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the new building has been constructed according to jan kaplicky's original design. it combines the latest in construction and energy saving technology, while representing the visual language and materials of the cars.
'remembering jan kaplicky - architect of the future' is an upcoming exhibition at the design museum, london dedicated to the work of the architect and designer.
<p>located between the city's historical urban core and the modern waterfront, the project focuses on providing a public platform that links the area together while providing an inviting meeting place. </p>
<p>utilizing the natural CO2 absorbing capabilities of algae, the project explores ways of urban decarbonization by integrating loops of bioreactors with chicago's marina city towers. </p>
<p>the leather industry discards material if there are tiny marks or holes found. these stools are a means of utilizing these leftover scraps and highlighting these imperfections as intrinsic qualities of the seating design.</p>
<p>the swiss designer's first solo show in london presents a survey of his furniture and product designs which bring together organic forms with industrial materials, making his work appear seemingly fragile, yet robust.</p>
<p>made to hold the iPhone 4, the design acts as a carrying case for the device while at the same time functioning as a notebook.</p>
easily portable and efficiently designed, 'smart phone note' brings the power of the iPhone to good old-fashioned paper note-taking.
an installation for the 2011 kobe biennale replicates a school of fish shimmering in the water that captures the reflective sunlight. <br />
a finalist in the sukkah city new york city competition. the structure is a re-design of the temporary shelter constructed each year to remember the biblical exodus from egypt.
<p>each object is composed of three parts which are made using different craft processes: wood turning, ceramic throwing and glass blowing to form the functional sculptures.</p>
<p>in the newest iteration of the designer's 'stacking vessels' series, three containers-- each composed of a different material-- combine to create a singular functional sculpture, playfully compared to the look of toy soldiers.</p>
<p>this proposal intends to transform and revitalize the growing number of lifeless office districts within cities through a strategy of diversification and reconfiguration.</p>
<p>the work boasts a grass table top, bringing the experience of a rural picnic into the urban home. </p>
<p>julius von bismarck spent three months journeying around the world, stopping to physically whip mountains, the ocean, and renowned monuments in a quest to defy the power of nature. </p>
<p>based on the facial expressions of passersby, an 8-foot tall illuminated emoticon reflects the mood of the city in realtime.</p>
the first RSM for the fire market which features two microphones, the speakers enable clear communication with first responders in loud environments.
<p>adrian van hooydonk, senior vice president BMW group design, talks about integrated LED technology in the iF gold award-winning BMW 6 series coupe.</p>
<p>the fourth stop in the ongoing journey across europe, the LAN architecture team visits with julien de smedt of JDS architects in brussels, belgium to discuss the current state of his country's built environment.</p>
<p>the third installment in the 27 project, the team visits dublin-based ODOS architects to discuss the current climate and future projections of contemporary architecture in ireland. </p>
<p>incorporating the retaining walls into the presence of the facade, the design seamlessly merges itself into the sloping site and garden. </p>
<p>this extension to a secondary school addresses the increasing social need to provide students with flexible spaces for after school activities as well as open zones for alternative teaching methods.</p>
<p>the acclaimed british artists visualize urban modern life through newspaper headlines juxtaposed over haunting images.</p>
never before seen additions to the urethra postcard series from the uk artists gilbert & george at the 2011 armory show.
<p>issues of love, branding, mortality, consumption, and globalism in his newest painted series. </p>
<p>vintage photographs have been transformed to sci-fi heroes. </p>
<p>the digital artist re-envisions flowers, deconstructing them and rebuilding them again as 3D virtual images for this promotional short. </p>
<p>the new media artist's first solo exhibition includes colour soaked renditions of flower specimens alongside imaginative botanical diagrams, conflating the worlds of history, engineering, science, art, and digital design.</p>
<p>the singaporean designer presents a juxtaposed wooden shelf and a stackable triad of containers at milan design week 2012. </p>
singaporean designer nathan yong has launched his latest work, the magic carpet, at the IFFS/AFS singapore furniture fair 2011.
taking advantage of the plot's vantage point, the design extends and distorts a tube-like volume to frame views of the ocean and adjacent golf course.
<p>driven by environmentally-conscious design, the multi-storey project features a wrap-around trellis screen that filters airborne pollutants in the air while lending a visually distinct identity to the building. </p>
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD 2027 deadline: october 7th, 2026 
Wege Prize 2027: a Student Design Competition for the Circular Economy deadline: october 4th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Material Balance Design. Digital Techniques and Circular Innovations in Architecture at Politecnico di Milano deadline: march 10th, 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 
Master of Arts in Design for Other Species: Transdisciplinary Practices Towards More-than-Human Futures IED Milano deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master’s in Fashion Business by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Interior and Furniture Design by IED Firenze deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master's in Fashion Creative Direction by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master's in Fashion Business Innovation by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master’s in Digital Arts & Creative Technologies by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Sustainable Architectural Design Program by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026 
