OMA completes a domed pavilion for both artists and mushrooms at casa wabi
OMA’s mushroom pavilion opens at casa wabi in mexico as a concrete structure designed for community gathering and mushroom cultivation.
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the orchid pavilion by CCA brings a new space for reflection at casa wabi
at casa wabi in oaxaca, mexico, CCA designs this 'orchid pavilion' as a space to connect with the humble roots of life.
HANGHAR's casa primitiva for bosco sodi frames vineyard views in spain
commissioned by brothers claudio and bosco sodi, the dwelling sits comfortably in an undefined territory between the rural, the industrial and the agricultural.
bosco sodi's gridded 'atlantes' installation comprises more than 100,000 clay bricks
over time, the sculpture will weather and evolve as a result of its coastal setting – displaying signs of erosion and plant growth.
chiharu shiota's woven webs meet yin xiuzhen's clothing installations at hayward gallery
at london’s hayward gallery, chiharu shiota fills galleries with intricate webs of thread while yin xiuzhen constructs environments from worn garments.
chinese artists at venice art biennale: liu wei, nabuqi, yin xiuzhen, yu ji , sun yuan and peng yu
a round-up of the best works created by contemporary chinese artists, on show in ‘may you live in interesting times’.
chiharu shiota suspends butterfly wings over warm bed at beijing's red brick art museum
'metamorphosis of consciousness' installation is part of the artist's 'silent emptiness' solo exhibition, on view until january 25th, 2026.
'we are all connected with an invisible line' – in conversation with chiharu shiota
the largest exhibition dedicated to the artist in france is now on view at the grand palais in paris, bringing together large-scale installations, sculptures, photographs, drawings, performance videos and archive documents.
abin design studio's 'unscripted pavilion' is an ethereal grid in mumbai
the 'unscripted pavilion' by abin design studio stands as a temporary structure shaped by mumbai's layered and unpredictable character.
abin design studio sculpts its art rickshaw gallery with 'islands' of undulating blue tilework
abin design studio sculpts the interiors of its art rickshaw gallery with an intervention of undulating blue 'islands.'
cyber pet for homes with stretchable neck shows playful emotions using interactive display
designed to be a companion, the device is meant to live in a home the way a pet does: nearby, responsive, and emotionally present.
card-sized smartphone brings back tactile typing using case keyboard with power bank
a modular device built around a physical keyboard, the case introduces a full QWERTY typing tool that attaches magnetically.
curved twin volumes shape the risonare shimonoseki hotel along japan's kanmon strait
two opposing arcs that open toward the sea form the upper volume of the hotel, creating a sail-like silhouette.
klein dytham architecture clads osaka's cartier store façade in luminous protruding diamonds
the wooden façade creates a visual juxtaposition to the high-end shopping district that meets a combination of metallic and glassy exteriors.
'ridiculously good-looking saunas' showcases 36 design-led thermal retreats worldwide
architecture, wellness culture, and slow living converge in a visual survey of contemporary sauna design.
'container atlas' charts the evolution of shipping container architecture
the architectural guide is back for a second edition, documenting the innovative ways containers have been used in the past decade.
anamorphic installation by thomas medicus rotates into four shifting hand images
a cubic image body is constructed from 144 vertical glass strips.
thomas medicus' public installation encloses 3D asteroid in cuboid scaffolding
thomas medicus' installation highlights the ongoing human-induced extinction of animal species.
TAO shapes this rural art center with a fanning floor plan to frame wetland views
TAO's chenhu wetland art center is designed as an array of dispersed walls for a porous connection with the landscape.
TAO builds 'tide's echo hall' as a cultural beacon on the edge of the yellow sea
tide's echo hall opens outward to embrace ocean views, evoking a sail caught in motion with architecture by TAO.
london's brutalist barbican centre secures approval for renovation led by allies and morrison
plans have been approved for the £231 million renewal of london’s barbican centre by allies and morrison and asif khan studio.
asif khan converts modernist soviet cinema in kazakhstan into tselinny center
with its undulating facade, the design integrates contemporary cultural programming with the building’s soviet-era legacy.
playful interactive cone installation reflects viewers' sand art back to them
the project transforms sand into an interactive medium that invites play, reflection, and collective gathering.
interactive foldable cube lamp swings open and emits warm light from multiple corners
made of painted wood, the interiors are layered with squared panels, each level having its own adjustable light.
CIFRA builds an evolving archive for digital art beyond the limits of exhibition
the platform connects artists, curators, and audiences through streaming and curated programming.
gotta catch 'em all: cringémon turns linkedin personas into pokémon-style collectible cards
cringémon is a visual protest against the inflated egos and dehumanising language of corporate culture.
cristián nanzer cuts skylight into this 'casa cosmos' for a triangulated view of the stars
cristián nanzer shapes 'casa cosmos' with a triangular floor plan and board-formed concrete for cavernous spaces and views across argentina.
santiago bertotti designs monolithic 'casa BP' to frame elongated views of argentina
casa BP stands as a solid volume of red-pigmented concrete which opens broadly toward rural argentina.
wind-sculpted hypercar by xiaomi embeds cutouts to let air pass through the teardrop body
unveiled at MWC 2026 in barcelona, the concept exists both in the digital world of the gran turismo video game as well as a real-life, full-scale model.
xiaomi unveils modular magnetic lens that turns smartphones into digital cameras at MWC
dubbed the xiaomi mobile optical system, the accessory clips right in the middle of the phone’s rear, reminiscent of the handheld devices back in the days.
alsar-atelier repurposes raw construction materials as reversible enclosed exhibition booth
built from repurposed plastic pallets, insulation sheets, lumber, and gravel, the project addresses the environmental and economic impact of short-lived installations.
rammed earth makes up wrot studio memorial proposal for new york city public cemetery
the project explores the concept of an architecture openly vulnerable to the elements, while protecting the memory of those it is erected to honor.
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2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 all competitions
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
