striped organic loop chair by julian mayor
british designer julian mayor will present his new striped organic loop chair at next week’s design junction.
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interview with designer julian mayor
julian mayor's work is inspired by the sculptural possibilities of computers combined with industrial and craft making processes.
seung h-sang constructs hyunama house in the middle of nature
as you enter 'hyunama', a vast panoramic view of a dense forest surrounds you.
AS architecture-studio encloses créteil cathedral with spherical shells
designed as a 'cathedral for the 21st century', the major redevelopment gives the place of worship a new architectural lease on life from a symbolic and pastoral point of view.
AS architecture-studio composes auditorium for paris' maison de la radio
the transformation project involves the construction of a 1461-seat auditorium, which provides the city with an internationally recognized symphony hall.
arturo erbsman presents solar lamp series at maison et objet
'helios' projects the sunset light, 'zenith' represents looking at the sky, and 'chroma' shows the different possibilities of color.
arturo erbsman's atmos lamp uses water condensation to diffuse light
the luminaire is a winner of the 2014 biennale interieur awards which acknowledges projects that showcase the impact of new technologies and materials on product design.
marc venot inflates lumière soufflée for moustache
the designs are each outfitted with a fan which breathes air into the lampshades that gently rise and seem to float in the air, or quiver, coming to life when they are illuminated.
hut privacy alcove by antoine lesur + marc venot wins prix emile hermes
rather than an extended siesta, the concept focuses on the micro break, allowing for a moment of intimacy.
batband by studio banana things delivers music through bone conduction
the bone conduction system consists of transducers that emit sound waves perceived by the inner ear, freeing the outer ear to background noise
ostrich pillow mini attaches to hand, arm + elbow for easy napping
with use around the hand, fit to the arm or secured around the elbow, the small cushion is there wherever your head might naturally drop, optimized for snug and convenient rest and relaxation.
lorcan o'herlihy architects presents WATERshed exhibition at A+D museum
the show examines the relationships between urbanization and water use as placed within the context of the LA river watershed and elysian valley region.
lorcan o'herlihy architects transforms cinema into grupo gallegos HQ
the adaptive re-use project is characterized by its amphitheater stairways, vibrant color palette, and a ceiling-scape covered in hung umbrellas.
lance wyman the monograph by unit editions
this new monograph from unit editions is the first major publication devoted to the entire output of graphic designer lance wyman.
manuals 2: design & identity guidelines by unit editions
unit are back with manuals 2 [unit 18], a second compendium of rare and iconic standards manuals.
lance wyman exhibition at MUAC in mexico city
photo report of the exhibition 'coming and going - lance wyman - urban icons' currently on show at MUAC, mexico city.
interview with graphic designer lance wyman
'a logo can be visual poetry' - designboom recently caught up lance wyman to discuss his specialist subjects, wayfinding and branding.
JVA architects' writer's cottage 2 is a peaceful garden respite in oslo
designed for the clients as a place of solitude to focus and work, the annex structure is sited as an intimate space surrounded by greenery and finished with natural materials.
jarmund/vigsnaes arkitekter shapes rabot tourist cabin in norway
the form of the highly durable structure is determined by the behavior of the region's snow and heavy winds, with no protruding elements.
el ultimo grito on their residency at the ICA studio
el ultimo grito tells designboom about their recent residency at the ICA studio that explored the intersection of progressive outlines of future cities.
interview with design-duo el ultimo grito
rosario hurtado and roberto feo are the post disciplinary studio el ultimo grito.
nikolay polissky wraps abandoned soviet shop in an undulating wooden jacket
recycled cut-offs from previous projects have been turned into a rippling wooden sculpture, transforming the former eye-sore building into something of wonder for the small village.
towering tubular installation in rural russia by nikolay polissky
a massive structure made from interwoven birch twigs revitalizes a small village in rural russia.
dutch student boyan slat wins 2015 INDEX: award for ocean cleanup array
the ocean cleanup array won the 2015 INDEX: award due its potential to address one the largest global challenges and will greatly improve the condition of the earth's greatest natural resource.
‘it’s an absolute game-changer’ - tesla powerwall wins 2015 INDEX: award
with a jury of 13 influential figures from all over the world, the danish award recognized tesla as being an organizations that constantly discusses, evaluates and advocates design to improve life.
pinwu adds concept store into yuhang's design library in china
divided into four sections, yuhang's design library is a peaceful hub referencing the history in traditional chinese materials and crafts.
pinwu presents rong - handmade in hangzhou at BODW
'made in hangzhou' goes against the grain and society's obsession with industrial production, reviving the chinese city's history culture and crafts, and bringing life back to these important elements.
fruehauf henry & viladoms constructs concrete office building in switzerland
a desired tension is expressed primarily by the geometry of the volumes whose pleated façades reinforce their pavilion-like nature.
apartment building by FHV floats with concentric, rectangular rings
rimmed in dark metal, three floors of residences are wrapped in balconies and look onto surrounding woodland, which reflect off the floor-to-ceiling windows.
anagrama installs a domed bookshelf inside monterrey's conarte library
the mexican practice were tasked with creating an intimate and comfortable space for both the containment and enjoyment of literature.
anagrama inserts giant pastel bead maze into kindo children's boutique
the retail store in san pedro, monterrey, adapts the classic child's toy for clothing display, decoration, coupled with an equally playful graphic identity.
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competitions 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 all competitions
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
