estudio atemporal crowns climate conscious oaxaca home with palapa-insipred roof
the large roof tops the residence and provides shelter from sun and rain while allowing natural ventilation.
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estudio atemporal crafts tiny geometric brick home in mexico's rural landscape
a pure geometric volume by estudio atemporal contains the entire program of the house in two levels and a double height space.
palmanova center: jasper architects unveils terraced towers for asunción, paraguay
jasper architects unveils the mixed-use development for asunción, paraguay, comprising four high-rise towers and a landscaped urban valley.
UNstudio's wasl tower in dubai draws from classical art with sinuous contrapposto pose
soon to complete in dubai, UNstudio's 'wasl tower' will include one of the tallest ceramic facades in the world.
project rebirth proposes AI airplane crash survival system with inflating external airbags
a project by eshel wasim and dharsan srinivasan from BITS pilani (dubai), the concept works by using sensors and AI software that can detect when a crash is going to happen.
'airy' scoliosis brace is designed for young girls to wear with comfort and confidence
the off-the-shelf brace can be adjusted to the wearer's body and future growth for at least three years.
look back at the wedge cars of the 60s and 70s, from lancia stratos to lamborghini countach
titled the wedge revolution: cars on the cutting edge, the exhibition spotlights wedge-shaped automotive design that features angular silhouettes and faceted planes.
chevrolet corvette concept car has removable canopy that turns it into open-air track vehicle
this is the second of the three corvette concepts that GM is creating, designed by the car manufacturer’s advanced design studio in pasadena, california.
design methodology that puts architecture at intersection of craft, play, and AI
the pioneering new architectural methodology overlays handcrafted design, real-time collaboration, and artificial intelligence.
minD design's wave club emerges within metaverse's phygital ecosystem
minD design prioritizes sustainability, using eco-friendly materials such as reclaimed wood and locally sourced stone.
OF. studio embeds concrete home 'brutal honesty' into argentina's mendoza landscape
the dwelling appears as a monolith emerging from the rocky outcropping like an extension of the terrain.
OF. studio designs 'eco-wine lodges' as a series of scattered rammed earth volumes
a balance between introverted and extroverted experiences; an isolated feeling when guests are inside the lodges and an open atmosphere crossing the paths.
furuya design reworks japanese island bungalow into nature-immersed SANU home
a seaside bungalow in amami ōshima, japan is transformed into a thoughtful retreat infused with local plantlife.
furuya design tucks its egg-shaped gondola house in the highlands of nagano
the gondola house follows the design philosphy behind architect takamasa yoshisaka's 1969 nozawa onsen lodge sited nearby.
herzog & de meuron to redesign 1960s california campus for eames institute museum
the eames institute will convert a modernist warehouse in northern california into a museum designed by herzog & de meuron.
eames house reopens in los angeles after wildfire recovery with global foundation launch
the foundation aims to preserve and extend the eames legacy through exhibitions, education, global partnerships, and long-term conservation.
sinuous steel ribs flow around unsangdong architects' art museum in korea
a series of individually calibrated ribs rhythmically curve and taper, creating a shell-like structure that appears to hover above the ground.
unsangdong architects compose stepped iron landscape
the artificial hill is a stepped iron landscape that incorporates the re-appropriation of three old chimneys that were part of a soy sauce factory 60 years ago, and which now function as planters.
ayaneo pocket DS comes out as dual-screen handheld gaming console that runs on android
the installed software allows users to operate both screens at once, even when they’re for different purposes.
bye, android! google gives logo a makeover with capital A and 3D robot that changes skins
google’s android rebranding makes it more similar to the company’s logo. it also revamps the robot by turning it into a dynamic 3D character that can dress up and rotate.
greg girard's analog photographs of 1970s–90s hong kong animate the M+ museum facade
a continuous loop, like a silent film, shifts from imagery of neon-lit avenues and moments of daily life, to the now demolished kowloon walled city and the soaring planes near kai tak.
OMA explores japanese craft and culture through louis vuitton exhibition in osaka
'louis vuitton: visionary journeys' at osaka's nakanoshima museum of art is designed by OMA with eleven unique galleries.
greg girard's photo book captures intimate sakura snack bars scattered across japan
the photographs capture not only the physical spaces but also the connections formed within them, emphasizing the human element that defines these drinking bars.
greg girard's american stopover captures his journey along the west coast in the 1970s
the book depicts popular travel destinations in the US from a distinct perspective -- a vast departure lounge, a long drawn out stopover.
greg girard's analog photographs of 1970s–90s hong kong animate the M+ museum facade
a continuous loop, like a silent film, shifts from imagery of neon-lit avenues and moments of daily life, to the now demolished kowloon walled city and the soaring planes near kai tak.
danh vo in situ: modular installation spotlights noguchi's akari light sculptures at M+ museum
now hosting isamu noguchi's iconic akari light sculptures, the installation at M+ will evolve over several years.
selgascano and curtis su envelop % arabica new york café in handcrafted timber cocoon
the teams amplify the compact proportions of the space through a continuous surface that wraps across the walls and ceiling.
% arabica's flagship in toronto reveals faceted walls inspired by glacial and rock formations
172 faceted blocks have been meticulously carved from 3,452 layers of stacked gypsum wallboard.
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.
interview: faye toogood on womanifesto! as designer of the year 2025 at maison&objet
faye toogood guides us through her WOMANIFESTO! installation, reflecting on how embracing feminine energy shapes her work and the future of design.
notre-dame will soon have a hyper-precise, AI-powered digital twin, courtesy of microsoft
the model will be accurate down to the centimeter, streamlining future cultural regeneration and preservation efforts with the help of technology.
own an original stone from the facade of the notre-dame cathedral in paris
the stones, too damaged to be reintegrated into the notre-dame de paris after the 2019 fire, will support restoration efforts across france.
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grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
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 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
