selgascano's sky-K rises as two colorful residential 'chimneys' along the coast of albania
sky-K by selgascano brings two ribbed residential towers to durrës, albania with a gardened ground level and interior terraces.
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selgascano composes transparent seaside café from three parallel glass volumes in china
each of the three volumes is elevated at different levels, rising in 70-centimeter increments from the forest side toward the water.
how LAUFEN redefines bathrooms through material innovation at milan design week 2026
laufen seeks a future direction that establishes longevity as a design principle, merging high-tech material science with a deep, human-centric empathy.
mocha mousse, pantone color of the year 2025, matches LAUFEN bathroom design
embrace the autumnal warmth of mocha mousse as LAUFEN's nature-inspired ceramics, faucets, and furniture create sanctuaries of wellbeing.
V-ZUG’s repurpose products transition from spin cycle to domestic rest
by dismantling decommissioned washing machines, V-ZUG turns mechanical utility into a collection of poufs and tables for the home.
how table rituals by V-ZUG redefines homes at milan design week 2026
V-ZUG and elisa ossino rethink the kitchen as a stage for human connection with table rituals at milan design week 2026.
gaggenau’s installation ‘presence’ at villa necchi campiglio during milan design week 2026
gaggenau returns to milan with ‘presence’, a minimalist architectural refuge that explores spatial clarity and culinary artistry with a michelin-starred collaboration.
ceramsite panels by bentu transform aquaculture waste into circular building material
pond sludge is transformed into unfired ceramsite panels through geopolymer technology.
bentu design turns fly ash from power plant into concrete street furniture
industrial waste is redirected into new cycles of production.
rikrit tiravanija designs qatar pavilion for gatherings, performances and rituals in venice
designed by rirkrit tiravanija, the temporary gathering space in the giardini brings together sound, food, film, and collective participation from across the arab world.
qatar charts architecture of belonging and care across MENASA region at venice biennale
from the works of hassan fathy to balkrishna doshi, the exhibition maps an architectural history of traditions of welcome, gathering, and collective care in the region.
maison aetherion carves translucent minerals into sculptural light objects
the sculptural objects by maison aetherion reveal the internal landscapes, veins, and geological memory embedded in rare natural minerals.
porous urban landscape by de la fontaine architecture reforms jerusalem’s historic corridor
midtown jerusalem links contemporary infrastructure with the city’s historic architectural fabric.
three interconnected towers compose DLF’s vertical city transforming tel aviv skyline
a ‘green waterfall’ system introduces landscape architecture into the high-rise typology.
lexon x jeff koons reimagine the balloon dog in a limited chromatic series
for the new chromatic series, the artist and brand take their balloon dog collaboration into even more playful territory.
mikiya kobayashi creates bottle-like 'HIBI' radio for lexon
the familiar shape is intended to integrate seamlessly into spaces or pockets normally designed for water bottles.
india pavilion explores memories of home through thread, bamboo, and earth in venice
the india pavilion returns to venice biennale 2026 with geographies of distance, tracing home through earth, thread and bamboo.
seaweed-based biodegradable material shapes two interlocking tubular light installations
aligned circular forms create overlapping sightlines through the structure.
‘impossible to ignore’ by SICIS unites fine jewelry, interior design and artistic mosaics in milan
SICIS joins milan design week 2026 with ‘impossible to ignore’ environments, envisioned to unite artistic mosaics, furniture, and fine jewelry.
joris laarman proposes a softer future for concrete and plywood at friedman benda
designboom meets the dutch designer at friedman benda NYC, where he discusses collaborations with living systems through material intelligence.
world's first 3D printed steel bridge installed over one of amsterdam's oldest canals
after several years of work, the futuristic bridge has now opened to the public in amsterdam's red light district.
grohe spa rethinks the bathroom as a space for ritual, expression and personal wellbeing
the iconic aqua sanctuary installation introduces a new perception of bathroom design through a series of concepts that challenge conventional expectations.
grohe spa sets new benchmark in bathroom craftsmanship and bespoke signature in milan
grohe spa’s multi-sensory journey named ‘aqua sanctuary’ at piccolo teatro studio melato celebrates two bathroom design collections atrio private collection and grohtherm aqua tiles
olson kundig's 'daisy ranch' is a modern log cabin with panoramic glazing in british columbia
olson kundig designs this daisy ranch as a long, low house between dense trees and an open meadow on canada's salt spring island.
complete houses: new monograph gathers a lifetime of experimental homes by tom kundig
'tom kundig: complete houses' presents 462 homes spanning four decades for a comprehensive look at the architect’s evolving oeuvre.
spin foldable helmet combines vintage cycling style with segmented geometry
segmented components support spin’s folding mechanism and repeatable fabrication.
headfirst's self-adjusting bike helmet has brake light that glows when the rider slows down
positioned just below the top of the user's head, the light signals other riders and vehicles behind to slow down, too.
bamboo, rattan, and seagrass solutions by caneplexus for climate-responsive architecture
caneplexus adapts natural building materials for contemporary applications, using natural fibers for artisanal woven systems.
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Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 all competitions
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
