chen zhen retrospective at galleria continua
the retrospective examines chen zhen's notion of 'transexperience' across cultures, investigating the sites of engagement between east and west even as it explores deeply personal and spiritual questions.
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chen zhen: back to fullness face to emptiness venice art bienniale 09
the sculpture was especially realized for the venice art bienniale in 2009 by the ADAC (association of chen zhen's friends).
paz brouk: glass bell instrument
the instrument creates its unusual sound from the movement and interaction of materials as users shift and tilt a water-filled glass bowl along a hanging rope.
paz brouk: gabler
cluttered bags and inaccessible pockets can make locating a ringing cell phone feel like a race against time. this cell phone's flexible design permits it to be clasped onto the edges of bags and pockets for easy access.
'horsey' by eungi kim 'seoul cycle design' competition shortlist revealed
'horsey' by eungi kim from korea is one of the shortlisted design entries from more than 3000 participants in our recent designboom competition, 'seoul cycle design competition 2010', organized in collaboration with seoul design foundation.
seoul cycle design competition shortlisted bike rack designs
'dynamic seoul' by leon zhu aims to energize the street of seoul while 'bud rack' by yon su kim has a decidedly more green message.
RTA office: municipality building in manisa
a sprawling perforated canopy hovers above a open air market unifying this expansive urban complex for the inhabitants of manisa, turkey.
RTA office: house f
sitting on the edge of a sloped and lush landscape, the jagged white form is a result of the rocky orography, nearby stream and surrounding vegetation.
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.
we designs.org: UP tower transformation
'UP' is a multilayered investigative study of an urban tower condition, operated under the logics of the hexagon shape.
shawn weiland: emeco navy bench
although it appears from certain angles to look the same as the original 1940's emeco navy chair, the piece is actually an elongated, bench version.
shawn weiland: affectual chair
the metal structure runs through and intersects with the seat - allowing the form to take shape on its own.
sebastien wiernick for bistro 16
the belgian industrial designer created a futuristic bench constructed of red corrugated tubes reminiscent of a blood circulatory system within the bar space.
dalek: prism break
the immersive installation features floor-to-ceiling multi-coloured triangles and spires and painted walls, all observable with specially created '4D glasses' for enhanced viewing.
yoshiaki oyabu architects: urban woods
seeking to reintroduce the concept of nature into the urban fabric, the parasitic installation is designed to age and change over time with growing ivy.
yoshiaki oyabu architects: step well house
drawing the majority of the house's natural daylight through the back, the design inserts a three-storey light well that double-functions as a core for circulation.
swoon: thalassa at new orleans museum of art
designed specifically for the century-old hall, this 20-foot paper installation depicts its namesake greek goddess, revered as the mother of all sea creatures, with extended tentacles rising from the waters.
swoon: art in the streets at MOCA, los angeles
constructed over the course of about a month, this immersive mixed media sculpture stands at 15 feet tall, inviting viewers within the tent-like structure to explore the intricate details of its paper cuts.
krehky mikulov festival 2011
on this occasion, 6 individual shows have been curated within the space of the historic mikulov castle in the czech republic. each explores the notion of story telling and the importance of maintaining personal memories, bringing together objects designed to convey a sense of emotion.
richard hutten: camoufleur for krehky
the individual vessels feature six words. by turning the nesting vases, one can create sentences such as 'I love you forever'.
malafor: blow collection
this three-piece seating series features inflatable forms made with dakron fabric, a synthetic and weather-resistant polyester fiber commonly found in yachts' sails.
malafor: blow sofa
blow sofa is a environmentally conscious furniture design that combines both low production costs with sitting comfort.
vonsung: roundel pavilion for london olympics 2012
centrally located within the iconic trafalgar square, this transient structure will provide a unified and dynamic atmosphere for international visitors.
vonsung: the pushkinsky jewel
similar to a jewel in a glass box, a neglected landmark theater is transformed into a centerpiece for moscow's pushkin square.
qisdesign: coral reef light
the adjustable table lamp and 3-petal swivel floor lamp are modeled after the form of a coral reef.
qisdesign: BE light
drawing from the art of paper folding, this LED desk lamp features hinges that allow it to collapse into a two-dimensional form.
EVOL: underground city at ms dockville
beneath the grass and fields of rural hamburg, the street artist has installed a miniature city that visitors can walk through.
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.
rem koolhaas on preservation festarch 2011
'I like preservation more when it is completely spontaneous and accidental.' - rem koolhaas
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competitions 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 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 
Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 all competitions
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 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 Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
