MU architecture's forge-les-bains locker rooms emerge from hillside
the facilities are built directly into the hillside and feature a black metal façade and willow panelling.
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MU architecture: fertile house
positioned within a dense city block, this dwelling offers inhabitants an introverted oasis, blurring the boundaries between the indoor living spaces, open-air courtyard and rooftop garden.
boo-boos, the bandaid that hurts to look at, by sherwood forlee
the injuries depicted on 'boo-boos' bandages are disgusting, but so much fun.
the.: 'anti theft' lunch bag and 'speak er'
the. design team of mihoko ouichi and sherwood lee create humorous and eclectic wares which span from objects for the home, electronics and small scale furniture pieces.
CTRL+N connects past and present with corten steel pedestrian bridge
the bridge combines simplicity of form and subtle materials to immerse seamlessly with its surroundings.
wrap house concept by ctrl+n maximizes natural light and scenic views
the adaptable architecture consists of two main elements: a wrap of timber and a zinc box.
castor designs gold-foil reflector floor lamp in nod to company's namesake
the reflector floor lamp uses stretched gold-foil leather to disperse ambient light throughout a room.
castor design illuminates induction tube light with magnets
the invisible force field allows the bulb to stay lit even when lifted several inches away from the base.
DHH studio's renewal posters are contemporary take on couplet tradition
the 'renewal' silkscreen posters use traditional red couplet paper, featuring an updated type face, with gold and black ink.
gina hsu and nagaaki shaw: rice straw design
the straw received from the fields is used by the community to promote the material itself, to become a point of departure for use in arts and crafts.
raw edges outfits historic chatsworth house in colorful grid-like motif
'endgrain' sees the london-based studio take over the historic space with a perfectly fitted grid-like wooden floor the extends upwards like tree trunks forming benches and stools.
tom price: PE stripe meltdown chair at design miami basel 2011
the colorful seat is formed by melting bright plastic woven rugs into a mould.
sebastian bieniek shares multiple personalities with fragmented faces
using an eyeliner pencil and lipstick, bieniek crudely draws segments of bodily features onto his arms and positions the limbs in front of his own face.
portraits of the double-faced girl by sebastian bieniek
blue, brown, awake, and sleeping variations create portraits with unique expressions and an illustrative sensibility.
philippe malouin's brick lamp for umbra shift delivers utility + function
making a nod to the standard building block, the lighting piece employs a simple brick in which an LED tube can be inserted at various points -- offering an adjustable LED task lamp for your desk or shelf.
ionna vautrin's clover pilot light hangs at frankfurt's ambiente 2015
french designer ionna vautrin's 'clover' pilot light, exhibits for lexon design at the 2015 ambiente trade show in frankfurt.
laselva and mosaics martí customize 'atlas' modular tiles
handmade in barcelona, spain by mosaics martí, 'atlas' tiles are customized and produced exclusively for each order.
la selva designs the cosmo chameleon couch for missana
the multifunctional and versatile furniture piece adapts not only to the characteristics of the space it sits in, but also to the needs of the user.
MUT design: scales ceramic tiles for peronda at CEVISAMA 2015
using neon tones along the two rear sides of the white smooth surface, the individual pieces naturally irradiate colorful sparkles over adjacent tiles.
palau-castell renaissance cloister renewal by el fabricante de espheras
the architecture visually recovers the lost part of the gothic arch enclosure, giving an urban space back to the locals and taking the first step towards establishing a cultural heart for the village.
rinspeed budii autonomous driving concept car based on electric BMW i3
set for the 2015 geneva motor show, the rinspeed 'budii' autonomous driving, electric car sources its pilot information from the surroundings, past experiences and other vehicles along its route.
rinspeed XchangE autonomous EV is an office + living room on wheels
users can read, listen to music, surf the web, watch movies in 4K resolution with surround sound, and hold board meetings at 120 km/h inside the fully networked electric vehicle.
paul tuller reflects on celebrity worship with pray to pop candles
the brooklyn-based illustrator found a humorous way to integrate celebrity worship into the real world, imprinting six famous faces onto spiritual candles.
the kings and queens of architecture wear their buildings as a crown
the series of six interpretations cleverly link internationally famed sites to their creator, positioned as a pinnacle of praise atop their heads.
kei harada exhibits 1,200 rice bowls from the town of hasami
the dishes are placed atop box-like foundations that imitate the iconic agricultural landscape of the terraced rice paddies .
kei harada renovates capsula restaurant and bar
architectural lighting is combined with conventional materials and furnishings to give the restaurant a contemporary appearance without losing a sense of tradition.
rounded silhouettes define autoban's union collection for de la espada
the 'union' collection carries a bold aesthetic with simple lines, featuring warm wood structures that are complemented by subduedly toned soft, upholstered elements.
die-cast + extruded aluminium define michael young's otto stool and dub pendants for EOQ
the furniture pieces combine industrial engineering with artisanal glass blowing and wood work.
siggi eggertsson on his kaleidoscopic screen saver project
saver screensson by siggi eggertsson and hjalti jakobsson is a screensaver that randomly chooses stencil images and continuously stacks them together.
siggi eggertsson interview
we spoke to the icelandic designer and illustrator siggi eggertsson about his work and creative influences.
house in tsudanuma by fuse-atelier features an enclosed rooftop terrace
internal accommodation is connected through a series of sequential volumes that afford the home's occupants generous and versatile living space
fuse-atelier's house in tsutsumino is composed of concrete volumes
the building's form contrasts the more orthodox nature of neighboring structures, while a large glazed aperture is presented to the passing street.
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The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 all competitions
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
