horst kiechle: paper torso with removable parts
the australian architect made a torso with removable organs entirely from 200gms white card.
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matthew weatherly: thorn coat rack
a handmade wooden coat rack integrates the look of branches to create a furniture piece that is functional from its top right down to its base.
matthew weatherly: spoke chair
a reinterpretation of the radiating display of spindles in the backrest of a traditional windsor chair, the structure relies on a series of mechanically placed spindles for the backrest and seat.
behind the scenes of the success of designboom's RENAULT 4 ever competition
thousands of you entered from across the world; now take an exclusive video look behind the scenes of the RENAULT 4 EVER car redesign competition!
renault 4 ever design competition: award ceremony
3273 designers from 92 countries participated. the top three prizes were presented during the renault 4 ever award ceremony in paris by lead judge and renault's head of design development, laurens van den acker.
clavel arquitectos: ultralight centrifugal pavilion
self-propelled merry-go-rounds found in children's playgrounds become an interactive installation for visitors to the shenzhen civic square.
steven holl: horizontal skyscraper
while on a recent trip in shenzhen, china, designboom experienced the horizontal skyscraper firsthand, hovering above maturing gardens and groves of native bamboo trees, as it was initially conceived by the architect.
shao fan: contemporary chinese furniture
the artist's traditional chinese furniture techniques combined with modern day design practices executed in humble materials, result in a framework which aims to maintain the history of his native china while addressing its rapid progression into the future.
shao fan: an incurable classicist
borrowing aesthetics and techniques from ancestral painting styles, the collection of 21 oil paintings explores the effects of philosophical and cultural changes taking place in current day china.
jeff da-yu shi: LED bamboo lighting
formed of bamboo with embedded LED lights, the bamboo piece functions as a recessed luminaire in addition to being incorporated into walls as a structural component. a separate mountable lamp serves smaller spaces.
shigeru ban: emergency paper partition system
the emergency shelter partitions, still being used after the japan earthquake, won the DFA gold award for environmental design, issued by hong kong design center.
riccardo mariano: istanbul disaster prevention + education centre
as a reflection of earth-related phenomena, the buildig's form rises from the surrounding terrain to create a geometry full of cracks and craters while retaining the structure of a man-made environment.
renato giuseppe sarno: istanbul disaster prevention + education centre
separate structural volumes work together to create a site-specific educational landmark in a developing area of the city.
mono: shining tree in a sacred place
a sea of candles float around tall illuminated structures, representing the people who lost their lives during the japan disasters of 2011.
mono at the 5th festival of lively architecture
mono's 'ukigumo - floating clouds' is developed around the theme of 'japanese independent space sense', which consciously contrasts the western european exhibition site with ukigumo's japanese sense of space.
yulia brodskaya: loves doves papercraft
using only a pallet of colored paper a detailed illustration of a man surrounded by doves emerges from the abstract lines.
babushka paper portrait by yulia brodskaya
executed in paper utilizing the technique of quilling, the artwork is the first in a series which aims to bring a new perspective to this type of craft and its ability to convey meaning and emotions.
takehiko nez architects: in kyo
seeking to provide a 'calm life away from the active world', the design conceals itself within the tree-filled plot and features pockets of outdoor space such as a terrace, courtyard, and private sidewalk.
takehiko nez architects: urban hut
featuring a central staircase that acts as a multi-storey lightwell, the small and compact house offers a minimalistic 'skin and bone' aesthetic for the clients to personalize and complete beyond the construction.
luna seo: kal
changing phases and process a set of folded stools transform to offer infinite possibilities in its form, material and actions.
luna seo: '92.5' necklace
named after the metal composition of sterling steel, the necklace celebrates the overlooked functional foundation of jewelry, with a clasp that doubles as the focal pendant.
microwavable nano wine by next nature
the drink contains different flavour capsules that are activated upon exposure to microwaves, letting users choose on-the-spot, from a single bottle, whether they would like the peppery notes of a syrah or the vanilla ones of a barbera.
rick tegelaar: meshmatics
the lamps are made from chicken wire and bamboo paper, using a machine custom-developed by the designer for the series.
KAZUHIKO NAMBA+KAI WORKSHOP: boxhouse 134
making the most of the limited site, the compact design utilizes differences in levels within the same storey to create definition without the aid of a full partition wall.
KAZUHIKO NAMBA+KAI WORKSHOP: boxhouse 140
conceived as one open room with a porous layout, the small compact house is an exercise in simple and pragmatic design.
designboom's top ten most viewed conceptual architecture of 2011
with an eye towards the future, designboom counts down the top ten most viewed conceptual architecture of 2011. proposals and projects designed by foster + partners, BIG architects and zaha hadid top this year's list.
designboom's top ten most viewed temporary spaces of 2011
designboom counts down the top ten most viewed temporary spaces of 2011. taking many different forms, these structures include mobile architecture, exhibition spaces and computational designs.
ab rogers: the life of ernesto bones
a modern interpretation of the surrealist game 'exquisite corpse', the installation is comprised of 24 pieces by 24 international designers ranging from chefs to architects to art critics, who collaboratively detail a day in the life of the fictional mr. ernesto bones.
liu jiakun at a designboom conversation in beijing
liu jiakun, principal architect of jiakun architects discusses how the historical legacy of chinese architecture can be applied to contemporary building practices, and the important relationship his structures have to light and nature.
kwas: iron gallery
wedged onto a 27.33 square meter plot along a bustling arterial road in tokyo, this gallery extends its small interior space by borrowing views to the adjacent natural green area through a large vertical window.
kwas: kantar japan reception area
using the letter 'K' as the focus of the reception area, each object has dimensions that can be used as a bench or an exhibition platform.
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Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 all competitions
Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
