BIG's timber 'snakes' rise as skypark business center nears completion in luxembourg
the final construction phase of the project is progressing, nearing the completion of one of europe’s largest mass-timber buildings.
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first 3D printed tiny house in luxembourg aims to solve the housing crisis in the country
designed by ODA architects, the structure covers 47 square meters of usable space, with each printing phase lasting less than 28 hours.
office mug with burning tealight candle keeps your drinks at work warm all day
a concept idea, the dish works as a non-electric warmer for employees who want their coffee or tea to stay hot as they work.
myco-type creates mycelium blocks and sheets with sawdust, coffee grounds and local waste
these biodegradable materials come from recycled and local resources, mixed with mycelium to grow organic objects that can be used for different projects.
electric solo jetbike hovers as personal air vehicle for pilots without license
described as a one-person electric aircraft, it operates at low altitude and uses electric propulsion instead of propellers.
foldable flying suitcase can take off as one-seater VTOL aircraft and land on water as boat
designed to be small enough to fold and fit in the trunk of a car, the portable vehicle is easy to deploy and unfold.
prismatic glass facade enfolds residential unit’s concrete modular framework in georgia
alternating oval and rectangular plans by architects of invention create a rhythmic vertical facade.
architects of invention reveal copenhagen church renovation with fractal envelope
the competition entry sees the renovation of sydhavnen church where its angular verticality will be taken advantage of for the internal programs.
modular 3D printed prosthetic fin helps athletic amputees swim again
an attachable technology, the assistive object temporarily replaces the foot and lower leg section that users have lost.
adidas’ liquid billboard of inclusivity wins grand prix in cannes lions awards 2022
the liquid billboard of adidas in dubai, made with havas middle east, wins the grand prix for the best outdoor campaign.
gustaf westman's stackable storage snaps together like giant glossy jigsaw pieces
the system is made up of bone-shaped blocks that lock into one another, forming shelving, benches, tables, or sculptural stacks depending on how users configure them.
barcelona pasta restaurant 'relleno' opens with puffed, metallic interiors by isern serra
isern serra's latest project looks like a concept design store, but it's the barcelona flagship of relleno pasta.
inspired by japanese listening bars, isern serra's JAÇ hifi café opens in barcelona
JAÇ hifi café in barcelona by isern serra reimagines the japanese jazz kissa with rich walnut details and custom audio cabinetry.
porous white brickwork facade enfolds renovated 1980s terrace house in kuala lumpur
brick, timber, and concrete define the project’s material palette.
snøhetta draws from local fishing villages for waterfront masterplan in malaysia
snøhetta’s jesselton docklands masterplan in malaysia transforms the waterfront into a resilient district sensitive to the tropical ecology.
morag myerscough brings bold-colored spatial installation ‘chasing sunbeams’ to australia
graphic patterns and bold colors define the composition’s visual identity by morag myerscough.
morag myerscough's kinetic installation enlivens coachella desert with a kaleidoscopic plaza
the kinetic forms of 'dancing in the sky' hover in the sky, seemingly harmonized with the energy of the activity on the ground and the sun above.
NYC streets to be transformed with new scaffolding sheds for better safety and modularity
a new vision for new york city's scaffolding is unveiled by arup and PAU, with a fresh, pedestrian-centric approach.
PAU's rock & roll hall of fame expansion breaks ground on I.M. pei glass pyramid site
set in cleveland, the expansion reinterprets pei's organization of solid shapes 'dancing' around a central transparent pyramid.
vo trong nghia builds school from rammed earth and bamboo in mountain region of vietnam
vo trong nghia architects' design for nuoc ui school responds directly to the region’s humid tropical climate.
vo trong nghia's 'urban farm office' reintroduces tropical nature to ho chi minh city
with a facade of suspended planters, the lush, low-energy building remembers the untouched forests that once covered vietnam.
block722 crowns athens apartment building with light-filled duplex home for its founders
its volumes and timber detailing echo athens’ postwar optimism, recalling mid-century forms backdropped by native plantings.
block722 sculpts JW marriott's crete resort into the landscape using stone from the site
stone and aggregates shape the walls and structural elements, creating a sense that the buildings are part of the earth itself.
are electric cars the next power generators for homes without electricity?
one of the recent cases is from polestar, which is using its EV to supply energy to houses with the process called bi-directional charging.
motorway that recharges electric vehicles while driving undergoes testing near paris
engineers have placed induction coils under the asphalt of the A10 motorway southwest of paris for the trials.
carlo ratti and höweler + yoon's floating aquapraça drifts from venice to belém for COP30
first presented in a simplified prototype during the venice architecture biennale 2025, aquapraça arrives in brazil in its complete form.
carlo ratti & höweler + yoon launch floating cultural plaza in venice ahead of brazil's COP30
on september 5th, 2025, aquapraça is set to debut in venice, inviting visitors to experience its sloping, water-responsive surfaces firsthand.
from offices to hotels, f&f design builds narrative-driven interiors in bahrain
the multidisciplinary practice combines digital tools and sensory research in contemporary design.
christian kerez eliminates ramps in bahrain car parks with sloping concrete geometries
the buildings add 45,000 square meters of space across four urban voids, reclaiming leftover land and offering it back to the city.
32-meter companion by KAWS lifts glowing moon along abu dhabi's waterfront
on view until january 4th, 2026, KAWS:HOLIDAY abu dhabi marks the newest stop in the artist’s global series of large-scale public sculptures.
KAWS lands in renaissance florence with large-scale timber installation 'the message'
KAWS nods to the renaissance artist fra angelico and 'the annunciation' theme with the timber installation in florence.
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Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
