EPHEMERAL installation by TCA think tank revives blanca town in spain
the structure appears as a striking 'line' warping through the arid landscape.
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TCA think tank envisions aggregative tower for ABC art bund center in shanghai
the building arranges multiple programs in a sequence of open spaces, sloping paths and floors that together form a continuous exploration of the possibility of the space.
tomas alonso teases vaalbeek project at salon art+design fair in NYC
in his work, spanish designer tomas alonso combines an elegant functionality that transforms simple elements into contemporary design icons.
tomás alonso: offset table system
the design responds to the new spatial demands born from contemporary working habits, exploring the possibility of the table as a microsystem with separate accessories that can be organized.
billelis' virtually-etched insects form a golden-toned 'engraved entomology'
the digital inscription of myriad motifs are applied to the shells of various insects.
billy bogiatzoglou renders 50 skulls with humanity-influencing motifs
the collection of 50 digitally-rendered skulls focus on key patterns that link to culture and humanity throughout the millennia.
lee west objects unveils hand-crafted brass accessories
these accessories follow the same modernist-artisanal approach of the first collection.
lee west forges elegant brass collection at werkstätte carl auböck
the project pivots around the process of making and the materials used by craftspeople.
rapt studio revamps 300,000 sq ft dropbox HQ in san francisco
a pink carpeted library, karaoke bar and deep focus rooms are a few of the themed spaces designed to cater the different modes of work inside dropbox's new office.
rapt studio to transform industrial warehouse into office development
previously a home to the floral trade, the warehouse is in del mar, california is set to become a new community-orientated workspace.
reset architecture realizes zonnewende theatre pavilion in the netherlands
a color gradient in the base brickwork has been created to soften the transition from natural to built.
reSET architecture: farmhouse
a historical brick farmhouse has been preserved, creating a delicate contrast with an adjacent minimal steel and glass extension which frames views to the rural landscape and orchard.
UFO chicken coup by jakub szczęsny provides animals with an 'extraterrestrial' abode
the playful addition of a transparent viewing orb allows visitors and caretakers to peek inside the coup.
jakub szczęsny installs a temporary refuge on a rooftop in são paulo
a large, unused roof terrace has been transformed into a shelter, house, tent, hiding-place, and retreat.
hiroyuki arima arranges all-white fukuoka residence around an external courtyard
titled 'angle', the house seeks to correspond with the neighborhood’s cultural identity, home to many art museums, theaters, and restaurants.
hiroyuki arima completes 8008 residence in fukuoka, japan
fragmented volumes project out over a sloped site containing exactly 8008 plants of various types.
faulders studio plans wynwood garage façade in miami with a 'regenerative' skin
the striking elevation covers parking on the intermediate levels, extends onto top-floor offices, and drops down to embrace ground level retail outlets.
faulders studio filters light with entrium cloud canopy in portland
composed of curving aluminum fins, the sculpture activates and shades the main entrance to portland state university's science, research, and teaching center.
frits van dongen's gangnam A5 housing block wins 2016 korean architecture award
the building complex -- located in seoul's infamously affluent gangnam district --offers affordable public housing for low income families.
poppodium music venue in the netherlands by van dongen-koschuch
the building's brick envelope allows the structure to blend into the urban landscape, while the original roofline is preserved, allowing the distinctive capping to become a main characteristic of the design.
crystal wagner wraps an amorphous growth around art nouveau building in łódź
the large-scale work envelops the site in a sheath of pink, purple and blue plastic.
crystal wagner infills virginia MOCA with a flood of party tablecloths
starting from the ceiling, the installation cascades down towards visitors and spreads throughout the museum floor, mimicking natural shapes and landscapes.
PALMA fills archivo gallery in mexico with a sea of shredded plastic
the material is no longer waste but has yet to become a raw material, highlighting a critical new step in a now circular industrial process.
correia/ragazzi arquitectos restores and expands a rural winery in northern portugal
the clients, who are wine producers themselves, wanted to restore the site to its former glory in order to develop an agricultural resort.
correia/ragazzi arquitectos restores sotheby's algarve HQ using traditional techniques
in order to accommodate the new program, the existing building was completely transformed, with internal walls removed and structural elements reinforced.
seth casteel captures rescue kittens and cats mid-pounce
arms outstretched, each of the felines are captured in casteel's signature up-close, mid-action style.
seth casteel snaps underwater babies taking a dive for the first time
more than 70 photos are brought together for 'underwater babies', which dives in to the chubby-cheeked and curious world of tots as they explore the aquatic world.
BaO architects installs a pop-up amphitheater inside a beijing hutong
the architectural intervention at beijing design week focuses on creating a spatial event that enables a socio-political one.
fast + furious LAWAAI magazine documents beijing's baitasi district one issue at a time
the magazine, created en-masse over the course of a week, aims to preserve in print the spirit of baitasi.
BaO architects traps pink fly tower within an octagonal void
traversing all three floors of an historic building, the bright, lightweight structure serves as a place for exhibitions and forum discussions.
BaO architects + KJYAO + Pd'AA: busan opera house
a detachable floating auditorium will provide opera visitors with a unique experience which integrates dynamic views of the busan city skyline and cities around the world.
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New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 all competitions
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
