NARTARCHITECTS proposes glossy cube on crater for csontváry museum in hungary
opposed to the ‘plaza-museum’ strategy, the studio searched for a site that is interesting and symbolic enough to become a pilgrimage destination.
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nartarchitects renovates mountain hut in galytateto, hungary
the tourist center and lodge hosts various functions including a bistro, sporting equipment store, two floors of dormitories and accommodation.
jason briggs' grotesque porcelain objects are surrealistically erotic
the objects express strong sexual references—at once abstract, but laced with figurative forms and life-like textures, bordering on being pornographic.
pocket NC FR4 machine shield is a desktop CNC router assembled from a single sheet of PCB
the FR4 machine shield is both a CNC router and laser engraver small enough to fit on a desktop. the variety of applications of this machine will grow through open source technology.
precious plastic by dave hakkens: open-source and DIY plastic recycling machines
the collection of DIY machinery is based on general industrial techniques and made to work with recycled bits of plastic.
clug 3D printed wall-mounted bike racks by hurdler studios
the system encases two screws concealed within a robust push-fit cover that mounts to a wall, holding the bike upright without damaging the frame or rims.
toti semerano constructs an irregular corten steel wall in salento, italy
the prototype, which is currently in progress, uses a basic star shape which is repeated throughout the structure.
toti semerano conceals salento home in cloak of vegetation
with programs spread across three floors, the discreet residence features a large skylight that slices the structure from roof to basement.
minimal carbon-fiber bridge designed by damjan bradač arhitekt in slovenia
influenced by nautical design, the minimal bridge maximizes functionality while remaining structurally minimal by careful material and form choices.
damjan bradač arhitekt designs train house for slovenian railways
the structure, for on-track storage and maintenance, is characterized by a semi-transparent façade made of context-related materials like galvanized steel.
kuehn malvezzi design collectors lounge at design miami/ basel
kuehn malvezzi has transformed the design miami/ basel collectors lounge into a landscape of different colour and texture combinations.
janne kyttanen unveils 'avoid' chandelier at design miami/ basel
this oversized light feature presented by gallery ALL comprises a glowing circular fixture with an intricate diamond structure.
bahadir kul wraps mersin stadium in turkey with perforated façade
with the capacity to seat 25,000, the stadium features an elliptical form wrapped in transparent materials.
bahadir kul's batumi football stadium façade embodies a sense of movement
to be located in georgia, the stadium's twirling, rhythmic façade represents the unity and dynamism of the country's passion for dance.
diego guayasamin's residencia cumbayá in ecuador features an underground garage
surrounded by a lush garden, the house itself is composed of three white volumes with a clearly defined rhythm.
diego guayasamin's UNASUR headquarters boasts a dramatic cantilever
conceived as a continuous and integrated environment, the design is set back from the plot's edge, creating a large entrance plaza that serves as a public place for congregation.
megan geckler explores materiality & chaos in illusive scanner prints
enclosed in thick white frames, the images have a tactile quality that seems to hold hundreds of overlapping layers within its borders.
megan geckler produces immersive rainbow cube installation in LA
intertwining the form are thousands of strands of florescent marking tape--geckler's signature material--in a spectrum of colors including pink, blue, yellow, green, and silver.
catherine nelson's labyrinth landscapes submerge viewers in a fictional flood of flora
each of the artist's carefully-constructed photographs comprises countless images painstakingly pieced together over the course of several months.
catherine nelson painstakingly pieces together thousands of images to form fictional worlds
digitally stitched together, the spherical landscapes form miniature planets that blur the line between fiction and reality.
andrew byrom adds typographic installations to university campus in england
two typographic installations channel the community and culture of the countryside.
andrew byrom's typographic installation animates when viewed by passing trains
on the campus of azusa pacific university in california, the LA-based designer has created a 100-foot-wide graphic statement that forms an optical moiré effect.
pierre lassonde pavilion by OMA opens at quebec's MNBAQ art museum
the addition increases floor space by 90 percent, bringing together the institution's existing buildings.
provencher_roy to renovate montreal's alexandra pier and maritime terminal
the renovation project creates a host of public spaces along the city's waterfront, better integrating the site within the surrounding urban fabric.
giancarlo mazzanti's TRUSTICS showcases how architecture can build social welfare
during the venice architecture biennale, designboom interviewed the architect, who shared with us his take on the responsibility of architecture in our contemporary world.
el equipo mazzanti provides colombian town with geometric mixed-use structure
this mesh-wrapped structure provides the locals of marinilla with a welcoming space for socializing, learning, playing music and gardening.
KALO present flat pack multi-tier shelf at design days dubai 2016
instead of using conventional hardware connections, the legs are pinned to the topmost shelve with custom-made solid brass pins.
bo reudler sketches an outdoor furniture and lighting collection for JSPR
each furniture piece seems as if it has been spontaneously drawn on the spot, offering an expression of loose lines while still maintaining comfort and functionality.
travis durden sees the demise of six infamous villains as lifeless skulls
the artist has recreated his favorite villains as sunken skulls: alien, ghost face, maleficent, predator, terminator and dracula.
travis durden sees batman's demise within ruined, post apocalyptic landscapes
in collaboration with a collection of photographers whose images document abandoned, architectural spaces around the world, durden has seamlessly added elements from the masked figure's shadowy life into each frame.
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WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 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 
