red and white geometric sports complex emerges along daixi’s riverfront
geometric volumes reinterpret distant mountains and nearby waters in architectural form.
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floating cloud corridor hovers above minax's factory renovation in china
innovative elements were added in the process of renovation to realize a sustainable organic change, leaving some traces of the past alive.
stepped white brick facade wraps school group in france by brenac & gonzalez & associés
terraced courtyards extend the interplay between solid and void.
interlocking stone volumes sculpt layered school complex by brenac & gonzalez & associés
school’s outdoor areas, like playgrounds, gardens, and educational terraces, are arranged in a stepped configuration rising to the roof.
cast in red-pigmented concrete, la cacaotera museum celebrates cacao heritage in mexico
latticework, clay floors, glass, and iron complement the material palette.
brick award 2024 builds on its success in recognizing worldwide architecture utilizing brick
the brick award celebrates architects’ creativity in utilizing brick, spanning from traditional clay blocks, roof tiles, clay pavers, and facade panels.
equipo de arquitectura organizes compressed earth house around native trees in paraguay
solids and voids are distributed in response to the position of trees, replacing the conventional orthogonal grid with a more adaptive arrangement.
perforated wooden blinds and brick walls filter light within nofe house in paraguay
nofe house's fluid design by equipo de arquitectura integrates built forms with native plantation.
palmanova center: jasper architects unveils terraced towers for asunción, paraguay
jasper architects unveils the mixed-use development for asunción, paraguay, comprising four high-rise towers and a landscaped urban valley.
perforated wooden blinds and brick walls filter light within nofe house in paraguay
nofe house's fluid design by equipo de arquitectura integrates built forms with native plantation.
futuristic masks by iga węglińska intensify different senses through restricted access
each object functions between wearable artifact and prosthetic device.
kinetic garment by iga węglińska shivers in response to sound, mimicking goosebumps
the clothing piece interprets soundscapes through delicate movements on its surface, simulating subtle shivers.
alpine garden installation by BUREAU emerges in milan’s urban fabric for winter olympics
colored patterned modules accommodate stages, tribunes, bleachers, and kiosks.
gustaf westman translates curling stone into snack bowl in time for 2026 winter games
cast in a high-gloss pastel blue, the bowl adopts the rounded mass and elevated handle of a traditional curling stone.
luis barragán's la cuadra san cristóbal reopens to the public with two exhibitions in mexico
the site launches its programming with barragán en barragán alongside a parallel presentation of works by felix gonzalez-torres.
luis barragán's iconic estate la cuadra san cristóbal to open as public cultural hub in mexico
the vibrant, luis barragán-designed estate will serve as a platform for art and architecture in mexico city.
construction begins on fernando romero's radial, twisted hospital in los cabos, mexico
a double-skin facade wraps around the facility, with aluminum louvers that mitigate heat gain, preserve outward views, and withstand the corrosive coastal climate
luis barragán's iconic estate la cuadra san cristóbal to open as public cultural hub in mexico
the vibrant, luis barragán-designed estate will serve as a platform for art and architecture in mexico city.
robotic bird by korean artist duo erases its own footprints as social commentary
the kinetic work is situated within a diorama-concept installation depicting sand terrain and consists of two mechanical devices that act in a cyclical structure.
41,415 plastic straws compose colorful, modular installation by A+U lab in korea
arranged in a square-on-diagonal grid, red, yellow, orange, white, and clear plastic straws transform into a vibrant, porous volume.
antoni gaudí’s original furniture designs reissued in new collection by BD barcelona
a collection of certified Antoni Gaudí furniture demonstrates how his iconic architecture lives on through handcrafted oak design.
campana brothers' aquário collection for bd barcelona at salone del mobile
the furniture pieces are characterised by coloured glass that creates numerous bubble shaped windows along their surfaces.
nordic office of architecture delivers phase one of oslo's new government quarter
the masterplan consolidates nearly all Norwegian ministries into a compact campus for around 4,100 employees.
nordic office of architecture designs spiraling observation tower as part of 'nanchang waves'
the scheme responds to the natural qualities of the site, creating a spatial experience where building and landscape blend together.
k-studio, grimshaw and haptic draw from athens' layered history with new airport expansion
k-studio has joined forces with with grimshaw, haptic, arup, leslie jones, triagonal and plan A to design the expansion of the athens international airport (AIA).
exploring marine life though underwater galleries at haptic & oslo works' ethical fjordarium
the project aims to convert a previously unused parking lot into a sustainable touristic hub, with a focus on exploring the fjord's future
curved brick patterned walls frame farmhouse by manoj patel in india
exposed brick, local stone, and recycled materials define the construction palette.
manoj patel repurposes clay roof tiles in sculptural outdoor furniture series
the designers transform existing clay tile profiles into a variety of playful patterns.
ROOVICE revives mid-century japan home through layered wooden interiors
the two-story structure retains its original proportions and timber framework.
ROOVICE installs vertical wooden play wall for cats into 1970s japanese home
roovice's pet-friendly material selection ensures easy maintenance and evokes a modern feel.
dongqi design wraps shanghai mixed-use complex in steel frames and shifting facades
beamless steel and cross-shaped racks define the multi-use complex’s interiors.
quarries inspire adjustable shelving system in dongqi design's stone-clad shanghai store
removable iron bolts that echo the wedges used in quarries, allow the wooden boards to be adjusted within the stone walls.
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Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 all competitions
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
