whale! architecture plans casa tunquén as an escape from the city
positioned on a hillside in chile, the house is formed as a lightweight volume, wrapped entirely in a charred pine wood and focuses on reduced energy consumption.
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whale! architecture perches casa encallada along chilean coast
the structure of the family home follows the uneven topography of the site to form an interior comprised of five platforms, which frame the surrounding wetlands.
olaf mooij upcycles found materials into a mobile artist's studio
the motivation behind the project recalls the artist’s memories as a postwar child when he used to play in the basement of his house where his parents kept a stove in case of a new attack.
olaf mooij sculpts chesterfield car using leather and foam
the car's exterior is upholstered with plush foam and leather, influenced by the chesterfield couch from which the piece gets its name.
l’escaut architects pam + jenny atelier uses a waterline concept
the outdoor atelier perfectly facilitates the mental transition from domestic place to work space.
ice rink of liege by l'escaut
the skating facility has been built in the form of a whale, clad in a shimmering metal skin of 200,000 aluminium scales.
integrated field seamlessly blends home with office in bangkok apartment
a internal courtyard sits at the heart of this thai home, which has been programmed to serve simultaneously as a private dwelling and a studio space.
integrated field tops café in thailand with latticed roof canopy
the scheme is defined by a series of intertwining layers that blur the boundary between internal and external space.
compact house in tokyo by takuro yamamoto includes a large outdoor terrace
located in a densely populated nieghborhood, the appropriately titled 'little house with a big terrace' was developed in close collaboration with clients who were seeking a better standard of urban living.
takuro yamamoto architects: white cave house
a series of interconnected voids featuring a cave-like entrance and large courtyard shape this house in an area of japan known for its heavy snowfall.
BTR workshop refreshes hotel jen tanglin singapore with bold interiors
the makeover encompasses a functional design concept with enlivened guest rooms, a renovated restaurant, and other features intended to convey a stronger sense of community.
BTR workshop completes simplylife flagship restaurant interiors in shenzhen
the restaurant takes advantages of its prestigious location and has been designed to redefine the boundaries between luxury dining and casual eat-outs.
south street boatbuilders source canadian landscapes for the hunt collection
made entirely from locally-sourced white ash, the toronto-based studio uses steam to bend parts over forms, and lashed joinery for structure.
brothers dressler craft a species of wooden tree trophies at IDS toronto
no animals were harmed in the making of these faux-taxidermy trophies -- rather they give new life to otherwise wasted wood offcuts.
michael anastassiades' sommelier collection for puiforcat rejuvenates the wine tasting ceremony
under the guidance of the silversmith, the perfect symbiosis between the scholar of wine and the master of metal and light flourishes in this setting.
gabriele pezzini: couteaux orfevre for puiforcat
made with the collaboration of michelin-starred chef pierre gagnaire, this set of kitchen knives is marked by a distinctive cross on the handles created from contrasting materials of steel and rosewood.
ray king adorns U.S veterans hospital car park with morse quotes
laminated holographic glass circles and rectangles welcomes visitors with messages aligned to the mission of the U.S. dep. of veterans affairs.
abacus sculpture by ray king floats polished spheres of stainless steel
the patterns created with the calculation tool make references to important dates in oregon state university's history.
ludo adds ephemera onto the ruins of china's rapidly-changing urban landscape
using his signature green and themes of duality between nature and technology, the artist has pasted several large-scale works on dilapidated fences, broken walls and building façades across china.
ludo colorizes the caribbean's tropical urban landscape
the designs are connected to the natural world -- plants, animals and produce are united with a technological universe, speaking for the material world around us while trying to highlight humanity.
alexandra kehayoglou hand-tufts carpeted pastorial landscapes of sublime realities
while functioning as carpets, the immersive expanses of greenlands, paddocks and shelters invite the viewer to participate and contemplate through the use of each one.
yabu pushelberg blends subtle masculinity in the james collection for stellar works
we interview the renowned designer-duo about their latest furniture collection featuring a series of four bold and sleek pieces influenced by sports cars.
carlo contin's chair encourages children to keep their toys in order
called ‘mom’, the chair is made of transparent acrylic and has an opening on the top for children to fill the empty space with their favorite games once they are finished playing.
carlo contin celebrates design heritage with 69th trophy coppa agostoni
the racing memorabilia is made from collected scraps of wood from the workplaces of brianza's foremost craftsmen cut and glued together.
interview with artist jaume plensa
designboom spoke with the artist about his interest in letters and text, the overarching themes that drive his work, and the role he hopes his sculptures play in public space.
jeanne gang studio's WMS boathouse in chicago wins AIA national award
speaking at the 2015 BODW conference in hong kong, jeanne gang explains the design of the project in more detail.
designstudio rebrands the premier league with simplified visual identity
the league's iconic lion symbol has been reduced and abstracted, with the focus shifted to the features of the animal's face and mane.
new logitech logo by designstudio
designstudio have conceived a new logo and brand identity for logitech aimed to spearhead the future direction of the company.
bompas & parr create color changing flowers for perrier-jouët pop-up shop in london
the creative duo have joined forces with perrier-jouët for the installation of 'fleurs des rêves', an exotic flower shop held in the basement of the london edition from february 11 - 14.
bompas & parr serve up a 24-hour tasting menu: the 200 course meal
the 200 course feast is broken down into ten different meals, each lasting approximately two hours and containing 20 individual dishes.
claesson koivisto rune’s brand smaller objects challenges the designer compensation model
rather than the traditional 2-5% which is given, designers working with smaller objects receive 75% of the list price, i.e. the revenue from retailers.
smaller objects: a new company by claesson koivisto rune
the collection consists of eight products; pillow, serving tray, garden torch, house numbers, tea light holder, chopping board, coasters and herb pots.
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L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 all competitions
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
