bakoko: doshisha chapel complex proposal
the competition proposal creates a tension between the place of worship and the place of gathering, then fluidly ties them together in a flowing cohesive manner.
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onjuku beach house by bakoko
<p>this weekend getaway is complete and ready for its surfing owners to inhabit along chiba's pacific coast in japan.</p>
the studio work space of valentin loellmann
within a short period of time, the former hat factory has been transformed into a studio for moods, new ideas and a balance between reflection and challenges.
seasons by valentin loellmann
<p>the project presents two interconnected collections that reflect a search for a system that depends on organic dynamism, rather than geometric dictation, aiming to open up a space where design might not only mold nature, but also be molded by it.</p>
shuhei endo: rooftecture OT2, japan
the home resides in a dense urban context, blocking out the exterior world with a hard shell to create a small private warm oasis inside.
endo shuhei architect institute: rooftecture HH
<p>seeking to engage in a direct dialogue with the natural outdoor elements, the design features a translucent roof form that draws in an abundant level of filtered sunlight into the interior space. </p>
barnbrook: new david bowie website + album artwork
jonathan barnbrook has designed a new website for david bowie along with the artwork for his forthcoming album 'the next day'.
jonathan barnbrook at biennale of sydney 2010
british graphic designer jonathan barnbrook was commissioned to create the visual identity for the 17th biennale of sydney. he also showed a series of site-specific typographic phrases 'a cock or two'.
pharrell williams: places and spaces I’ve been
a book on his collaboration with people he could learn from...
dawn goldworm + BE OPEN forum : the final branding frontier is a scent logo
in a competitive business environment, where companies have an increasingly difficult time differentiating themselves, connecting on an emotional level through scent creates a more memorable brand experience.
jean nouvel + mia hagg: meeting lines slussen masterplan
the scheme sees the integration of three bridges linking the swedish capital's main islands, each one set in place to host distinct programs: a lounge area for the city extending over the subway; a park running 500m over the main roadway; and an extension of the quay to the new lock.
farshid moussavi at the venice biennale 2012
<p>a room within the arsenale has been transformed into a surround video projection of images to immerse visitors in a similar way as the buildings she imagines.</p>
urbanus for alessi: trayscape
it looks like a lake landscape, surrounded by gentle hills of a traditional chinese garden environment.
yung ho chang of atelier FCJZ for alessi: a lotus leaf tray
(UN)forbidden city is alessi's first exploration into chinese design: eight trays and containers conceived by eight of the most interesting components of contemporary chinese architecture.
yazdani studio: jack nicklaus golf club of korea
an undulating roof provides a dynamic architectural detail to the natural horizon creating a visual centerpiece to the site.
yazdani studio: museum of tolerance renovation
recently this project was selected by interior design association as one of the six winners of the 36th annual interior design competition.
designboom 2012 top ten: towers
the top ten most viewed towers of 2012 reveals a set of high-rise structures that take a new approach to vertical living, offering a quality of life not before seen in this typology of design.
designboom 2012 top ten: public spaces
the top ten most viewed public spaces of 2012 built for the free use of the greater community, to enhance our lives through architecture accessible to all.
LG's 55 inch OLED HDTV
originally debuting at the 2012 CES in las vegas, south korean LG electronics has announced that it will begin accepting pre-orders for its 55-inch WRGB OLED TV.
ferrari headphones and speakers
<p>produced by logic3 in collaboration with ferrari, the series of headphones, earphones, and speaker docks includes 13 devices across two lines: 'scuderia', modeled after the ferrari 'formula 1' racing team, and 'cavallino'.</p>
erik stehmann: blocks collection wooden pixel furniture
influenced by the typical 'carpenter' sentence: 'glue is stronger than wood', the collection uses a series of blocks that are cut from a beam, then glued together again.
expanding lamp by erik stehmann based on hoberman sphere principles
taking cues from the principles of the hoberman sphere, the design can expand and contract from a desk top lamp to a standing floor version.
acconci studio 2012 design miami/ designer of the year
the mobius strip is pulled apart and expanded to create a structure with new surfaces and interactive spaces for a children's playground.
acconci studio + ai weiwei: a collaborative project
this is the first occasion in which vito acconci and ai weiwei have created a work together, and para/site art space invited them to use hong kong as the background of this experience.
the deflation of the inflatable villa by luis pons art basel miami beach
what was a once proudly overbearing structure is now replaced with something much more self-effacing - reflecting the changing values of miamians today in response to the bursting of the real estate bubble.
helsinki central library proposal by bam!
long escalators flanked with stacks of books spanning from the ground floor to the roof plane bring visitors from the outdoor public plaza into the library.
kubota & bachmann architects + martinez: helsinki central library proposal
the world design capital plans to strengthen its cultural töölönlahti district with a landmark library alongside a music centre, art museum and residences.
fiat 500e electric hatchback at LA auto show
modeled after the classic fiat cinquecento and based off the 500, the electrified version provides up-to 160 kilometers of driving range.
smart fortwo electric drive by jeremy scott
the electric two-door vehicle is equipped with wings that illuminate like igniting rockets to form avant-garde rear taillights.
aqua creations at designers' saturday, langenthal
the inverted pyramid is composed of a framework of metal bars arranged to form 28 triangles which come in 14 variations, all enclosed by silk giving the lighting piece a soft, cool glow.
michel charlot: U turn for BELUX
<p>accent lighting with a twist - a fully removable and adjustable head gives the user complete flexibility and 360 degree illumination.</p>
competitions Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 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 all competitions
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
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 courses Interaction Design. Emerging technologies for products and services by IED Torino 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 Master’s in Digital Fashion by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 Master of Arts in Design for Other Species: Transdisciplinary Practices Towards More-than-Human Futures IED Milano deadline: september 30th, 2026 Train Your Own Architectural AI-Model by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026 Master’s in Brand Design and Hospitality by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 Sustainable Architectural Design Program by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026 Master's in Fashion Business Innovation by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 Master’s in Fashion Business by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 all courses
Interaction Design. Emerging technologies for products and services by IED Torino 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 
Master’s in Digital Fashion by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master of Arts in Design for Other Species: Transdisciplinary Practices Towards More-than-Human Futures IED Milano deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Train Your Own Architectural AI-Model by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026 
Master’s in Brand Design and Hospitality by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Sustainable Architectural Design Program by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026 
Master's in Fashion Business Innovation by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master’s in Fashion Business by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
