tobias rehberger tiles pixelated pornographic landscape at art basel miami beach
the installation depicts a series of sexually explicit scenes based off japanese erotic shunga drawings that become acutely clear when seen from afar.
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snarkitecture grades aircraft in color for netjets for art basel miami beach
the exterior of the aircraft has been re-imagined with an ombre sky motif, representing the tonal horizon seen during dawn or dusk when flying.
archi LAB uses pilotis to elevate japanese home from rising snowfall
based in the small inland town of asahikawa, the dwelling is designed to adapt to the dramatic 40 degree temperature difference between summer and winter months.
archi LAB places plywood unit inside live/work space
a singular internal volume is organized around a centrally placed plywood unit, containing a bathroom, kitchen and two further versatile spaces.
MX_SI + SPRB chosen to complete papalote children's museum in mexico city
the scheme opens up the museum through the formation of a continuous space between the adjacent plaza and the ground floor of the new building.
MX_SI extends finland's serlachius museum with timber-clad pavilion
set against the backdrop of a petrified forest, the building carries its own bold identity, while simultaneously existing in harmony with its natural surroundings.
SPRB arquitectos: UR house, mexico
the simplicity of the dwelling comes from its basic geometric structure in which a cantilevered volume - whose form references the archetypal shape of a house - intersects its depth.
sawdust conceives lebron james typeface for NIKE basketball
having previously collaborated with NIKE basketball to design brand typefaces for kobe bryant and kevin durant, the london design duo continues their work for the american corporation with the lebron james typeface.
interview with graphic design duo sawdust
rob gonzalez and jonathan quainton are the founders of london-based studio sawdust, which focuses on bespoke typography, image-making and visual identity.
22 design studio defines merge desktop stationery set as distinct concrete sculptures
the taipei-based studio expands their collection of concrete homewares with the 'merge desktop stationery set' comprised of a pen holder, card holder and tape dispenser.
concrete rollerball pen by 22 design studio at designboom shop
with the ease of a rollerball nib you can effortlessly cement those light-bulb moments in time - whether it's just a simple sketch or the next big idea.
massimiliano adami uses heat + thermoplastic powder to form unique elettroshock furniture pieces
the process challenges ordinary approaches to manufacturing, that while employing a method of serial production, is able to create one-off pieces.
massimiliano adami: alba vase for serralunga
a gradient brings to life the smooth surface giving it a surprising lightness. this unusual quality pushes the rotational moulding technology to the limits of its unexplored aesthetic potential.
concrete melbourne home by jackson clements burrows integrates perforated shutters
the suburban home is defined by its understated material palette and operable, perforated shutters which form a seamlessly integrated façade.
moonlight cabin by jackson clements burrows overlooks australia's coastal landscape
accommodating a couple and their two children, the structure has been designed to provide refuge while engaging with the landscape's constantly changing conditions.
el gato chimney forms a preternatural history of imagined animal kingdoms
'preternatural history' is told through anthropomorphic creatures and hybrid beings, where animals, both fictional and genuine, don ceremonial attire and tribal masks.
the alchemy, magic + occultism of el gato chimney's surreal painted scenes
the italian artist fills his paintings with hidden clues, appealing to the viewer's imagination and interpretation of the modern world.
simone post turns rejected vlisco fabrics into bold and vibrant interior pieces
using laser cutting and folding techniques, the design academy eindhoven graduate has given new life to the textile waste.
nienke hoogvliet uses salmon skin in furniture to raise ocean waste awareness
using a traditional and manual technique, the designer has reinterpreted this discarded product of the fish industry into distinctive pieces in hopes that it can influence people to reuse ocean waste.
naoya kawabe arranges two japanese houses within garden plot
despite the close proximity, the skewed orientation allows both of the homes' inhabitants to go about their daily lives without interfering with each other.
house in gokurakuji by naoya kawabe presents neighborhood views
in order to ensure residential privacy, façades oriented towards the street are windowless in contrast to their lateral counterparts.
foster + partners articulates taiwan airport terminal proposal around linear garden
the design is strongly influenced by the region's distinct climatic conditions, as well as the undulating backdrop of the zhongyang mountains.
UNStudio unveils proposed terminal design for taiwan taoyuan airport
in an effort to propose a new standard for efficient and sustainable mass infrastructure, the project seeks to challenge utilitarian approaches to airport design.
no.555 uses plywood fittings and movable furniture to renovate yokohama hair salon
in order to deal with increasing numbers of staff, the spatial layout remains open with no fixed walls or partitions.
no.555 completes japanese home and café inside twin gabled structures
the construction of the two generously-sized volumes draws influence from local agricultural buildings.
angeletti ruzza uses DA A's industrial machinery to create delicate laser-cut space divider
DA A has invited twelve creatives to take on the challenge of designing furniture using the tools and machinery normally employed to construct buckets, arms and frames for earthmoving equipment.
DA A lecce is where heavy-duty mechanical industry meets furniture design
designboom visited the DA A factory to witness heavy machinery fabrication blur itself with detailed customizable furniture that was created by welding, bending and finishing.
completed GLASS residential tower by rene gonzalez rises above miami beach
the 18 storey, reflective high-rise has been completed, offering 360–degree views and expansive terraces over the coastal surroundings.
bjarke ingels / BIG breaks ground on grove at grand bay, miami
the bjarke ingels group-led development will see the addition of two residential towers that respond to the existing vernacular architecture of miami, and the district's lush flora and fauna.
LUMO architects scatters asymmetric nature shelters along the danish archipelago
offering visitors an opportunity to be immersed in the great outdoors, a collection of distinctive timber constructions blends into the uninterrupted scenery of the islands.
LUMO architects adds log house to rural danish recreational center
set within a small clearing of a woodland, the 'nøjkærhus culture house' is composed as four conjoining volumes, each with the same form but defined by their own architectural identity.
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International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 all competitions
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
