remedios vincent's colorful chimeras delight + disturb in equal parts
created from repurposed antiques - some over a century old - 'the emperor's new clothes' shines a fresh (and creepy) light on the old, and the new.
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made to dislike accessories by remedios vincent
the objects re-use and give new life to pieces that have ceased to be useful in regards to the purpose for which they were created.
SCI-Arc 2016 summer thesis: ke li's concert hall redefines building typologies
through her proposal, ke li challenges the current architectural language by deforming traditional building façades and functions.
rio's refettorio gastromotiva turns waste food into meals for those without homes
situated on the edge of a small square, adjacent to one of the neighborhood's main thoroughfares, the building has been designed to establish a close relationship with its community.
mariko mori sites luminous ring at the peak of a cascading waterfall in brazil
as the sun sheds light on the sculpture from different angles, the orb changes in color, slowly shifting from blue to gold hues.
AZC architecture completes construction on 'terrace 9' residential towers in paris
AZC architecture has completed 'terrace 9', a flexible program trio of towers close to paris' la défense district.
atelier zündel cristea constructs housing complex for elderly residents in paris
the structure comprises individual studio apartments, communal areas and medical consultation rooms for residents and out-patients.
elena manferdini interview and studio visit in los angeles
after touring the venice, los angeles, studio of atelier manferdini, we sat down with elena to discuss her background in architecture, her current projects, and her work as chair of graduate programs at SCI-arc.
elena manferdini's 'inverted landscapes' wins PAN award for best public art project
the installation challenges the relationship between space and painting, updating the viewer's classical notion of 'still nature' and public engagement.
lillestrøm bicycle hotel by various architects opens to the public in norway
the project offers parking spaces for over 400 bicycles, and a public rooftop that overlooks the entire city.
various architects: eikefjord skole proposal
'alt under ett tak' (everything under one roof) by norwegian various architects, connects existing and new buildings together under one undulating roof structure.
ACTIU cool working promotes productivity and wellbeing at orgatec 2016
the ACTIU ‘cool working’ exhibition showcases the alicante furniture firm’s new philosophy on health and efficiency inside of modern office environments.
nendo presents alias 'okome' furniture at orgatec 2016
designed by japanese studio nendo, the dynamic and flexible alias ‘okome’ furniture system references the natural form of pebbles smoothed by water.
ceramiche refin revives historic materials in epoque tile collection
influenced by the precious work of renovating old interiors around italy, ceramiche refin rediscovers and redefines historic materials with the ‘epoque’ porcelain tile collection.
ceramiche refin's craft collection highlights skill of cement artisans
with a focus on the artisan craftsmanship of concrete, ceramiche refin's ‘craft’ collection presents minimalist slabs that sit harmoniously within a contemporary design context.
A-frame chalet nestled in the woods by la SHED architecture
this light-filled home on the lake adopts typical architecture reminiscent of chalets in the alps with added contemporary details.
la SHED architecture rearranges clark house to face garden
the spacious and light filled family home features a rear façade clad in oriental cedar displaying a herringbone pattern.
rafael esquer unveils klimt-like poster of new york at night
printed in radiant gold and silver foil, this poster helps reawaken your memories of that first night in new york.
alfalfa studio translates well known plays into graphic posters for amphibian theater in texas
saturated colors, kitschy patterns and playful illustrations were combined to kickstart the 17th theater season at the amphibian stage in fort worth, texas.
artelabo connects french villa with an intricate pergola of flowers + birds
an intricate pergola connects the two volumes of this brilliant white house in france.
artelabo organizes secluded french villa around four internal courtyards
contained behind a peripheral wall, four volumes are paired with adjacent courtyards to ensure natural light and ventilation.
sam dougados inscribes moroccan beaches with intricate arabic patterns
the drawings, made while travelling through morocco, add a simple poignancy to the natural landscape and highlight the transitory nature of life and the environment.
ephemeral sand drawings created by french artist sam dougados
drawn during low tide, the temporary works ask viewers to pause, and reflect on the beauty of life -- as well as its fragility.
HAUSER & WIRTH presents a carnivalesque cast of characters by paul mccarthy
a vivid collection of mccarthy's work, collecting in one place a variety of his sculptures from the past 15 years.
paul mccarthy: ship of fools, ship adrift 2
a contemporary rephrasing of the medieval allegory, depicting a world of power without principle as the ship and its denizens hurtle obviously towards their own destruction.
wise architecture conceives MU:M office building like an owl's nest in south korea
the complex has a twisted rectangular shape, defined by the split and distorted front facade.
wise architecture: y house
the configuration of this multiplex emerged from spatial studies to produce a 3-dimensional experience with an emphasis upon economic volume, utilizing a polycarbonate facade to produce an airy interior.
luca zanaroli architects' JMG house celebrates the vernacular in apulia, italy
showing respect to the integrity of the land, the ground and olive trees have been maintained to preserve the rural character.
luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo
the neutral aesthetic of the contemporary forms contrast the antiquated stone walls, allowing the details to become the focus.
how to cook thanksgiving dinner with a drone
a drone helped a team of robotics-specialists cook up some special meals for the big day.
artist-edition thanksgiving meals by hannah rothstein
in advance of the american thanksgiving holiday on november 26th, the san-francisco based artist shares her 'seconds' series of artist-edition holiday meals.
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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 
