expandable electric camper concept recharges itself without plugging in
using a solar panel built into the pop-up roof, it can collect energy and produce enough electricity to help run itself as well as some appliances.
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off-road SUV ‘crater’ doubles as emergency vehicle with fire extinguisher and first aid kit
the vehicle’s silhouette shows steep approach and departure angles, allowing it to move over rocks or slopes without touching the front or rear ends.
desert X 2026 opens with artworks that harmonize with alUla's valleys and canyons
Desert X alUla 2026 explores the perception of scale and distance across a vast landscape.
desert X 2025 opens with artworks that speak to california's vast coachella valley
some pieces take on architectural forms, while others use wind, light, and movement to symbolize the desert’s constant state of flux.
artist kapwani kiwanga constructs a shelter of patterned shadows for desert X 2025
kapwani kiwanga critiques the exclusionary history behind midcentury desert architecture and displacement across the american landscape.
kimsooja floods coachella valley in iridescent light with glass installation at desert X
the work is wrapped in a diffraction film that refracts natural light into a shifting spectrum of colors.
desert X 2026 opens with artworks that harmonize with alUla's valleys and canyons
Desert X alUla 2026 explores the perception of scale and distance across a vast landscape.
hector zamora installs lattice detour at the met — a curved, see-through brick wall
the installation transforms the roof garden terrace and view of the surrounding manhattan landscape by utilizing one of the most defining symbols of our time: the wall.
peter pichler echoes traditional alpine design with timber ski lift stations in italy
peter pichler architecture's mountain stations and hut in ponte di legno reinterpret alpine lift infrastructure through a contemporary lens.
tunnel-shaped snow park that lets users ski all year round set to open in australia
set to inaugurate in 2027, the design team plans to install the structure around the country, starting in melbourne, sydney, and brisbane.
mono-pitch roof shields compact wooden cabin floating along river in serbia
the river cabin’s design draws from old shipyards and modernist design.
zaha hadid architects plans rippling 'alta tower' for belgrade, serbia
zaha hadid architects designs its alta tower to integrate both offices and residences, and will feature a facade of undulating louvres.
fiji living system proposal uses kinetic concave mirrors for energy and water autonomy
crafted with bamboo and geopolymer concrete, each living module is crowned by a dual-axis concave parabolic mirror that tracks the sun in real time.
self-charging solar motorcycle by MASK architects frees riders from fuel and power networks
SOLARIS features retractable photovoltaic wings that form the core of the motorcycle's solar-harvesting system.
pixel virtual gardens and robotic installations animate miguel chevalier’s solo digital art show
the exhibition surveys over four decades of miguel chevalier’s artistic practice, utilizing digital technologies.
from yinka ilori to miguel chevalier, flower sculptures & digital gardens bloom in london
the saatchi gallery exhibition gathers 500 artworks and objects, tracing the enduring influence of flowers in design, fashion, music, literature, and science.
harry nuriev swaps crystal for everyday objects in baccarat's chandelier, rethinking value
the designer imagines a world in which crystal no longer exists, forcing future owners to substitute missing elements with whatever they can find.
crosby studios restores 17th-century tuscan farmhouse with metallic and sculptural details
crosby studios approaches the renovation by preserving traces of long-paused agricultural life while inserting elements drawn from its own material vocabulary.
virgil abloh and baccarat present limited-edition crystal pieces during miami art week
titled "crystal clear", the collection comprises chandeliers, table vessels, and drinking glasses.
le roi soleil by marcel wanders for baccarat is adjourned with crystal shades and cut motifs
the chandelier acts a symbol of modernity through its embracing curves and crystal shades which are adjourned with cut motifs.
thomas phifer's arched wagner pavilion signals flood-resiliency for lower manhattan
thomas phifer's red concrete 'wagner pavilion' completes an elevated landscape designed as coastal protection infrastructure.
thomas phifer-designed museum of modern art in warsaw opens with inaugural exhibition
the opening exhibition is the largest-ever presentation of the institution’s collection, presenting four perspectives on art history since 1950.
rijksmuseum to open sculpture garden in amsterdam with pavilions by foster + partners
don quixote pavilion and garden will present works by artists including alberto giacometti, louise bourgeois, alexander calder and others.
works by louise bourgeois, elmgreen & dragset and more emerge in thai khao yai art forest
nestled in the verdant mountains of pong ta long, the khao yai art forest emerges as thailand’s newest art and nature sanctuary.
MVRDV wraps tiffany & co. beijing flagship in rippling facade of translucent glass fins
MVRDV designs the tiffany & co. beijing flagship with a luminous skin of vertical glass fins which softly glow in tiffany blue.
tiffany & co. to open its largest asian store with ginza flagship in tokyo
set to open on July 11, 2025, the store draws inspiration from tiffany's fifth avenue flagship in new york.
expanded curatio installation returns to maison&objet 2026 spotlighting collectible craft
discover curatio by thomas haarmann at maison&objet 2026, where sixty international creators redefine the art of rarity through collectible craft.
david bowie’s childhood home to reopen as public creative hub in south london
the house will offer workshops focused on artistic skills, confidence-building, and self-expression.
unseen ziggy guitar revealed at V&A's david bowie centre in london ahead of opening
ahead of its opening on september 13th, 2025, david bowie centre reveals a wealth of previously unseen items from the artist’s archive.
aesop's immersive montreal bathhouse alternates between warm and cool spaces
in montreal, the recess thermal station by future simple studio integrates aesop into a sequenced bathing environment.
bocci’s rechargeable glass table lights illuminate aesop’s spaces in new york and vancouver
these rechargeable and fully wireless table lights either hang from the ceiling or are positioned on the countertop, lighting up the ambient spaces of the cosmetics brand.
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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 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 all competitions
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 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
