la phrase – 10km text being written across mons
la phrase by laboratoire intégral ruedi baur and writer karelle ménine will see a single sentence of words written throughout mons over the course of this year.
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interview with graphic designer ruedi baur
ruedi baur's eponymous studio specializes in identity and wayfinding projects for the cultural sector.
singapore design: the alchemists exhibition at milan design week 2015
fifteen talents from singapore explore the alchemical process of transforming materials with renewed aesthetics and applications, to envision a unique series of contemporary fashion, furniture, lighting and general tools for living.
NUS: huggy pajama
'huggy pajama', a system that enables parents and children to embrace one another through a hugging interface device and a wearable, hug reproducing pajama connected through the internet.
archi5 strategically unites two high school campuses in france
in the city of gisors in france, archi5 has united the louis michel and louis aragon high schools together in a project which sees the re-establishment of the connection between two separate campuses.
archi5 twists canopy structure above leo lagrange stadium in toulon
a white steel truss structure wrapped in self-cleaning fabric is elevated above the complex's facilities, and serves to shade 3,500 seats and a public pathway.
selfie arm by aric snee & justin crowe sparks cultural commentary
'selfie arm' is a collaborative project that comments on the growing selfie stick phenomenon, and the constantly gnawing need for internet validation.
aric snee develops contemplative hourglass for holmegaard
the hourglass is precisely calibrated to measure 15 minutes to an hour however, the user can manipulate the angle and axis of the artifact, speeding up or slowing down the measurement of time
studio ARCVS's gravity-defying entry for UNESCO bamiyan cultural center
hundreds of windows placed along the circular façade work in unison to create a panoramic view extending to the distant buddha cliffs and bamiyan valley landscape.
ahmet balkan's proposal for the UNESCO bamiyan cultural center
the finalist bamiyan cultural center proposal by ahmet balkan architects revolves around a central courtyard, radiating outwards to the greater landscape.
atelier KUU places sloping roof canopies on T house in japan
engaging with its surroundings, the private home sits between a cluster of trees on a site near a japanese national park where the timber clad residence comprises of cubed volumes which support sloping roof canopies.
atelier KUU brings mountain tranquility to salon in kobe
this japanese salon emulates the tranquil feeling of being in the mountains with lush vegetation and the sounds of birds infusing the space.
philippe rahm simulates visual wavelengths with spectral light for artemide
philippe rahm presents 'spectral light' for artemide as a representation of visual wavelengths that are required to see, grow and photosynthesize.
philippe rahm constructs atmospheres with meteorological conditions
the book, ‘constructed atmospheres’, profiles philippe rahm architectes through various project descriptions and a series of in-depth conversations.
hawkins\brown masterplans the city of london freemen's school in surrey
shortlisted for a RIBA south east award 2015, the initial stage of the master-plan school in surrey has been completed, showcasing a new campus including a boarding house and a specialized music school.
hawkins\brown add the ritblat building to the hilden grange prep school
a much needed new facility saves the school from dropping enrollment rates and quickly regains its title as a top of the line educational building.
burning man founding member larry harvey speaks at design indaba 2015
in a video by design indaba, larry harvey reflects on how the event has courageously changed the face of the art world.
design indaba: interview with stanley hainsworth of tether
as part of our coverage of design indaba 2015 we spoke to stanley hainsworth of tether. a creative studio with offices in portland and seattle.
baumraum's urban treehouses offer long-term living accommodation
the scheme seeks to add to berlin's collection of small, alternative constructions, while preserving the site's existing tree population.
curving stair accesses treehouse halle by baumraum in germany
elevated 11 meters above ground, the small dwelling is accessed by a steel staircase which wraps the sturdy oak tree with a curving form.
bespoke ferrari california T shows tailor made program at auto shanghai
sourcing styling from jacqueline kennedy and actress ingrid bergman, the unique ferrari 'california T' reflects elegance, sportiness, versatility and timeless sophistication.
AUDI prologue allroad hybrid premieres at 2015 auto shanghai show
debuting at the 2015 auto shanghai show, the five-door AUDI 'prologue allroad' car has a raised body that helps it master any terrain, in any situation.
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studio hanna krüger questions appropriation in [collective]collection
the series addresses issues of adaptation, collectivism, and the constant continuation of pre-existing artifacts and philosophies.
hanna krüger assembles porcelain piles for rosenthal line
the project draws it reference from everyday life - where plate piles are created for pragmatic reasons, for washing up in the sink or stashed in the cupboard.
mediterranean influences captured in home by otto medem arquitectura
located in alcobendas, madrid, the building sits on a site which is home to century-old oak trees and along with peaceful surroundings the internal spaces wrap around a central, open air courtyard- where a single oak tree stands.
otto medem arquitectura elongates family home in suburban madrid
the project’s ground floor is organized around the property’s L-shaped pool with large apertures blurring the boundary between internal and external space.
agustí costa completes bright homeopathic clinic in spain
agustí costa’s homeopathic clinic reinterprets healthcare design creating a calming atmosphere using color and humility rather than starkness and sterility.
agustí costa renovates GSX house in berga, catalonia
the architecture has been designed to open its residents to new living experiences through the use of interconnected open spaces, rigorously projected shapes, and an improved use of light.
aurélien barbry updates kitchenwares collection for georg jensen
the copenhagen-based designer aurélien barbry introduces another dimension to the barbry collection for georg jensen that brings dining objects to the popular array of existing kitchenware.
aurélien barbry studio crafts caché lamp series for le klint
the lamps display the danish brand's classical DNA through the technique of pleating.
australian pavilion by denton corker marshall opens in venice
the granite-clad building is the first 21st century pavilion built on the historic site, and replaces the previous structure completed by philip cox in 1988.
stonehenge visitor centre by denton corker marshall opens
denton corker marshall's unobtrusive structure comprises three separate enclosures, united under an undulating perforated canopy.
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Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 all competitions
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
