achodoso estudio's in_tube wall hook is an arc of color frozen in time
with lacquered metal and polished wood, the wall hook was created from experimenting with different methods of joining metal pipes.
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achodoso estudio joins metallic tubes without welding for in_tube armchair
the in_tube technology consists of making a partial cut on the outer side of the chair's curved leg allowing for a new one of the same diameter to be inserted.
joan rojeski studio creates miniature shape-shifting sticky notes
produced by normann copenhagen, the paper notes are capable of being folded into a variety of miniature 3D shapes.
joan rojeski studio develops granadilla straw for ocati tropical fruits
the simple plastic tool was created to accompany the introduction of the granadilla fruit to europe by colombian tropical fruits producer/exporter ocati.
KOKO architects constructs mountain lodges along a hiking trail in norway
the lodges are clad with rolled zinc, a material which resists wind and snow and requires very little maintenance.
KOKO architects plans nye skåpet mountain lodges for norwegian hiking trial
the buildings are clad with rolled zinc, which resists the wind and snow, while requiring little maintenance.
rosenthal presents circular LED lamp designed by dante goods and bads
contemporary elegance is achieved in the porcelain-made lampshade which has been rotated 90 degrees to produce a soft and even illumination.
dante goods and bads presents minima moralia at maison et objet
the room divider is made of powder-coated steel and pleated fabric, with an added metropolitan touch.
santa monica wall proposal developed for 2016 land art generator initiative
toeing the line between sustainable reminder and bombardment, and disappears into the horizon (santa monica pier) when its message becomes overwhelming.
clear orb sculpture provides energy and drinkable water for the city of santa monica
the 40-meter diameter glass sphere produces fresh water from the sea, and provides energy to the city's electrical grid.
andrea hasler installs compressed flesh sculpture in the moroccan sahara desert
'perishable goods no5' comprises a wooden pallet base and a volume of faux-flesh made from wax and resin.
andrea hasler installs flesh sculptures on the swiss mountains
the projects allude to the luxury tourism prevalent in the area during the winter months and adopt the exclusivity of swiss resorts as a creative catalyst.
chile presents cyber counterculture room at london design biennale
at the london design biennale, designboom interviews fab lab santiago co-directors andrés briceño gutiérrez and tomas vivanco about the counterculture room.
porky hefer suspends animal-cocoons at london design biennale
the soft animal pods, created by south african porky hefer, envisage a playful and fun reaction to utopia, outlining how nature will always continue into the next world
jason bruges studio immerses visitors with multi-sensory pixel constellation
the suspended canopy creates a dynamic light and sound symphony using four LG signature products; refrigerator, washing machine, air purifier and OLED television.
brightsounds 2 by lava is a sleek travel speaker made for adventures
brightsounds 2 is made to be on the go, with the convenient leatherette carry handle that provides a premium tactile experience.
ZAS architects complete library with shifting form in suburban toronto
exploring the evolving role of the library in the digital age, the glass-glad building animate a fluid series of lit spaces, balancing open meeting areas with places for private study.
ZAS architects' canadian military dining hall features tree-like columns made of glu-lam
the curtiss kitchen and dining facility in ontario is a reflection of the shifting direction in canada’s military architecture.
chamber gallery presents a curated collection of cabinets + curiosities
the cabinets reflect the gallery's overarching theme as a contemporary reliquary for unique objects.
progressland: chamber gallery hosts objects + artifacts of human exploration and innovation
customized contemporary design pieces are presented alongside specially-commissioned unique editions and historic objects, showing a manifold selection of both rare and unusual artifacts.
studio makkink & bey builds blue foam diorama at the london design biennale
the immersive diorama acts as an idealized version of the personal workshop of studio founders, rianne makkink and jurgen bey.
studio makkink & bey at london design biennale 2016: the archive as a utopic environment
the project responds to this years theme ‘utopia by design’ by presenting an archival series of objects, that reflect a selective representation of an ideal world.
AZO sequeira arquitectos reinterprets a former dovecote in northern portugal
the project has been conceived as a 'minimal concrete treehouse', influenced by a spirit of childlike fantasy.
AZO reconstructs house in bonfim with concrete façades and adjustable timber screens
located in the northern portuguese city of porto, the dwelling has been designed as a functional urban home, with large open areas.
olek wraps two scandinavian homes in hot pink crochet
in kerava, finland and in avesta, sweden, the artist used her emblematic material to canvas the entire exterior of two homes in woven neon pink fabric.
olek in the deep-end for crocheting underwater sculpture
despite her good intentions and positive message to open people's eyes to the state of our oceans, the artist is being met with much disapproval as her activities have reportedly interrupted the surrounding underwater eco-system.
yoshiaki yamashita uses a giant shoji screen to illuminate osaka house
as there are no windows on the two façades facing the street, daylight enters via a window covered with japanese paper.
light grain house by yoshiaki yamashita includes a perforated steel façade
designed for a young couple and their son, the brief called for a home that balanced the incorporation of natural light and ventilation with the need for privacy.
benoit bourd's proposal for costa del sprawl aims to reveal noble side of concrete
blocks of concrete, designed as symbolic shapes with a flexible position, are suspended on the abandoned structure, fully conserved.
cruz criollo proposes museum of alternative art for costa del spraw competition
the result is an urban activator and a promoter of culture-based tourism in the area.
alex schweder + ward shelley's 'ReActor' house rotates atop a concrete column
commissioned by OMI international arts center, the dwelling tilts in response its inhabitants' movements, exterior forces, and interior conditions.
ward shelley + alex schweder inhabit human hamster wheel
the artists must carefully coordinate their movements in tandem around the spinning dwelling, emphasizing the synergy and collaboration necessary in the everyday.
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The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 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 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 all competitions
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 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 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
