ultramoderne's cross-laminated timber pavilion opens in chicago
as well as providing shelter, the kiosk houses a food and beverage vendor, creating a new public space along the city's waterfront.
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urban therme spa proposal for chicago lakefront kiosk competition
drawing from ancient roman spa archetypes, the kiosk proposal allows guests to congregate and relax in a fully-operational, lakefront facility.
david adjaye sculpts prism collection of faceted lounge furniture for knoll
linking his architectural vocabulary into the sculptural forms, the pieces are influenced by how natural geometries occupy space, giving presence or absence to an environment.
claesson koivisto rune designs cover seating and table collection for teknion studio
the cover seating and table collection for teknion studio has been designed to harmonize with a wide range of rooms, offices, breakout spaces, lounges or even home environments.
ryo matsui conceals guesthouse windows with perforated brick walls
partially destroyed during an earthquake, this renovation features a double façade where the openings are only seen when illuminated at night.
ryo matsui architects styles expansive glazed facade for hair do
the design is characterized by its expansive glazed facade which frames the building’s internal activity and presents it to the passing street.
bikemoji posters by thomas yang caricaturize bike-buffs with cycle parts
the set of four of portraits are formed by various parts of a bicycle, each visually depicting a funny-faced character in a simple, ironic and interesting way.
thomas yang prints architectural landmarks with bicycle tire tracks
by bathing the rubber in black pigment, the surface becomes the brush on which intricate and complex textures can be imprinted onto a canvas.
rodolfo, a modular sofa by LOVEThESIGN, offers endless configurations
the seating design adapts and creates that additional room when and where you need it -- whether its for an extra friend at dinner, or a surprise guest staying the night.
moon chaise lounge by LINA can be used as table, sofa or chair
a modular design which is composed of two elements that attach to one another to form range of objects including a barstool or table; or organized in multiples to create a sofa or bed.
turn fruits & veggies into playful objects with 3D printable open toys
the youth-oriented products are to be used as a construction kit, enabling users to create and play with food in interesting, explorative ways.
le fabshop 3D prints customizable crossguard lightsaber from star wars
after watching the trailer for star wars: the force awakens, le fabshop 3D prints their own 'customizable crossguard lightsaber', to investigate the form's design.
evolution design converts chapel into quaint holiday home in england
dating back to the 1880s, the original features have been enhanced, while the interiors have been transformed into a spacious self-catering escape.
interview with evolution design, the firm behind many of google's global offices
evolution design talks about how they translate the tech company's strong culture of open communication and creative collaboration into work environments that foster innovation.
PKMN installs rotating wall unit as part of little big houses initiative
the dynamic wall allows the home to be readily transformed, capable of adding either one or two bedrooms in less than a minute.
PKMN installs a three-dimensional sign within alcázar's tourist office
the scheme has been conceived as a simple storefront complete with an eye-catching sign that spells out 'turismo alcázar' in capital blue letters.
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.
james shaw creates furniture using spray guns
a collection of three different guns are used to create experimental furniture pieces with radical production techniques.
simon hasan highlights british craft with brass and leather objects
the london-based designer has crafted a series of intricate objects that merge his signature use of tanned vegetable leather with materials such as brass and glass.
anon pairot promotes sustainability by turning cassava waste into penta lamp
penta is a lamp that provides customers with a product that is sustainable, creates value to thai farmers and carries aesthetic value.
brock davis' bizarre and brain-bending works for banksy's dismaland
from a fleshy can of sculptural soda to a high-heeled ice cream shoe, the presented images embody davis' sense of humor, wit, and reinterpretation of the norm.
brock davis: banana trucker hat / new works
the creative director of carmichael lynch has released several new small-scale intervention artworks.
WAA clads mixed-use towers in bahrain with louvered panels
standing at 49-storeys, both towers will feature a panel-like system of sliding louvers that serve as an additional layer of privacy and shading.
wiel arets architects wraps A' house in tokyo with dual skin
nestled within tokyo's dense residential streets, this compact dwelling consists of five horizontally divided spaces, each connected with a narrow winding staircase.
dymitr malcew creates second edition of treehouse modular furniture
in this new edition, workplaces become open environments that can supply focused and uninterrupted work, quiet discussions or a place to take phone calls.
dymitr malcew floats mobile house for calming water retreat
the calming retreat enables one to live with nature right at the doorstep, while minimally impacting its surroundings as it floats to different locations.
video interview with architect ole scheeren
in this interview, conducted as part of the pod sessions series, scheeren discusses the merits of the contemporary workspace, and his various experiences of working around the world.
interview with brazilian designers fernando + humberto campana
designboom gets personal with the campana brothers finding out what has shaped their creative principles and philosophies, which methods and materials they have enjoyed working with most, and what they believe their strongest skill is.
budapest design week 2015 takes us home sweet home
'home sweet home' is a special exhibition at the city's museum of applied art that presents a selection of works by young hungarian talents investigating themes such as: environmentalism, multiculturalism, the sharing economy, the revolution of technology and gastronomy etc.
jean de lessard uses color + feng shui to organize montreal pharmacy
using an empathetic and color-based approach, the pharmacy and adjoining medical center use clarity and simplicity to instill a refined retro design.
jean de lessard wraps némeau seafood shop in quebec city with glass prisms
referencing the literary classic by jules verne 'twenty thousand leagues under the sea', the interior of this fish shop features iceberg shaped display units, ocean influenced elements, along with a decorative glass feature wall.
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Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 all competitions
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
