evan roth: multi touch finger paintings
created using tracing paper and an ink pad, the series of images map out the movement of routine tasks performed on a multi-touch hand held computing device.
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evan roth: 3D graffiti sculptures
in collaboration with an anonymous viennese graffiti writer, motion data was collected in the streets and converted into a workable 3D file.
raw edges: from flat to full at design september brussels 2011
the work on show highlights the duo's design practice, very much focused on working with two-dimensional sheet materials, turning them into 3D functional forms, as well as exploring the way things move, function and react.
mario botta: tredicivasi at gallery bruxelles
the exhibition showcases thirteen unusually sculptured pewter vases, designed by architect mario botta.
sharif abraham architects: flinders house
instilling a sense of fluidity while providing a cost-effective floor space which is flexible for multiple furniture arrangements, the living space is contained within an elliptical volume.
sharif abraham architects: clifton hill house
this sculptural arrangement of white forms creates a contrasting experience which balances pristine spaces with intimate cavernous rooms.
pernille snedker hansen: marbelous wood
copenhagen designer pernille snedker hansen has adapted the almost forgotten technique of marbling for her flooring project. the pattern reflects the growth ring patterns.
kibisi: tracks headphones for aiaiai
composed of a stainless steel headband, slider connectors, and detachable ear cups and pads, the streamlined headphones can be colour-customized by interchanging different pieces. 'tracks' is among the winners of this year's danish design prize.
starpilots: information cube
basic in design, the pavilion-like structure provides public seating in between the school buildings, serving as a multi-purpose gazebo for both the students and faculties of the campus.
starpilots: swimmy house
working with the original structure of the house, the design organizes its internal programs as a collection of trapezoidal volumes, resulting in a layout devoid of corridors or hallways.
yoshiyuki hibino at tent london 2011
the japanese designer's work explores the theme of 'seeking new balance' in materials, techniques and forms and their relationship to one another, along with the process of making.
yoshiyuki hibino at designtide tokyo 2010
'line' is a presentation of independent, consciously purifying and simplified design in which the 'noises' contained within the objects' raw material are removed. the furniture is composed to enclose shapes in a way that they create a single line of consciousness.-- the designer states.
david garcia studio: jøssingfjord museum
positioned above a retired titanium mine, this museum's pitched roofs offer panoramic views of the natural and artificial landscape.
NRJA: jøssingfjord center
this museum incorporates the site's original powerhouse, creating a contemporary extension composed of vernacular forms for an historical outward appearance.
ellen macarthur foundation and DARE digital circular economy
ellen macarthur has just sent us a new short animated video entitled 're-thinking progress' envisioning the future with a circular economy.
ellen macarthur on designing for the circular economy
as the deadline for designboom's RENAULT 4 competition nears, our jury member ellen macarthur elaborates on the sustainability challenges facing society today. the current design competition asks participants to re-design the RENAULT 4 in a contemporary and sustainable way.
maurizio cattelan at venice art biennale 2011 : the others
while we are impatiently waiting to see the upcoming retrospective of italian artist maurizio cattelan at the NY guggenheim, we remind our readers to visit his most recent installation in venice.
OMA: fondazione prada headquarters in largo isarco, milan
sited in south milan, the design aims to generate a new gallery typology that speaks to the evolving nature and interpretations of art, fashion, design, technology and cinema.
XP& architecture: águas de março
the dwelling's operable second skin is formed with parallel slats spaced at uneven vertical intervals, providing inhabitants with an unobstructed connection to the exterior.
we designs.org + XP& architecture: (RE)configured assemblage
responding to the nearby bustling sea port of long beach, california, this urban development constructed from fragments of shipping containers will provide residents with an open air environment for communal interaction.
nelly ben hayoun: the other volcano
on exhibition with 'glitch fiction' fringe design event during paris design week, 'the other volcano' sees an active miniature volcano placed in the living rooms of volunteers, exploring the bounds of entertainment.
nelly ben hayoun: the soyuz chair
the soyuz chair designed by nelly ben hayoun, is a living-room chair which reproduces the three stages of that rocket launch. recline into the launch position, face the sky, put on your headset and use the control panel to select your mode.
ishac bertran: analog vinyl sampling
by cutting pieces from different records and reassembling and playing them, the artist achieves a fully physical form of mixing and sampling.
studio 2A: house I
consisting of ten L-shaped wall units arranged to face both inwards and outwards, the design generates a freely-flowing circulation route which enables the inhabitants to create their own space.
studio 2A: house K
exploring a new way of defining space, the design utilizes 13 wood panels that have been angled using a polar coordinate system, dividing the layout at an open and human scale.
atelier A5: kg house
aiming to maximize privacy while securing an ample amount of daylight, the design elevates the house 700mm above the ground to create a horizontally running strip of window around the layout.
atelier A5: A.house
the gradually shifting stacked cubes relate to the programmatic function it houses, reducing in size as the use of the space becomes more private.
i3lab: full moon odyssey floor mattress & pillow
composed of 26 segments of high resolution lunar mosaic images, this mattress gives you a dream-like experience as if you are really sleeping on the moon.
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mejiro studio: SGC
inserted into a slim plot between two adjacent buildings, the design adopts a tapered layout that clearly defines two areas on a single floor.
mejiro studio: MJD
conceived as a pair of houses stacked on top of one another, the design of the multi-generational home creates dramatically differing atmosphere of living for each storey.
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competitions 
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 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
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 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 all competitions
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 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 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 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
