yalla yalla! adds a pine exhibition wall to a showroom for textile startups
with the application of only a few materials and a reduced use of color, the minimal design espouses the character of a pop-up-shop.
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yalla yalla! stacks vegetable crates for exhibition in germany
the exhibition 'helden der stadt (heroes of the city)' explores the contemporary urban trends and the do-it-yourself culture, using the crates to display and divide the walk-through installation.
modscape develops timber-clad alphington house for australian family
effective passive design and a natural material selection combine to create this two-storey family home in australia.
modscape conceals modular pool-side home in australia with rendered brick-wall
conceived as an airy pavilion, the linear and pre-fabricated dwelling takes advantage of the surrounding bushland views while providing a private retreat.
TOP 10 reader submissions of 2015 - social impact
from emergency modules to housing activities, we highlight 10 social impact projects from our reader submissions of 2015.
TOP 10 retail interiors of 2015
from rice stores in tokyo to high-end boutiques in new york, we’ve rounded up ten of the most interesting retail interiors that caught our eye in 2015.
checkland kindleysides designs london flagship for johnstons of elgin
the store is based on a quote from the company: 'no matter how far we journey, our place will always be in scotland.'
hunter's first global flagship designed by checkland kindleysides
the design takes references from the british countryside and re-appropriates them for the urban setting.
takt project utilizes natural dyes in bespoke plastic table collection
by re-interpreting the characteristics of a porous plastic material, takt project found it to be easily dyeable using natural means such as: safflower, cherry blossom, and japanese indigo.
takt project explores notions of material and object in composition
the fully-functioning flashlight uses ultra-fine wire and conductive resin to challenge the framework of what is conventionally considered material.
chen + suchart studio's yerger residence frames the arizona landscape
two contrasting forms of steel and masonry are separated by a glass-clad entryway, each enjoying constant views of the nearby camelback mountains.
chen + suchart studio reflect desert landscapes on the staab residence
three forms of stone, rusted steel, and glass create a contemporary home that reflects the various characteristics of the arizona desert.
cut architectures inserts transparent volume within spacious parisian loft
spread over two floors, the spacious wood and walnut loft uses materiality to establish a continuity throughout the renovation.
stewart hollenstein presents tiered proposal for varna library competition
a series of stacked landscapes, each with their own distinct character, provide a multitude of indoor and outdoor spaces for library and civic activity.
encore heureux uses recycled materials to construct circular pavilion in paris
the name 'circular pavilion' refers not to the building's shape, but rather to a design process that champions the use of recycled components.
encore heureux: cine 32, france
a french movie theater's bold colors and graphic signage work to create an architecture of collective discovery, all aimed at a public embarking the unusual journey of cinema.
designboom interviews designer of the exiii bionic arm tetsuya konishi
at the g-mark japan GOOD design awards, designboom sat down with tetsuya konishi to discuss his reasons for open sourcing the 'hackberry' arm, the future of 3D printing, and what’s next for exiii.
panasonic's minimal washing machine collects 2015 g-mark japan GOOD DESIGN best 100 award
panasonic's award winning washing machine incorporates their largest manufactured drum tank and features a touch screen panel above the door which fades on when used, to keep with the minimal aesthetic.
panasonic's minimal washing machine collects 2015 g-mark japan GOOD DESIGN best 100 award
panasonic's award winning washing machine incorporates their largest manufactured drum tank and features a touch screen panel above the door which fades on when used, to keep with the minimal aesthetic.
panasonic's eneloop solar storage kit awarded 2015 g-mark japan GOOD DESIGN best 100
the dust and water proof storage system features a solar panel, long lasting battery unit and two LED lamps to provide access to electricity to regions lacking power.
undulating green villas finalize vo trong nghia's naman retreat in coastal vietnam
bamboo landscaping and beachfront VIP villas highlight the completion of the vast resort which uses nature to provide mental and physical healing to its guests.
vo trong nghia constructs conference hall using two types of bamboo in vietnam
based on the grounds of the wellness resort: naman retreat, the fully glass façade highlights the prominent and impressive use of bamboo within its construction.
humans since 1982 spotlights the AUDI e-tron quattro concept at design miami/
at design miami/, designboom met designers per emanuelsson and bastian bischoff of humans since 1982 who told us more about their collaboration with AUDI on 'spotlights', how the installation reflects the e-tron quattro concept, and their experience working alongside an electric vehicle.
interview with airbnb co-founder joe gebbia
at this year's design miami/, joe gebbia told us about the artists airbnb brought to the event, the company's overall creative culture, and plans for the brand's ever-expanding future.
without a gearbox, ’eva’ electric motorbike offers instant power to go 200 km/h
everything is regulated through a ride-by-wire system, allowing riders to control the acceleration and deceleration of the motor with a fully adjustable regenerative torque braking system.
piaggio reveals electric motor assisted wi-bike at EICMA 2015
focusing on daily commutes, the 'wi-bike' includes a central electric motor, transmission, and battery that are all located behind the seat tube for optimal distribution.
bang by min carves angular external stairway from concrete mixed-use building in seoul
towering over the surrounding buildings in district of gangnam, this building is defined by its unusual form with carved out and different shaped openings.
bang by min: H house, seoul
the stunning residence accommodates three separate generations and a commercial space with the necessary private and public divisions in a single cohesive structure.
interview and studio visit with defne koz and marco susani of koz susani design studio
designboom visited the chicago studio of defne koz and marco susani and spoke with the duo about what particular aspects of their background have shaped their design principles, and how they keep their ideas fresh.
koz susani design harvest justaddwater nutrition ecosystem
'justaddwater' aims at bringing forth an innovative nutrition ecosystem that preserves the simplicity and comfort of processed cuisine, while combining it with high quality gastronomy.
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competitions 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 all competitions
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
