benjamin graindorge reveals fallen tree as sculptural bench for YMER&MALTA
the design sees the branches and trunk of a tree stripped back, transitioning into a seat that expresses the strong, untamed nature and beauty of wood.
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ymer&malta + benjamin graindorge explore the traditional craft of marquetry
more than 2500 pieces of hand cut wood in different shades form a pixelated pattern across the sideboard's surface, expressing the intricacies of the traditional technique.
DS house by olivier dwek architectures subverts the rules of symmetry
in order to access the property, one must traverse japanese stepping stones that appear to float above the water’s surface.
the silver house by olivier dwek overlooks the idyllic greek island of kefalonia
by carefully framing different views, the dramatic greek seascape is made even more theatrical.
o4i creates colorful zesty stackable chair for plycollection
made of molded plywood, zesty combines minimal material use with maximum strength, comfort, and style.
dent chair by o4i for blå station
using layer-glued compression-moulded ash wood, the chair achieves the impossible - moulding a double-curved 3D surface out of regular veneer.
aamodt / plumb architects renovates + pays tribute to house's history in lincoln
the idea behind the design was to pay a homage to architect henry hoover who transformed in 1950 the three bars into a home.
aamodt plumb architects: robust beach house on long island
exposed to extreme coastal conditions and hurricane force winds, the long island beach house features a tough exterior shell contrasted by a light-filled interior.
victor sonna merges symbolic objects to give them new meanings + functions
the idea behind his work lies in giving objects a second lease on life, by transforming and converting them into something else.
victor sonna combines aged industrial elements into ipsum bicycle
yesterday's luxury becomes today's need in this recycled construct that utilizes various rusted tools.
darwinian voodoo dons collection of ceremonial attire with thousands of teeth
made for the 'discerning client with the taste for power and exclusivity', the series of wearable and household accessories are embellished with human hair and bones, and laden with thousands of teeth.
fantich & young implants teeth into the soles of mary janes
instead of the traditional rubber bottom of the shoe's sole, the creative duo have implanted hundreds of individual back and front teeth dentures into the base.
aesop stores in japan by shinichiro ogata of simplicity
with a growing portfolio of carefully designed stores around the world, shinichiro ogata has collaborated extensively with aesop; translating the company's beauty philosophy into the architectural aesthetics of the retail spaces he has developed for the australian skin-care brand.
shinichiro ogata's restaurant is a humble refuge for fine japanese dining
the yakumo saryo restaurant in tokyo mixes traditional japanese interiors with natural materials to capture all five senses of the diner.
pedro barata adds greenery and a periscope to condo entrance pavilion in brazil
the green roof re-established the ecosystem, and can be viewed from both the houses and through the periscope installed for those who use the gate.
pedro barata & architectural associates create superiscópio periscope
the work offers a birds' eye view above the urban infrastructure, enabling a welcome glimpse of the nearby santa lagoa (holy lake) after which the brazilian city was named.
LIKEarchitects constructs a temporary salvador dali museum inside a lisbon mall
the installation has been designed to welcome the exhibition of 100 of dali's woodblock engravings, inspired by dante's epic poem 'the divine comedy'.
LIKEarchitects makes kinematix office adaptable with sliding garage doors
whether the team at the porto headquarters want to work or play, LIKEarchitects has conceived an architectural system to accommodate both.
cleon daniel creates provocative doughnut pool table
the world's first doughnut-shaped pool table that resulted from cleon daniel's exploration of themes like familiarity, games and play.
banana pool table by cleon daniel
the banana pool table incorporates a yellow felt wrap and an arched hardwood frame with four pockets instead of six
design stories exhibition by xavier lust explores his creative philosophy
marking fifteen years after he began his career as a designer, a special selection of the belgian creative's projects are being presented in a solo exhibition that surveys his exploration into technological manufacturing processes.
marjan van aubel + james shaw render well proven collection from foaming wood + bioresin
when creating the 'well proven stools, chairs & chaise' collection, designers marjan van aubel and james shaw saw the possibility to reuse and incorporate into their products waste material.
xavier lust creates aluminum OXO collection for kristalia
OXO is the outcome of ongoing research in manufacturing technologies and materials, which feature bent metal surfaces highlighting xavier lust's techniques.
xavier lust to speak at BODW forum 2013
xavier lust is clearly identifiable through the visible tension he gives to his objects, and the curves influenced by his innovative (de)formation process of metallic surfaces.
now and then collaborative series by natascha madeiski & linnie mclarty
madeiski's porcelain containers and mclarty's metal flatware unite in a range of lidded containers produced in four sizes and color-ways, with a small selection of additional accessories.
half three tea cafe for fabrica explores a british tradition
the iconic british practice of afternoon tea has been reexamined by fabrica in collaboration with daniel rous via imagining an entire space which incorporates the varying characteristics of tea.
luminaries installation of neon lights and reflection on glass by studio glithero
a multi-dimensional image appears only when viewers stand straight in front the reflection, as it matches the neon lights in a line to form a geometric design.
ajust by selma durand makes it easier to find the perfect shoe online
'ajust' is a printable template by industrial designer selma durand that enables user's to accurately measure their feet for online shoe shopping.
phaidon's monograph of james irvine details the life and work of the late designer
the monograph highlights james irvine's exceptional contribution to the field of industrial design and features contributing texts by naoto fukasawa, stefano giovannoni, konstantin grcic and jasper morrison; each one recounting their personal and professional relationship with irvine, revealing his passions, interests and idiosyncrasies.
OFFECCT debuts studio irvine's tool adjustable side table at stockholm furniture fair
designed for the digital age in which people have been freed from their work desks, the versatile table can easily connect to any type of furniture or person, no matter what the situation is.
robert roth + stephanie hornig imprint canning heritage into resort collection
a collection of bags was presented at roth's workshop in an installation that showcased the variety of soft applications to the netting.
marble off-cuts define lucia massari's unique furniture collection
presented at vienna design week 2015, the designer utilizes scraps of carrara marble and onyx that would otherwise be ground into gravel by the industry, to create unique furniture pieces.
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competitions 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 all competitions
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
