k_m architektur plants house dornbirn overlooking rhine valley
characterized by the floating and cantilevered design, the overhanging canopy provides shade and protects the residence from excessive solar gain.
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wohnhaus schaan by k_m architektur frames expansive rhine valley
the house orients itself toward the expansive landscape with bold overhanging forms, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and outdoor patios.
S-AR repurposes discarded wooden pallets for desert observatory in mexico
the entire pavilion has been constructed using a series of discarded pallets, rescued and repurposed to build the 18 square meter building.
BORGMAN | LENK + jan körbes reconstruct building façade using plastic pallets
the artists transform function into ornamentation, taking a mundane object normally used to carry goods and turning into an architectural material.
nilufar gallery celebrates the fifties at design miami/basel 2015
the milan-based gallery pays homage to a golden age in the history of design with masterpieces from the likes of gio ponti, franco albini, hans agne, alvar aalto.
david bielander delicately crafts cardboard looking bracelets made of gold for design miami/basel
the series of bracelets have been intricately handmade to look like the mundane material where in reality, is actually made with precious metal.
bernstrand & co. designs brightly painted bollnäs chairs for public use
the seats come in three variations: upright, low, and children's are composed of a robust metal frame accompanied by a backrest and seat of laminated pine.
bernstrand integrates solar panels into an active frontage system
the design and placement of the modular panels is based on generating maximum energy from the sun, which results in a constantly changing exterior skin.
pascale marthine tayou grows plastic tree at art basel 2015
rather than leaves, the bark bears brightly colored plastic bags on its edges, crudely tied to each organic limb as if stuck there by a naturally passing wind.
art basel 2015: HAUSER & WIRTH hosts eclectic roth bar at grand hotel les trois rois
the bar is made up of scavenged wood, brightly-colored electric lights, disco balls, sculptured busts and hand-painted signs.
multi-functional everything table by object/interface
the simple, three component table can be used for any purpose ranging from terrarium, to toy box, to ice bucket.
versatile well light by object interface illuminates suspended vegetation
the contemporary industrial pendant also functions as a hanging garden suitable for any space.
a foodie homage to the shining by davide luciano + claudia ficca
the edible tribute draws viewers in to the frightful scenes and scenarios, not through film and fear, but rather food and flavor.
cold feet by davide luciano and claudia ficca
two chickens have their nails polished a fiery red, a solitaire-playing alligator makes a move, a pig smokes a cigar, and the tiny claws of a crab kit away at a woven scarf.
atelier van wengerden converts vacant catholic school into tb house
measuring 350 square meters, the private residence is located on the first and second floors of the once catholic all-boys school in spaarndammerbuurt, amsterdam.
atelier van wengerden maximizes site in almere rebel house
the distinctive geometry of the detached house incorporates a butterfly roof and an exterior box that is clad in corrugated aluminum sheeting.
atelier m3a architects creates light, airy storefront for labo
located in a century old building, the renovation began with nearly the entire space being gutted and taken away to create open expanse that was airy, light-filled, and minimal.
leeser architecture combines nature + urbanism with luxury shopping mall in bangkok
EM quartier, an expansive high-end retail and entertainment complex has opened in the capital city. the shifted floorplates is a reflection of the synthesis of beauty and unexpectedness found between urbanism and nature.
leeser architecture: museum of moving image now open
featuring a number of new program spaces such as a 264-seat theatre and a video screning amphitheater, the redesign uses both architectural form and careful selection of surface treatments to create a specific atmosphere for each room.
gallery ALL at design miami/basel 2015
the gallery presents a mix of contemporary objects by an international set of designers, which highlights a union between materiality, abstraction and functionality.
anna szonyi fans boomerang bench for the dubai design district
each boomerang rotates to create a continuous and constantly changing fanning effect that allows for innumerable seating compositions and configurations.
TOG opens versatile flagship store in são paulo by philippe starck + triptyque
furniture brand TOG — ALLCREATORSTOGETHER — has opened their first brazilian store showcasing products by a diverse array of designers- all within a showroom space with offices and a new restaurant.
LCC summer shows 2015 identity by muirmcneil
muirmcneil have designed the brand identity for the london college of communication’s summer shows, which exhibit the work of students graduating this month.
interview with hamish muir and paul mcneil (muirmcneil)
muirmcneil was founded in 2010 by hamish muir and paul mcneil to explore parametric design systems to solve visual communication problems.
gridesign studio creates heat-bent bamboo bow tie chair
gridesign studio's creation utilizes the flexibility and strength of taiwanese bamboo, resulting in a simple, modern piece of furniture.
grimshaw uses a modular canopy system for lightweight tensilation pavilion
the collapsible system can be used independently for events, for waterproof walkways, or annexed to buildings or marquees to deal with fluctuations in crowd size.
reggiani dramatically illuminates historic theatre royal in glasgow
reggiani sheds new light on the updated theatre royal, employing their 'mosaico' range of luminaires to illuminate the port city's landmark.
IT's light academy by reggiani: a master class in project design + light management
the master class offers advanced training in a range of topics -- from project management to lighting development; and its technical and design applications in various contexts.
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grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
