visteria foundation fills torre velasca with polish modernism at milan design week 2026
torre velasca’s brutalist heritage engages with 'polish modernism’ by visteria foundation, showcasing historical masterworks and contemporary designs.
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baba akcja: melting buttons
polish design trio baba akcja just sent us images of their new project - these fun red 4-hole buttons look like they are melting.
issey miyake & ensamble studio reimagine waste as furniture in the paper log project
the exhibition transforms compressed rolls of pleating paper into furniture, sculptural artifacts, and sustainably-preserved memories.
ensamble studio explores primitive futures through material experimentation
working between geology and construction, antón garcía-abril and débora mesa treat building as an act of discovery.
kéré architecture opens goethe-institut sénégal, the organization’s first purpose-built home
in dakar, the site-specific, earth-built cultural hub is designed to support exchange, learning, and public life.
a former coffee warehouse in rotterdam begins its second life as the nederland fotomuseum
an adaptive reuse project in rotterdam, 'nederlands fotomuseum' brings one of the world’s largest photography collections into public view.
kéré architecture shapes clinic across hillside in burundi to expand rural healthcare access
the ineza clinic is organized as pavilions adapted to the terrain, combining maternity and surgical care with passive design and local materials.
kéré architecture plans las vegas art museum with canyon-like interiors and mosaic facade
with its las vegas art museum, kéré architecture draws from the mojave desert and the area's legacy of modernist design.
rediscover the mazda suitcase car, a portable three-wheeled vehicle that fits in a samsonite
the concept trike was inspired by a vision of getting around airports more efficiently.
eco sports car by mazda captures and recycles carbon emissions while driving
equipped with the mobile carbon capture technology, the vehicle filters out the carbon dioxide directly from the exhaust system.
what the readymade still asks: marcel duchamp returns to new york at MoMA and gagosian
marcel duchamp’s readymades reappear as unresolved questions, reactivating debates around authorship, value, and the role of the viewer.
from vincent van gogh to salvador dalí, MoMA's art collection turns into objects of play
launching in november 2025, the project translates seven of MoMA’s most iconic artworks into collectible versions of mattel’s most recognizable toys.
roca’s avant toilet maximizes bathroom layouts through integrated solution
by housing the cistern inside the bowl, roca’s avant toilet reclaims 20 centimeters of space and streamlines performance in electric and non-electric models.
look back on olympus perspective playground: a traveling series of room-sized dreamworlds
beginning in berlin, the 'olympus perspective playground' evolved into a touring series of rooms designed to be photographed.
leigh sachwitz's installation invites users to experience a storm
in this 360° multimedia installation the artist explores the idea of the house as a sanctuary, a safe haven to hide from nature’s forces.
TOTO GALLERY·MA highlights work of japanese architect suzuko yamada
suzuko yamada: parallel tunes opens at TOTO GALLERY·MA to explore 'polyphonic' architecture through layered drawings and physical models.
colors swirl across the peaks of suzuko yamada architects' marble mountain playset in tokyo
sharp peaks and deep valleys create rugged terrain, wrapped in swirling colors of green, gray, blue, and red.
marina tabassum brings flood-resilient housing and civic architecture to TOTO GALLERY·MA
on view until february 15th, 2026, the show spans two floors and extends into the courtyard with a full-scale khudi bari, ΜΤΑ’s flood-resilient housing prototype.
yasutaka yoshimura explores architecture without architects at TOTO GALLERY·MA
in his exhibition, yoshimura collaborates with seven manga artists to reinterpret seven of his projects as distinct narratives.
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.
GAGGENAU melds mobile device & camera control into new cooling generation
gaggenau reveals its newest cooling solution with integrated cameras and mobile control, providing convenience in modern kitchen management.
curved wood, rattan, and macaron displays frame a tropical french pâtisserie in singapore
curved geometries establish a continuous spatial flow within the pierre hermé paris flagship store.
CCD finishes bottega veneta luxury apartment with sculptural curved staircase in beijing
the apartment's weaving wall veneers take cues from bottega veneta's iconic intrecciato pattern to create an upscale living atmosphere.
toy car aesthetics inform domestic driving simulator made of curved aluminum and plywood
curved planar surfaces define the overall structure of the home driving simulator.
adriano design spirals glass elevator home from china's paddy fields
the 15 meter-tall glass tower reimagines china's fascinating vertical development.
V&A east museum by o’donnell + tuomey opens in london as a folded concrete landmark
a civic-focused museum unfolds through layered circulation spaces and a sculptural facade, shaped by making, materiality, and exchange.
V&A unveils plans for new sites designed by o'donnell + tuomey and diller scofidio + renfro
billed as 'V&A east', the two buildings are scheduled to open in 2023 as part of 'east bank' – an ambitious £1.1 billion development.
teamLab explores 'borderless continuity' in evolving worlds of perception
the collective reflects on its immersive environments where viewers become part of the artwork, reshaping perception through interaction and continuity.
teamLab's permanent museum opens in kyoto, october 2025, showcasing 50+ artworks
the project represents the collective’s largest exhibition in japan and signals a new phase in their approach to immersive, multi-sensory environments.
ethimo shapes a dialogue between mediterranean nature and outdoor furniture design
for the 2026 catalogue, ethimo explores the synergy between the raw, volcanic landscape of pantelleria and contemporary outdoor furniture.
ethimo's patio reintroduces ancient weaving tradition with wood & teak outdoors furniture
made up of lounge and dining elements, patio by ethimo features a weaving pattern that brings to mind the art of weaving typical in the east in soft colors.
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competitions 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 all competitions
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
