wave-like white forms by onion envelop standard hotel in pattaya beach town
light, shadow, wave movement, and beachside activity shape the hotel’s architectural language by onion.
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baby blue hues engulf onion's multipurpose school canteen in bangkok
embracing an open, flexible design concept devoid of rigid partitions, the canteen's two distinct zones are subtly defined through materials and colors.
studio cochi architects wraps okinawa workspace in double-skin of insect netting and vinyl
the porous envelope keeps the building almost fully open while shielding it from sun, rain, and typhoons.
studio cochi architects extends a tomigusuku home with a modern studio space
the extension is studio cochi's interpretation of the traditional okinawan 'hinpun,' a screen between the home and the street.
bamboo-woven domes sculpt wuhan luxury farm retreat by various associates
various associates forms scattered, stone-like structures emerging from the terrain, blending architecture with the valley landscape.
faceted glass curtain walls flood DJI's shenzhen origami-like flagship store with sunlight
the revamped DJI flagship store by various associates features an irregular standalone building with a sleek renovated interior.
mer architects references finnish fishing huts with coastal home on långholmen island
on finland's långholmen island, mer architects designs a compact timber house with a close relationship between rock, forest, and shoreline.
pirinen & salo perches this 'home on a hill' over the snowy finnish laplands
designed to respond to the long arctic sunlight, pirinen & salo's 'home on a hill' rises above lake inari in northern finland.
protoscapes reworks decommissioned pier into public-facing resort on chinese island
undulating balcony lines echo tidal rhythms, while curvilinear triangular openings along the hotel corridors draw northeastern light inward.
tree-shaped bookcase emerges from protoscapes' horizon library in china
conceived as a contemplative living room that hovers above the landscape, the library gathers its guests beneath its grand tree bookshelf.
biological growth patterns inform sculptural furniture series by vincent decat
guided by organic morphologies, the living series develops form and structure across a sculptural chair, side table, and tray.
with jagged volumes painted cobalt blue, vincent decat's furniture reimagines ruins of delphi
the bench, chair, and mirror recalls the sanctuary of athena's worn state through solid wood, matte finishes, and subtle steel accents.
erwan bouroullec shapes samsung 'music studio' speakers around circular dot form
debuting at CES 2026, music studio 5 and 7 translate a graphic reference to musical notation into spatial Wi-Fi speakers.
ronan bouroullec and vincent van duysen on making their wonderglass installations in milan
during our interview, the designer and architect discuss fusing glasses to create their recent works displayed at milan design week 2025.
pine flat residence: faulkner architects brings off-grid living to northern california
wrapped in corten steel, california's 'pine flat residence' operates fully off grid with solar and hydro power,
faulkner architects designs red rock house to withstand extreme desert climate
'red rock' by faulkner architects is a desert home in nevada shaped by climate and geology, with a site-driven design and durable materials.
schemata architects transforms japanese machiya townhouse into flexible workspace
a series of frames forms a single, large box, avoiding expressive formal gestures in favor of flexibility and longevity.
cluster of intimate wooden huts shape schemata architects’ blue bottle café in tokyo park
fiber-reinforced plastic tops the facades to soften daylight, while eye-level glass panels open the interior to unobstructed views of tokyo bay.
are biodegradable fireworks, light shows and drones the clean alternatives to pyrotechnics?
thanks to the active creatives making the shift, the future of pyrotechnic shows can light up the environment quietly, cleanly, and still brightly.
cai guo-qiang marks centre pompidou’s farewell with colossal fireworks painting
the centre pompidou in paris, closed for renovation, marks its final farewell with a daytime fireworks performance by cai guo-qiang.
TOP 10 installations of 2025
as we wrap up 2025, these are the ten installations that capture the year’s evolving sensory and spatial imagination.
TOP 10 design objects and materials of 2025
from a game controller made of bacteria and yeast, to a sonic bench converting human touch into sound, we look back at some of our favourite design objects and materials applications of 2025.
k-tent by new british design adapts to any terrain with its adjustable tripod leg system
the k-tent by new british design reimagines the traditional tipi and yurt aesthetic.
KUDHVA expands off-grid glamp-site with the 'danish cabin' by new british design
a series of ropes, rocks, and pulleys allow parts of the cabin to fold up, while sliding panels provide a further gateway to the outdoors.
louis vuitton sanlitun opens in beijing with a fluid glass facade by jun aoki
architect jun aoki designs a third louis vuitton flagship, this time in beijing, bringing a sculptural glass facade design to sanlitun.
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.
PPAA sculpts its los angeles home 'mar vista' with curves and carved voids
PPAA presents 'mar vista,' an LA residence shaped through subtraction, where patios and large openings structure daily life near the coast.
series of arranged volumes responds to mexican site's contours in vipp guesthouse by PPAA
vipp todos santos consists of two connected guesthouses, a covered patio, a rooftop pool, and expansive terraces designed by PPAA.
how the curatorial team of noor riyadh 2025 turned the city into a journey of light and time
guided by curatorial lead mami kataoka, curators sara almutlaq and li zhenhua explore time, memory, speed, and everyday life for noor riyadh 2025.
noor riyadh sheds light on how public art can create a more livable, connected city
noor riyadh director nouf almoneef discusses how the world’s largest light art festival connects the city's past and future, making art accessible to everyone.
bent wooden beams fan like illuminating petals in cheng tsung feng’s installation in taiwan
five radiating ‘petals’ with gold-edged detailing create a pentagonal spatial layout.
arching timber shell installation by cheng tsung feng evokes the horseshoe crab in taiwan
white canvas drapes in layered sections over the timber frame, with intentional gaps where beams pierce through and sharp edges interrupt the smooth surface.
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WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 all competitions
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
