit and socialise.
we architecture: tonder townhall competition proposal
the town all is realized as a link between marsh on one side, and city hall on the other, organized around a series of green courtyards.
ienowa house in japan by +S / shintaro matsushita + takashi suzuki
varied wall heights, thicknesses and materials including glass and timber have been combined to create a family home that gives a feeling of being in the outdoors.
+S / shintaro matsushita + takashi suzuki tops office building with reflective huts
local architects shintaro matsushita and takashi suzuki have designed an office for a printing company topped with a series of individual metal-clad structures.
ana rita vale + andré calvete envision ex-factory as a textile museum in portugal
the proposal would offer visitors a glimpse into the history of textile production, whilst introducing new programmes and routines.
ana rita vale + andré calvete's crematorium proposal wins costa del sprawl competition
the crematorium aims to reflect the late 20th and early 21st century construction period that defined the social and economical situation of the region.
edward caruso photographs the yokohama international passenger terminal in japan
new images document the project as it is now, more than 14 years after completion, and seven years after foreign office architects parted ways.
in progress: AZPML-designed birmingham new street station
for the transit hub's transformation, the future atrium's ETFE roof has been finalized as of sept. 2014, while work on the sweeping stainless steel cladding nears completion.
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competitions 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 NY Product 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 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 all competitions
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 NY Product 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 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
