march gut transforms rear of weinblick winery into stepped seating
masked by a traditional façade, the building's back has been radically changed into steps to encourage visitors to relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the vineyard landscape.
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march gut update the stroblkeller winery in austria
a former wine cellar is converted into a 4 level structure preserving elements of its previous self.
williamson chong transforms narrow toronto home with a relocated stairwell
every effort was made to produce an open and airy family-oriented spaces out of what was previously a cluster of small and awkward rooms.
williamson chong designs tasting bar for pilot coffee roaster in toronto
in making the production line entirely transparent, customers, baristas, and wholesale clients can better understand the relevant processes involved.
touring superleggera uses hand beaten aluminum panelling with carbon fibre for two-seater
the italian custom coach builder celebrates a 90th anniversary with a bold interpretation of an open top car - the alfa romeo disco volante spyder.
bespoke touring superleggera berlinetta lusso unveiled at geneva 2015
developed on the chassis of the ferrari F12, only five models of the bespoke touring superleggera 'berlinetta lusso' two-seater coupé will be hand-produced.
shedkm + urban splash unveil modular housing scheme in central manchester
the residences are made from prefabricated timber pods that are delivered to site with minimal disruption to neighbors.
shedkm and james ireland build a contemporary doll's house
the 'outside/in' doll's house by UK designers shedkm and james ireland can be played with like a large rubik's cube puzzle.
luca nichetto's furniture collection for de la espada draws on classic 1950s american design
the italian-born creative has conceived a family of works that while expressing classic forms and materials, offer a contemporary flair and relevance.
rounded silhouettes define autoban's union collection for de la espada
the 'union' collection carries a bold aesthetic with simple lines, featuring warm wood structures that are complemented by subduedly toned soft, upholstered elements.
arik levy's rama chair for palau draws on the art of origami, featuring subtle folds
the design is composed of a series of plane surfaces that create an uninterrupted and smooth form, resulting in a sort of intimate, personal alcove.
patricia urquiola's cuna + larian bathtubs for agape combine classic and modern elements
the italian designer's bathtubs draw upon traditional structures in a modern and sophisticated manner.
made in america: arthur casas debuts handcrafted furniture for ESPASSO
the exhibition in new york highlights the cross-cultural exchange of ideas between casas' native brazil and the united states.
ESPASSO honors contemporary brazilian design at art basel miami beach
the em transito exhibition curated by ESPASSO celebrates the best of brazilian design, with never-before-seen works by such luminaries as oscar niemeyer and sergio rodrigues.
chamber presents a decade of studio job at new york's armory show
the presentation reflects the oeuvre of studio job through a curated selection of creative work over the past ten years, highlighting the practice's attention to craftsmanship and ornamentation.
carwan gallery presents autopsy by carlo + mary lynn massoud at the armory show NY
'autopsy' is a collection of six unique stools/tables editions, realized in casted bronze with bespoke colored oxidations and ceramic, referencing south african traditional fertility dolls.
T°RED bikes debuts manaia aluminum alloy road cycle on kickstarter
distinct in its construction, the cycle uses aerospace aluminum alloy, a composition that is 20% lighter and 30% stiffer than similar alloys that use zinc.
from the velodrome to the streets, T°RED bikes adds hybrid pedal system to bestianera line
the hybrid uses an electrical power unit fully built into the lenticular disc rear wheel which, together with lithium batteries, recharges by a KERS system when decelerating.
flora borsi abstracts her anatomy to form siamese self-portraits
the two figures intersect at various meeting points - the face, neck, shoulder, and chest - to form bizarre and brain-bending human configurations.
flora borsi combines human + animal features into a single self-portrait
for each composition, borsi matches her hairstyle, makeup, and eye color to match the characteristics of each animal, dying her hair orange to mimic the hue of a goldfish and painting her face snow white to match the texture of a dove.
isa genzken's two orchids bloom at the entrance of new york's central park
public art fund presents a pair of oversized blooms that appear delicate and willowy, despite their stainless steel framework.
isa genzken: open sesame! exhibition at museum ludwig, cologne
from her aerodynamic wood sculptures of the seventies, concrete works of the eighties through to her more recent fragile installations made from various items of consumer culture, genzken's work draws a fine line between beauty and destruction.
murman arkitekter completes A-frame mountain restaurant in sweden
located in a winter sports resort, the distinctive structure has been finished with an untreated wood that will weather naturally over time.
murman arkitekter for materia
the sofa's form comes from the idea of having a room within a room and can be arranged in a number of configurations.
eisen bernard bernardo pairs pop culture album covers with classical paintings
while the overall style of each fine artwork is maintained, the mash-ups create quirky and unexpected unions of contemporary and classical imagery.
eisen bernardo pairs historic fine art with contemporary corporate design
cut-out pieces from painted masterpieces like 'starry night' by vincent van gogh and 'the birth of venus' by sandro botticelli are configured into the shape of company logo marks like NASA and barbie.
alric galindez forms casa L completely in concrete in buenos aires
the building explores concrete in its raw and natural state and despite being windowless, the home uses skylights and internal patios to create a comfortable interior setting.
relax poolside at casa as in buenos aires by alric galindez architects
the argentinian residence is separated into two floors, with continuous glass lines running vertically across its entirety.
arik levy bridges indoor + outdoor luminaires with 'butler' for delta light
designboom visited arik levy at his paris atelier to preview the new lighting design project for delta light.
delta light expands headquarters in belgium with 26-meter high architectural lightbox
designboom speaks with delta light founder paul ameloot and architect damiaan vanhoutee about the development of the company's expansion, and their favorite details of the new addition.
mader | wiermann applies movements projections to autostadt pavilions
approximately five minutes each, the video installations react to corresponding architectural structures, taking advantage of given perspectives and establishing altered three-dimensional forms.
mobiversum by J. mayer H. architects, a pedagogical playground for children
the arboreal installation is a learning landscape that provides interventions for a diverse range of interactions that teach kids of all ages about sustainability.
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L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 all competitions
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
