joeb moore + partners spans bridge house over landscape
surrounded by an ecological system of cascading rocks and water, the volume was informed by the gradual ebb and flow of this moving environment.
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joeb moore + partners reflects coastal landscape in spiral house
engaging with its surroundings, the building functions as an interface between two types of geometry with an overlapping system of open and closed spaces.
march studio brent knoll house unfolds on melbourne landscape
a cantilevered roof twists and bends to create dynamic interior and exterior spaces on a site that overlooks the australian valley.
march studio crafts timber somers beach house in australia
envisioned as a modern day beach house, the dwelling is capable of accommodating large numbers of guests alongside the client's personal art collection.
JSN design assembles diamond-shaped tiles into chair
the structure of the chair is formed using an assemblage of diamond-shaped tiles, creating a seat that naturally flexes to movements of the body.
vestre develops the buzz bench for communal interactions
combining a table and seats into one piece of furniture, the shared space can be used for enjoying the company of friends and family, or to meet new people.
Valcucine's kitchen becomes open! call for ideas
valcucine and dotdotdot are making an open call-for-ideas around the theme of the 'open source kitchen'. find out how to participate.
Valcucine brings sustainability driven innovation to eurocucina 2014
working with the vision of 'we have a dream, a waste-free world', Valcucine has been concentrating on developing a product line that takes into consideration the key principles of eco-compatability.
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.
olaf breuning sets child-like clouds soaring above central park
the six bright blue clouds invite passers-by to indulge in the stage-like quality of a new york city street with a new sense of wonder and possibility.
olaf breuning colorizes a mountainside for snow drawing
using food coloring, breuning splashes and pours the liquid chroma onto the surface of snow, allowing it to slide and swivel down the sloping snowy pathway.
arhitektura d.o.o. reinterprets vernacular farmhouse with black barn
the structure replaces the previous farm building with a multi-functional and modern interpretation of the region's agricultural architecture.
arhitektura d.o.o.: house suha
partially embedded within a slope along a bank of the sora river, the glass facade of this dwelling opens towards a distant medieval castle within the landscape.
samuel wilkinson completes versatile grace collection for EMU
crossing boundaries between indoor and outdoor furniture, the die-cast aluminum range was constructed using a set of durable components that can easily be disassembled and recycled.
rocking mushroom lamp by nick rennie for ligne roset
bouncing back to life after being knocked over, the lamp gently rocks from side to side until it comes to a rest in its standing position.
boo hoo woo adds three rooms to home by yutaka kawahara
three rooms characterized by different shapes are attached to an existing home in japan as a cheaper alternative to building a new house.
yutaka kawahara shades ekouin nenbutsudo temple with bamboo
the structure is clad with bamboo plants, protecting occupants from pollution and noise emanating from the passing street.
ants of the prairie shelters winged mammal with bat tower
to offer a protective environment that also doubles as a sculpture, ants of the prairie has built the 'bat tower' as a refuge for the animals and an educational tool for humans, in new york.
fong qi wei compresses dawn to dusk into animated time tunnels
overlooking cityscapes, skyscrapers and ocean panoramas, the gifs thread together snapshots of every moment of the day.
exploded flowers by fong qi wei
the act of disassembly lays bare the various shapes and textures of the flowers - highlighting the radial symmetry and individual floral components.
zaha hadid opens london aquatics centre to the public
a year and a half after the london 2012 olympic games ended, the aquatics center celebrates its public opening on march 1, 2014.
serie architects: BMW group pavilion, london
the structure is defined by a classical podium with an immaterial presence, featuring a layer of water on the first floor which then cascades over the sides and lands within the waterworks river.
ivan navarro places infinite neons within water tower sculptures
an internal arrangement of mirrored panels infinitely reflects each word or image, repeating it perpetually through a seemingly endless vertical space.
light show at the hayward gallery, london
the showcased artists use illumination as a medium and manipulate its peculiarities in form of experimental installations to intangible sculptures that explore the limits of perception.
interview with typographer oded ezer
oded ezer is a graphic artist and typographer who is based in greater tel aviv.
oded ezer at the V&A
oded ezer has created eight typographic videos for the memory palace exhibition that will go on show at the V&A later this month.
trust in design turns hokusai wave into july pattern for cuisse de grenouille
the graphic symbol developed for cuisse de grenouille can be used across a variety of different forms and media.
trust in design embroiders pattern into splash surfboard
the board shows the mechanical qualities of jute fiber for shaping, while also incorporating an embroidered pattern that works as a grip for surfers when taking off on a wave.
eclipse is a modern day rickshaw by kenneth cobonpue
'eclipse' presents unexpected luxuries such as an iPhone docking base, speakers, cup holders, a cooling fan, and panels on either side for more privacy.
kenneth cobonpue is maison & objet asia's designer of the year 2014
the filipino furniture designer, known for his use of locally sourced materials, and handmade production process, has been named the first maison&objet asia 'designer of the year'.
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Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 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 all competitions
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 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 
