make public spaces private with sancal tortuga chairs by nadadora
reducing the cluttered spaces of public interiors, the sancal 'tortuga' lounge chair, designed by nadadora, is now available without its headrest.
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sancal expresses its passion for illustration with grafica collection
the family of furniture features a range of seating objects, the bold shapes and colors employed emphasizing the versatility of the products.
hiroyuki shinozaki constructs top-heavy concrete dwelling for family in japan
constructed of concrete blocks rising to three storeys and arranged in parallel, the unusual structure symbolizes the upward expansion of life.
hiroyuki shinozaki divides house S with laminated beams
measuring 7.8 meters in width and length, the interior of the cuboid home features timber beams assembled in parallel crosses and stacked across three layers.
interview with architect brandon haw
designboom spoke with the architect who outlined his design philosophies, explained what it was like working with norman foster, and updated us on his ongoing projects.
brandon haw plans miami beach parking garage topped with private residences
'400 collins' is a mixed-use development, which, upon completion, will be the city's only luxury multi-residence car park.
ping pong FM is an interactive table tennis jukebox made for parties
ping pong FM is a fun, musical take on table tennis. choose a song and keep it playing at the correct tempo by keeping the ball in play. rally too slowly, or drop the ball, and the music will wind down to a stop.
örnberget by petra gipp arkitektur is a hill-top house anchored by a single concrete 'spine'
a single conrete wall winds through the house, articulating the various spatial programs.
petra gipp arkitektur: ulriksdal cemetery outbuilding
two rectilinear volumes placed at an angle to each other, the orientation of this building frames the natural qualities of the grounds while concealing activity within to maintain a tranquil environment.
studio 2001 strips back tokyo office to create an adaptive, minimal workplace
The project is a renovation of two rooms of 50-year-old rein forced concrete apartment building for renting offices.
2001 revives house in bandoubashi, an abandoned property in japan
the restoration project unveils a dramatic change through minimalist intervention.
arrhov frick nestles hidden holiday home in the swedish archipelago
the context of stone cliffs and pine trees, coupled with the low budget celebrates this rugged landscape by bringing nature into the interior.
arrhov frick's six walls house serves as a swedish country retreat
providing respite from the city, the contemporary 'six walls house' is located in a dense forest area outside of stockholm, taking its place among the nature of pine trees, water and rocks.
joliark realizes bold residential complex in stockholm, sweden
the design focused on using as few materials as possible, in order to sculpt one bold and comprehensible architectural language.
joliark's västermalms atrium development finished in stockholm
located in kungsholmen, the twin buildings include 165 apartments, underground parking facilities, a kindergarten, and several other auxiliary spaces.
pierre delavie turns paris' conciergerie into a monumental optical illusion
the façade of the former prison is converted into an upside down display of architectural columns and vaults, confusing the visitor's sense of scale and space.
pierre delavie wraps versailles in dior trompe l'oeil canvas
as the palace of versailles undergoes a monumental renovation, pierre delavie's warped-perspective piece seems to allow viewers to peer into the royal court gardens.
citybirds' minimalist 'raven' scooter is sleek, stylish + light as a feather
RAVEN- the lightest carbon fiber scooter ever designed by Citybirds.m
citybirds' 'pigeon' scooter by ignas survila adds a splash of color to your commute
the compact and lightweight two-wheeled push scooter can collapse in half with the push of the foot.
studio dessuant bone, LOT & sylvain willenz preview 2016 biennale interieur
talking to their designers and architects, we preview some of the greatly anticipated installations for the 2016 biennale interieur.
retegui marble collection by jean louis iratzoki & sylvain willenz
the two independent designers form collections with pieces that pair marble with glass, fabrics, wood, and leather for french marble company retegui.
gray malin floats midcentury modern furniture in the waters of french polynesia
the photographer has conceptualized an iconic selection of mid-century modern furniture set atop a reflective mirrored platform.
gray malin's poolside series recalls 1960's mediterranean glamour
'poolside' effortlessly evokes the ultra-glam 1960's jet-set lifestyle, while simultaneously sending us swooning for summer.
gabriel orozco sculpts permanent garden for south london gallery
the artist has stepped into new territory and challenged himself by using his artistic background to regenerate a piece of unused land.
gabriel orozco: natural motion at the kunsthaus bregenz
gabriel orozco presents a compilation of some of the most characteristic pieces in his career.
hula paints a larger-than-life ice mural in the canadian arctic
after hours of exploration, the artist found the ice where he would paint an enormous portrait of a local inuit woman.
hula paints semi-submerged floating females in undisclosed locales at sea
the artist continues his paddle board sojourn in search of spaces that lend themselves to the emotional states of his highly expressive subjects.
jocelyn allen defies anxiety with photographic art
her latest work, 'neblina', is a testimony to the on-going struggle of facing the outside world.
jocelyn allen: a year of self portraits
the artist has captured three-hundred and sixty-five close-range self-portraits in order to create a series of hazy images representing a 'truer' version of her own image.
david shrigley unveils giant thumbs-up for fourth plinth in london's trafalgar square
the seven-meter-high hand sculpture displays an unusually long thumb: an idea of which symbolizes the notion that 'something, somewhere, is really good.'
fourth plinth shortlist for 2015 + 2016
six new ideas for the next two fourth plinth commissions were unveiled in london and will be exhibited at st martin-in-the-fields until november 17.
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Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
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 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
