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the american artist fills the concrete rotunda at the bourse de commerce in paris with text, covering the curved walls, the floor and twenty four display cases in the passage around it.
cloud #07156 continuously changes form throughout the day, revealing the invisible forces that shape our experience of architecture.
the railways of ukraine becomes the site for a major installation, 'untitled (another again),' by artist barbara kruger.
titled 'thinking of you. I mean me. I mean you.', the show transforms kruger’s works into video installations extending across the entire serpentine building.
the countryman gets its most rugged setup yet, with a suspension lift, all-terrain tires, and a hard-shell roof tent.
the dutch student-built EV captures tire particles close to where they are released, then reuses some inside the cabin.
the enduring MINI x paul smith collaboration thrives on irreverent design, shared confidence, and joyful, hidden details.
the shorty began as a standard 1978 leyland MINI before being significantly shortened.
the countryman gets its most rugged setup yet, with a suspension lift, all-terrain tires, and a hard-shell roof tent.
for KITH’s 15th anniversary, ronnie fieg rebuilds two BMW coupes separated by exactly 15 years to create two one-offs in inka orange.
developed in collaboration with astoria houses residents, revolving voices combines interactive structures with etched poetry to create a public space that shifts between everyday gathering and community storytelling.
auruBOROS installation shifts between a distinct object and a reflected urban image.
from his work on spike jonze's apple ad to the jungle book's live action sets, the production designer reveals how to create movie magic.
a mix of fashion, exhibitions, and gathering, the space uses everyday references and tactile materials to create a place for cultural exchange.
cesar evolves its tangram collection into a cohesive interior concept, bringing fluid, rounded geometries across tall storage, wall cabinets, and suspended base units.
aarke’s creative director shares how they elevate overlooked kitchen tools, bridging product design with refined lifestyle storytelling.
light, texture and sculptural form come together in a building that still feels remarkably contemporary more than seven decades after its completion.
the legendary nightlife address trades its old dance hall for six floors of rooms, keeping its red neon, club downstairs, and rock ‘n’ roll pulse alive.
a clash between urban order and the unpredictable experience of wandering, where efficiency gives way to mood, chance and discovery.
this apartment inside le corbusier’s cité radieuse in marseille reveals the spatial ambition of the iconic unité d’habitation.
grace jones, soft cell, new order and klaus nomi feature among the eclectic tracks the greek artist turns to for inspiration, focus and creative breakthroughs.
from aretha franklin to little simz, the amsterdam artist shares the tracks that go hand in hand with his studio rituals, memories, breakthroughs and favorite projects.
speaking to designboom, the greek artist unpacks the layered histories, surveillance systems, and competing narratives shaping his installation.
andreas angelidakis infuses techno-nightclub ambient in his first paris exhibition with audemars piguet to reflect modern greece.
volt face treats the switch as a starting point rather than a finishing detail.
stefano panterotto and alexis tourron reveal how swiss design, craftsmanship, and restraint shape their approach to high-end.
woven is a temporary architectural pavilion that explores nature’s continuous cycle of transformation, decay, and regeneration.
a modular pavilion bridging human and non-human environments, using woodland prunings to foster biodiversity and offer a shared refuge.
rising over the museum’s existing buildings, 'agravitas' adds galleries and opens a new public atrium below.
don quixote pavilion and garden will present works by artists including alberto giacometti, louise bourgeois, alexander calder and others.
the original washroom’s cabins, washing areas, tiles, and fixtures form an integral part of the exhibition.
the TOTO WASHLET® elevates the bathroom’s sensory experience through technical intelligence and exceptional functionality.
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2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 
