tom wiscombe awarded second prize for port of kinmen competition
the building is composed of crystalline forms that emerge from an elevated rectangular volume, which features a green promenade meandering along the roof.
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lorcan o'herlihy architects' proposal for port of kinmen competition
the structure intertwines ferry port operations with a public park through a dynamic grid of folded triangular planes.
rhythmdesign combines restaurant and residence for yokaya in japan
the scheme distinguishes the building from its context by leaving space between itself and neighboring structures, while also receding the façade back from the street.
house in raizan forest by rhythmdesign cascades down hillside in japan
located on a vegetated hillside property featuring a 14 meter elevation change, the project maintains the existing topography by raising the dwelling above the ground plane.
miyahara architect office encloses box-shaped house IM
external walls are finished in a mottled cloud motif, while elevated windows are positioned around the building in order to offer pleasant external views.
miyahara architect office: house IN
the two-storey dwelling configures the bedrooms at calculated distances from both one another and the communal spaces, creating pockets of privacy while maintaining a level of openness and connection.
splinter works sculpts vessel series using carbon fiber
the british company employs the technology of a giant autoclave, typically used to manufacture formula 1 cars, to produce their carbon fiber bathtub and washbasin.
bodice rocker by splinterworks stands vertical when not in use
when positioned vertically, the rocking chair takes on an anthropomorphic sculptural form that resembles a curvacious bust.
yaita and associates arranges house around three level patio in tokyo
the layout provides desired privacy from the surrounding context while simultaneously allowing for daylit spaces opening onto an outdoor courtyard.
yaita and associates unites residential property with natural environment
at the upper storey, a large master bedroom features a decorated folding-screen door, while an adjoining balcony offers views of the property's green surroundings.
lee jinyoung designs mini silicone skulls to brew your tea
a parable from the life of buddhist monk wonhyo influenced the design of the infuser.
lion penseur table lamps by lee jinyoung
based on the structural idea of safety, the table lamps incorporate the fundamental elements of illumination tools and electrical cords.
atkins appointed to design window of guangzhou in china
from a distance the development reads as '001', designed to symbolize guangzhou as the first chinese city to open for international trading several dynasties ago.
plans unveiled for shimao wonderland intercontinental hotel
currently under construction, this hotel is positioned along an 80-meter-tall cliff within a retired quarry.
david bowen tracks the movement and shapes of clouds to play a piano
what if real clouds had the potential to inform data and physical space?
david bowen: underwater interactive mechanical sculpture
through the use of a microsoft kinect device, the american artist has presented a large scale simulation that captures the complex and subtle movements of water surfaces.
anderssen & voll crafts sleek cast iron stove for jotul
the reclaimed scrap metal exterior allows the stove to endure high amounts of heat and rapid fluctuations in temperature.
oslo sofa series by anderssen & voll for muuto
crafted in the west coast of norway, the sofa collection introduces a three-seater couch, chair and pouf - each with built in pillows.
THE UNSEEN visualizes brain activity with color changing swarovski crystal headpiece
the crystal-embellished head piece visualizes energy loss with a color changing gradient - through black to orange, red to green and blue to purple.
THE UNSEEN develops wind reactive ink that changes color upon contact with air
from both a controlled and uncontrolled aesthetic, the inks and dyes react to seven stimuli senses - heat, UV, pollution, moisture, chemicals, friction and sound.
roe magdassi designs a reading space of abstract animal figures
the bodies of wild beasts and insects have been simplified down to basic geometries for the furniture collection.
roee magdassi pins stakes for triangular outdoor cooking grill
the eco-friendly design is suitable for hikes in nature, its flexible triangle shape enables the portable grill to easily be pined into the ground.
open-top McLaren 650s spider features two-piece retractable hard roof
the supercar is mechanically identical to the 650s coupe and boasts a british-built M838T twin turbo V8 engine, producing upwards of 641 horsepower.
AKKA link&go 2.0 electric self-driving concept designed for future cities
hooked up to a completely integrated electric platform, the link&go 2.0 rethinks the urban environment and mobility by linking the inhabitants with other system users.
drone selfies visualize technology's vanity in times of peace
what would a drone do if war was over?...take a selfie.
UZU architects disguises swallow house in suburban japan
internally, white walls and pale timbers provide a stark contrast with the black exterior, ensuring a brightly lit and comfortable environment.
UZU architects orients cross house towards mountains near kyoto
the scheme combines an expressive timber structure, typical of japanese architecture, with brightly colored walls on the interior.
fabrice le nezet's elasticity materializes tension in space
four concrete installations demonstrate the ability for static structures to articulate movement.
measurement visualized in metal and cement by fabrice le nezet
the physical manifestation of weight, distance and angle are depicted in a series of three fluid raw material works the artist has positioned in various angles of permanent tension.
house in nara by uemachi forges relationship with nature
large areas of glazing dissolve boundaries between internal and external space, emphasizing the close bond the structure shares with its surroundings.
uemachi laboratory: sakai house in osaka
a house in southern japan uses an indoor garden and copious glazing to extend the visual and metaphysical dimensions of suburban architecture.
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competitions 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 all competitions
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
