a bookstore inside cobe copenhagen: a material library of architecture, cities, and ideas
cobe opens a public bookstore within its copenhagen studio, offering a curated selection of books on architecture, urbanism, landscape, and design.
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david altrath captures sweeping curves and verdant oasis of COBE's opera park, copenhagen
sweeping curves, meandering pathways, and a rich ensemble of biodiversity weave through the opera park's six thematic gardens.
suspended glacier forms translate climate change into an interactive installation in shanghai
recycled metal and reclaimed fabric form the modular structure.
sponge filter inspired by sea urchin absorbs oil spills from oceans using microscopic spikes
made of tiny, microscopic spikes, the filter comes with a coating that turns the spikes into a porous filter material.
snøhetta’s prairie-roofed roosevelt library honors the landscapes america chose to protect
the newly completed theodore roosevelt presidential library rises from the badlands of north dakota beneath a living prairie roof.
watch snøhetta's theodore roosevelt presidential library take shape in north dakota
a new video by snøhetta shows the theodore roosevelt presidential library's sloping green roof rise from the badlands of north dakota.
topologie rethinks climbing gear with 1000+ carry combinations for the urban wardrobe
with a modular concept that unlocks 1000+ possibilities of customization, topologie allows to co-create your own bag.
denim wraps workout equipment within sutura sculptural gym in mexico
the gym interior is reinterpreted as a spatial installation rather than a functional room.
lacoste reimagines alpine's A290 rallye through its iconic crocodile motif
built from alpine’s customer racing a290 rallye, the collaboration explores how fashion, motorsport engineering, and material innovation can shape a single design object.
alpine's alpenglow hypercar to run on hydrogen in endurance track race for the first time
running on a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine, alpine’s alpenglow is set to be on the track at spa-francorchamps race on may 11th, 2024.
kilometer-long garden ring wraps carlo ratti and park associati's 'hospital of the future'
the new campus in italy includes glazed wings and a garden-filled hybrid timber structure.
pedrali exclusively opens up bergamo HQ office in park associati interview
from pedrali's adjustable desks to sound-absorbing chairs, the hybrid office is as calming as it is functional and comfortable.
futurewave designs a wearable smart system reshaping communication in elder care facilities
kando reimagines nursing home care through a connected system of wearables, room interfaces, and central hubs that improves safety and supports caregivers.
three timber rejuvenation halls by JK-AR surround a series of traditional korean courtyards
curved structural elements reference historic buildings in gyeongju.
LAYER’s modular chargers turn everyday power into playful display objects
soft geometries and arched silhouettes define the products' visual language.
inflatable pads with coil modules build up foam-free mazzu camping mattress by layer
modular components assemble with snap-fit connectors and paracord lashings.
how TOTO WASHLET®'s thermal comfort rethinks bathroom’s sensory experience
the TOTO WASHLET® elevates the bathroom’s sensory experience through technical intelligence and exceptional functionality.
craft x tech combines japan’s legacy of artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary art and design
the artistic project's founder and curatorial director talk the generative collaborations that emerged when marrying contemporary design with historic crafts.
brown safe crafts high-security solutions that are as aesthetic as the treasures they house
beyond mere protection, brown safe transforms security into high design, crafting safes and vaults that are as aesthetically as the treasures they house.
alaïa clads first miami boutique in pink mosaic tiles, from interior to facade
designed by halleroed, alaïa’s boutique combines mosaic architecture, living greenery by patrick blanc, and collectible furniture.
from paris to hong kong: opulent schiaparelli salon opens in glimmering gold
design studio halleroed arrives in hong kong with a new retail project, a schiaparelli salon realized with gilded interiors.
NIKO JUNE lets industrial fragments bloom into a bouquet of collectible objects
'bouquet theory' transforms forgotten moulds, scrap steel, and industrial leftovers into a family of cast glass, wood, and aluminium objects.
hand-bent after 3D printing, oberdoerfer & krebs' seating rethinks digital fabrication
the danish design duo reheats flat 3D-prints and bends them along programmed toolpaths to craft hand-shaped furniture.
acne studios' pink library in tokyo celebrates three decades of fashion, art, and publishing
acne studios transforms standby harajuku into a monochromatic reading room where visitors can browse three decades of publishing.
acne studios opens three-story aoyama flagship in tokyo, layered like the city it lives in
the project combines unique materials, sculptures, and artworks that are made specifically for the location.
kinetic watch dial reimagines timekeeping through layered colored star-like hands
three layered rotating hands form a continuously changing dial structure.
the trio of time and hey studio create watch with floating numbers inside its oil-filled display
named time for fun, the numbers 1, 7, 8, and 3 in bold formats swim around the display nonstop as the wearer moves.
giant inflatable artworks turn the hague into an open-air museum during blowup jubilee
monumental inflatables, including pink shells and reflective eggs, contrast the historic urban fabric of the dutch city.
raw color: nowness martin creed x pierre gagnaire
the eindhoven-based creative studio has developed a new still-life photographic series picturing two deconstructed dishes by pierre gagnaire of london's sketch restaurant for artist martin creed.
colossal crochet structures by choi+shine begin with intricate, group-made stitches
across large-scale lace installations, crochet is transformed from handwork into public space through the labor of many volunteers.
crochets of retro flip phones take shape in nicole nikolich exhibition
exhibited at paradigm gallery + studio from march 6th, 2026, the artist, also know as lace in the moon, has produced more than 30 of these objects by hand.
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Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 all competitions
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
