nicolas dorval bory, raphael betillon + guillaume freyermuth: water from the sun
the main volume is an independent structural box, featuring most of the program. vertical connections as well as structural pillars are handled by 5 large glass tubes.
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andrea branzi and 2A+P/A propose maribor gallery in slovenia
a forest of pillars invades the urban void, identifying a public space covered with a big transparent ceiling.
peter j. pless at salone satellite 2010
the collection merges a variety of categories from domestic objects such as a leaning mirror which doubles as a closet storage to lifestyle as seen in the one seater stool which transforms into a meeting space for two.
peter j. pless: stem for kitchen ecology
a herb planter intended to remove the need for excessive packaging of fresh herbs while reducing the need for transportation of a product that can be conveniently grown within the user's reach
hugh hefner saves the hollywood sign
playboy magazine founder hugh hefner has saved the hollywood sign by donating 900 000 US dollars, preventing a development that would block the landmark.
hollywood sign hotel by bayarch
the hollywood sign hotel - preserves the landmark while at the same time makes use of its unique location.
jannis kounellis at ambika P3, london
jannis kounellis' newest work 'untitled' corresponds to his version of the 'cavita', a mysterious hidden place that needs to be deciphered and revealed.
jannis kounellis at the biennale of sydney 2008
jannis kounellis developed his 'project for sydney' using poor materials which make reference to the weight and practice of labour and its poetic universe of revolutionary associations.
joerg boner wooden chair for wogg
the chair is produced through the molding of plywood, an old technique which has seen rapid development in recent years due to the introduction of CNC cutting machines.
tobias fraenzel: champ for campeggi
by lifting up the red back cushion of this sofa and simply fixing it, becomes a punching bag.
tobias fraenzel: salone satellite 2009
german designer tobias fraenzel exhibited his work at salone satellite 2009.
goodmorning technology: archetype for luceplan
…but where is the bulb? 'archetype' can be considered as a symbolic passage to LED lighting.
fx harsono: testimonies part 01
the exhibition presents a survey of artworks by indonesian contemporary artists fx harsono: from the artist's earlier conceptual works during the gerakan seni rupa baru movement (new art movement) of the 1970s; to political works and installations of the 1990s that critique the regime of power and oppression in indonesia; until recent, more personal investigations into issues of self-identity and family histories.
fx harsono: testimonies part 02
marking harsono’s first exploration of the needle as a metaphor for the expression of unspoken pains, needle in my consciousness was made in response to the bombing of jakarta’s jw marriott hotel. the needle of pain, in this case, is the ever-present, nebulous threat posed to the individual by violent currents within society.
philip modest schambelan: riverdance
'riverdance' by philip modest schambelan is a proposal for a student dormitory in holesovice, poland.
philip modest schambelan + anton fromm: hiding in triangles
the new mountain bike hotel, located on the edge of pregasina in italy offers sports enthusiasts a place to stay, an unforgettable view and a fast connection to an impressive variety of routes, trails and single tracks.
bayarch: havneoerne, copenhagen
havneoerne is a proposal for the north harbor development for copenhagen.
hollywood sign hotel by bayarch
the hollywood sign hotel - preserves the landmark while at the same time makes use of its unique location.
medusa group: old granary
located in gliwice, poland the old factory was converted into a loft/ residential estate.
medusa group: house in ornontowice, poland
the long slab-like house is closed from the north and opened from the south side. the residence could be closed-in partially or entirely by a series of sliding or folding panels made of metal and wooden frames.
studio jo meesters: pulp
by combining other materials with pulp such as epoxy and polyurethane, a new material is born with its own characteristics leading to a series of vessels made out of paper that can hold water.
studio jo meesters: odds + ends, bits + pieces
a collection of four furniture pieces made entirely out of 34 discarded wooden beams and 16 leftover blankets.
kkaarrlls at salone del mobile 2010
kkaarrlls will be presenting roughly 15 new projects, all hand-crafted in limited editions in an exhibition at spazio crispi, during milan design week 2010.
'kkaarrlls' at milan design week 09
20 pieces of furniture, lamps and accessories produced by 17 european designers from the karlsruhe university of arts and design(HfG) were on view at the 'kkaarrlls' exhibition.
wendy plomp for dutch invertuals
wendy plomp is the founder and curator of design collective dutch invertuals for which she developed the logo and identity design.
cardboard carpets by wendy plomp
dutch designer wendy plomp has designed 'message in a box', disposable cardboard rugs with printed ornate arabesque patterns.
studio kahn: metamorphosis
the three dolls made from ceramics and silicon can be swallowed, folded, and turned inside out.
the emotion lab: moonwatch
'moonwatch' establishes a relationship between the moon cycle and a person’s emotional state.
the emotion lab: safe bike rack
a bike rack system that takes its shape from one of the oldest symbols of security, the padlock.
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Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 15th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
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Master's in Fashion Business Innovation by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
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Sustainable Architectural Design Program by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026 
Master’s in Brand Design and Hospitality by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master’s in Digital Fashion by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
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