poetic lab cultivates a bamboo forest of furniture
the beauty of bamboo - its elegant shape and subtle notches - informs the collection of eight furniture objects in both a structural and aesthetic sense.
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align pen by beyond object is asymmetrical when open or closed
the pen changes its alignment with a simple twist, while offering a pleasant and practical grip despite its asymmetry.
branding pioneer wally olins has died aged 83
branding guru wally olins passed away on monday april 14th, 2014 after a short illness, he was 83.
interview with wally olins of saffron brand consultants
ahead of his forthcoming book, we talk to branding guru wally olins about his early influences and how he keeps his ideas fresh.
junpei tamaki + iori tamaki overlap crystal pattern in snowscape cabinet
hexagonal holes on the side of the cabinet's shelves overlap to create different patterns of snowflakes.
junpei tamaki design expresses fluffy snow in thaw sofa
the white silhouette is accompanied by a round wooden detail that frames the whole piece, forming a soft, sinking place to sit.
OMA plans rebuild by design defense strategy for jersey coastline
the holistic approach acknowledges the density and complexity of its context, galvanizing and protecting the entire region.
bjarke ingels group proposes big U to protect manhattan from storm surges
in addition to shielding the city, the development offers social and economic advantages, establishing the waterfront as an engaging destination.
milan design week 2014 map guide by designboom
a day-by-day listing of things that are not to be missed during the most anticipated design event of the year!
london design festival 2013 guide to our interactive map
to gain an easy understanding of this year's london design festival we've curated an interactive map to help you selectively plan your festival experience.
andrea deppieri executes tete de bois basket centrepiece collection
the series consists of sculptural pieces that are handmade in italy with wood from sustainable eco-forests.
tete de bois design wooden headwear by andrea deppieri
designed and produced in italy, tête de bois spurs from the will to mold such a noble material as wood, to become a comfortable every-day accessory.
floris wubben shows a nest chair 'eyrie bench' during milan design week
especially produced for the exhibition 'green island' - dutch design for a new city garden
floris wubben: pressed objects
dutch designer floris wubben created a pressing machine that extrudes variously shaped and colored epoxy-clay objects using different extrusion profiles.
hideaki takayanagi builds tashiro 71 housing complex in nagoya
the concrete tower is perforated with 71 windows to allow a 'vertical cityscape' encompassing the residential building.
hideaki takayanagi: life in spiral
a narrow urban site dictated a four-storey dwelling, introducing a 3-dimensional engawa structure in the form of a winding ribbon wall which wraps the centralized vertical circulation.
solar powered cumulus parasol by studio toer self-inflates in the sun
the whimsical shape refers to a cumulus cloud, protecting those beneath from the sun under its two meter diameter ballooned expanse.
polar array dome stool by studio toer
eighty curved steel rods are bent and secured within a beech wood base, their arrangement creating a polar array.
dow jones architects remodels prospect house
the project involves the extensive refurbishment and re-cladding of the existing building, improving both the appearance and thermal efficiencies of the 1980s dwelling.
dow jones architects crafts sandstone maggie's centre
the scheme is articulated around an external garden which connects the sandstone building with surrounding woodland.
albedo three disced floor lamp by arro studio
the standing lamp made of steel diffuses light with three rounded saucers that rest atop the piece.
water dream by nendo for AXOR at maison et objet asia 2014
a fusion of both a lamp and a shower, the design re-imagines the bathroom as a living space.
scout lamp by stone designs reinterprets the enamel cup
the hanging fixture gives light to an adaptation of camping cups used historically by scouting groups.
reggiani produces SPLYT track lighting designed by LAPD
the system which functions on a track, offers a series of projectors for interiors that can be installed semi-recessed, surface-mounted or wall-mounted, providing various arrangements that cater to a diverse range of specific interior design needs.
fuminori maemi architect office renovates cafe634 in tokyo
originally a print shop, the japanese architect has transformed the narrow site into a cafe and light dining establishment.
post-disaster residence by fuminori maemi
the low cost structure is based on a polyhedron tunnel with a horseshoe shape, which creates a sense of depth within the spaces.
aalto puck by the nordic society for invention & discovery and iittala
it's knucklepuck time.
AudioOrb: a speaker you can actually go inside by studio total
the habitable structure houses an array of 18 mounted high-fidelity speakers, outputting a rich and full spectrum of sound.
sane architecture recognized for taichung city cultural center proposal
the design combines art, education and recreation and has been awarded highly commended in the cultural regeneration category at the 2014 MIPIM architectural review future project awards.
mass studies' folding facade for taichung city cultural center
featuring a porous folding facade, mass studies' proposal of the taichung city cultural center competition was listed as one of the five international finalists.
SCDA architects restores singapore national design centre
the facility will serve as a space for public exhibitions, and a think tank for the region's growing design community.
golf jakkapun charinrattana presents wire + wooden objects at IFFS 2014
the 'lazy umbrella stand', 'blossom fruit bowl' and 'three-legged magazine table' are integrated pieces that serve as either a holder or frame.
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2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 all competitions
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
