big-game extends castor series for karimoku new standard with fresh pieces
the oak collection has been updated with a sofa, a low table, and a dining bench.
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big game: castor chair for karimoku new standard
traces of the piece remind us of distinct discoveries left by beavers on the surface of wood.
jin kuramoto furniture collection for MEETEE on show at imm cologne
made by japanese craftsmen in hiroshima japan, the collection combines traditional techniques with a contemporary vision.
nadia furniture collection by jin kuramoto for MEETEE
like japanese shipwrights, the furniture series focuses on a particular method, known as 'kumiki', which uses an interlocking technique for its primary construction.
satoru hirota architects updates buddhist temple in tokyo
the new program includes the construction of a reception hall and the priest's headquarters, mixing tradition with contemporary ideas.
satoru hirota architects: GaW office + warehouse
this airy working atmosphere overlooking the landscape is contrasted with an adjacent wood-enclosed warehouse, lined with brightly colored storage shelves for a playful interior experience.
nissan highlights amplified titan warrior concept at 2016 NAIAS
nissan took the ‘titan XD’ vehicle’s production design to futuristic extremes with unapologetic, aggressive, athletic styling features.
automotive designer henrik fisker debuts all-american VLF force 1 V10 at NAIAS 2016
the two-seat, all carbon fiber bodied vehicle is a high performance, low production model, manufactured in auburn hills, michigan by the newly launched VLF automotive group.
estúdio rain launches collection of oversized stainless steel chains
with the 'chains collection', the studio suggests a reflection on mass production by taking a rough object strictly associated to its utility, and handcrafting it.
estúdio rain evokes summer days with swimming pool table collection
the collection is motivated by dreamlike images of leisure and good times that swimming pools and hot days spent in them bring to mind.
rounded skylights illuminate mikou studio's pool facility in france
guided by traditional feng shui techniques, the wellness facility instills fluidity and openness and is topped with a rooftop solarium.
mikou design studio proposes africanews headquarters in congo
the building is characterized by a large elevated structure lifted by four massive pillars, which is clad in a variety of porous surfaces.
akasaka shinichiro forms japanese residence using intersecting angles
set on a site where a river used to flow, the client requested for this double angled home to be orientated south and simultaneously face the red pine trees.
akasaka shinichiro atelier: SAZAE's house
conceived for a family that spans four generations, the design seeks to create spatial connectivity within the house by generating a large common area that caters to a variety of lifestyles.
HTC partners up with under armour to release a HealthBox connected fitness tracking system
designed and manufactured by HTC, the kit includes a fitness band, heart rate monitor and a smart scale that all connects seamlessly with app to provide insights to improve health and fitness.
prizm uses algorithms to determine music for everyone listening
the music starts automatically based on the tastes of people in the room, and is adapted to the identified context, for example, an evening with friends or a romantic dinner.
li hongbo hand carves school children from textbooks at klein sun gallery
throughout the gallery, giant binder clips suspended from the ceiling, textbooks, and classroom materials form the immersive site-specific exhibition.
li hongbo examines the conflict of war + weapons with colorful paper gun accordions
li hongbo eliminates any signs of destruction and chaos that guns evoke, by transposing their sinister intent into a pleasant landscape of florals which instead expresses feelings of optimism.
harto's playful furniture collection at maison & objet and imm cologne
harto creates eye catching furniture using a neutral palette with occasional bursts of colour in their new collection
guillaume delvigne: bronco stool for super ette
the signature feature of the seating design is a small hook which extends upwards from the oak heat moulded seat, providing a place to hang your personal belongings.
modern table by osko + deichmann for ligne roset, imm cologne
osko + deichmann 'modern table' expresses the honest aesthetics of modernism, referencing residential buildings from the late ’40s till the mid ’60s as inspiration
osko + deichmann: superkink lounge chair + sofa for blå station
the furniture takes its form through the kinking of its lacquered steel tube frame, which is bent in a crude, but still calculated way.
ron shenkin studio transforms abandoned building into light-filled café in israel
dating back to the 1940s, the building has been restored and turned into a café, museum and a documentation center with a sheltered outdoor area.
ron shenkin places concrete folded canopy over cemetery pavilion in israel
supported by metal tree-shaped pillars, the open-sided shelter sits adjacent to a burial ground and serves as a quiet place for mourning and eulogies.
LaCie asks neil poulton and porsche design to create series of hard drive solutions
LaCie unveiled two ranges of storage solutions - ‘chromé’ by neil poulton and ‘porsche design drives’ by porsche design studio, each complete with USB-C connectors and aluminum enclosures.
ipparco by neil poulton for artemide creates a rotating halo of light
a magnetic LED table lamp that you can grasp in your hand, is both ambient and interactive, which you can move in 360 degrees.
KRIS YAO | ARTECH completes station for taiwan's high speed railway
the station, and the overall planning of its landscaping, creates an interwoven scene of flowers, vegetation, water, and paving.
KRIS YAO | ARTECH completes dharma drum institute of liberal arts in taiwan
the vast complex seeks to exist in harmony with the natural landscape, integrating architectural forms and functions like organisms emerging from the region’s topography.
light-filled counterpoint house by paul raff occupies a narrow plot in suburban toronto
situated on a narrow lot in a leafy neighborhood, the dwelling is a lofty, light-filled home for a family of four.
adrien missika crafts an 8-metre long leather hammock for natuzzi
the french artist's generous work has the capacity to host several persons, a family, friends or even lovers, seeing the image of a hammock slowly merging with the very function of a couch.
joseph grazi sculpts nightwatch with taxidermic bats and blue butterflies
presented by joseph gross gallery at scope miami beach, the sculpture depicts a classical female bust rendered in plaster surrounded by a wreath of animal elements.
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The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 all competitions
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
