paul segers' stealth pavilion 2013 mimics F 117 nighthawk
incorporating 1970s stealth fighter jet geometries and utopian and heterotopian ideals, this pavilion manifests high tech concepts with low tech materials
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paul segers: meanwhile, in the agricultural sector...
the sculpture was based around louis-ferdinand celine's 'death on credit' where a pseudo scientist wants to increase the size and quantity of his crops by radiating the land with an expensive electronic system...
flou presents an illuminated chair- natevo by thesia progetti
your room will suddenly come alive with special concept furnishings by flou
studio thesia progetti: biological shell urn
biological urn is designed to be thrown into the ocean as both a memorial for relatives and a habitat for aquatic life.
vanguard bicycles are hand sculptured art objects
'U bicycle' evokes a nostalgic memory of the classic dutch style, with a black matte steel frame (made in japan) in combination with copper details and a leather saddle.
barcode room by studio 01 alex knezo and akinori hamada
barcode room is a concept studio apartment composed of product furniture-walls which move freely from side to side.
132.5 issey miyake window display by drawing and manual inc.
the programmed lighting system and window display implements a folded structure that floats at the center of the installation.
kinetic storefront window display by drawing and manual
the interactive storefront installation was made to showcase issey miyake's 2012 summer/spring collection
MuCEM by rudy riccioti sports a delicate concrete filigree
the seaside museum in marseille has expanded the tectonic capacity of concrete with a delicate skin over a glazed volume.
mario bellini + rudy ricciotti: department of islamic arts at louvre
the second intervention at the musée du louvre after I.M. pei's pyramid, this undulating golden plane brings a contemporary character to the 18th century courtyard, cour visconti.
leather meets 3D printing in the bits shoe by earl stewart
the leather shoe utilizes 3D scans of the feet to ensure a perfect fit, along with the added performance benefit of enhancing one's bio-mechanical movement.
3D printed XYZ shoes by earl stewart
the shoes are designed from 3D scans of the individual's foot to ensure the right fit. they are then 3D printed according to the results offering maximum comfort and flexibility for the wearer.
rahul mehrotra of RMA designs hathigaon elephant village
indian architect, urbanist and educator rahul mehrotra's firm RMA won a competition organized by the rajasthan government for a housing project for elephants and mahouts, their riders.
fantastic man / the gentlewoman
FANTASTIC MAN is a semi-annual men's fashion magazine which was launched in amsterdam in 2005. THE GENTLEWOMAN appeared in newsstands in 2010.
manuelle gautrand: ashkelon music and dance center
a choreography of volumes envelops a core of creative spaces where visual and performing artists improve and display their works. the composition of interior and exterior spaces and visual connections thereto let creativity flow unbounded in this music and dance center.
mikou design studio: house of arts and culture, beirut
the building is not conceived as a monolithic mass, but rather in a manner to stage overlapping cultural layers and consists of theatres, cinema, film library, exhibition space, training and work space, meeting rooms, cafeteria.
candle holder series without threads by paul menand
a superimposition between reflection, light source and material intensifies the illumination output of a candle.
paul menand: modest stool
the design utilizes this principle of nesting in which three versions of a stool can be used individually or stacked into one another to form a single unit.
MJMArchitects: commonwealth community recreation center, edmonton
the adaptive re-use project creates a new sports center integrated into various aspects of the community serving recreational and social events.
MJMArchitects: chinguacousy park renewal
iconic ontario park becomes a hub of year-round activity with a new vocabulary established by three new sustainable sports pavilions.
semi translucent tent house by keiko maita architect office
the small residence is designed with a semi-translucent tent material facade, allowing the sun to softly penetrate inside the house.
keiko maita architect office: house J
the narrow house implements extensive green space and a connecting garden to provide privacy and seclusion within a small footprint.
porcelain cultural center renovation by tonghe shanzhi
by means of innovation in expression, the renovation highlights the elaborate details of the traditional porcelain production process.
luxury shipping container hotel in china
a new style of shipping container hotel in china, with free-standing boxes organized over a large site.
fantastic man / the gentlewoman
FANTASTIC MAN is a semi-annual men's fashion magazine which was launched in amsterdam in 2005. THE GENTLEWOMAN appeared in newsstands in 2010.
casa brutus magazine questionnaire: editor in chief ko matsubara
the japanese publication is dedicated to a trend-setting coverage of all things design, fashion, architecture and lifestyle.
steve powers' visual blues exhibition at alice gallery
the alice gallery in brussels is currently showing a solo show of recent work by new york-based artist steve powers.
steve powers interview
steve powers AKA ESPO tells us about the themes explored in his work and his myriad influences.
ian shaw architekten: haus W
the well crafted cuboid generates ethereal light, a dramatic interplay between illumination and shadow within a bathroom setting.
the perfect concrete pool beton schwimmbad by ian shaw architekten
the concrete outdoor swimming pool in darmstadt is an exercise in tectonic eloquence, a seamless integration of making and thought.
shigeru ban x muji: house of furniture at house vision
the architect creates a full scale pavilion of a home that embodies the idea of muji's products - simplicity, quality and absolute functionality - with the idea of structural furniture.
toyo ito x lixil: beyond the residence at house vision
housing that combines japanese traditions with modern technology--contemporary living proposals that are less dependent on nuclear power based on a new balance of energy sources.
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Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 all competitions
Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
