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.
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janne kyttanen sculpts 'metsidian' metamorphosing metal furniture
digital sculptor janne kyttanen's multidisciplinary work is the result of exploring and intersecting 3D printing, virtual and augmented reality.
light-as-paper trifle by daisuke kitagawa for time & style
characteristic of its creator's understated approach, trifle utilizes 1.2mm steel in such a way that provides structural strength at little cost in weight.
daisuke kitagawa exhibits reflect collection prototypes at salone satellite
influenced by the impression that reflections have on our emotional and physical states, the products hope to evoke a sense of awareness that sparks new attention to our surroundings.
HPS-architekten completes farmhouse renovation in austrian countryside
retaining only the most necessary components, the renovation project clarifies the property's visual characteristics while increasing interior living space.
hammerschmid, pachl, seebacher constructs wooden pond house
the small house with a floor area of 50 square meters has been integrated into an existing garden with a swimming pond.
isabelle daëron floods Hermès ginza store windows with a wave of water
'making waves' sees a landscape of oversized drops fall from the ceiling, coil into a current within two large vitrines, and continue across a series of small display boxes.
isabelle daëron turns recycled tennis ball felt into expressive objects
three objects aim to translate the acoustic and physical qualities of tennis ball felt: a sound window, a soft seat and a container-carpet.
forpeople on designing the keyn chair's almost limitless variations for herman miller
using an one-piece shell design, the ‘keyn’ provides custom comfort by utilizing a ‘cradleflex’ system that enables users to adjust their position smoothly up to ten degrees.
pearson lloyd designs diverse pieces for teknion workspace collection at NEOCON 2016
the assortment of products allow users to create collaborative settings that may be lounge or table focused, ready for sitting and standing, and can be supported by digital or analogue tools.
the british airways i360 pod rises to 138 meters above brighton beach
designed by british firm marks barfields architects, the tower will be the tallest in the world and open this summer to visitors to brighton.
plans revealed to connect chicago with aerial cable car network
designed to showcase the city's rich architectural heritage, the system would encourage visitors to explore the city without the use of cars.
kiki van eijk explores the balance between nature and technology at design miami/ basel
the collections explore aspects of nature expressed through a visual balance of organic and man-made forms, controlled motion and warm light, projecting the dutch designer's signature whimsical, but substantive aesthetic.
kiki van eijk: Hermès windows at bijenkorf amsterdam
the backdrops of each display along with the two-dimensional figures have been finished in a painterly, watercolor effect exhibiting a fantastical and surreal aesthetic reminiscent of alice in wonderland, in contrast to the classic forms and shapes of the Hermès line.
scholten & baijings present a family of etched + printed glass gradient patterns for skyline design
the graphic markings reveal a new spatial context transforming different interiors in new and unexpected ways.
colour wood chair by scholten & baijings for karimoku new standard
contouring lines create a graphical impression upon scholten & baijings' wooden chairs.
winners of the inaugural salone del mobile.milano award named
designboom CEO massimo mini was part of the prestigious jury that nominated the recipients of the international award highlighting the furniture and design sector's finest innovations.
konstantin grcic's OSB hack table for VITRA created for office environments
stripped down to the bare essentials, the height adjustment feature offers standing, sitting and lounge options allowing distinct niches for work, meetings and relaxation.
withings' body cardio scale transforms how people care for their heart at everyday weigh-ins
with expanded full body analytics, exclusive cardiovascular health insights and a seamless conecction to the ‘health mate’ app, ‘body cardio’ plans to be the world’s most advanced scale.
withings activite smart-watch encourages fitness and healthy lifestyle
the withings 'activité' fuels a healthy motivation by tracking movements, keeping the wearer continuously informed and supported until the goal is reached.
ICHIBANSEN/nextstations replaces walls with windows in japanese local sightseeing train
the train consists of only two coaches and 45 seats, offering passengers the most beautiful views of different japanese landscapes.
nakamura station renovation in japan rethinks waiting areas
dissolving the boundary between the waiting room and the platform, the isolated train station provides a light-filled space where people can wait.
patrick dougherty weaves daydreams from willow trees at tippet rise, montana
using crafted woven compositions made from locally-sourced willow saplings and sticks, the artist has wrapped the outside of the school in a monumental field of entwined branches.
patrick dougherty weaves 'fit for a queen' at castle moat in nantes
set within the fortress walls, the installation invites viewers to enter and explore the tangled passageways and windows built into its tree-like expanse.
row studio use a golden reflective ceiling for barberia royal shop in mexico city
the barber shop features a golden reflective ceiling that mirrors the interior of the space.
sillas 001 by ROW studio & piopio editions at AMD 2014
ROW studio & piopio editions have collaborated on the 001 silla which they presented at the abierto mexicano de diseño 2014.
refresh design builds woolloongabba gardenhouse in a queensland backyard
the project has been conceived as a blueprint for similar homes, transforming an underutilized backyard into a multi-generational house to cater for different life stages.
refresh design cantilevers the northern rivers beach house
a unique site with habitual flooding led the beach side house to cantilever on either side of a raised central foundation.
LFBR embeds sports hotel into the sicilian coast for YAC lighthouse competition
the proposed scheme seeks to pay tribute to the almost forgotten light beam that has guided hundreds of ships to the safety of the italian coast.
vincenzo stile's siracosion lighthouse hotel for young architects competition
the competition entry proposes a contemporary lighthouse with a podium where divinity meets the human.
christopher jenner revives ancient weaving craft with rush chair at gallery FUMI
casting this ancient craft in a new light, jenner hand traced the infinite looping of rush around strakes, eventually arriving at a silhouette reminiscent of a reclining figure.
christopher jenner pushes the boundaries of glass blowing with urbem lighting
measuring 400mm x 600mm each, the bulbous forms push the boundaries of what is capable with glass blowing methods, produced as single pieces; using the traditional craft technique to realize the handmade triple-layered opal shades.
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The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 all competitions
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
