mattch stacks connected backstage building in japan
the structure's programs are divided across three connected levels, separating the production department from the organization's office space.
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mattch builds coral reef chapel to maximize views in guam
overlooking the pacific ocean, mattch architects has built a wedding chapel primarily of glass to widen views that the location offers.
arquitectura-G wins tile of spain awards with casa luz
the project has been announced as the winning interior design scheme of the ASCER tile of spain awards at the 2014 CEVISAMA trade fair in valencia.
ceramic wall delineates la riera de la salut by pol femenias
the scheme has been announced as the winning architectural project of the ASCER tile of spain awards at the 2014 CEVISAMA trade fair in valencia.
grand-hornu images celebrates living objects made for india
the selection of everyday items exhibited comprises honest, humble objects, whose real value lies in their use in one of many daily rituals for religious offerings, making things, writing, bathing, dressing, cleaning, cooking or sharing meals.
alvar aalto lightings exhibition at grand-hornu
the exhibition in belgium showcases a expansive collection of luminaires from the finnish creative's oeuvre.
brisac gonzalez integrates rooftop housing with carpark in bordeaux
the development is part of the 'euratlantique' project and features a brightly lit car parking building with retail and housing integrated into the surrounding green spaces.
brisac gonzalez architects vivifies techno prisme storage depot
the futuristic-looking storage depot consists of an insulated facade of blooming aluminum panels that vary in color and shape.
bucketlight tropical plant fixtures by roderick vos incorporates built-in powerstation
the living light fixtures with built-in power sockets bring a sense of the tropical rainforest into the home.
roderick vos: gili vaas for koninklijke tichelaar makkum
five fused ceramic segments have an uneven base, allowing the vase to be tipped in different directions while maintaining its balance.
studio deFORM welds glass for transmission collection for kavalier
joined together with the use of heat, the glass parts fuse together, and the originally individual elements become one material and body.
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.
jan plechac & henry wielgus join stick system shelf for menu
presented in various color combination and material hues -- and with a maximum attention to detail -- the combined wood and steel structure perfectly harmonizes with a chosen color palate for a clean, soft and light appearance.
flatpack ondulé coffee tables by jan plechac + henry wielgus
although rounded, sturdy, and fully functional as a coffee or side table, an exciting twist lies in its construction: the collection can be completely flatpacked.
maple tokyo table by loic bard features a discreet storage compartment
the maple table focuses on simple aesthetics and functionality by incorporating a playful and considered storage void into its internal structure.
solid maple table lamps and light fixtures by loic bard
the series of solid maple table lamps and fixtures focus on the simple aesthetic and discrete details of geometric curves and organic volumes.
valentines for the public art lover in your life
designboom wishes all of our readers a happy valentine's day with a series of witty notes fit for the urban art enthusiast!
underwater alphabet and rocket tree by michael sailstorfer
with a kind of audacious architectural alchemy, sailstorfer builds dysfunctional sculptures and transforms their previous utilitarianism into follies of uselessness, charm and wit.
FARRELLS set to masterplan shenzhen qianhai economic zone
the project incorporates over 460,000 sqaure meters of commercial space, housing grade-A offices, serviced residential units and a host of retail outlets.
terry farrell breaks ground on evergrande tower in china
construction has just started on what is going to be china's second-largest skyscraper, falling just short of the shanghai tower.
the italian job pasta pieces by avichai tadmor for monkey business
the cooking accessories are made in the shapes of traditional italian pasta. an over-sized penne tube peels garlic and a farfalle-shaped piece grips hot pots.
cucumbo spiral slicer by avichai tadmor for monkey business
designed for cutting cucumbers and zucchini, the bolt-shaped accessory can be turned around vegetables in the same way you would use a screw.
kenyon yeh develops the two-legged yeh wall table for menu
the design comes in a flatpack system of components, making the two-legged leaning side piece easy to install.
COOIMA taiwanese design at maison et objet
cooima's newest collection at maison et objet features work from featuring work from kenyon yeh, tomas kral + stephane halmai-voisard, kaschkasch cologne and knauf and brown.
LXD wins chongqing city shi ba ti urban design proposal
the winning proposal for one of the biggest and most populous cities in china responds to its mountainous landscape with a series of stepped back cubic high-rises.
liu xiang wins shaoxing cultural creativity park project
the winning proposal for the development in zhejiang province in china consists of three towers with green balconies that reference undulating terrain.
house at matsubara by atelier hako architects is lined with gingko trees
an almost completely black exterior becomes a backdrop for the building's corner site location, which on the inside offers the sensation of being in a tree-house.
atelier hako architects cantilevers minamikarasuyama house
positioned on a long and narrow site in japan, the large cantilever over the entrance provides a buffer for the volume between the surrounding neighbors and the street edge.
stockwell park estate wayfinding signage by hat-trick design
hat-trick design have just completed a wayfinding project for the stockwell park estate development in lambeth, south london.
8x8: alternate chess boards by jim sutherland
8x8 is a collection of 64 alternate chess boards designed by jim sutherland all use 32 white and 32 black squares.
franz architekten expands family house in eichgraben
the two-storey annex functions as a children's playroom, in addition to accommodating a secondary suite for the family's grandmother.
franz architekten: borg + nms
wrapped in a broken gradient of horizontally-running panels, the project is read as two adjacent buildings that are arranged around a small dipping pond on the site.
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WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 all competitions
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
