mcbride charles ryan: cloud house
the progression from an existing traditional residence to a playfully unexpected series of renovations leaves one always wondering what lies beyond the next door.
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mcbride charles ryan: penleigh and essendon grammar school junior boys building
blocked out in black brickwork, the silhouette of the new educational facility references a typical australian heritage home.
alejandro ceron: one by one
a series of handmade stools and chairs intend to distort the volume of material depending on the perspective in which they are viewed.
alejandro cerón: beautiful mess collection
blurring the boundaries between art and design, the work is defined by its context and the public that surrounds it.
afteroom: chair project
the chair takes away unnecessary structural components to create a cleanly crafted three legged metal stool and backrest.
poly by martin žampach
a set of hexagonal bowls made by using a specially developed sandwich material of lightweight and firm structures.
jorge de la cruz: canisters I
these hand-made wooden containers are manufactured to express its story of materiality and finishing.
jorge de la cruz + vernaza gonzenbach: candelabro
based on the theories of 'open source' this candle holder uses simple materials and connections to create an object that can be made and produced by all individuals.
jagnefalt milton: black lodge
a simple geometric form sitting harmoniously in the forest of sweden allows the individual to determine the function of the space.
jagnefalt milton: a rolling master plan
the design suggests utilizing new and existing train tracks to create a diverse system where buildings roll through the city on rails, providing an opportunity to reorganize programmatic requirements in relation to the urban space.
akio kamiya architect & associates: house in koori
a contemporary interpretation of the vernacular dwelling, the ground floor is formed with planes of reinforced concrete, contrasting the upper level's warm atmosphere generated by a palette of diversely hued woods.
akio kamiya architect & associates: house in tanimannari
consisting of an adjacent greenhouse and a renovation to an annex building, the project seeks to be sensitive to the existing main building by maintaining a careful balance between the old and the new.
hannes harms: flat boombox
the small speaker incorporates future technology focused on flat electrical components and alternative manufacturing processes for a smaller ecological footprint in consumer electronics.
hannes harms: nutrismart system
a prototype 'smart plate' is part of a larger concept in which food is marked with edible RFID tags, allowing consumers to instantly access nutritional and life cycle information.
alicia eggert: pulse machine with alexander reben
this electromechanical sculpture has been programmed to have a human lifespan, and will 'die' after 78 years.
alicia eggert + mike fleming: eternity
the hands of thirty electric clocks collectively spell the word 'eternity' just once every twelve hours in the performative sculpture.
triendl + fessler architekten: two in one house, tirol
this dual and shared residence situated within the austrian alpines has a linear facade which expresses an interior program within a chain of rooms.
triendl + fessler architekten: house for two families
horizontal and vertical wooden panels create the visual identity for this introverted duplex located in the fields of austria.
mehruss jon ahi: the bank of providence
the architect is the bank robber and the bank robber is the architect. a project that looks at the similarities between the two artists, and which one can help the other.
senior center turned treehouse by benjamin verdonck
the clone like elevated structure has been built at a ratio too small for human access, imploring the viewer to combine facets of both his/her youthful and older realities, reflecting upon their current sense of self.
tatzu nishi constructs temporary belltower hotel in ghent
a small rectangular room encloses the previously public clock monument-- sounding off the hours to guests within the confines of the temporary structure built approximately 75 feet off the ground
ilvespaio + aroproductions: ipap
a cardboard tablet stand which anyone can create reusing old packaging.
alessandro garlandini + sebastiano ercoli: lunch book
winning first prize at the 2015 expo in milan for lunch box design, this recipe book is crafted out of paper plates which describes the dishes being served at the event.
alessandro garlandini + sebastiano ercoli: lunch book
winning first prize at the 2015 expo in milan for lunch box design, this recipe book is crafted out of paper plates which describes the dishes being served at the event.
luis eslava designs party sitting elements for sancal
a modular sofa series designed to instill a splash of playfulness in our daily lives.
luis eslava: armadillo and LZF studio visit
during valencia disseny week, the spanish lighting company presented 'armadillo', a new suspension lamp designed by luis eslava. designboom also visited the studio's workshop in chiva to get an insightful look into the design methods and techniques of the practice.
treadwear for goodyear dunlop by carl elkins
alluding to goodyear's commitment to producing tires which are strong, robust and provide protection under various driving conditions, these photographs depict these main properties in the form of fashionable armour.
yong ho ji: hybrid human tire sculptures
examining genetically modified organisms and darwin's evolutionary theory, this sculpture series uses layers of recycled tire strips to depict mutant creatures that hybridize animal and human qualities.
tamas bozsik: experimental seating furniture
probing the idea of furniture and function, achieving sitting and laying down with the use of natural materials and craftsmanship.
cross ropes shelf by kata monus + tamas bozsik
constructed out of locally grown materials, this storage shelf is a mix of hard and soft elements that can transform throughout the pull of a cable.
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International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
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 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 all competitions
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 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 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
