michel charlot: U turn for BELUX
accent lighting with a twist - a fully removable and adjustable head gives the user complete flexibility and 360 degree illumination.
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'mold' lamps by michel charlot at le bon marche
during the maison & objet 09 exhibition in paris, swiss designer michel charlot has shown a light installation at the parisian department store, le bon marché.
the improvisation machine by annika frye
the series of pieces are produced in a experimental production setup using a self-made rotational moulding machine.
annika frye: adhocker collection
exploring the versatility of furniture's most basic item, this collection presents three types of stools designed according to principles of improvisation.
A2 TYPE: 'I can't draw animals…'
in this charmingly simple video henrik kubel of A2-TYPE explains, via hand rendered lettering, the influence of his favorite childhood television show - where the presenter would draw animals as he talked about them.
henrik kubel (A2 TYPE) interview
designboom spoke to henrik kubel of A2-TYPE to discuss their graphic projects and specialization in typography.
behind the scenes of yung ho chang's material ism exhibition at UCCA
the rawness of 'material-ism' engages the viewer with often-overlooked materials and structural systems, expressing the importance of material experimentation and rough prototyping in atelier FCJZ's design process.
designboom pop up dashilar gallery in beijing
dashilar is the most distinctive neighborhood in the ancient heart of old beijing. visitors to our exhibition have experienced the 2012 venice architecture biennale and luma lu projection mapping.
prechteck: blossom gate
a reinvention of the gate typology using cues from the local nature and traditional chinese calligraphers.
s.deer headquaters by prechteck
a corporate headquarters for a chinese fashion company aims to create a hybrid culture of lifestyle and sustainability.
david avalishvili + DMARK architects: archeological museum of mtskheta
built within one of the oldest cities in georgia, the museum is pushed to the ground level to have view on the churches and monasteries surrounding the site.
DMARK architectural company: TBC bank headquarters
an existing 20th century building from the soviet military headquarters of the caucasus region is transformed it into the TBC bank headquarters in tbilisi, georgia.
renault salon the bump by DGT architects
developed for the 2012 paris international motor show, the rotating stands enhance the feeling of motion created with a three-dimensional floor and ceiling lighting installation.
AUDI crosslane plug in hybrid coupe
blending the styling of a coupe, convertible and crossover into one package, the plug-in hybrid vehicle produces 177 horsepower with a top speed of 181 km/h.
LETH & GORI + EMA: forfatterhuset kindergarten proposal
two mature trees are integrated into the school by wrapping the building around them, welcoming their wind rustled canopies and soft dappled illumination into the classrooms.
LETH & GORI: lidköping police building
the headquarter hovers above a series of generated historic sites, allowing the community to pass through and regularly participate within the traditionally closed police building.
west 8: natural lanterns lighting master plan for helsinki
in a country that has long dark winters and everlasting summer days, the reflectance of materials are used to optimize the strategy for a luminous waterfront.
speirs + major and wilkinson eyre: twin sails bridge
the animated and sequenced lighting evokes the spirit of the water to create a spectacle for this seaside community.
mirrored room of infinite reflections by thilo frank
the mirror installation appears to merge into the surrounding space by revealing a perfectly euclidical core where visitors become the spatial focal point as they proceed on a swing.
thilo frank: ekko spatial installation
within the installation consisting of 200 wooden frames, built-in microphones pick up the sound of the users and a computer sound system filters and remixes the recorded pitch and sends it to built-in electrodynamic resonators.
budapesti muhely: rácz thermal bath, budapest
this renovation reveals layers of history within the spatial sequence dating to the ottoman period of the 16th century, making it the oldest bath in budapest.
budapesti muhely: H house
reinterpreting the peasant architecture of barns, this residence explores vernacular forms and materials with contemporary features.
bike rack picnic basket with table and chairs by bloon design
including the typical plates, cups and cutlery which come in a picnic basket, this design also boasts extra amenities in the form of a table for two and chairs, offering more comfort to picnickers.
jeriel bobbe: suitcase symphony
airports and train stations become a little more musical with a pathway composed of reconfigurable wooden panels-- each 'tuned' to sound a specific note when a wheel is dragged across its surface.
busan opera house winning proposal by snohetta
kun (heaven) meets kon (earth) meets kam (water) in a respectful structure that responds to the triad of elements and houses the opera house and public space.
busan opera house proposal by IaN+
redeveloping the relationship of the opera house within the urban fabric, the project addresses the cityscape while redefining itself as a free-standing cultural piece.
dutch design week 2012: dewar glassware by david derksen
as a direct result of the production processes used in laboratory equipment, the project investigates the beauty, form and manufacturing techniques found within scientific glassware.
david derksen and lex pott: oxidized transience mirrors
the process of oxidization is used to create different colors and tone variations on the geometric reflective surfaces.
brick pattern house by alireza mashhadimirza
a project which showcases the power of details to bring architecture to an economically and culturally challenged area in tehran, iran.
menis arquitectos: sacred museum and plaza espana rehabilitation
the rehabilitation of a plaza on a cliff transforms into a sculpture and cultural space for the community overlooking the 'barranco del infierno' ravine.
designboom pop up dashilar gallery in beijing
dashilar is the most distinctive neighborhood in the ancient heart of old beijing. visitors to our exhibition have experienced the 2012 venice architecture biennale and luma lu projection mapping.
fang zhenning designboom talk at beijing design week 2012
join us for a designboom conversation in beijing with fang zhenning, the curator of the chinese pavilion at the venice architecture biennale.
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WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
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2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027 
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Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 all competitions
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 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 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
