tiny multicolor windows mark the hours on luca nichetto’s watch with UNIMATIC
named modello cinque U5S-NS, the model draws inspiration from children’s calendars, where color is often used to make the days.
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sancal's salone del mobile 2019 stand recreates milan's turati station
inspired by the architecture, graphics and textures of the namesake station, luca nichetto debuts the distinctive 'turati' collection for sancal.
united visual artists animates gaudí's casa batlló facade through embodied motion
for the first time, the annual mapping commission also moves indoors, inaugurating a new second-floor space.
gaudí’s casa batlló reopens hidden apartment as gallery for contemporary art by mesura
restored by the barcelona-based studio, the gallery occupies a 230-square-meter second-floor apartment that has remained closed to the public for decades.
gaudí’s casa batlló reopens hidden apartment as gallery for contemporary art by mesura
restored by the barcelona-based studio, the gallery occupies a 230-square-meter second-floor apartment that has remained closed to the public for decades.
UVA's rotating gold columns immerse A/D/O, the creative space by MINI, with light, shadow and reflection
designboom interviewed matt clark, founder of UVA, and esther bahne, head of brand strategy and business innovation at MINI, who discussed the role that A/D/O plays in the creative scene at MINI and in new york, and the multiple layers of meaning behind the installation.
note design studio arranges lammhults design group's stockholm space as sequence of rooms
a shared environment where furniture, acoustics, light, and material choices shape how workspaces are experienced and inhabited.
three stepped pitched-roof forms top note studio's ottsjö villa in sweden
the exterior features untreated swedish pine, sourced locally to ensure sustainability and durability.
pezo von ellrichshausen raises field of inhabitable columns for restaurant in south korea
the entire structure is constructed in reinforced concrete, finished with a soft green tint that subtly echoes the surrounding vegetation.
pezo von ellrichshausen's pink concrete LIMA house loops around a courtyard pool
the LIMA house is built as a minimalistic pink volume backdropped by the rocky landscape of chile.
níall mclaughlin wins the 2026 RIBA royal gold medal for architecture
the medal recognizes the irish architect’s three-decade-long contribution to architectural practice, education, and critical thinking.
'learning from the local' book by piers taylor links locality with new era of sustainable design
piers taylor's 'learning from the local' explores how geography, ecology, and community engagement are reshaping contemporary architecture.
constellation of glass and dancing tower shape mona hatoum’s fondazione prada exhibition
named ‘over, under, and in between,’ the site-specific project is on view until november 9th, 2026, comprising a web, a map, and a grid.
MVRDV’s winy maas on kinetic sombra pavilion and biotopia installation at venice biennale
before the exhibition’s public opening, the dutch architect explained the making and thinking behind the pavilion and the installation.
wavy roofscape crowns open-air residence by studio saxe along costa rica's pacific coast
the roof echoes the surrounding topography while providing shade and directing airflow through the house.
cantilevered swimming pool extends out from studio saxe's 'villa nuri' in costa rica
studio saxe designs its 'villa nuri,' to reflect the client’s interest in honoring local culture and the frequent presence of wildlife.
forest home by besonías almeida fits organically around native trees on argentinian coast
the design brief called for a versatile home, suitable both for use by its owners and for temporary rental at any time of year.
two elevated rectangular concrete prisms shape residence on the buenos aires coast
the structural design by besonías almeida arquitectos, featuring only four columns, creates the impression of a suspended concrete volume.
circular bamboo roof collects rainwater at balinese restaurant by pablo luna studio
the primary structure is made of bamboo, organized through a combination of arches and an A-frame system that defines the enclosure.
pablo luna studio crafts fluid bamboo 'belalu dome villa' in tropical bali
pablo luna studio's villa shows an organic bamboo structure and continuous spatial flow in the jungle of bali.
blue fabric fragments dance with the wind on modular cultural pavilion in colombia
the pavilion’s vaulted geometry allows for unidirectional expansion and subdivision.
plywood and fabric solar tree installations offer shade in colombia's urban open spaces
izaskun chinchilla architects introduces adaptable urban furniture for squares with little vegetation.
inside albania's creative construction boom, through the eyes of global architects
designboom discusses this creative boom with stefano boeri, MVRDV's winy maas, christian kerez, beat huesler of oppenheim architecture, and the team at bofill taller de arquitectura.
oppenheim architecture designs concrete villa as extension of albania’s coastal cliffs
oppenheim architecture designs the villa to carve into the slope as an extension of the cliffs over jalë bay, albania.
berdenesh hills: NOA plans 'contemporary citadel' along albania's southern coast
designed by NOA, berdenesh hills is a terraced residential project that draws from historic mediterranean citadels of albania.
NOA plans lush, walkable neighborhood 'renneria' in italian dolomites
timber facades and green roofs merge NOA's 'renneria' masterplan with the mountain landscape of south tyrol, italy.
renzo piano to open paris's montparnasse commercial center back to the city
renzo piano building workshop (RPBW) unveils a new vision for the ensemble immobilier tour maine-montparnasse in paris.
renzo piano breaks ground on hanoi's opera house, crowned with shimmering dome
the architects clad the structure in varied tiles that create a pixelated surface that shimmers with shifting light and weather.
a 1930s chair is the architectural inspiration for gad's nature experience center in china
the nature retreat uses local materials and open-ended design to reflect the spirit of the chinese yunnan region.
GAD's hospitality center echoes the contours of yuxi city's hillside and waves of fuxian lake
the spatial pattern engulfs visitors in a luminous and airy ambiance akin to that of a natural cave nestled in the mountains.
terraced landscapes anchor hands-on learning at shenzhen elementary school
the school supports contemporary educational models based on creativity and exploration.
organic, translucent membranes stretch between PAO's modular installation in shanghai
during the day, 'curly cube' provides shaded enclaves for relaxation, while at night, integrated lighting transforms it into an illuminated spectacle.
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2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 all competitions
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
