ibda design shares its shimmering proposal for the beirut museum of art
a translucent diamond of light makes up ibda design's suggestion for the new museum of art in beirut, the lebanon.
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ibda design completes contemporary mosque in dubai
al warqa’a mosque is designed with the concept of the mosque as a house of worship as well as a social space for gathering in the community.
víctor enrich grinds NY's guggenheim down london's 'cheesegrater' building
the project is a critique of the ways in which money has 'destroyed' the art world, forcing many of today's creatives to engage in 'what sells', rather than their own experimentation.
víctor enrich envisions an isolated, gold-clad 'fort knox' for president trump
some of trump's most prominent proposed policies are amalgamated into an architectural abode that captures the essence of his personality and political ideas.
GD-lighting design shines a light on its method of illuminating MOCAPE shenzhen
perforated plates and stone extend and twist across MOCAPE in shenzhen, prompting the use of an innovative type of lighting design.
GD-lighting design illuminates zaha hadid's nanjing international youth cultural centre
small holes and swirling shapes were cut out of the surface allowing light to pour through in to the interior.
makerbot's post-processing guides turn 3D prints into advanced prototypes
including threaded inserts, silicone molding and vacuum forming, makerbot presents a range of post-processing guides to take 3D prints beyond the build plate.
makerbot replicator+ and replicator mini+ redesign the 3D printing ecosystem
makerbot's new ecosystem of products offer engineers and designers a faster and more effective way to develop ideas and offer educators a better way to integrate 3D printing technology in the classroom.
id inc's cardboard cubes populate japan GOOD DESIGN exhibition in tokyo
id inc used cardboard cubes as a platform for this disaster prevention exhibition, each one perfectly sized to fit enough survival supplies for 72 hours.
jo nagasaka uses binder clips to stage exhibition for japan GOOD DESIGN award
designboom spoke with the architect about his design of the tokyo midtown exhibition space, his working philosophy, and some of his favorite projects from this year's GOOD DESIGN award.
internoitaliano's buti pocket knife offers a contemporary spin on a traditional item
named after the comune in the province of pisa in the italian region of tuscany, the sleek pocket knife delivers elegance and function.
giulio iacchetti offers a fresh twist on classic mechanical drawing tools
the design of 'neri' pens and mechanical pencils pay homage to classic writing and drawing tools, and are available on the designboom shop!
hayato komatsu architects constructs japanese house with no eaves
the dwelling is topped with an oversized sloping roof that was the result of the architects taking the wind direction, views and privacy into consideration.
hayato komatsu architects: house in imabari
by utilizing multi-storey external walls, the design creates ample pockets of outdoor space while maintaining a sense of privacy for the inhabitants.
zai & moncler grenoble skis blend carbon, steel and aluminum
merging the expertise of prestigious ski manufacturers zai with the style of mountaineering brand moncler has resulted in a limited-edition ski collection named ‘grenoble’.
testing handcrafted zai skis on the slopes of disentis, switzerland
following our interview with zai skis' chief creative officer simon jacomet, designboom tested four models of their hand-crafted ski range on the slopes of disentis, switzerland.
interview: tomi ungerer discusses his satire and adult illustrations
in london, designboom met with tomi ungerer to discuss the many notorious decades of his work, the social issues that he tries to address throughout them, and how current affairs are influencing his writing, illustrating and sculpturing today.
interview: tomi ungerer talks a treasury of 8 books in london
designboom met with tomi ungerer in london, to discuss the characters in his children literature, how he sources new story ideas, and the importance of phaidon publishing his work in the UK.
seletti, gufram and TOILETPAPER at art basel miami
this surreal setting reflects a colorful explosion of consumerism, sexuality, seduction and fantasy.
sun xun's sinuous beachfront bamboo pavilion for audemars piguet in miami
'reconstruction of the universe' includes a 3D film animation called 'time spy', which is made from individually crafted woodcuts.
foscarini to debut aplomb large, a UFO-shaped concrete lamp
designed by italian studio lucidipevere for foscarini, the latest lamp suspension is crafted by italian artisans with an intricate concrete processing.
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.
lisbon architecture triennale: lacaton & vassal wins lifetime achievement award
the prize distinguishes the individual or studio whose work has influenced current architectural practice and discourse.
anastasiya koshcheeva uncovers her latest svetoch lamp edition
as part of the designer's original collection, the lighting product is exclusively handcrafted with birchbark -- representing traditional siberian craftmanship.
anastasiya koshcheeva crafts contemporary birch objects in from siberia
the three object collection is composed of 'tuesa', 'taburet', 'svetoch' -- each representing a different approach to the use of natural birchbark in the home.
gould evans creates a permanent home for the original 13 rules of basketball
built around two sheets of paper, the debruce center for the original rules of basketball on the campus of the university of kansas, gives home to a north american sport history.
AZ western community building + science agriculture center by gould evans
the academic complex creates a bold identity for the college and reflects its commitment to students and the local community.
work starts on gonzález hinz zabala's design of bauhaus museum dessau
the winning scheme renders the museum as a 'glass shell', which accommodates the collection on the upper storey with a more flexible open-plan layout at ground level.
two winners chosen in new bauhaus museum competition
not able to agree on one particular entry, the jury instead selected barcelona-based gonzalez hinz zabala and new york-based young & ayata to share the award.
gens conceals contemporary disneyland home in traditional gabled roof
using a volumetric typology that fits within the context of the mall alsace village, disneyland by gens houses a contemporary open-plan home under an inhabitable trussed plenum.
gens transforms vacant farmhouse into housing project for seniors in france
the volume is separated to generate a gap that allows the interiors of the old location to be naturally illuminated.
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Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 all competitions
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
