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.
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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.
bamboobee lets you cruise around on your own self-made bicycle
the kit of parts allows riders to build their own frames out of bamboo.
bamboobee honey infused bamboo bicycles
handcrafted bicycles for everyone to enjoy the simplicity and happiness of cycling, made from natural bamboo rods and honey-infused technology for an improved ride.
group8 submerges ICRC's concrete humanitarium into swiss hillside
the sinuous facility's formal manipulations operate in relation to the existing context occupied by the red cross museum and headquarters.
group8: istanbul disaster prevention + education centre
a void within the landscape, this building celebrates the effects of natural disasters within a form which integrates into the urban fabric of the city.
giopato & coombes inflates bubble-like glass lamp
the design uses the ability for soap bubbles to float as a metaphor for the emptiness of light.
giopato & coombes innovates interior of agustawestland helicopter
the design duo has orchestrated a multi-interactive and multi-sensorial experience by designing everything from champagne coolers, carbon fiber armchairs, and LED composite materials.
phillip jividen reflects the earth's atmosphere with gradient mirror
the artist uses translucent ink to replicate the sky's optical phenomenon.
cyan lounge chair by phillip jividen
influenced by jean prouve's material efficiency philosophy, the lounge chair consists of two upholstered cushions made from quilted silk cotton and merino wool.
marble-carved inflatables by alex seton memorialize asylum seekers
opening today, the exhibition is born from an innate interest in notions of the outsider, privilege, displacement and identity.
alex seton memorializes asylum seekers with 28 marble life jackets
empty of the bodies that once inhabited them, the carved statues remind the viewer of the individual stories of those who undertook a fatal journey.
modostudio constructs elisabeth and helmut uhl foundation in italy
the shingle-clad and glazed cultural center combines unique volumes atop the mountains of laives to provide views of the scenic landscape.
modostudio propose timber-beam museum of bavarian history
the proposal for the museum at the banks of the danube is an angled form that rises from the ground and sports a diamond-patterned timber structure.
kate mccgwire layers feather sculptures at st mary in the castle
the works characterize vast and intricately overlapped layers of feathers, creating undulating and organic forms in response to the unusual shapes of the recessed crypt.
feather sculptures by kate mccgwire
the collection of creature-like, organic feathered sculptures seem to writhe as if each work were capable of spontaneous movement.
angled planes of naruse house by MDS create spatial distortion
situated on a sloping site in a tokyo suburb, the dwelling is organized with a mixture of different axes, resulting in an irregular plan covered by a low-slope large gable roof.
MDS constructs concrete-clad shirokane house in tokyo
MDS has built 'shirokane', a home in tokyo with a concrete exterior that bends outward to make the interior as large as possible.
guest harbor by visiondivison imagines boats as side houses in sweden
rather than building a typical guest house, why not add a pool, pond, or high-strength fountain to your yard and make use of that under-used boat you have lying around?
visiondivision activates tranebergsbron bridge in stockholm
the proposal to create a pedestrian walkway on the concrete vault of a bridge in stockholm dramatically shortens the time to walk between the city and its suburbs.
karatzas highlights the architecture of delugan meissl's porsche museum
the photography series exposes the faceted, reflective, black and white polygonal surfaces that enhance the spatial experience of the galleries for the renowned car company.
felix löchner reveals pristine interiors of berlin federal library
the photography series presents a balanced exposure of natural and architectural lighting to highlight each of the spaces.
lomography introduces the compact LC-A 120 medium format camera
the camera comes equipped with a 38mm f/4.5 minigon lens and features four-step zone focusing at a distance of 60cm and programmatic automatic exposure.
lomography introduces lomo'instant, their first film camera system
the camera features an advanced lens system with a built-in wide angle, fisheye and portrait attachments, three different shooting modes, unlimited multiple and infinite long exposures.
GBH's branding for the verb hotel boston
GBH told us more about their retro branding for the new verb hotel in boston.
GBH interview
we talk to GBH (jason gregory, mark bonner and peter hale) about their approach and influences.
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competitions 
Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 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 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 all competitions
Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 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 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
