inflatable sculptures reimagine antiques as expressions of paradox in paris' iconic flea market
the inflatable sculptures reinterpret architectural and domestic objects in unexpected ways.
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green and red ceramic tiles clad sculptural daybed by uchronia at hôtel plaza athénée, paris
the reflective ceramic surface shifts character with changing light.
DHaus redesigns a parisian-inspired micro apartment in the heart of london
DHaus transforms a compact footprint into an open, light-filled interior.
DHaus redesigns 50 townhouses within nanjing's ancient city walls
the 50-townhouse project includes gardens, tea houses and sculptural façades, expressing a harmonious dialogue between eastern heritage and western creativity.
waste-eating mushrooms digest plastic & become ingredient to make chocolate protein bars
named plastik protein, the edible waste-eating product starts its process with mycoremediation, a biological method where fungi digest harmful materials.
how did ed ruscha cover an entire room at the MoMA with chocolate?
the installation, on view until january 13, 2024, consists of hundreds of sheets of paper printed with a smooth layer of chocolate.
BRICK AWARD 26 reveals 50 architectural works redefining the use of brick
the biennial prize, hosted by wienerberger yet independently judged, spans five categories, including small house projects and commercial buildings.
vibrant metal grid ceilings by bloco arquitetos uplift almenat hilton hotel in brazil
the renovation covered the lounges, restaurants, bowling alley, and game rooms.
SANAA and formafantasma create kaleidoscopic landscape for bvlgari exhibition in tokyo
gentle organic shapes and layered transparencies produce a sense of movement, like stepping into a turning kaleidoscope.
watch: SANAA accepts RIBA's 46th royal gold medal for architecture
for over three decades, SANAA's work has continued to explore how minimalist, human-focused spaces can shape society in meaningful ways.
grafton architects arrives at university of arkansas with passive, mass-timber building
grafton architects brings mass-timber design to the university of arkansas' growing art and design district.
norman foster, sou fujimoto, lina ghotmeh and more design birdhouses at christie's in london
the project led by norman foster brings together ten renowned architects to design birdhouses for a charity auction supporting brain cancer research.
renewable energy surpasses coal for the first time as world's main source of electricity
in the first half of 2025, solar and wind energy met and exceeded new electricity demand for the first time.
what is CO₂ battery, the carbon-free electricity and energy dome that google plans to deploy
dubbed a new kind of energy storage system, it works by changing the liquefied carbon dioxide into gas, which creates pressure to spin a turbine and produce electricity.
from vincent van gogh to salvador dalí, MoMA's art collection turns into objects of play
launching in november 2025, the project translates seven of MoMA’s most iconic artworks into collectible versions of mattel’s most recognizable toys.
drivable ‘cab over evolved’ six-wheeler draws design from hot wheels diecast models
completed in 2021 with the name 1991 dodge d200, the builder created the truck after studying the hot wheels models by ed ‘big daddy’ roth.
pleated brick walls craft folding facade over java mosque by ismail solehudin architecture
light and shadow play across the building's geometric surfaces.
world’s first net-zero mosque in abu dhabi integrates rammed earth and passive cooling
solar panels are expected to generate 100% of the mosque's annual energy needs, and greywater recycling will achieve a 55% reduction in water consumption.
kapsimalis architects embeds stone-clad cave homes into greek island's hillside
four interconnected volumes are arranged across the plot's terraced levels.
house in oia by kapsimalis architects embeds white prisms along greek volcanic landscape
subterranean rooms reference santorini’s cave dwelling typology.
coperni releases C+, a series of regenerative clothing infused with probiotics and prebiotics
capable of restoring the skin’s microbiome, each garment contains living microorganisms that interact with the skin during wear.
coperni 3D prints ariel’s swipe bag inside a pool of water gel for its SS25 at disneyland paris
a thin, sharp needle with nozzle dives into the pool of gel and begins the print with silicone colored in ariel’s recognizable blue shade.
how did startup vittori use AI to design its turbio hypercar with pininfarina?
startup company vittori works with pininfarina to create its 'turbio' hypercar, designed with AI sketches and built with 3D-printed titanium.
automobili pininfarina unveils novantacinque hyper GT, the last car in the battista series
debuted at the museo nazionale dell’automobile in turin, italy, the vehicle is the last battista model of the car manufacturer.
christ & gantenbein adapts former telephone exchange into paris internationale venue
the architects propose a system of walls instead of boxes, replacing enclosed booths with open partitions.
semi-circular brick columns clad christ & gantenbein's hamburg complex in rhythmic pattern
with varied recesses and stepped rooflines, the building reflects the irregular geometry of the site and subtly reinforces key urban axes leading toward the harbor and nearby square.
from blood bags to mini TVs, explore the quirky fashion week invitations that broke the mold
fashion houses have created playful, quirky, and tech-infused fashion invites over the years, from hermès, fendi, and louis vuitton to balenciaga, maison margiela, and more.
marc newson's colorful pixel boxes set the stage for FENDI's SS26 runway show
inside palazzo fendi in milan, these boxes are stacked up in different sizes and heights, arranged in shifting hues but in no order.
manuel cervantes draws on hacienda traditions to shape regenerative coastal living in mexico
manuel cervantes estudio introduces interwoven gardens to dissolve the boundary between indoors and outdoors.
manuel cervantes estudio embeds temporary housing units among rubber trees in mexico
bamboo facades wrap the housing units' elevated concrete frames by manuel cervantes estudio.
virgil abloh's creative legacy comes alive at expansive grand palais exhibition in paris
running through october 10th, 2025, part of the exhibition reactivates the paris concept store colette.
LA auto show 2024 debuts 'art car series' featuring virgil abloh, damien hirst, futura & more
the collaboration between CART department and west coast customs showcases ten one-off art cars during the 2024 LA auto show.
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competitions 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 all competitions
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
