schindler X8 reshapes elevator architecture operating without a shaft or pit
the schindler X8 is the first elevator requiring no headroom, pit, or structural shaft, running on standard power and designed for premium residential buildings.
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yusuke kawai on transforming japanese roof tiles into modular 'kawara' lighting for pedrali
yusuke kawai reveals how his high-tech background and appreciation for sacred japanese architecture defined pedrali’s kawara lighting collection.
mycelium textiles and reclaimed wood anchor scenarii édition's debut at design miami 2025
the debut features two pieces, the tripodal chair and the torii table, that rely on hand-polished stainless-steel frameworks.
berenice curt carves androgynous faces from reclaimed marble at milan design week
inspired by myths and land art, the sculptures are crafted by tuscan artisans from marble collected cross construction sites and quarries.
what are musk, zuckerberg and bezos’ robot dogs doing at art basel miami?
the installation by artist beeple comments on the ways tech giants’ platforms and their algorithms influence the way people see the world today.
roméo mivekannin reinterprets colonial architecture with hand-welded sculptures at art basel
during art basel 2025, roméo mivekannin’s 'atlas' reflects on the implications of colonialism through suspended steel sculptures.
elon musk’s the boring company to build 'dubai loop' tunnel project
as per the signed agreement, the initial phase comprises 11 stations, spans 17 kilometers, and transports over 20,000 passengers per hour.
elon musk unveils tesla robotaxi, the long-awaited self driving car, at we, robot event
tesla plans to begin production of the fully autonomous taxi over the next two years.
pantone names cloud dancer as 2026 color of the year
amid the rush of a hyper-accelerated world, the hue stands in for a blank canvas.
pantone picks mocha mousse as its color of the year 2025
inspired by cacao, chocolate, and coffee, this pantone brown hue reflects a growing global need for balance and comfort.
TETRO's lakeside residence in brazil vanishes into the horizon beneath triangular timber roof
zenithal openings slice through the timber geometry, introducing controlled daylight into living spaces.
TETRO elevates house on concrete tree-like columns above the hills of belo horizonte, brazil
the suspended block is enveloped by a metallic brise-soleil that reads as a monolithic mass from the outside.
mini attachable robot ‘mirumi’ clings to bags and moves its head when users pet it
no longer a prototype, the portable device looks around and reacts to what happens near it or on it using the ‘special’ algorithm.
furry robot ‘mirumi’ clips on bags and interacts with people by looking and nodding at them
while holding onto the bag handles like a koala or a sloth, the device with a sensor rotates its head and slightly bows to acknowledge passersby.
NEON stacks sculptural plates into bright green asymmetrical fountain in london
stacked plates form the fountain’s distinctive layered geometry, creating varied cascades.
NEON recreates the 'shiver house' as a cabin with 1100 kinetic polycarbonate shingles
the 'animal-like' architectural structure moves in response to surrounding natural forces.
six n. five lands in abu dhabi with glimmering desert installation 'skyward'
six n. five's 'skyward' comprises gabbro stone, mirrored light, and celestial mapping among the abu dhabi desert.
digital impact: the immersive visions of 15 global artists go beyond time & space
through the works of artists like refik anadol, random international, and six n. five, barcelona's exhibition is breaking barriers by creating a space of enjoyment, excitement and human connection.
atelier deshaus tops laoyuting pavilion with fragmented modular roof in chinese wetlands
atelier deshaus crafts this wetland park entrance with a fragmented roof atop a field of slender steel columns.
tianzhou yang captures concrete curves and coal hopper remnants at long museum, shanghai
the ten-year retrospective spotlights the museum’s pioneering design that preserved industrial relics while creating a dynamic space for local residents.
tour leandro erlich's underwater ‘traffic jam’ of concrete coral cars at miami beach's reefline
ReefLine debuts 'concrete coral,' a fully deployed underwater installation and hybrid reef of 22 concrete 'cars' by leandro erlich.
miami reefline to submerge first hybrid reef: leandro erlich's 3D-printed concrete cars
the reefline in miami to launch this fall with 22 full-scale 3D-printed cars by leandro erlich that double as coral reef habitat.
marina tabassum brings flood-resilient housing and civic architecture to TOTO GALLERY·MA
on view until february 15th, 2026, the show spans two floors and extends into the courtyard with a full-scale khudi bari, ΜΤΑ’s flood-resilient housing prototype.
marina tabassum on designing the 2025 serpentine pavilion as it opens in london
ahead of the public opening on june 6th, the architect speaks with designboom about the themes of impermanence, tactility, and light that shape 'a capsule in time'.
detour 2025 takes over hong kong's PMQ uncovering meaning of everyday objects
deTour 2025 brings ‘the shape of yearning’ to PMQ to explore how everyday design reflects desire, identity, and collective imagination.
hong kong’s detour 2024 explores ‘having’ vs ‘being’ with interactive design installations
under the theme ‘having → being: designing inner worlds,’ detour 2024 reflects on possession and existence through immersive installations.
MVRDV to build vibrant office district in rotterdam with donald judd-inspired facades
each block's unique combination of fenestration and color references different landmarks across rotterdam.
interview: donald judd's architecture office in marfa, texas set to reopen this month
designboom speaks with rainer judd on the architectural legacy of her father, an icon of the minimalist movement.
three asymmetrical curved gable roofs top ASWA’s community hub in thailand
designed for bangkok university’s campus, heyday breaks the monotony of the surrounding urban fabric with its asymmetrical form.
shimmering chain-link facade at ASWA's bangkok hotel draws from traditional thai houses
shimmering chain links reinterpret the pun-lom, a carved wooden gable board found on thai homes.
taiwan design week 2025 prioritizes 'design next' future on humanity and planet
the design week's conference welcomes 500+ global experts to explore how design will evolve with AI, sustainability, and cultural change.
bamboo-woven spherical installation by cheng tsung feng shapes meeting dome in taiwan
the installation reinterprets the weaving of traditional taiwanese bamboo chairs.
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Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 all competitions
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
