rosa muerta by robert stone comes to life in california
the antithesis to desert architecture, rosa muerta stands as an intentional void in its landscape, questioning convention with a suggested solution.
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robert stone's golden acido dorado in joshua tree california
a new articulation of architecture produces a mirror of culture and meaning nestled within the dead arid landscape of southeastern california.
fiat 500X compact crossover offers a metropolitan and off-road version
it is available in two versions; one that is characterized by the dynamic, metropolitan style, and the second offering a more off-road appearance and functionality.
AUDI redesigns the TT with a sportback concept show car
an AUDI TT with four seats and five doors will be presented for the first time ever at the paris motor show.
niizeki studio balances the KHB residence atop a concrete wall
an odd shaped site in a dense urban environment informs a physical and conceptual contrast of form and materiality.
niizeki studio: ATM
<p>by letting the landscape inform the architecture, the mountainside dwelling seeks to create a symbiotic space between nature and its inhabitants. </p>
AHA! festival of lights illuminates the atmosphere of downtown cleveland
the event brings people together from across the region to demonstrate what is possible in the city's public spaces through artist installations using light and video projections.
35 mile laser rainbow global rainbow, after the storm by yvette mattern
organized in response to hurricane sandy, the lighting installation projects seven beams of high power lasers over new york city.
u-boat worx c-explorer 3's 360° pressure hull offers panoramic views
the submersible scientific 'c-explorer 3' has a three liter mission oxygen capacity that enables operational times of up to 16 hours, at a maximum depth of 3,300 feet.
new riva steel superyacht range embarks with a customizable 50m vessel
built in CRN's steel and aluminum 45-90 meter boat shipyards in ancona, the 9m beam mega yacht has four decks and is capable of hosting up to 12 guests.
sebastian conran develops home office collection for universal expert
the london-based brand uses raw materials to create products that present functionality and performance with practicality and style.
benjamin hubert enhances the taste of your wine with WW carafe
the device increases the surface area by 800% the amount of a normal pour, helping the alcohol breath to change the flavor profile.
xavier degueldre recycles discarded shopping carts into chairs
with shopping carts being destroyed after 10 to 15 years of good service, french designer xavier degueldre wanted to give them a second life.
knight architects' bridge fans open over london's paddington basin
five fabricated steel beams form the deck of the structure, opening in a staggered sequence to achieve the required clearance height above the canal.
the fishhook of pohe: bridge by knight architects
the shape of this new bridge in new zealand represents prosperity and a safe journey over water, the symbolic meaning of a fishhook in local maori culture.
A2arquitectos provides smiling oasis for hotel castell dels hams
the playground is an extension of recreational activities and entertainment for young guests.
drieburcht sports complex by venhoevenCS merges architecture + art
the social atmosphere and physical activities of the building take on the form of an ‘urban theatre.’
jean-luc moerman crafts unique range of cinelli fixies
jean-luc moerman has made each bike up of a unique assembly of high quality components and have their own beaming colors paint job.
xavier degueldre recycles discarded shopping carts into chairs
with shopping carts being destroyed after 10 to 15 years of good service, french designer xavier degueldre wanted to give them a second life.
urban shopping cart merry-go-round by nuno pimenta
the merry-go-round is an urban carousel that subverts one of the greatest symbols of consumerism into a place of joy and fun.
miguel chevalier arcs origin of the curve for samsung
to amplify the multi-sensory and immersive space, infrared sensors allow visitors to interact with 'origin of the curve' by creating distinct aesthetic fluctuations of brightly colored geometries.
samsung gear VR offers an immersive mobile virtual reality experience
the wearable technology incorporates the 5.7 inch quad HD super AMOLED display of the galaxy note 4 by simply clipping the smartphone into it.
jim campbell suspends scattered light in hong kong
hung in a purposely unordered arrangement, light pulses through the hanging orbs in a seemingly random manner.
explore the imaginary spaces of architect + photographer cesar azcarate
the series plays with the boundary between the real and the surreal atmospheres of useless landscape and abandoned places.
cesar azcarate: relais & industrial
the series photographs compares two unique singular spaces, mixing decaying industrial architecture and the last days of luxury hotel photography.
comma design office arranges tokyo dwelling around grey-brick wall
mediating between indoor and outdoor space, the partition stretches around an external garden that serves as a buffer between the residence and the street.
central staircase connects house in kamiosaki by comma design office
the dwelling's program can be shifted depending on the climate, with residents occupying the warmer upper storeys in winter and the cooler lower levels of the home in summer.
h220430 enhances water-rippled HaaT show with dewdrop lenses
the round exhibition space displays the rich and organic fabrics of the fashion designer's brand, HaaT.
balloon bench + chair by h220430 studio appears to float in mid-air
the floating bench is carefully suspended from the ceiling by four anchors concealed by the inflatable balloons.
competitions The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 all competitions
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 courses Train Your Own Architectural AI-Model by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026 Master's in Fashion Business Innovation by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 Master of Arts in Design for Other Species: Transdisciplinary Practices Towards More-than-Human Futures IED Milano deadline: september 30th, 2026 Material Balance Design. Digital Techniques and Circular Innovations in Architecture at Politecnico di Milano deadline: march 10th, 2026 Interior and Furniture Design by IED Firenze deadline: september 30th, 2026 Master's in Fashion Creative Direction by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 Master’s in Brand Design and Hospitality by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 Master’s in Digital Arts & Creative Technologies by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 Sustainable Architectural Design Program by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026 Master’s in Fashion Business by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 all courses
Train Your Own Architectural AI-Model by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026 
Master's in Fashion Business Innovation by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master of Arts in Design for Other Species: Transdisciplinary Practices Towards More-than-Human Futures IED Milano deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Material Balance Design. Digital Techniques and Circular Innovations in Architecture at Politecnico di Milano deadline: march 10th, 2026 
Interior and Furniture Design by IED Firenze deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master's in Fashion Creative Direction by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master’s in Brand Design and Hospitality by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master’s in Digital Arts & Creative Technologies by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Sustainable Architectural Design Program by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026 
Master’s in Fashion Business by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
