2s.design’s horse inhalation mask merges veterinary technology with natural form language
equihero is an anatomical inhalation mask designed for horses undergoing respiratory treatments.
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futuristic masks by iga węglińska intensify different senses through restricted access
each object functions between wearable artifact and prosthetic device.
from jewel-covered apples to frozen clocks: 62 ideas for the high line's next sculpture
public comments will help shape a shortlist for two monumental commissions planned for 2029 and 2030.
kathleen ryan evokes the seaside in glittering series of moldy fruit at françois ghebaly gallery
on view until march 23, 2023, the exhibition features larger-than-life mollusks and cocktail skewers strewn about the gallery.
ryan gander takes viewers inside his studio to virtually experience his exhibition
‘I’ve become a little obsessed with the idea that the world can be divided into ‘those things that naturally convey meaning’ and ‘those things that are made to convey meaning’,’ gander explains.
ryan gander shares a message of hope during coronavirus lockdown
the artist encourages viewers to sit back, watch, pause, observe and allow for a natural course of action.
tearing paper and wrestling mud, gutai played with creative freedom in postwar japan
in postwar japan, artists used unruly media and playful, audience-involving performances to practice a new form of creative freedom.
frank gehry's guggenheim abu dhabi to open december 2026 on saadiyat island
after years of planning and construction, the frank gehry-designed museum opens on december 11th, 2026.
dan ortiz leizman adds strings to the monobloc chair, turning it into a playable instrument
MONOBLOC HARPS reimagines the familiar plastic chair as a string instrument to explore collective memory, grief, and the unexpected lives of everyday objects.
agricultural waste-grown mycelium by NONGZAO takes over everyday plastic objects
challenging industrial homogenization, mycelium mushroom grows on monobloc chairs, plastic stools, and lighting fixtures.
studio frank havermans frames 500-year-old dutch house with timber scaffolding structures
a temporary architectural installation embraces the historic structure of a 500-year-old heritage house in the netherlands is brought into focus by a temporary architectural installation that embraces the historic structure through contrast.
betatank: scaffolding brut
interested in their aesthetic of repetitive engineering configurations, the israeli-german designer beta tank produced different sets of porcelain accessories from scaffolding parts.
frank havermans' H3H biënnale pavilion links visitors to century-old monastery garden
an enclosed religious order, the monastery had never allowed public access to its private garden -- making this intervention a deeply meaningful one for havermans.
studio frank havermans erects a blue, industry inspired gate in the netherlands
south gate recalls the old gates and doors that used to mark the boundary between city and countryside, keeping citizens in and enemies out.
ADDI rethinks sauté pan’s geometry through octagonal raw aluminum form designed to last
addi's octagonal steka sauté pan for mozambique swaps a round pan's easy geometry for a shape designed to be repaired, maintained, and kept for decades.
trio addi + örsjö introduce 'tell' modular cone-shaped brass luminaire
its brass cones can be modified to rotate according to the atmosphere one wants to create in the space.
subconscious spaces: tracking the invisible energy that gives architecture its soul
tune in to the series finale of the room for dreams podcast to explore the unseen atmospheric energy that give architecture emotional weight.
beyond the blueprint: breaking rigid structures to embrace fluid spatial evolution
tune in to episode 10 of the room for dreams podcast to hear why the best spaces are intentionally left open to interpretation.
beyond the blueprint: breaking rigid structures to embrace fluid spatial evolution
tune in to episode 10 of the room for dreams podcast to hear why the best spaces are intentionally left open to interpretation.
the architecture of optimism: treating friction as a catalyst for innovation
three leading architects detail why designing for the future requires a framework of active moral responsibility.
this mcdonald's backpack comes with dedicated side pockets to carry your fries
inspired by mcdonald’s takeaway packaging, the oversized backpack features fries-carton side pockets, a ketchup compartment, and an oversized receipt.
3D printed fries holder accessory for nintendo switch 2 makes mid-game snacking easy
GamiFries is a 3D printed accessory that allows users to mount a mcdonald’s fries box directly onto the console.
plastic ice cream traces the contrasting timelines of fleeting pleasure and material decay
joll replaces a temporary pleasure with a pvc replica designed to endure.
plastic cups, cheetos in resin, and mannequins become new-age mexican baroque artworks
everyday market objects are reconfigured into sculptural architectural installations.
black resin, glass, and steel shape alessandro isola's automotive sanctuary in italy
displayed cars gradually appear and disappear along the circulation sequence.
alessandro isola's family home redefines the conventional uses of common dwellings
going through a challenging era, this project is designed to transform and adapt to ever-changing needs.
aalto works, rock-cut mosques and modernist cities join UNESCO’s 2026 world heritage list
UNESCO expands its world heritage list with landscapes and built space, and includes three african nations for the first time.
from le corbusier to aalto: tokyo exhibition traces experimental evolution of modernist homes
from the 1920s-1970s, many architects began approaching the house as a site for testing new ideas to examine how design could revolutionize daily life.
vollebak prepares for when all hell breaks loose with chemical-resistant rubber trench coat
the limited-edition yellow trench coat uses double-faced polychloroprene rubber engineered to resist chemicals, oils, ozone, flame and weathering.
photorealistic illustrations re-envision kim possible villain's lair
designer zina baker re-imagines 'kim possible's' modernistic interiors in a series of photorealistic illustrations.
habits design transforms dining into a synchronized light performance
habits design demonstrates how technology enriches human connection at the table, establishing an interactive food culture.
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grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
