dzmitry samal: 5dpi eyewear
an eyewear design in which the frames are crafted to emulate pixelation in an aesthetic nod to our technology roots.
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dzmitry samal: structural bag and glasses
a concept bag made of leather with gold detailing for louis vuitton.
design initiatives: istanbul disaster prevention + education centre
the competition entry strives to create a space where man reconciles with nature in a dynamic and educational space.
design initiatives: new taipei city museum of art
this art museum complex is entirely lifted above street level allowing pedestrians to continue their stroll through an adjacent park.
art basel miami beach: sand chair series by kueng caputo
a collection of all-weather, all-purpose, colorful earthen furniture
erwin wurm: business of beauty at art basel miami beach 2011
the exhibition is a cohesive approach to understanding notions of 'home' and 'dwelling' and their effect upon the human psyche.
adrien de melo: upside down library
a suspended shelving system designed for espace culturel louis vuitton comprised of ten inflatable modules.
adrien de melo at galerie BSL
explores the concept of nature in true and altered forms by means of stacked wood within his furniture design.
adrien de melo at galerie BSL
explores the concept of nature in true and altered forms by means of stacked wood within his furniture design.
i cluedesign: wish clip
a business card organizer for your desk that makes you want to clip, wish and store.
christ.christ associated architects: house S
three separate boxes connected with a channel glass corridor were placed upon the flat cantilevered roof generating roof gardens with diverse atmospheres including a stone-paved courtyard, a meadow with an apple tree and terrace shaded with a magnolia.
christ.christ associated architects: house R
the transparent facade of this residence may be closed with a system of exterior shades providing protection from the sun and creating a soft glow when illuminated at night.
SUWA architects + engineers: 533house
seeking to create a residence which predominantly operates through natural means, the design features an inclined southern facade that lets in sunlight during the colder seasons.
suwa architects: nunchakun
the diagonal shaped roof hides the internal pole structures of the external walls.
tissue housing development in gdynia
redeveloping the traditional neighborhood, the housing estate explores the redistribution of public, semi-public and private spaces.
mikolai adamus: quarter cultural center for gdansk
urban space is maintained by arranging the interior program around the perimeter of an undeveloped square to form a central courtyard.
igor brozyna: hotel + spa in gdynia
sited alongside a grove of trees, raised volumes and nestled spaces provide a tranquil atmosphere for the center's visitors.
fantastic norway architects: mountain hill cabin
accessible solely by skis during the winter months, this seasonal residence is dedicated to skiing and sledge riding along with outdoor picnics overlooking the mountains.
fantastic norway architects: walking berlin
the walking houses are man-sized models of fantastic norway's latest architectural project: a tourist destination located on the northern west coast of norway.
MA2: two towers in shenzhen, china
located in the financial district, the proposed towers showcase the possibilities of a glazed facade in two contrasting, yet unified, approaches.
ma2: new taipei city art museum
this building's dynamic exterior is informed by water and air, incorporating aerodynamic qualities which efficiently ventilates gallery spaces.
laser cut folding ukulele by brian chan
construct this laser-cut bamboo ukulele in less than a day. bring it anywhere to entertain yourself and your friends!
origami by brian chan
the paper world populated by brian chan's origami designs includes people, insects, ships, vegetables, and manga characters.
anika engelbrecht: bent mirror
a mirror-polished stainless steel surface curves to create a seamless shelf.
OFF architecture: logements anglet in france
blanketed with a layer of lush vegetation, these housing blocks emerge from the earth, strategically separating and lifting from the ground to welcome visitors into its extensive gardens.
off architecture + PR architects + samuel nageotte: solar park south
imagined as a vertically integrated community inclusive of residences, retail, leisure facilities and medical centers, the design looks to transform the architectural morphology and purpose of an existing viaduct into an atypical development.
kobi levi: footwear art
the hand-made shoes explore the connection between art, design and fashion through iconic forms.
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competitions 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 all competitions
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
