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when a designer infuses an object with subconscious depth and fetishistic attention to detail, they create a sustainable emotional bond between the product and user.
boasting a white marble backdrop, the minimal store aesthetic pays tribute to the brand's ethos: quality over quantity.
woven bamboo roofs unfold over the pavilion’s scattered concrete pillars.
curved patterns on the pavilion's roofs, skylights and facades reinterpret shadows cast by the site's trees.
a ghost-like steel framework reconstructs the vanished cloisters of herkenrode abbey at full scale, transforming absence into an immersive architectural landscape.
gijs van vaerenbergh's 'inverse ruin' reconstructs the remains of an ancient temple in matera, italy using a steel lattice frame.
the hong kong based institution proves that AI models can become a collaborative partner throughout different architectural design stages.
the reon pocket pro plus turns personal climate control into a small wearable device that sits at the base of the neck.
each version carries the work of the respective artist across its exterior, wheels, and interior screens, and these aren't production models as they're positioned as art objects.
working with bees, these artists sculpt through patience and living systems of interspecies collaboration.
drawing from the new testament, the collection explores the topics of 'sacrifice' and 'life of service' in the context of love.
named beehive, the concept model hopes to teach users about bees and their role in nature by detailing the home and lifestyle using blocks.
the pieces exude honey when worn, with the wax gradually melting away and symbolizing the delicate nature of our ecosystem.
extending into the sphere of scent, iris ceramica group debuts its first fragrance at clerkenwell design week 2026 in collaboration with campomarzio70.
iris ceramica group and diesel living partner up for a bold showcase during milan design week 2026, blending the worlds of design and fashion.
seen through newly captured photos, the british studio's 'west bund orbit' brings climbable, ribbon-like terraces to shanghai.
the house at first look doesn't appear to be modular, with the voids between the rectangular units opening up to nature, hosting shared spaces for cooking, eating, and gathering.
freed from the traditional constraints of a front-mid engine and rear gearbox, lovefrom designed an EV defined by clean, sweeping volumes.
in an interview, the duo says they’ve already been working on a device, which they describe as ‘the coolest piece of technology that the world will have ever seen.’
the oil removes the usual bending of light in watches, and because of that, the time on the discs looks close to the glass and clear from all angles.
on october 6th, 2025, the brand is set to release the wearable and functional objects, from bags, lamps, and glasses to surfboards, ceramic plates, and pieces of luggage.
at LUMA arles, early paintings, notebooks and hours of video interviews from the hans ulrich obrist archive celebrate the visionary architect's legacy.
curated by hans ulrich obrist and ben vickers, the exhibition unfolds through immersive sound works by brian eno, FKA twigs, patti smith, and others.
inside the bloom invites visitors to slow down, observe, and experience growth from within.
ugaoo's flagship store uses arches and a tree installation to create an immersive, biophilic retail experience.
the system revisits an unrealized triangular zipper concept from the 1980s, reimagining it as a printable mechanism for adaptive robots, kinetic installations, and rapid-assembly tents.
by bridging past and present, AXOR introduces a new bathroom collection for quietly expressive yet enduring bathroom spaces.
situated near cape town, south africa, citterio’s second bathroom concept emphasizes the region’s simple elegance and raw beauty with red local clay.
the project transforms marine pollution into a floating platform for public dialogue, environmental education, and collective action.
low-tech construction system enables self-building by community members.
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Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces Edition #3 $ 11,618.00 USD deadline: october 12th, 2026 
