roote angles two-storey family residence on an inclined plot in japan
negotiating a four meter change in elevation, ‘N house’ measures 16 meters in width, maximizing the full dimensions of the site.
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roote contains flame house beneath a large angled canopy
the residence sits at the top of a raised area of land, maximizing its hillside position to overlook the city below.
osiloi collection by rui pereira & ryosuke fukusada at milan design week 2015
in a society driven by the digital, cosmetic processes are still very much rooted in the analogue. the fact that beautification remains a time consuming process became the base of what would eventually become the 'osiloi collection' by rui pereira and ryosuke fuksada.
bric a brac by onion at milan design week 2015
onion's 'bric a brac' is a thought out, direct representation of thai materials and culture: the project will be presented at ventura lambrate during milan design week 2015.
golfJC's self barber mirror does everything but cut your hair
influenced by his own experiences, self barber mirror's two foldable planes allow users to see themselves from every necessary angle.
golfJC at ventura lambrate for milan design week 2015
'soft rock' and 'bottomless basket shelves' collections, along with 'cross hangers' by golfJC to be exhibited at milan design week 2015.
TU delft arch-students developed sustainable euro-pallet pavilion
simple assembly, high-surplus building materials, and low-production cost make the 'euro-pallet pavilion' a plausible and creative resolution for nonpermanent architecture.
murtada alkaabi invents ammophila system for habitable wind farms
the project combines processes for generating sustainable energy and viable options for living, with a moving and detachable façade.
glass is tomorrow exhibition at the saint etienne biennale 2015
the results of six co-creative workshops are presented for the glass is tomorrow exhibition within the historic musée de la mine, salle d’energie during the biennale internationale design saint-etienne 2015.
benjamin hubert crafts beacon pendant + desk lights for glass is tomorrow
alongside other creatives, the british designer participated in the glass is tomorrow workshop at the şişecam group factory in turkey, exploring the traditional techniques of glass blowing by adapting the process and material through contemporary lighting.
sipho mabona sculpts sugar stained glass window panes
reminiscent of church windows, the colorful panels and intricately composed geometries are made from sugar -- a material that embodies desire and contemporary pleasures.
sipho mabona flocks gigantic origami birds in tropenmuseum's great hall
the origami master has constructed the entire flock out of large sheets of square paper, which sees the wing span of the flying birds range between 2-4 meters.
the future of the bar: designboom x sodastream talks during milan design week 2015
DESIGNBOOM x SODASTREAM bring together the leaders of the design industry, with protagonists of the culinary and mixology world -- to engage in a greater dialogue revolving around 'the future of the bar'. both talks are open to public. limited seating available. be early. if you are in town, we hope to see you there!
carlo e camilla restaurant and cocktail bar brings industrial elegance to a factory setting
an old sawmill factory in milan has been converted to an upscale restaurant where the interior mixes industrial with elegance.
axel stool by MID visualizes the craft that created it
in a world where technology reigns supreme, the 'axel stool' emphasizes the craftsmanship visualized in its identity.
design MID repurposes household objects in fantasia lamps
inserting common household objects into the legs of the lamp, the structure becomes part of a harmonious family with whatever is lying around at the time
aakash nihalani creates an interactive canvas of projection mapped cubes
a nearby sensor tracks the motion of viewer’s hand, revealing a composition that reacts in real time using coding and motion software.
landline series by aakash nihalani
landline is a series of performance installations by the artist aakash nihalani that explore themes of isolation and community.
estudio BaBO extrudes brickwork to reflect casa VIB's forest setting
the project employs different combinations of industrialized black brick to obtain a single vertical module that defines the entirety of the façade.
estudio BaBO: CLF houses
staggered and attached, these three single family residences explore the boundaries of connection through voids and natural materials within the woods of the neuguen province of argentina.
copy/pour by defact studio merges earth and industry
copy/pour is a plaster mold device that creates unique visually contrasts between the industrial object and the earth to make spontaneous plaster wares.
defact studio and the plug at the white hotel belgium
'malus communis' by defact studiothis past weekend close to 70 designers transformed over 40 rooms of the white hotel in belgium, brussels, into solo »
olivia lee creates marvellous marble factory for SingaPlural
the work highlights the exquisite nature of marble through the playful subversion of materiality, scale and process.
everyday studio presents 'play it' collection as part of asian STAR showcase
at the 2015 edition of IFFS international furniture fair singapore, an exhibition titled the asian STAR showcase features rising designers who have already made a difference to the industry in asia.
linbrasil exhibit pays tribute to the late sergio rodrigues
for over sixty years his designs have inserted creativity into interiors, making timeless spaces that blend functionality, supreme comfort, and visual appeal.
sergio rodrigues: classicon at milan design week 09
the new edition of classicon is devoted primarily to the 82 year-old brazilian architect and designer sergio rodrigues.
hamonic + masson and comte vollenweider stack parisian housing complex
the residential project is the first of 50 meters to be built in the french capital since the 1970s.
comte vollenweider architects designs H16 hangar in france
the environmentally and energy efficient high-end aircraft hangar features a distinctive diamond shaped façade.
focus your mind with the XYZen garden by jonathan odom
XYZen garden gives users a respite from the daily bombardment of constant connectivity, busy schedules, and sensory overload.
take the party anywhere with jonathan odom's portable hot tub
plywood panels fit together to make this flat-pack, transportable hot tub by industrial designer jonathan odom.
a-cero architects renovates the mocha house in madrid
sweeping concrete walls form the renovation to a home now containing spaces that can act in isolation or communally for hosting guests.
a-cero architects design the interior of an iniala beach house
the high quality custom fixtures and interior design of a tropical thai villa and restaurant play off the landscape and building form to offer comfort and luxury.
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The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
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The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
