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the tel aviv-based designer's most recent exploration, comes in the form of 'light object 012, a small table lamp made of 60 LEDs held within a single acrylic tube that connects to a bent iron pipe base.
the lighting collection is comprised of glass and acrylic tubing, where the cylindrical forms cross and divide glass planes, resulting in unique compositions.
the 'SFF' is a modular, multi-level floating farm that uses solar power to self-sufficiently power hydroponic and aquaculture facilities in an attempt to address a nearly 70% increase in worldwide food demand by 2050.
designed in relation to the sun and the inhospitable terrain, the project will grow crops in a linear pattern which resembles a green oasis in the sand.
as lighting technologies quickly progress in every context from domestic table lamps to innovative automotive headlights -- it's only natural that the roadside beacons follow suit.
the chairs combine two opposite methods of woodworking, one ancient and one contemporary, in a melding of curved ply and solid wood.
the use of the material serves as a visual indication of the food on offer inside, where charbroiled dishes are served.
'when I come here to chill with a glass in my hand there is a time that I cannot buy with money.'
in addition to refreshed foyers, and reconfigured landscaping, the project also includes the max rayne centre – a new production building that houses a painting workshop, production offices, and a studio for designers.
all 25,000 of the nineteenth century bricks that made up the original structure are reused as the shell of the theatre's 400-seat auditorium.
the scheme's concept stems from a children's notebook, where the grid format has been translated into the tiled nature of the interior as a guide for product placement.
the NáBITO 'mini-kitchen' and 'smart-table' are intelligent furniture products that combine all the functions of a room, into one utility design.
two global luxury brands come together to create a camouflage sports car that features british design and incorporates italian style.
apparel that uses allover prints of white building materials, that allow the wearer to blend into their architectural surroundings.
we interview john norman, who discusses his creativity, childhood and the challenges in designing the interior of the second generation japanese supercar.
the subaru 'BRZ STI performance' concept employs a tuned, horizontally-opposed 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbo racing engine, that is also used for the brand's GT race in japan.
the building is sited along the I195 freeway at edge of the neighborhood, and consequently serves as a billboard for the region.
'lightcone' attempts to further wright's interests in exploring the plasticity of structure, the continuity of space, while integrating five decades of content from the guggenheim's collection into the building’s spatial experience.
the two independent designers form collections with pieces that pair marble with glass, fabrics, wood, and leather for french marble company retegui.
when subjected to an industrial process, the furniture is completely biodegradable.
using locally sourced materials, berríos and his team sought to create a conventionally formed building that existed in contrast to the landscape's undulating environment.
named 'STV building', the structure has been built on a hillside next to a public park that runs parallel with the street.
the renovation transforms the 21sqm flat from disproportionate and disorganized into a well structured, light space with overlapping horizontal and vertical elements that sets the precedent for similar urban spatial quandaries.
for the renovation of a 19th century 100 sqm residence, the project meets the needs of a fashion designer and african art collector with more open and luminous spaces.
intrinsically connected to its surroundings, the compact triangular building in norway allows the owners to freely relax and enjoy the peaceful garden.
nestled in the suburb of bergen, todd saunders of saunders architecture has designed his own family home, structurally comprised of three stacking elements.
influenced by the work of american sculptor alexander calder, bakery design studio relocated the typically unseen constructional elements of the table, reintroducing them as the leading element within the design.
the 'aminach bed' brings a sophisticated, modern touch to the long-standing company's established and highly popular line of teen beds and sofas.
each detail was carefully thought out, and extends as far as the integration of functional items from the period such as TV sets, radios, vintage tables and chairs, and telephones, among others.
custom-made lighting fixtures in a classic spy flick death-ray form by brigada.
at rio+design's exhibition during the 2015 milan design week, jahara studio's 'conterrâneos' collection of everyday objects, contrastingly combines the use of clay and glass.
based off of tray tables traditionally used in eastern cultures, this trio of silver-coated forms has been created with ancient metalworking techniques, and feature removable tops can be inverted and used independently.
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Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
