gaudí’s casa batlló reopens hidden apartment as gallery for contemporary art by mesura
restored by the barcelona-based studio, the gallery occupies a 230-square-meter second-floor apartment that has remained closed to the public for decades.
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chunks of quarry stones by mesura greet customers inside barcelona's aesop diagonal store
textured stucco walls complement the stone's warmth, while stainless steel shelves, taps, and fixtures add a cool, precise touch.
BURR completes minimalist, vaulted 'benito' renovation in madrid
BURR transforms a disused shop in madrid into this compact 'benito' dwelling defined by a split-level plan and a vaulted ceiling.
BURR converts madrid warehouse into a writer's home and studio
part of the conversion included restoring the original courtyards, which had been built up over the years to create extra interior space.
henning larsen to create centralbadet swimming and sports hub in gothenburg, sweden
henning larsen plans the sprawling centralbadet complex for both elite athletes and everyday visitors in gothenburg.
henning larsen builds brick-clad church in denmark as open pavilion for gathering
the 1,500-square-meter church is the first to be built in skanderborg in over 500 years.
membrane structures shape experimental sauna complex by KOMPAS at expo 2025 osaka
the sauna surrounds visitors with warmth in a sunlit, breezy lounge and includes a cold bath beneath a balloon-like canopy.
gabion walled-pavilion surrounds biodiverse courtyard at expo 2025 osaka
KOMPAS designs the 'future life village' for expo 2025 osaka with natural materials, passive cooling systems, and a biodiverse courtyard.
norman foster, david chipperfield and es devlin design bags, lamp, glass and more for zara
on october 6th, 2025, the brand is set to release the wearable and functional objects, from bags, lamps, and glasses to surfboards, ceramic plates, and pieces of luggage.
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.
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.
vincent van duysen's winery adds modern twist to traditional flemish farmhouse in belgium
the project is defined by its horizontal profile that responds to the old agricultural buildings in this area.
the granaries of gaza: studio nab's model for civic and ecological reconstruction
conceived as both immediate relief and sustainable rebuilding, the initiative unfolds in two phases, aiming to restore dignity and autonomy to gaza's communities.
the moon, ukraine and gaza among 25 sites on the world monuments watch list for 2025
the watch list is a biennial, nomination-based advocacy program that features 25 historic places facing major challenges such as climate change, tourism, conflict, and natural disaster.
a look at bewunder’s role in shaping immersive multimedia pavilions at expo 2025 in osaka
bewunder brings the pavilions at EXPO 2025 to life by creating immersive interiors, turning architecture and design into interactive experiences.
ACCIONA’s NEXT IN summit 2025 brings prado's paintings to life with virtual reality tour
amid discussions on sustainability and cultural engagement, ACCIONA unveiled ‘art masters: a virtual reality experience’ with the prado museum.
vibrant fabrics ornament restaurant interiors by maison malapert in paris fashion district
the layout integrates the hotel's discreet green courtyard into the dining experience.
michael malapert pays homage to californian culture at the nice pam hotel
starting from the reception, the space reveals giant backlit neon lights, walls decorated with longboards, and vintage accessories referencing the 1970s.
frida kahlo museum brings the artist's family home to life with design by rockwell group
casa roja, frida kahlo’s sister’s historic home, is now a museum by mariana doet zepeda orozco, with rockwell group and pentagram.
yuri suzuki's web-based music tool is a digital rework of classic roland synthesizers
the project comes just in time to celebrate roland's 50th anniversary, and the world appreciation day of the company's TB-303 bass synthesizer.
milan's olympic village wraps up ahead of 2026 games with student beds open for booking
starting october 1, 2025, the complex will house athletes before becoming italy’s largest public student residence.
construction on progetto CMR's big data valley masterplan is underway in china
the architects were asked to design a scheme that manifested its core business – big data – in the form of architecture.
SOM-designed concourse D at chicago’s o'hare international airport begins construction
skidmore, owings & merrill (SOM) designs o'hare's concourse D, a key part of the ORDNext expansion, with a focus on a nature-inspired passenger experience.
SOM updates design for climate exchange laboratory on new york's governors island
on governors island, the center for climate solutions is designed by SOM with a curving, solar-clad mass timber structure.
scale-like facade wraps hushan swimming center's undulating form by LYCS architecture
for the architectural form, LYCS architecture takes inspiration from the themes of river and mountain.
classrooms integrate pocket parks in quzhou no.6 experimental school by LYCS architecture
gable-end facades house staircases and terraces that serve as open-air gathering zones.
adobe firefly boards reimagines moodboarding for creative professionals
the adobe firefly app is available as a standalone experience and as part of creative cloud, connecting with photoshop, illustrator, premiere pro, and more.
TOP 10 fashion phenomena of 2024
here’s a look back at the top 10 fashion stories that captured our imagination during the past 12 months.
design mumbai 2025 boosts india’s creativity with global icons, exclusive partnerships & talks
combining exhibitions, installations, and a forward-looking talks programme, the four-day event aims to position mumbai on the global design map.
design mumbai 2025 returns with talks, installations, and global brand collaborations
design mumbai 2025 takes place from 26–29 november at jio world garden with a curated lineup of international design brands and indian studios.
marcel wanders studio references an olive leaf in eufolia sofa for natuzzi italia
marcel wanders studio dived into the idea of micro-living, and presents eufolia, a sofa that explores innovative solutions to small spaces.
formafantasma discusses apulo sofa for natuzzi italia
designboom spoke with formafantasma in puglia with natuzzi where they confessed they are the masters of uncomfortable sofas in their own lives.
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2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 all competitions
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
