lula aldunate radiates mandalas with ornate ceramic plates
the recreated spiritual spirals deftly intermingle various colors, botanical prints, plate size and trim.
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haekli architects crafts omenapuisto daycare center in helsinki
an internal courtyard features a large circular opening cut into the canopy, allowing the sun's movement to establish a play of light and shadow throughout the day.
haekli architects craft villa bruun country retreat in finland
constructed almost entirely of timber, the house seeks to maximize the limited light and warmth available in the finnish countryside.
art basel hong kong presents alpha pulse skyscraper lighthouse by carsten nicolai
a light pattern pulsates in a synchronized frequency on the facade of HK's ICC skyscraper on the kowloon harbor front.
carsten nicolai: unidisplay + uni(psycho)acoustic
challenging human perception and the senses involved in evaluating the physical environment, the artist plays with our ability to see and hear.
alex seton memorializes asylum seekers with 28 marble life jackets
empty of the bodies that once inhabited them, the carved statues remind the viewer of the individual stories of those who undertook a fatal journey.
ian strange drops a suburban house from the sky for landed
positioned on the forecourt of the art gallery of south australia, 'landed' has seemingly fallen from the sky, the all matte black mass breaking the surface of the ground on which it sits.
martijn rigters translates foam-cutting technique into bespoke sofa
the applied technique creates different silhouettes, as each new route or movement in the machine is then revealed in the sofa's textured surface.
martijn rigters: foam party milan design week 2012
a system through which personal chairs are formed through the use of a quickly expanding foam filling added to an adaptable base, allowing the seat to form to the person who rests within the mould.
archiplein assembles mobile sauna into hexagonal shape
wanting to use as little material as possible to form a self-supporting and air proof envelope, the sauna consists of six modular panels.
archiplein play with light and massing for haokang complex
adopting a sculptural approach to massing, the heavy forms manage to evoke a sense of movement and lightness through their off-set facades.
rob southcott's little hatchet pendant incorporates a flat head, phillips + robertson screwdriver
a multi-functional necklace pendant which has an integrated flat head, phillips and robertson screwdriver all built into one, great for any small jobs and quick fixes you might have.
dror develops double-duty ARC kitchen system for AVANI
the feature element, an arc-like island made from Corian®, double-functions as a counter and bar, which when not in use, can be retracted into the main wall unit, maximizing functionality and overall occupiable living space.
fiftythree's new york office features transparent spaces to create
built in storage on almost every surface, art installations, hand painted signage, adjustable custom desks and a drawing robot are some of the numerous bespoke details which encourage creativity and independent thinking.
fiftythree introduces pencil, a wooden stylus for the iPad
the form and material of the stylus is crafted from sustainably harvested wood, influenced by the traditional carpenter pencil, but harbors a technological core.
alfonso batalla captures abandoned apartments in prefabricated life series
the photographs reveal apartments that have been uninhabited since 1986, with images depicting a crumbling structure in a complete state of disrepair.
CONSTI2GO receipt printer hacked to produce the US constitution in 6 seconds
with the push of a button, the hacked EPSON receipt printer produces copies of the US constitution.
snoop dogg designs airbnb kithaus pop-up for SXSW 2014
hold up...! snoop dogg is collaborating with airbnb?
CONSTI2GO receipt printer hacked to produce the US constitution in 6 seconds
with the push of a button, the hacked EPSON receipt printer produces copies of the US constitution.
herb williams sculpts technicolor animals using thousands of crayons
meticulously composed from an expansive array of colored sticks, the forms are adhered by bonding the paper that encircles each crayon, not the wax, completely covering the volume that williams carves or casts.
crayon wildfire sculptures by herb williams
made from crayola crayons, five free standing flame-like sculptures have been created to raise awareness of wildfires in an area that has been severely affected by drought.
lernert & sander transform high-end knitted garments into balls of yarn
fall/winter '13 knitted garments from brands such as celine, chloe, jil sander and prada are reduced to balls of yarn.
lernert & sander: everything. a perfume made from more than 1400 fragrances
an olfactory experience composed of more than 1400 samples of fragrances launched in 2012, is stored in a specially designed and hand blown glass vessel which recalls sample perfume bottles.
tremillimetri converts alcobendas greenhouse into solid rock with garden oasis
the proposal for a new market space is based around crafting a series of contrasting elements, with the solid exterior offset by the natural world growing within.
tremillimetri rounds miradorm punta llisera's viewpoint in spain
intended to not only function as an observation deck, but as an instrument of contemplation, the circular structure is suspended over water with views of punta llisera.
AP house by MVN arquitectos overlooks the mediterranean sea
the base of the building contains the home's living accommodation, while more private areas of the dwelling are housed within three cubed white volumes above.
MVN arquitectos: new offices of the botin foundation
the restoration of the original silversmith workshop revives the industrial warehouse to its original grandeur and improves the functionality and quality of spaces.
adel abdessemed carves full-scale camel bone bicycle
painstaking detail has been implemented into the design, from complex etchings carved into the tires to fluidly wrapped coils and minute markings engraved into the screws.
artist wrapped rooms by jon rafman overlay masterpieces onto interiors
3D design models of bedrooms, auditoriums, classrooms and kitchens with textures and motifs taken from famous historical paintings surfacing the facade of each object placed within.
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Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
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 
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2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
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The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
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Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 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 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
