rvtr: mobiprize
a design for a trophy that utilizes the sweeping geometric construct of a mobius strip to recognize the mobiprize in brazil.
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rvtr: resonant chamber origami architectural acoustic panels
designed for wall and ceiling paneling, the system responds dynamically to the soundscape of a space, opening and folding to optimize the acoustic signature of a location by exposing various surfaces that reflect, absorb, or amplify sound.
atelier ted noten: seven necessities at designmiami/ basel 2012
a survival pack containing everything a woman may need, under any imaginable circumstance in order for her to be her own man without forfeiting her femininity.
maarten de ceulaer: mutation series
the collection experiments with the idea that maybe one day we will be able to grow our furniture like we clone cells and manipulate viruses.
atelier ted noten: lady killer vol. 1 for laikingland
poking a sturdy robotic finger in the face of conformity is 'lady killer', an mechanically operated jewelry box designed to offer individuals it's golden gun-shaped ring.
atelier ted noten: dior 001
the weapon of beauty discreetly hides an antique hairpin, lipgloss, medicine, a USB stick with 'secret information' and a 100 gram sterling silver bar.
boadesign studio: flower stands
2d meets 3d with a new collection of wire and plywood flower stands, celebrating simple lines and triadic forms.
boadesign studio: izolator drinking glasses
a collection of untraditional drinking glasses with a ridged silhouette that allows the user to grip the vessel in a more ergonomic way.
architecture project: flux
a project that rethinks the act of bridging a canal, burrowing beneath rather than interrupting the landscape.
bureau SLA + arup: amsterdam hermitage bridge
the shape of this bridge may be operated by onlookers with an iPad by drawing curvy, parabolic or wavy forms which manipulate the deck to allow cargo traffic to pass underneath.
asymptote architecture: velo towers YIBD
calibrated circular volumes rotate vertically along the tower's profile to create capsule-like residential communities.
kohn pedersen fox associates: yongsan international business district block H
the cascading facade of this hospitality tower rotates its skin to provide guests and residences with terraced views and platform accommodations.
chalk on blackboard depictions of afghanistan mountains by tacita dean
presented at dOCUMENTA (13) the six panel blackboard installation features the mountains of afghanistan spanning two stories of a building which once housed a bank in the city of kassel, germany.
tacita dean: film at the tate modern
the surrealistic celluloid work prompts the viewer to investigate the unreality of their own uncut surroundings.
NRM architects office: house in kusatsu
a cascading facade with alternating tones of black and white subtly exposes the interior program of the residence to the neighborhood.
NRM architects office: house in sakai
set back from the street, a solid facade of striated black metal panels borders an expansive forecourt, offering inhabitants outward views from a singular rectilinear dormer window which peers above the roofline.
grass covered juice bar by kacey wong
the exterior of the stand, built entirely from recycled wood, is covered with a planter system which offers drawer system to maximize sun light angles for wheat grass growing within the shifting greenery container.
kacey wong: paddling home
in the busy and crowded city of hong kong, a four foot by four foot apartment is able to float on the water.
architects collective: L house
set within a rolling landscape of meadows outside a small town in burgenland, austria, this dwelling takes an L-shaped plan to seamlessly merge with the surroundings from a distance.
architects collective: dalian planning museum
the shifted and rotated floor plates of this museum respond to three urban grids which converge at the site while projecting the interior activity outward into the city.
arthur buxton: vogue covers covered
a set of graphic explorations that map the historic 130 years of vogue magazine covers in 1800 different colors.
arthur buxton: color trend visualizations
the charts are designed to be visually pleasing, but also function as a color trend visualization tool. each circle represents a famous painting, portraying the five most prominent colors as a percentage.
peter kis atelier: the metamorphosis of the great rock
the hollow interior of this artificial mound representing a craggy dolomite peak has been transformed into an illuminated gallery space, exhibiting an interactive display of games and model animals at the budapest zoo.
peter kis atelier: the great rock budapest zoo
the renovation includes the reworking of the artificial mound's interior, expanding the zoo's exhibition area by several thousand square meters.
kaikado: 6th generation tea caddy maker
in the japanese edo era, canisters were made from tin were a commonplace means of storage for tea. it was kiyosuke who first designed the tin tea caddy and made it into a commercially available item.
françois azambourg: grillage for ligne roset
a singular piece of wire mesh is delicately folded and creased to create the chairs origami-like form.
coast office architecture: microsoft briefing center
undulating furniture pieces, technology forums and dynamic surfaces overlay this center to allow for an integrated and interactive environment.
coast office architecture: microsoft citizenship exhibition
integrating augmented reality technology at the core of the project, the design overlays four virtual spaces on an existing floor of the office to maintain the flow and function of the building.
ccdstudio: kindergarten barbapapà
a school that fully integrates a sustainable and green system into the architectural design that expresses a language of environmental awareness and consciousness.
ccdstudio: new center for childhood
this project is the result of two municipal programs coming together to create a new structure and urban identity for the community.
asaf weinbroom: seeded
the use of common manufacturing techniques in combination with industrial materials results in lamps which appear to be mass produced, even though each one is individually hand-made.
asaf weinbroom: vash, chuko + gardom lights
the israeli designer focuses his practice on developing lighting elements made from wood produced using a hand-made process to produce his pieces. his most recent designs include: 'vash', 'chuko' and 'gardom' lights.
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competitions 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
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 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 all competitions
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 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 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
