nick cave encrusts hustle coat with jewels at art basel miami beach
the 'hustle coats' comprise classic trench outerwear lined with row-upon-row of glistening jewels, watches and chains.
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soundsuit sculptures by nick cave
the artist brings elements such as sequins, twigs, feathers, knit pieces, buttons, beads, wire, metal, human hair and voodoo dolls to his collection of vibrant human-scale, other-worldly works.
architectuurstudio HH arranges disparate music venues for tivoli vredenburg
the structure unites five separate halls designed by different architects for specific performance types, acting as a small urban entity within one building envelope in the utrecht, the netherlands.
proposal for ArtA cultural center by SO-IL + architectuurstudio HH
focusing on three primary ideas - urban form, collective structure and reflective space - a distinctive public building is proposed, capable of adapting to the future needs of the region.
office employees desire natural light in their workplace
the evocation of nature is by no way an extravagance, but a means of increasing profits and making hard cost-savings, while harnessing a better level of balance, and more welcoming workplace atmosphere.
are nature-starved offices affecting employee well-being?
a recent study conducted on 3600 office workers in eight countries across europe, reveals the impact of natural elements integrated into workplace design, and their effect on employee well-being, productivity and creativity.
banana chandeliers by gonzalo fuenmayor at faena district miami beach
once made popular by andy warhol with his pop-art movement, fuenmayor has reappropriated the object by attaching victorian chandeliers to banana bunches during art basel miami beach.
faena district plans presented during art basel miami beach
the presentation at the faena collaboratory highlights the region's emerging residential, commercial and cultural district - the brainchild of argentine hotelier alan faena.
KBme2 adds bold antenna to iPhone 6 for enhanced aesthetic
the silicone and plastic design absorbs shocks to protect the exterior surface and camera lens.
KBme2 constructs DIY LEGO tissue house
the studio intends for the miniature architecture to combat the growing popularity of 3D printing, suggesting that we've always had ways to quickly construct our ideas.
cincopatasalgato blends modern with vernacular in the casa costa azul
the open-air home is ideally suited for its tropical environment, melding vernacular with contemporary elements that form a dynamic composition of interior and exterior spaces.
cincopatasalgato complete the casa tuscania in the rain forests of el salvador
the contemporary tree house in the rainforest canopies outside of san salvador suggests a new modern vernacular, with the realization of dreamed spaces.
guggenheim helsinki design entry by O1A proposes movable museum walls
the architecture is developed as a three-dimensional field of public and gallery spaces.
O1A proposes elongated kinmen passenger center in taiwan
a patterned skin wraps around the exterior of the elongated complex, as its structure eventually rises from the ground to form a floating box above.
new born fame toys by laura cornet let babies post on social media
'new born fame' by designer laura cornet explores the ethicality of mothers and fathers posting images of their babies on social media sites, such as; facebook, twitter and instagram.
maxime mellot builds turia table for meditative experiences
by embedding iconic items such as a birdcage and fish tank into the tabletop, the focus automatically shifts from the obligatory ‘to-do-list’ to a pleasant pondering of nature.
yusuke asai stretches hand painted web within tokyo gallery
vibrantly colored blue illustrations, rich with abstract geometric patterning and floral motifs, are delineated onto long white canvasses that stretch from the walls to the floor like a spider's web.
yusuke asai embellishes rice gallery with yamatane earth painting
the artist has taken to the walls and floors of the cultural institution, rendering a dense landscape of animals inhabited by imaginary creatures, amidst birds, cats, foxes and insects with mud and soil.
a2o + kempe thill envision transparent extension for het havenhuis
the form of the addition would replicate the existing architecture, establishing itself as an icon for antwerp, belgium without repressing its history.
a2o architecten completes convent conversion in belgium
in hasselt, a former convent becomes a health care centre with a rest home and service flats that provide an oasis of relaxation and tranquility, right in the city center.
atelier kempe thill: junky hotel amsterdam
maintaining a discreet presence within the urban context, this center improves the livability for temporary or long term visitors offering individual rooms flooded with daylight and a communal gathering space for social interaction.
atelier kempe thill: rue binet 66 housing
a facade of glazed sliding doors opens or encloses a perimeter of personal winter gardens while generating a shifting exterior appearance.
geelong floating christmas tree illuminates corio bay in australia
the exterior presents kinetic façade using 11,000 disks that capture and reflect light throughout the day and night.
a cathedral built from willow tree saplings by patrick dougherty
the architectural monument is made from more than 10 tonnes of willow tree branches and sits in melbourne, australia's federation square.
BMW group test google glass to ensure quality assurance in production
the pilot project at BMW group's U.S plant in spartanburg, is part of the automobile company's industry 4.0 campaign which is set up to evaluate how new technologies can support workers in the production and planning teams.
diane von furstenberg designs 'made for glass' collection for google
the eyewear collection includes five new chic frames and eight different shade options that allow for wider customization.
reflective pool divides 66MRN house by ONG&ONG in singapore
the formal gesture suggests a splitting action on the typical gable-roof profile of a traditional home, while functionally serving to cool the interiors and create a social gathering area.
ONG&ONG: jkc1 house
a series of stepped wooden platforms in the landscape draws dwellers away from urban development and are guided by streams of natural light to this residence's roof terrace overlooking the surrounding trees.
nextart galeria forms haunted lounge based on wes anderson cinematography
curated in collaboration with a+z design studio for budapest design week 2014, the atmosphere replicates the visual finesse of 'the grand budapest hotel', but in a dark, sinuous manner.
laokoon design shapes dynamic enso lamp from malleable textile
the artwork is an adjustable composition of technology, material science, and organic forms.
xiao yao by jeff dayu shi merges oriental bamboo chair + western sofa
the linear design achieves the right balance between comfort and function, while challenging bamboo craftsmanship in terms of enhancing its structural strength.
jeff dayu shi adapts ancient chinese tea culture for contemporary use
housed in a bamboo chest, nine unique hand-crafted teapots are tailored to facilitate the same number of assorted teas, and their accompanying preparation styles.
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L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 all competitions
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
