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the colour of 'air light' is controlled by hand gestures; 'seide' varies in brightness depending on how far a user pushes a finger into its fabric surface; and 'water light' responds to the stirring of a finger in a cup of water.
depending on your mood, simply turn the chair 'inside-out' to change the seat from a hard to soft surface.
you can almost feel the bright sun and breeze outside when you use these colorful maple leaf-shaped memo stickers as a bookmark, to jot down daily reminders, or to leave a quick note for a friend...
the green and yellow 'ginkgo' leafs are the latest of 'leaf-it' memo pads and bookmarks.
utilizing waste materials, these structures are based on repeat patterns that draw from architecture of harare, zimbabwe, formed through the use of plastic bottles of all shapes, sizes and colors.
situated on a hilly site bound by a municipal road, the design takes advantage of the retaining walls by generating an enclosed patio space by the existing structure.
comprised of four triangular volumes arranged in an offset manner, the small design was conceived as a spatial tool for regeneration in the japanese village.
david guarino revives old traditions with a stylish twist by turning vintage kimono patterns into hot streetwear such as hats, skateboards, shoe laces, belts, shirts and more.
fun making and fun watching: during the yakitate workshops, japanese atelier sango - scanning the audience - selected someone to sculpt a mini clay portrait in just 30 minutes.
a reference to the religious woodworking of the baroque and late middle ages, this lindenwood table upholds traditional values of craftsmanship with hand-carved hollow legs and funnel-shaped voids in its top.
drawing from the art of paper folding, this LED desk lamp features hinges that allow it to collapse into a two-dimensional form.
hoisted into place like a pirates flag, this tower was created from scrap metal and instantly raised in the middle of melbourne's urban landscape.
examining the universality of fruit, this exhibition features objects that recreate these borderless products of nature as domesticated, man-made housewares.
these designs developed exclusively for nilafur gallery show the habitat itself as a different planet, as a science-fictional landscape...
held in grottaglie, italy, fame festival brings together artists from around the world to create new works. this year, italian artist moneyless has installed his string and wire paintings and sculptures throughout the city.
the 28 year old street artist from colombia has incorporated glitter with her colours to paint large sparkling pieces at this year's fame festival.
featuring three outdoor terraces with specific functions, the design seeks to fully absorb the landscape of the site by dissolving the boundary between indoor and outdoor.
featuring a multi-level built-in bookcase wall, the design overlaps spatial programs to loosely define areas without the need of wall partitions.
this chandelier is made from many origami cranes folded with plastic paper, and illuminated by LED bulbs. designed for prayer of revival from a great earthquake disaster in japan.
made from bamboo the chair's design is based around a traditional tea whisk used in japanese tea ceremonies.
translating from spanish as 'mechanical heads,' this trio of handblown glass sculptures resemble whimsical cartoon heads with industrial gear-like forms inside.
made from mirrored blown glass, this installation recreates velvet ropes that typically separate elite crowds from the rest, arranged in a maze-like formation but including an open point for entry.
the series of sculptural skylights feature a flexible polymer skin with a printed pattern which can be inflated or deflated to control the amount of light and heat that enters the building.
featuring a multi-faceted skin that pulls away from the original structure, the design maximizes on filtered daylight while maintaining varying levels of privacy for its inhabitants.
with their minimal design and simple versatility, this clothing rack and storage system can be tailored to the user's space.
their names translating as 'sick cocoon' and 'sick ball,' these two lampshade styles are created by hand from custom-dyed medical bandages.
creating a trompe l'oeil effect, this seating unit is made up of 1/2" x 1/2" cubes, placed individually by hand in a brick-laid formation then laminated together.
the design consists of 10 chair frames which are progressively smaller in size so that they fit into one another to create the actual seat.
this interactive breadbox draws its mechanics from the parallel hinging strips of vintage sewing boxes.
taking mechanical cues from the children's toy jack-in-the-box, this project explores structures that can expand and contract with an easy gesture.
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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 
