nismo smartwatch concept by nissan connects to your car
the wearable computer has the capabilities to connect a driver to the car, providing them with real-time biometric data, monitoring heart and brain activity.
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jaguar C-X17 crossover concept unveiled at frankfurt motor show
the sports crossover features a new advanced aluminum unibody architectural platform that is used for modular and scalable production.
ai weiwei: ordos 100 model at galleria continua
the one hundred scale models of villas are part of larger project, which called on architects from 27 different nations to design homes for the region of inner mongolia.
ai weiwei directs ordos 100 documentary
100 architects from 27 countries were selected to participate in the ordos 100, whereby each team was asked to design a 1000-square-meter villa to be built in a new community situated in inner mongolia.
cover chair by thomas bentzen for muuto
a rounded form-pressed veneer shell and four strong wooden legs give the unexpectedly lightweight chair a solid and grounded expression.
oslo sofa series by anderssen & voll for muuto
crafted in the west coast of norway, the sofa collection introduces a three-seater couch, chair and pouf - each with built in pillows.
massimiliano adami: alba vase for serralunga
a gradient brings to life the smooth surface giving it a surprising lightness. this unusual quality pushes the rotational moulding technology to the limits of its unexplored aesthetic potential.
merci concept store in paris: stack it exhibition
on show in the current exhibition 'stack it' are selected products from around the world, based on their relevance as space saving and organizational solutions for the domestic or office environment, particularly by means of stacking.
court of justice hasselt by j. mayer h. architects, a2o-architecten + lens ass
with the exterior having been completed in 2011, the interior of the court house of justice has now been finished and will open on september 13, 2013.
LENS°ASS architecten: valerie traan
<p>this hybrid residence with a gallery space blurs the boundaries between living and work as well as art and design.</p>
aga khan award for architecture 2013 winners
five international projects have been awarded by a master jury which included pritzker prize winner wang shu, david adjaye and murat tabanlioglu.
tamassociati wins aga khan award with salam center in sudan
the centre is built as a pavilion in a garden with both primary buildings organized around large courtyards.
two islands' award winning mark's house complete in michigan
raised off the ground, this house represents abandonment and loss, while embracing the community.
two island's floating house wins flat lot competition
the floating house sets the stage for summer events with its mirror-like reflective skin, with a water tank to cool down its visitors.
tamassociati wins aga khan award with salam center in sudan
the centre is built as a pavilion in a garden with both primary buildings organized around large courtyards.
surgical center goderich, sierra leone, enhanced by tamassociati
a surgical suite and a new guest house addition give prominence to this healthcare facility, while increasing its capacity to serve freetown's growing population with a high mortality rate.
takato tamagami architectural design: northern nautilus house
the house is composed of two interlocking volumes whereby one cube sits parallel to the site, while the other is rotated by 30 degrees to afford views of the park opposite the property.
takato tamagami creates customized dental lab in tokyo
customized walls and work stations retrofit retail space for ippin dental laboratory to accommodate specialized services.
NIKE UK headquarters re-design by rosie lee
NIKE's UK headquarters utilizes the brand's distinct and rich product heritage to create a vibrant workplace.
smart highway by daan roosegaarde wins INDEX: award 2013
the INDEX award is the oscar of the design prices which wants to improve life by engaging with design for sustainable solutions.
floating typography by studio toer
located in front of a body of water at the eindhoven university of technology, the installation abbreviates 'DDW' in a large scale format through the use of 180 inflatable swimming tires.
jesse kanda's mesmerizing video for 'how's that' by FKA twigs
using computer generated imagery the london-based designer continues to explore digital representations of the human body.
FKA twigs 'water me' with digital manga features
most notably are the exaggerated eyes, which appear proportionately much too large for the actual size of her face.
jesse kanda short films and other work
<p>jesse kanda creates beautiful and surreal graphics using computer generated imagery to his full advantage.</p>
sparrow rooms by jesse kanda for jordan askill jewelry
<p>the series is comprised of three surrealistic 3D illustrations created to celebrate the swallow neckpiece designs of jordan askill.</p>
haroshi's middle finger trophy for battle at the berrics
the wooden middle finger was crafted from the recycled skateboard desks of last years participants at battle at the berrics.
haroshi: skateboard art
haroshi filters through thousands of old decks and individually picks out the perfect board to use. after they are stacked, cut and shaved to form, they are painted and polished to a candy-like finish.
soaring villa on the wing by milligram architectural studio
deeply recessed volumes and large overhanging eaves characterize the concrete-and-glass summer home in the japanese mountains.
milligram architectural studio designs house as nestled box
a dwelling composed of a warm-wood checkered outer shell contains a series of stacked spaces nestled inside.
anri sala: french pavilion at venice art biennale 2013
the three-fold narration presents several performances of the same piece of music, that of french composer maurice ravel's 1930 'concerto in D for the left hand'.
shu yong: great wall of guge bricks at the china pavilion
the artist google-translated 1500 culturally significant chinese phrases into english, encasing each into one of 1500 resin bricks. the installation at the venice art biennale 2013 highlights the risks of a world overly reliant on digital technologies as well as the barriers that still exist across eastern and western cultures.
competitions 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 15th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD 2027 deadline: october 7th, 2026 all competitions
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 15th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD 2027 deadline: october 7th, 2026 courses Interaction Design. Emerging technologies for products and services by IED Torino deadline: september 30th, 2026 Master's in Fashion Business Innovation by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 Train Your Own Architectural AI-Model by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026 Master’s in Digital Fashion by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 Material Balance Design. Digital Techniques and Circular Innovations in Architecture at Politecnico di Milano deadline: march 10th, 2026 Master of Arts in Design for Other Species: Transdisciplinary Practices Towards More-than-Human Futures IED Milano deadline: september 30th, 2026 Master’s in Brand Design and Hospitality by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 Master's in Fashion Creative Direction by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 Interior and Furniture Design by IED Firenze deadline: september 30th, 2026 Master’s in Digital Arts & Creative Technologies by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 all courses
Interaction Design. Emerging technologies for products and services by IED Torino deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master's in Fashion Business Innovation by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Train Your Own Architectural AI-Model by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026 
Master’s in Digital Fashion by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Material Balance Design. Digital Techniques and Circular Innovations in Architecture at Politecnico di Milano deadline: march 10th, 2026 
Master of Arts in Design for Other Species: Transdisciplinary Practices Towards More-than-Human Futures IED Milano deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master’s in Brand Design and Hospitality by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master's in Fashion Creative Direction by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Interior and Furniture Design by IED Firenze deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master’s in Digital Arts & Creative Technologies by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
