miniature metro system by xing's world carries first feline passengers in cat town
the tiny infrastructure introduces a complete underground station and moving train, adding a new chapter to the youtuber's series of playful designs.
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construction begins in ukraine on zaha hadid architects' dnipro metro stations
the entrance pavilions of the new metro stations are designed as a family of thin structural shells welded together in recycled steel.
ceramic tiles tell stories of barcelona's residents in restored social housing by MIAS architects
transforms a decaying apartment block into a housing complex built around a detailed central courtyard.
eucalyptus wood structure crafts guabo house by ese colectivo in ecuador
ese colectivo achieves a harmonious contrast between the original white spaces and the warm, earthy-toned new structures.
BMW art cars by andy warhol and julie mehretu debut at pebble beach concours d'elegance
new photographs show BMW art cars by andy warhol and julie mehretu rolling onto the links at pebble beach, california.
sean wotherspoon shows off revamped 1958 land rover in sunny monterey
unveiled during monterey car week, the rare 1958 land rover series 2 comes with a playfully color-blocked exterior.
BMW’s art car world tour stops at art dubai with andy warhol’s vivid M1
in 1979, the pop artist translated the BMW M1's speed and fluidity into a composition of bold, expressive, and almost intuitive gestures in just 28 minutes.
50 years of BMW art cars: look back at iconic models by andy warhol, jeff koons and more
these art cars are now set to go on a world tour, exhibiting them in different cultural institutions across five continents.
point supreme brings minimalist intervention to rugged stone farmhouse in greece
point supreme architects' renovated farmhouse in peloponnese, greece introduces minimalist interventions to a preserved stone shell.
nadja apartment by point supreme architects is bold, bright, and fun
nadja consists of two apartments on subsequent floors that were renovated and materialized as opposite spatial experiences.
century-old church travels in one piece to escape expanding iron mine in kiruna, sweden
the 713-tonne church is transported in its entirety to a new home five kilometers away as part of kiruna’s relocation project.
salazarsequeromedina & frank barkow present a garden pavilion at seoul biennale
the pavilion welcomes visitors to discover a garden of native plants and a chimney that reverberates with the wind.
vytrum casts acoustic experience in artisanal hand-blown glass speaker virtuoso
swiss company vytrum harmonizes glassblowing with acoustics to create speakers that are both sculptural and sonic.
trump selects airbnb co-founder joe gebbia as inaugural US chief design officer
gebbia will overseethe white house's national design studio, improving the usability and design of federal services.
samara's flexible solar-powered unit unlocks the full potential of your backyard
the transformable solar-powered unit unlocks the potential of your courtyard and complements your main residence at the same time.
studio 5•5 rises 101st spire in caen as a glowing red monument to the city's millennium
a contemporary spire, the '101st spire of caen,' rises as studio 5•5 creates a bold red signal to celebrate the city's millennium.
studio 5•5 stretches linear table through versailles' gardens as open dialogue on climate
the 300-meter table by 5.5 anchors 'nous… the climate' exhibition at the potager du roi.
sean wotherspoon shows off revamped 1958 land rover in sunny monterey
unveiled during monterey car week, the rare 1958 land rover series 2 comes with a playfully color-blocked exterior.
sean wotherspoon rethreads multicolored porsche carrera with denim, corduroy and flannel
sean wotherspoon reimagines a classic porsche 911 carrera 2.7RS with an interior of vintage levi’s denim, flannel shirts, and cork.
inside the world of ::vtol:: and his kinetic sculptures, robotics and code-driven installations
in an interview with designboom, the transdisciplinary artist and researcher explores his practice that centers on responsive electronic installations.
sónar+D discusses quantum science in art, music by AI & future of creatives in series of talks
part of the talk and forum programs happen on the mornings of june 12th and 13th, before the sónar 2025 festival opens to the public at 3pm.
RZLBD constructs 100 de stijl compositions using a limited palette of just 24 LEGO bricks
expanding the '100 Series,' atelier RZLBD delves into geometric abstraction with 100 de stijl compositions, crafted using only 24 LEGO bricks.
RZLBD's unsittable thrones for dictators explore design's symbolic relationship to authority
saws, eggs, beehives and more replace chairs' seats provoking discomfort and disrupting traditional perceptions of thrones as symbols of authority and status.
fantastical exhibition JUJU's castle opens as jean jullien's first solo show in shanghai
JUJU’s castle transforms the nanzuka art institute into a fantastical fortress comprising paintings and sculpture by jean jullien.
jean jullien's paper people land at le bon marché for book-themed exhibition in paris
Jean Jullien creates colossal sculptures at Le Bon Marché Two gigantic sculptures by French artist Jean Jullien have landed at Le Bon Marché department »
algae-based bio-resin puddle pavilion by i/thee hovers above mud creek in iowa
bio-resin was poured, splattered, and flung onto the floor, left to settle naturally, and then suspended atop slender custom steel columns.
picnic table and bench intersect i/thee's eroded rammed earth walls in iowa park
the installation harnesses the forces of nature to create a public dining space that appears to have been unearthed after centuries of burial.
custom nintendo game boy features clear case and copper wires on transparent circuit board
the design allows all internal components to be seen from the outside, especially the glistening transparent circuit board.
3D printed fries holder accessory for nintendo switch 2 makes mid-game snacking easy
GamiFries is a 3D printed accessory that allows users to mount a mcdonald’s fries box directly onto the console.
double-layer timber facade enfolds renovated public toilet in korea by daniel valle architects
a transformation of a public toilet facility that adapts to seasonal changes in the landscape.
daniel valle architects' staggered villa stands out from restricted urban mass of seoul
The complex volumetry of the building is the result of the strict application of the shadow-related code.
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Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 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 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
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 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
