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.
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branca stool by industrial facility for mattiazzi mimics branches in nature
'it's been 5 years since we've produced the branca chair for mattiazzi, which in some ways was a little bit of a turning point for exploring wood in another sophisticated manner.' - sam hecht
rial + carro win yarkyfest architecture competition with fungi house
the house combines parametrization with organic forms to create a modular construction sequence of ribs and wooden panels.
land art park conceived to generate wind energy in denmark
sheets of nanogenerators move like the sails of a boat towards edvard eriksen's iconic mermaid sculpture.
shanghai train inn by KUU features landscaped public square
allowing the train cars to remain as the focal point of the project, the reception is contained within a tall glazed pavilion, with a new public square connecting the design.
KUU: minus k house
conceived as a collection of 3m x 3m volumes, the residence for two families promotes an interconnected atmosphere with a circulation that seemingly spills over from one room to the next.
marcus beach house by bark design reflects coastal australian climate
large doors, covered patios, and operable windows create many indoor-outdoor spaces to take advantage of the site's temperate climate.
glass house mountain house by bark design in maleny, australia
the residence is characterized by a blending of interior and exterior spaces, featuring broad openings toward the distant hills as well as an internal courtyard.
interview with designer jeroen barendse of LUST
we spoke to LUST co-founder jeroen barendse about his studio's work in exhibition and interactive installation design.
type / dynamics by jurriaan schrofer / LUST
jeroen barendse from LUST told us more about the type-driven exhibition that explore the work of jurriaan schrofer.
rush pleansuk narrates the circle of life with genii loci collection
the collection has been divided into three main sections: body, sense, and memory.
nest chair by rush pleansuk
the chair consists of an interlocking, weaving pattern, resulting in a loose, lattice formation.
da mata's fauna collection explores the concept of the side table
the project shares similar characteristics with marcel duchamp's infamous 'fountain', as each experimental piece goes against the social norm and redefines the household side table.
interwoven colorful cloud concept seating by humberto da mata
a new playful reinterpretation of the classic weft pattern creates colorful playful cloud-like seating.
jens voigt farewell trek bike commemorates his cycling accomplishments
his attacking break-away racing mentality has been memorialized on the down tube as it features a running tally of the number of souls he has crushed in his career.
cube elite hybrid e-mountain bicycle wins eurobike gold award 2014
the bicycle is suitable for extreme-terrain riding by featuring the rock shox RS-1 and the magura MT8 disk brakes which provides precise steering and helps stop the rider quickly in any weather conditions.
the architectural photography of hélène binet at ammann gallery
known for her depictions of contemporary architecture, hélène binet is equally intrigued in historical structures and has photographed landmark buildings from all over the world.
hélène binet: architecture photographs
for the last twenty years the swiss artist has captured the works of contemporary architects. this exhibition examines a selection of her works from 1999 to 2011.
somebody app by miranda july sends a stranger to verbally deliver texts
participants partake in a sort of performance-art: the 'stand-in' is directed by actions and cues such as crying, giving a hug or holding the hands of the human receiver.
miranda july: eleven heavy things at MOCA
the series of 11 sculptures consists of cast fiberglass, steel-lined pieces which include pedestals to stand on, tablets fashioned with holes for body parts and freestanding abstract headresses.
sa.und.sa architetti + italian students build chapel near st. michael cave
metal, stone, and wood combine to create a meditative space within the hills of italy.
sa.und.sa architetti lead workshop to regenerate the hills of italy
as part of an ongoing series, the studio has collaborated with students from around the country to create a social, economic, and cultural structure for local residents.
fusionner 3.0 by kotaro horiuchi inserts visitors into a house of air
the ethereal structure transforms the gallery space as the layers of pure white paper shift from the shape of a gable roof into a small window.
kotaro horiuchi contours paper cave throughout office space
bright white layers surround an undulating marble table backlit by a strip of changing lights.
michael wolf frames abstract views of parisian rooftops
segments of overlapping structural elements layer as a compact pallet of hues, blurring much of what is recognizable and spotlighting the atypical.
michael wolf photographs the architecture of density
the german photographer has captured a series of images that acutely acknowledge the landscape's overwhelming concentration of soaring buildings and skyscrapers.
makelab + HERObike weave durable bamboo composite skateboards
the company has been form around the carbon fiber, wood, and fiberglass design to create new jobs for residents of greensboro, alabama.
semester bike: sustainably built to drive a positive change
the carbon fiber bicycles are assembled by people from the community using locally sourced bamboo.
UNIT creates sky street for shenzen bay super city competition
the synthetic green space reorganizes public amenities 150 meters above the ground to mesh interior programs of each vertical volume.
UNIT composes responsive facade for A8 music group in shenzhen
the structure is shaped like a series of sound waves with a bright LED lighting system integrated into the exterior that responds to downloaded music data traffic.
portuguese hotel by josé carlos cruz is clad with cork façades
the environmentally friendly scheme utilizes the sustainable qualities of cork, using the material in order to serve as a thermal and acoustic isolator.
jose carlos cruz: lordelo pharmacy
the iconic facility offers a state-of-the-art facility, laboratory and sales floor for medicinal goods and related products, within a contemporary aluminum shell that shines with the pharmaceutical cross.
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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 
