group8asia + aedas completes punggol waterway terraces in singapore
the fundamental principles of passive tropical design have been reintroduced in a large scale project of housing in singapore.
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punggol waterway terraces by group8asia tie past + future of singapore
the project respects the old and the new in order to open a field of reflection on the sustainable housing forms to be inhabited under the tropic.
new york's lisson gallery set to open beneath the high line
the space has been constructed around the foundational elements of the high line and the existing park structure, with polished concrete floors and natural light provided by two large skylights on either side of the main exhibition hall.
sculptural sun path house in miami beach by christian wassmann
the vine-covered three-storey extension establishes a clear dialogue with the site's original 1930s bungalow.
L3P architekten renovates house lendenmann in switzerland with contrasting façades
the characteristics of the three apartments have been established through the distinctive new elevation to the south, which presents sweeping views across the picturesque landscape.
L3P architekten forms trubel after an ascending vineyard stock
a concrete structure organized as spirally ascending platforms creates a sequence of unique spaces feeding into one another.
artists focus on food safety for 'we are what we eat' exhibit at the united nations
the exhibit features work from artists liu bolin, edward burtynsky, jim draper, pepe lópez and vik muniz, forming a diverse mix of mediums, styles and subject matters to consider.
vik muniz composes golden hummingbird for perrier-jouët belle époque rosé
the internationally-acclaimed brazilian has conceived a luminous and enchanting work applied to the sinuous vessel's exterior skin: a brilliant golden hummingbird flies beside the delicate anemone flowers that have graced every belle epoque bottle for more than a century.
after five years of development, dyson designs silent supersonic hair dryer
the main component of the ‘supersonic’ hair dryer is the V9 electric motor, which is dyson’s smallest, lightest motor ever manufactured.
ariane prin blows out air hair machine
'air hair machine' is a study of the ergonomics of the hair dryer.
japser morrison's formal and functional 'duos' chair collection for andreu world
the designer's collection for andreu world is characterised by its pictorial form and practical sensibility.
ON chair by jasper morrison for andreu world
the seating series emphasizes innovative carpentry joinery and technology, reminiscent of components typically used in air crafts.
renzo piano, emre arolat + elemental among finalists for doha art mill project
see the diverse and select list of firms who have been shortlisted for transforming the 898,787 sq. foot site into the vast art gallery.
emre arolat architects embeds sancaklar mosque within the turkish landscape
steering away from the symbols and forms that are normally portrayed in traditional mosque design, the building expresses spirituality through light, shadow, materiality to produce a peaceful sanctum for prayer.
emre arolat architects expands turkish harbor with yalikavak palmarina
the scheme's architecture reflects the region's characteristics, with a composition of different travertine masses merging organically with the turkish landscape.
PUTPUT gives paint rollers preposterous purposes with atypical objects
vegetable skewers, corn, a sex toy and a cigar are only a few of the atypical objects that replace the function of the roller, each attached to a plastic handle and photographed simply on a plain grey backdrop.
PUTPUT turns ordinary objects, from hot dogs to hair, into sculptural shoes
more than a dozen zany variations of a traditional shoe are made with an assemblage of everyday materials.
moleskine recreates game of thrones opening sequence with 7,600 paper cutouts
to celebrate the release of its 'game of thrones' limited-edition collection notebooks, the stationary brand has released a video that recreates the TV show's iconic opening sequence in paper.
to bridge analog and digital times moleskine creates a calendar app timepage
the calendar app synchronizes multiple providers to one minimal interface and integrates with weather, maps, contacts and platforms such as uber.
oscar lhermitte + kudu reveal topographically accurate lunar globe
a ring of LEDs revolves around the globe, constantly illuminating the correct face of the moon and recreating the lunar phases as seen from earth.
oscar lhermitte films flavien berger's 88888888 with revolvograph
oscar lhermitte directs music video with self-developed revolvograph camera that creates stunning abstract images by rotating 1800 times per minute.
lievore altherr molina’s sistema modular sofa system for viccarbe is completely customisable
'sistema' breaks the sofa down into a series of elements that can be assembled by the customer in any way to create the perfect arrangement, whether it be for domestic or contract use.
lievore altherr molina makes outdoor living easy with livit sofa + falcata table for expormim
the barcelona-based studio draws on timeless mediterranean elegance and the far east - referencing the black ink strokes of japanese calligraphy - in their novelties for expormim.
designboom's live coverage of milan design week 2016: day seven
sunday was the last official day of milan design week: this year, salone del mobile saw +370,000 visitors - a new record for the fair.
designboom's live coverage of milan design week 2016: day six
with the weekend starting, saturday let the whole city embrace milan design week in full force.
korean brand 11+ unveils micro USB-powered O-fan
the mini unit sits freely on a cylindrical base, and can be oriented for any desired breeze direction.
cylindrical world clock by elevenplus rolls to display 24 different time zones
the world clock instantly displays any of the 24 international time zones by rolling it with the flick of a wrist.
tate harmer transforms part of brunel's thames tunnel into a subterranean venue
190 years after construction began, the architects have transformed part of the space into 'the grand entrance hall', a subterranean performance space.
temporary coworking treehouse planted in a london park
created by natalie jeremijenko in collaboration with artists shuster + moseley, architects tate harmer and briefing architects gensler, the venue is equipped with both a power supply and wifi connectivity.
collaborative #zero designer toy collection by NVDRS
standing at 9cm each, the small figurines consist of interchangeable face, body, and base with accessories available through creativity and 3D printing.
sopa design studio laser cuts paolino paper holder
the studio has developed a binder that cleverly indicates the 'amount' of time.
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Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 all competitions
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
