vittorio maschietto + MDU link vauxhall with elevated green bridge
influenced by the architecture of vitruvius, the designers have developed a comprehensive urban plan supported by programmable pillars to regenerate the city.
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trade center for i principi d'italia by MDU architetti
drawing from the history of shared interactions between italy and china, the architecture resolves to tectonically manifest the complexity of venice within the unique density of china.
digital agency headquarters in southern brazil by henrique steyer
the office interior conveys the avant-garde DNA of the company through selected works of art and design.
henrique steyer builds playful monkey stool and niño bookshelves
celebrating his furniture company's first birthday, the brazilian designer has constructed alternative versions of his favorite pieces.
CALMA recreates városliget park's atmosphere in house of hungarian music
the circular massing of timber arranges the programs around a staircase that spirals through the central atrium.
studio ARCVS abstracts symphony for house of hungarian music proposal
the complex structure of folds and elliptical voids is wrapped by a rhythmic display of cylinders.
BMW presents new 1 series model range
updates to the exterior and interior shine the spotlight on BMW's new design aesthetic.
immersive AUDI VR experience enables customers to configure dream car
using a virtual reality headset, the AUDI 'VR experience' integrates digital technologies into automotive retail to enable customers to configure their preferred model.
pinkcloud proposes 42nd street greenway to transform new york city
the concept seeks to transform one of america’s most well-known streets into a sustainable, vibrant, and community-driven park.
tenacity housing project for new york by pinkcloud
this proposal offers solutions to give approximately 400,000 residents of new york city's deteriorating public housing an alternative to the unsuccessful architectural model set forth by le corbusier in the 1940s.
carl turner floats buoyant residential proposal for paperhouses
the london-based practice is the latest high-profile name to contribute a design for the open source platform.
paperhouses offers residential architecture in open source
the open source platform for architecture allows blueprints to be downloaded freely and directly from an online catalogue.
peter marigold scratches away the surfaces of meissen porcelain vessels
the designer scratches away at the finely modelled negative surfaces of existing meissen moulds to generate a textural 'noise'.
bleed furniture by peter marigold at sarah myerscough gallery
the furniture's steel hardware is stripped of its protective zinc coating through the application of acid, causing the metal and chemical substance to react with the tanins in the timber, thus resulting in a bleeding motif.
FAF conceptualizes house with a saw-tooth roof for expandable living
intended to grow along with developing needs, the architecture is conceived as a framework that can gradually be filled with any function.
corrugated aluminum house for mother in sweden
'house for mother' is a small house of two volumes with a corrugated aluminum exterior, on display at the linkopingsbo 2017 housing exhibition.
POC and ericsson partner to create volvo car connected cycle helmet
the volvo cars 'connected cycle helmet' uses proximity sensors to alert cyclists and drivers to potential, upcoming collisions.
best of CES winner, razer forge TV range combines android & PC gaming
the razer 'forge TV' which combines android and PC gaming to provide a cutting-edge, micro-console, wins the 'best of CES' award at the 2015 international tradeshow in las vegas.
dutch lab unveils AKMA steampunk coffee machine based on supervillains
the intricate design features a 3-liter water tank, three coffee tanks for 100 to 150 grams of coffee grounds, and three servers.
dutch lab reveals architectural steampunk cold drip coffee machine
the complex design makes references to forms of gothic architecture using layers of laser cut aluminum.
intelligent and intuitive bang & olufsen beosound moment music system
the bang & olufsen 'beosound moment' integrates sound collections and services into a playful music system that features the world's first touch-sensitive wood interface.
frackenpohl poulheim: the cave dome tent for heimplanet
the german designers have utilized an efficient geodesic dome form, translating the diamond grid pattern into an easy to use and rapid deploying tent system.
mimmo rubino explores boundaries of visual identity with painted caravans
the intervention, titled 'standard & poor's (italia mobile), is the result of reseraching ways to live and build art.
simon bolivar steps by mimmo rubino
using the principals of anamorphosis, a monument to latin american politician and emancipator simon bolivar is given a reframed approach.
luis nascimento's roof tiles lamp brings architecture inside the home
the design recreates the comfort and protection provided by portuguese roofs.
luis nascimento manufactures hand-tufted gradient rug
to create the colorful effect, the textile is finished by a coat of spray paint without sacrificing the quality of its fibers.
‘revolution in motion’ NIKE AIR MAX mural by ilovedust
the ‘revolution in motion’ mural by ilovedust illustrates 27 years of the NIKE AIR MAX shoe.
interview with mark graham creative director of ilovedust
mark graham is the co-founder and creative director ilovedust, a multi-disciplinary studio that creates memorable design for a number of leading brands.
experience the gallery walk of dow chemical by pentágono estudio
the work is comprised of four scenarios that make use of a color palette, icons, illustrations, and posters to show clientele the diversity and technologies of the company's' portfolio.
grupo CP corporate interior by space arquitectura + pentágono estudio
the interior hierarchy blends furnishings and graphics which follow the company's themes of city, health, and automotive.
re:design pays tribute to the friends TV show with iconic poster
the design illustrates all 236 episodes of 10 seasons with graphics depicting unforgettable moments and motifs.
cats in the night recreates famous felines in 8-bit
well-known cats, kittens and their familiar sidekicks have undergone an 8-bit treatment, simplified into colorful, graphic illustrations.
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competitions 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 all competitions
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
