design with company to build pavilion MMM in miami
a temporary installation containing multicolored swings hung from a gridded structure made of construction scaffolding.
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design with company: collider activity center in sofia, bulgaria
aiming to be a canvas for artful occupation, the scaled-up, all-ages playground develops brightly textured and colorful architectural characters from local building forms.
the standard east village's café and restaurant identities by triboro
triboro have designed two distinctly different identities for andré balazs' hotel, the standard east village.
triboro interview
david heasty and stefanie weigler create design solutions for clients in publishing, art, fashion, music, lifestyle and for cultural institutions.
rui pereira references milanese street vendors in tanque containers
the collection can be used as containers for flowers or even as an aquarium; the designs are based on market vendors who create and develop their own stands.
rui pereira + ryosuke fukusada slice tile sashi bathroom collection
the project is based on the act of cutting through a raw material in order to build something new.
interview with graphic artist anthony burrill
graphic artist, print-maker and designer anthony burrill is known for his persuasive, up-beat style of communication.
anthony burrill at brussels design forum
UK-based anthony burrill is known for his persuasive, up-beat illustration. he will be speaking at this year's brussels design forum regarding a theme which embraces several categories of graphic design projects: city identity, typography, signs, posters, communication, the integration of centres and cultural festivals, business signs, mobility and safety, parallel projects, urban development...
hermit house serves as a retreat for contemplation + therapeutic sessions
offering a secluded world of its own, 'lou' is named after the famous writer and psychoanalyst salome, and is another example of the mass produced dwellings.
easily installed retreat: 'hermit houses' by the cloud collective
customised and mass produced these 'hermit houses - model abe' provide a romantic and affordable retreat into nature
fougeron architecture builds the fall house next to the pacific ocean
a linear house along a steep slope offers a vertically-organized program along a cliff's edge, enjoying all the subtleties of a unique site.
fougeron architecture: flip house in san francisco
the housing renovation uses one simple and powerful move to completely change the nature of the dwelling and creates almost an entirely new architecture altogether.
doiy cook up kitchen utensils reminiscent of toy building blocks
composing the items in various creative arrangements brings to mind the youthful game often played with colorful toy blocks....any dish in mind to build?
fixie pizza cutter slices with its rotating bicycle wheels
bringing together two universally loved pastimes, the slicer has two, razor sharp tires that easily divide a pizza into parts.
mischer'traxler wins 2014 BE OPEN young talent award
the austrian duo was acknowledged for the potential of their creative future.
dawn goldworm + BE OPEN forum : the final branding frontier is a scent logo
in a competitive business environment, where companies have an increasingly difficult time differentiating themselves, connecting on an emotional level through scent creates a more memorable brand experience.
e|348 arquitectura screens house in miramar with operable facade
the residence utilizes an operable louver structure to serve as an environmental control device
e|348 arquitectura: santa ana chapel, portugal
a small contemporary church built using traditional methods sits on the natural portuguese landscape as a contrastingly appropriate place of worship.
mercedes-benz concept coupe: an all-wheel drive compact SUV
the compact all-wheel drive sports utility vehicle places emphasis on the rear-end styling of the S-class coupe.
BMW vision future luxury integrates augmented reality display
the high-tech 4-door saloon foreshadows BMW group's forward-looking fusion of exclusivity and innovation.
blank studio designs a house for a writer suspended amongst a forest of columns
the suspended household amongst the columnar forest of the maison de l'echiture forms the ideal space for a writer.
blank studio projects the criss-crossed manor lane residence in new york
carrying through the concept of overlapping elements, the cross manor residence projects in 4 different directions across a natural.
square chair by sebastian bergne for TOG uses open-source design
the stackable easy chair can be modified using open source design.
sebastian bergne: wall saver money box
the interactive wall display mimics an intestinal track, creating a frame for collecting and displaying a collection of coins.
tauba auerbach sculpts scientific forms for the new ambidextrous universe
the exhibition of new work features sculptures and photographs, which play upon the scientific principles of symmetry and reflection as a means to hint at an alternate universe.
studio cheha tricks the eye with bulbing optical illusion lamp
wanting people to rethink their daily objects, the piece appears as a 3D lightbulb, but the thin glass frame is actually completely flat.
studio cheha: 3D optical illusion flat-light candle holder
the actual object is as flat as a piece of paper, but the optical illusion makes the candle holder appear to be 3D.
elsewhere by von at KK outlet gallery london
the exhibition features four new posters created especially for the show, which will run for a month beginning on may 1st, 2014.
interview with artist von
von's artwork is both detailed and abstract, blending traditional and digital mark making techniques.
tobias lugmeier supports creative rituals with movable co-worker table
flexible compartments are inserted into the table, enabling tools to easily be stored away and then accessed again at a moment's notice.
tobias lugmeier bends flexible all lamp into multiple shapes
reducing the concept of a lamp to a minimum, the frame, luminary and base are combined so that it may be twisted and molded into different formations.
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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 
CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 
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 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 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 CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 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 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
