BYTR architects: emmaus second hand shop
the revamp of this second hand shop gives more justice to the articles on display with a system of niches and shelves made from cardboard pallets which can hold up to 250 kilograms.
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BYTR architects: shou sugi ban
the angled roof line of this sculptural extension creates framed views to the garden and opportunities for daylight to permeate the interior through skylights.
eiffel tower pavilions redesigned by moatti rivière architecture studio
the project oversees the development of retrofitting of the first floor of the eiffel tower in paris with a series of pavilions.
nicolas mouret: 'phyte' ex winner of the eiffel tower competition
recently 'phyte', a 380m mobile tower was announced as the winner of a competition held by the fondation societe tour eiffel. however the designer nicolas mouret was later stripped of his prize because he is not officially an architect.
images of nature suspended within abandoned sites by noemie goudal
the artist's photographic exploration investigates the relationship humans have with abandoned spaces, hidden landscapes and both natural and man-made shelters.
noemie goudal photography
described alternately as 'escapist', 'nostalgic', 'desolate', and 'reedeming,' the photographic works merge paper backdrops and other false habringers of fictional realities into the existent landscape.
tatsuo kuroda: wirewood chair
the simple wood and metal furniture merges the typology of mid-century modernist wire chair aesthetics with that of the traditional shaker style.
tatsuo kuroda: suzu hana for koizumi factory
suzu-hana is shape-changing flower vase made from pure 100% tin. you can enjoy arranging flowers in your own way even when it is a bouquet or a single flower.
new map formed artworks by matthew cusick
recycled cartography is selected, sliced and layered by the artist (enhanced solely by home-crafted walnut ink) in order to develop intricate artworks picturing seascapes and portraits of women.
matthew cusick: map work collages
the artist employs solely the vast array of shades naturally present in recycled maps (enhanced by home-crafted walnut ink) in order to create vibrant collage works picturing human, animal and land forms.
valentina gonzález wohlers: wild bodged chairs
the series of hand made chairs demonstrate the slow pace of an unfolding design process by looking into the reclaiming craft in contemporary creative practices.
valentina gonzalez wohlers: the ghost of a chair
the chairs are all hand-made from a 4mm transparent acrylic sheet, each one's form unrepeatable due to its manufacturing process. a faint sheet, immaterial and transparent, drapes over a louis XV chair, falling over its soft curves and styled armrests, reaching the floor with full pleats and static movement.
gonçalo campos : the dia puzzle calendar
the calendar puzzle system allows users to interpret passing time in a more interactive and visually stimulating manner.
goncalo campos: comion jewelry
a collection of steel jewelry made from 3D printing technology.
art fare: a behind the scenes look into the art world at work
the san francisco-based photographer has created a series featuring a collection of unguarded moments picturing modern masterpieces and the people responsible for their display, and ultimately, their worth.
the british pavilion at the 2012 architecture biennale
the curators have sent 10 teams to argentina, brazil, china, germany, japan, the netherlands, nigeria, russia, thailand and the USA to learn about current local design problems.
innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy
rising on the shores of dubai creek, this 80-storey residential tower features a timber canopy which wraps the base like the petals of a rose.
innovarchi: balmain archive
a copper-clad roof canopy envelopes the interior living spaces, blocking views from the neighbors along the southern edge of the site and opens along the northern elevation to overlook the garden planted with native vegetation.
STEINMETZDEMEYER: maison keiffer
situated within a traditional neighborhood in luxembourg, this residence celebrates a contemporary appearance while maintaining the area's topological gabled roof.
STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies
housed within a former carpenter's shop, the design maintains the original street facade of the building by utilizing it as a contextual exterior wall that contains an open-air courtyard within.
kengo kuma + associates: natural history museum proposal
kengo kuma's proposal for the new danish natural history museum fuses with the botanical garden to make the historical experience a 'walk in the park'.
steven holl: natural history museum proposal
steven holl's submission for the competition to design the new danish natural history museum is a subterranean gallery emphasizing the notion of living and exploring 'under' our earth, sky and water.
a fallen leaf sofa by jbomers design
the sofa design features a hand-curved steel frame of the structure follows the same pattern as the veins of the leaf, adapting its natural structure and strength.
bomers' #1 by jbomers design
a table that wants to be a tree. crafted from a 200 year oak base, this item sits in your home as a personal hardwood piece.
ferrer arquitectos: los almendros social centre
this covered public square rests upon elevated terrain, offering ideal city views and connecting the encompassing blocks.
ferrer arquitectos: north mediterranean health center
a double facade of maneuverable marble slats introduce a diffused natural daylight as needed to perform the facilities functions, reducing the energy consumption of the building.
björn kusoffsky (stockholm design lab) interview
designboom recently spoke to stockholm design lab's CEO and founder björn kusoffsky.
stockholm design lab: ASKUL paper packaging
stockholm design lab have designed this paper packaging for the japanese mail-order company ASKUL. SDL worked mainly on designs for ASKUL's private brand to distinguish these products in a clear and graphical way.
24 degrees studio: daphne installation
hundreds of cut and folded paper patterns are linked to form a tunnel leading the way to the peak of pyrgos at the santorini biennale of arts.
24 degrees studio: cut back hills
to provide a minimized impact to the wetland, the main circulation spine follows the existing hard pack path, only elevated so its structures are all anchored to the path below.
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competitions 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 all competitions
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
