british family is living the highlife in treehouses by blue forest
the aerial complex, comprised of separate dwellings for children and adults, provides a playful getaway for a family and guests.
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blue forest crafts quiet treehouse for children's hospice
the structure references the shape of a small coppice of trees, where three primary trunks support the cocoon-like creation.
gionata gatto uses mirrored light to create optical effects at MAXXI
manipulated regular and one-way mirrors create geometrical compositions of light that skew perspectives.
trace solar lamp by gionata gatto + mike thompson
solar-powered outdoor lamps convert 'recycled sunlight' into a tinted ambient glow.
3M headquarters in minnesota revamped by atelier hitoshi abe
the project inserts many open and collaborative work spaces into an office complex previously comprised of highly compartmentalized spaces.
hitoshi abe adds to vienna university of economics and business campus
the institution is composed as a series of slender sinuous buildings with interstitial spaces weaving between which create a porosity across the site.
a narrative selection of stolen products by marc dibeh
for the exhibition, dibeh created kitchenware, furnishings, and decorations based off of quotes from his subconscious recollection.
wires exhibition by marc dibeh + marc baroud
these basic forms, through splitting and bending operations show infinite possibilities of sewing on a space, embracing full functions, occupying a floor, a ceiling a wall or corners.
AnLstudio arranges mondang house on extra small site in seoul
the kitchen and library are spatially connected by a small opening between offset floor levels, which allows for exchange of views, sounds, and scents.
AnLstudio renovates kapok int'l fashion city convention hall
translating the idea of fashion as a cover for the human body, a series of new internal layers with a folded polygonal surfaces have been assembled over the center's preexisting framework.
joseph walsh studio free forms magnus celestii ash sculpture
the site-specific work emerges from the center of the gallery space out of a desk form, expanding outwards and upwards, wrapping around the perimeter of the room, finally resting along a side wall as a large hanging shelf.
joseph walsh: sculptural wooden furniture
a collaboration between man and material, the form of each furniture piece is dictated by the existing grains and layers of the wood from which it is made.
domanska + gieselmann design magnum lamp like a satellite
the matte black lamp is one of 20 winning projects at this years biennale interieur award.
gus table lamp by patrycja domanska + felix gieselmann
a table lamp that takes the form and shape reminiscent of the classic gas lamps found around the camp site.
tomomi sayuda's mask of soul helps overcome fears of public speaking
helmets give wearers the psychological strength to speak in public and overcome their glossophobia.
tomomi sayuda ignites desktop fireworks to relieve stress
the office stationary has been created to help employees relieve stress at work by celebrating.
gerry judah arches mercedes-benz sculpture at goodwood festival of speed
soaring 26 meters above the historic goodwood house, the design features two mercedes-benz racing cars speeding past each other in midair.
nissan concept 2020 vision gran turismo - the real driving simulator
originally created as a study model by a team of young designers at nissan, the simulation model for playstation3's exclusive gran turismo 6 has moved from the virtual world to reality.
gerber architekten awarded for noble quran oasis proposal
responding to its location near the holy city of medina, saudi arabia, the design contrasts the barren volcanic landscape with a vegetated circular form.
king fahad national library by gerber architekten
the scheme respects the history and heritage of its location, echoing elements of arabian culture throughout the design.
boyeruca fishing cove by SGGB architects in chile
the architecture presents a dialogue between two differentiated and dilated strata by means of five semi-inverted concrete beams.
SGGB architects situates CBI house in chilean forest
located in a forested environment near puerto varas, chile, the dwelling takes an irregular form distinguished by large protruding views.
clemente bacle architecte extends house in rennes, france
the two dwellings are divided by a communal zone, which is finished with glass panels on the roof and opens as a breezeway on the ground floor.
clement bacle and ludovic ducasse architects: banaball
keep your eyes peeled for this new team sport designed as part of the 'playgrounds' exhibition in nantes, france, sure to entertain spectators and participants alike.
RED headquarters NYC by spacesmith hosts music performances
the design creates a collaborative environment with flexibility to host events, a variety of meetings, as well as performances by artists represented by the company.
brooklyn bridge pop up pool by spacesmith + davis brody bond
the pop-up pool provides a much needed oasis for all park visitors during the hot summer months and with the adjacent sandy beach and concession, it makes for a very unique park experience for all who visit.
ziiiro engineers chrome silver watch with retro style interface
available in black, gunmetal, chrome, and polished silver, the design is water resistant for up to 3 ATM.
ziiiro: proton + ion
both series of minimalistic timepieces feature unique time displays in addition to interchangeable transparent bracelet straps.
giha woo simplifies drawing perfect curves with ellipser
the drawing device uses a mathematical formula to move pens and pencils around a flawless ellipse.
giha woo: twisted pencil
the design conveys a particular aesthetic value with a nuance of amusement by using the writing utensil as its structural component.
paul loebach's PEG chair can be constructed without a drop of glue
fabricated by the custom built CNC routers of makers anonymous, the flat-packed chair consists of eight components that slide into place.
paul loebach: X3 watering can at wanted design 2013
the watering can by paul loebach is made using a single metal tube, bent three times (X-3), to create both the handle and the pour spout.
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The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
