bolshoy ice dome lights up sochi 2014 winter olympics
the arena emerges as a smooth ellipsoid pebble, reminding visitors of a faberge egg, closely associated with russian culture and heritage.
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iceberg skating palace for sochi 2014 winter olympics
the silhouettes of the surrounding mountains and the waves of the black sea are reflected in the arena's sweeping form.
NE-AR proposes angled volume for museum of bavarian history
the volume creates an interface between history, tradition and the future, responding to the site's different forces through angled geometry.
modostudio propose timber-beam museum of bavarian history
the proposal for the museum at the banks of the danube is an angled form that rises from the ground and sports a diamond-patterned timber structure.
paul andreu composes jinan grand theater in china
the masterplan for the site is articulated around a central park, which connects surrounding areas of the scheme.
paul andreu architecte: jinan grand theater, china
the architecture forms a landscape of mountain-like glass volumes that will house an 1800 seat opera house, 1600 seat concert all, 500 seat theater, along with a 60 000 m2 retail and commercial area.
stefan diez: rope trick lamp for wrong for hay + new order system for hay
to eliminate complex mechanical joinery, the focus of the design is placed on the intuitive way of manipulating light.
at LDF 2013 wrong for HAY - a new design venture directed by sebastian wrong
the danish company announced the arrival of its debut collection at the 2013 london design festival.
bubbles by orproject proposes architecture for a healthy life
the project's temperature is regulated through ground source heat exchange, while electricity is generated via solar cells integrated into the roof's surface.
orproject: ban pavilion at beijing design week
a pavilion made of bent and curving transparent sheets riveted through simple connections create a light flowing structure.
philippe nigro: designer of the year now! design a vivre 2014
philippe nigro, creator of the year 2014 for now! design à vivre, takes a look back at his work from over 15 years and shares his experiences.
les necessaires d'Hermes by philippe nigro
a contemporary vision of the Hermes lifestyle - a collection of cleverly designed furniture, fabrics and wallpapers that tell a story.
luis pons design lab completes the tavernier residence in florida
the housing remodel features almost 50% of the program in outdoor plazas protected from the sunlight while maintaining a direct connection to the yard and ocean.
luis pons floats paper dreams at art basel miami beach
taking visual reference from humble folded boats crafted by children, pons' sculptural ship scales up the classic model, comprises a sturdy bamboo frame, wires, and a white fabric sail constructed over a barge.
venetian glass lamp by marco acerbis studio mimics refraction and reflection
in a few precise movements, master venetian glass blowers transform a glass pipe into a drop, descending into sinuous, transparent spirals.
marco acerbis: piraeus tower, athens
umbrellas are fixed to a new high performance glass facade, according to the sun's position the umbrellas mechanically open or close providing shade for internal spaces.
metal bike stands for katzden architec by alegre industrial studio
lock-up your bike with 'cesta' during a quick grocery store visit, or relax on the 'sitbike' bench after a long day of cycling around town.
alegre industrial studio: TNK chairs for ACTIU
TNK chairs work on an operative program which focuses on adjusting themselves effortlessly according to the weight of the sitter.
OOPEAA recreates finnish + chinese pavilion at UABB
the installation is a spatial exploration of origin and 'copyability', constructed in two forms of different cultural contexts, one in finland, the other in china.
interview with ole bouman, curator of the UABB value factory in shenzhen
designboom talks to ole bouman, curator and creative director about the transformed value factory and rapidly developing city of shenzhen in china.
ciel rouge creation injects bold colors into okazaki building
each individual dwelling within is identified by a color that is mirrored and reflected on the exterior, creating a block effect that is not only aesthetically appealing, but also serves as a visual organization of the living areas inside.
ciel rouge creation: centre thermal, muroto, japan
using the architecture of an overturned hull or a whale's stomach, the spa treatment center creates an indoor oceanscape with views to the sea.
noriyoshi morimura constructs concrete jyoushin house
the scheme carefully utilizes glazing to offer a balance between the provision of natural light and residential privacy.
noriyoshi morimura: edge house
situated on a hill overlooking the city, the design features a series of slanted and connective floors that mimic the surrounding slopped topography.
joanna lamb abstracts domestic settings using 15 colors
the compositions are reduced and abstracted to their most readable elemental forms, simplifying chairs down to basic geometrical framework and leveling three-dimensionality into flattened visual arrangements.
the buddhist bug project travels through cambodia
the saffron-colored creature is an autobiographical exploration of the artist's reaction to a sense of displaced identity, as she was raised a khmer muslim but maintains an innate fascination with the buddhist religion.
masa studio completes the kinderhorn residence in idaho
a home erected in a mountainous landscape is formed by the various aspects of the site, responding to the changing forms and colors of the surrounding nature.
a look at marwan al-sayed's desert city house in arizona
the house designed to survive in the desert utilizes fundamental environmental principles and a neutral color palette to blend into the harsh arid context.
interview with ole bouman, curator of the UABB value factory in shenzhen
designboom talks to ole bouman, curator and creative director about the transformed value factory and rapidly developing city of shenzhen in china.
UABB(SZ) bi city biennale in shenzhen: ole bouman's curatorial statement
for centuries, shenzhen was a small village at the border of china. that is until a man called deng xiaoping decided to develop it as a special economic zone, making it a hub to serve the world with products made in china...
nomade architectes delivers sustainable housing for the elderly in france
the first BBC classified housing for the elderly in france, the environmentally efficient facility also ensures areas for both social interaction and privacy are provided.
nomade fits reception + leisure center into paris schoolyard
dividing the mass into two volumes, a set of boxes were inserted with glazed openings, allowing the center to breathe despite its tight site restraints.
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competitions 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 all competitions
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
