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when mirrored against the reflective perspex material, viewers are enveloped by a visual effect that mimics the interior of a kaleidoscope, with changing perspectives and impressions upon entry.
masakazu shirane and saya miyazaki immerse visitors to 'wink' in a walk-in maze of geometrically shaped mirrors.
nearly 1,000,000 pounds of soil were transplanted to the roof as part of a total renovation of the 300,000 square feet building in long island city, new york.
after undergoing a complete redesign the A-frame is now a light-filled structure that's simple and to the point, just like it was intended to be.
the 6,200 meters squared structure accommodates both administrative offices and student facilities, which are split between two visually distinct wings.
the intriguing opaque stone façades and intertwining patios of the building create a tranquil, open environment for students and faculty alike.
fedrigoni, SEA and the AIAP archive in milan to produce 'made in italy' an exhibition and book celebrating post-war italian graphic design.
we spoke to the founder of SEA design, bryan edmondson about his work and influences.
in this essay, theorist berrin chatzi chousein questions whether or not our 'outdoor living fantasies' have become a new marketing tool.
in this essay by berrin chatzi chousein, the writer considers the 'urban catalyst theory' and its role within the context of contemporary architecture.
a constantly-changing installation of wallpaper and colored lights spreads across three floors of the temporary restaurant.
this time the milan-based studio uses the italian fashion house's fantastical patterns as their image source in which to apply their RGB experimentation.
the body of work presents chairs, tables and other furniture, with deliberate arrangements of differently sized holes across their surfaces; this graphed out pattern playing with our perception of the weight and physicality of the objects at hand.
the pieces on show ranged from bamboo work and woodcarving, to ceramic and lacquer ware. the local designers, merely educated on western principles, have been challenged to cultivate a greater appreciation of the increasingly extinct crafts of the country, encouraged to adopt 'green' manufacturing methods.
the building is composed of three separate households which are separated amongst a series of 'frames' spread over the structure's three-floor volumes.
the home's simple edifice is contrasted with a detailed interior featuring materials like wood, brick tiles, concrete, iron, stainless steel, and more.
the headphones document the sound using two microphones located at the ears and are transmitted separartely to two channels, to give a more dynamic auditory experience.
the portable device is as simple, instinctive and enticing as an apple that has just fallen from a tree - a sonorous object ripe for the picking.
with its location informed by the site’s natural topography, the structure’s glazed façade opens out on to an artificial lake populated with buoyant water lilies.
the garage re-design is cloaked in a shroud of deciduous perennials whose design changes with the seasons.
the structure, which houses a non-profit storefront for free the bears enables them to sell items such as t-shirts and other goods, to continue their ongoing efforts in laos and beyond.
building trust international's sustainable eco-lodge will assist local villagers protecting natural areas by attracting tourists to see critically endangered species, creating a local income not based on selling forest products.
the chair is an experimental attempt to harmoniously combine elements of traditional design with bold, modern aesthetics and materials.
the table sees its legs extending through its top, so that they may double function as handles for easy transport.
formed from a molded polyester-based textile which is heated and shaped, the seating object is actualized in such a way that the material itself becomes appreciated for its highly visual and tangible textural quality.
'shavings' as the name suggests is made from various types of wood sawdust which has been pressed with resin to create furniture.
when illuminated, geometric patterns etched into the globes are revealed through dramatic; when unlit, the white exterior material is reminiscent of ancient relief sculptures.
headphones, simplified: electronic circuits are printed rather than wired, plastics are welded instead of using junction parts, and shape is given through embossing rather than expensive injection molds.
taking notes of countless designs by the largest native population in the united states, nom de bleu combines 10mm painted, welded metal with solid and veneered walnut.
conceived to be stacked in various configurations, the cabinet system replicates the visual representations of objects seemingly made from pieces of wood.
the compositions are made of hand-blown glass 'digits' that can be combined to form architectural arrangements for unique interior lighting possibilities.
emmanuel babled's limited-edition line of vases and furniture are traveling to paris for an exhibition at the galerie yves gastou.
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2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
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Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
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