thin concrete walls frame tiny chapel by S-AR, built from its own remains
the geometric chapel reads as a continuous form shaped by memory and material reuse
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wooden shell wraps eco cabins by S-AR framing mexican valley views
a consistent material palette of wood, concrete, steel, and glass unifies the two structures.
UNS's newly completed wasl tower leans into a twisting contrapposto stance over dubai
UNS completes wasl tower in dubai with a twisting form and ceramic facade that employs sustainable strategies for high rise design.
UNS plans new metro line as 'urban river' to flow throughout turin, italy
at the core of the UNS-designed metro line proposal is an interpretation of turin, italy as a city defined by flow.
inflatable clay-like landscape by ulises studio fills palazzo del senato in milan with color
conceived by ricardo orts, the installation unfolds as a colorful landscape that invites visitors to explore, pause, and engage with space through play.
ulises studio's digital images stage hypnotic procession of golf carts tracing invisible lines
white golf carts glide in perfect formation across green fields, representing silent conformity.
rammed earth finned facade wraps adjaye associates’ studio in accra, ghana
a monolithic structure of rammed earth and low-carbon concrete defines the building.
adjaye-designed studio museum in harlem opens as new home for black art and culture
'this building says to the world, harlem matters. black art matters. black institutions matter,' raymond j. mcguire, chairman of the board of trustees, said during the museum's preview opening.
when apricots blossom: twelve global designers show uzbek craft at palazzo citterio
the uzbekistan art and culture development foundation offers a vibrant exploration around textiles, food and shelter of the karakalpakstan region.
when apricots blossom: twelve global designers show uzbek craft at palazzo citterio
the uzbekistan art and culture development foundation offers a vibrant exploration around textiles, food and shelter of the karakalpakstan region.
paint unfolds across earth, canvas, and space in katharina grosse’s london exhibition
i set out, i walked fast exhibition brings together new works, archival material, and a large in-situ installation by katharina grosse.
designboom's guide to basel art week 2025: what to do in and out of the fairs
to help you navigate basel's busiest week, designboom’s guide charts the layers of exhibitions, interventions, and events, in and out of the fairs.
a raised walkway weaves tallinn’s museum quarter into the urban fabric
movement defines the relationship between archive and exhibition.
estonian pavilion wraps historic palazzetto in insulation for venice architecture biennale 2025
titled 'let me warm you', estonia's exhibition explores energy renovations as potential tools for spatial and social transformation in europe.
a hut of spruce bark by ulf mejergren grows around a living tree in sweden
a spruce tree becomes a shelter, wrapped in loose bark collected from trees damaged by bark beetles.
hexagonal wooden forms shape totemic red oak house tower by ulf mejergren in sweden
ancient oaks inspire an immersive sculptural space where children explore, learn, and connect with nature.
BRABUS x DAB motors' electric motorcycle series goes bold in playful color scheme
BRABUS and DAB motors’ three-bike electric motorcycle series reinterpret the DAB 1α electric platform.
80s futurism, racing cars and airplanes give shape to DAB motors’ experimental motorcycles
each concept reimagines the motorcycle as a sculptural object with design cues from fashion, motorsport, art, and architecture using the DAB 1 model.
safdie architects plans cherokee heritage center as a cluster of earth-toned blocks
oklahoma's cherokee heritage center will be an earth-toned campus where sunlight enters through triangular skylights.
maine's lighthouses inspire safdie architects with new district for historic portland
safdie architects’ plan for old port square questions how a tall building can belong in a low-rise, historic city.
teklan x slalom unite color and acoustics in ‘soft cubism’ at salone del mobile
slalom’s ‘soft cubism’ installation by teklan shows how color acts as a system for recalibrating the room experience, presenting a refreshed palette.
refractive acoustic prism ecotonos by slalom & una/unless debuts in milan with hidden hive
its reflective exterior meets a honeycomb-like interior designed to soften sound and host microhabitats.
refractive acoustic prism ecotonos by slalom & una/unless debuts in milan with hidden hive
its reflective exterior meets a honeycomb-like interior designed to soften sound and host microhabitats.
acoustic brand woven image manages sound waves with 3D-formed panel collection
featuring designs like gem, umi, and nalu, the 3D-formed collection combines tactile beauty with high-performance sound absorption.
numa immersive projection system rethinks elevator as responsive spatial environment
set within one of the most overlooked transitional and confined spaces, numa introduces a projection system that transforms the elevator cabin into a responsive environment, reshaping how enclosure is experienced.
world’s largest projection mapping display by panasonic lights up tokyo with live animations
panasonic secures the guinness world record for the largest permanent projection mapping display, flashing animations on the tokyo metropolitan government building.
oozing inflatables shape this modular milan installation by USM and snøhetta
snøhetta and USM shape 'renaissance of the real' in milan as a multisensory installation exploring structure softness and physical presence.
oscar niemeyer's palazzo mondadori offices in milan renovated by carlo ratti associati
carlo ratti associati's project breathes new life into a 1970s milan landmark by oscar niemeyer.
human interaction transforms lina ghotmeh’s dream-like pink labyrinthine at palazzo litta
'metamorphosis in motion' unfolds as a walkable field of platforms, steps, and passages that invite visitors to slow down.
TOP 10 pavilions of 2025
from bamboo vaults rising in flood-prone villages to inflatable dream temples, here are ten pavilions reshaping how we think about space right now.
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Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
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 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
