francesco vezzoli revives karl lagerfeld's bold memphis apartment in monaco
francesco vezzoli's exhibition at almine rech pays homage to karl lagerfeld’s bold aesthetic evolution, blending kitsch and elegance through memphis design.
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take a first look inside 'karl lagerfeld: a line of beauty' ahead of tonight's MET gala
with an exhibition designed by tadao ando, the metropolitan museum of art showcases the life's work of karl lagerfeld.
BS hof house: alpina architects presents newly expanded farmhouse in northern italy
alpine architects' extension includes a circular patio and a bold, triangular rooftop, evoking a cabin-like atmosphere.
mountain house IV: studio razavi renovates alpine chalet through modern lens
studio razavi + partners creates warmth and comfort with its mountain house IV, inspired by the atmosphere of a high-altitude chalet.
mário martins atelier's casa libre unfolds series of dualities around central patio in portugal
the house also presents two ways of living: an inward-facing experience and an outward-facing openness toward the south.
otiima’s minimalist window systems connect architecture, nature and people
blending functionality and aesthetic purity, OTIIMA’s minimalist window systems enhance contemporary facades worldwide.
steel mesh curtain veiling daipu architects' china culture hall doubles as rain collecting device
the perforated curtain draws on the flowing roof tiles of local homes, contorting into a sculptural, circular pathway.
daipu architects generates undulating 'force field hutong' intervention in beijing
the studio introduces continuity throughout the site with the transparent force field hutong intervention.
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.
new york sunshine suspends massive basketball sculpture in eric emanuel's SoHo flagship
the installation showcases the eric emanuel logo, reinforcing the connection to basketball, integral to the identity of the brand.
new york sunshine x wilson unveil limited-edition series celebrating unsung tennis heroes
this collection honors those who make significant contributions to the world of tennis yet often remain behind the scenes: the maintenance crews.
renault 5 turbo 3E comes out as electric reboot of the 1980s mini supercar
drawing its design from the 5 turbo and turbo 2, the vehicle maintains the layout of its predecessors, with square headlights and a slim central strip.
renault filante record 2025 demo car has a hammock driver’s seat made of stretched canvas
on show at the rétromobile motor show in paris, the demo vehicle draws inspiration from the car manufacturer’s historic single-seater vehicles with narrow chassis.
kooo architects carves luminous terraces into hotel facade on narrow, downtown tokyo lot
hotel rakuragu focuses on the ‘gaps’ within the urban fabric to maximize natural ventilation, light, and urban views within the dense cityscape.
series of reusable pavilions by kooo architects spreads tea culture in downtown beijing
the pavilions can be fully disassembled, transported, and reassembled at new locations, making them adaptable to various settings.
joby and virgin atlantic to bring electric air taxis to the UK with flights to london in 8 minutes
after the launch, the first operation starts within the hubs at heathrow and manchester airport.
volocopter’s eVTOL completes crewed test flight at a vertiport in paris amid 2024 olympics
the 18-rotor volocity has performed its test flight at the aerodrome of saint-cyr-l'école, the dubbed first commercial vertiport.
robuchon unveils three culinary destinations in monaco with interiors by francis sultana
robuchon monaco, le petit café robuchon, and deli robuchon evoke a blend of french art-de-vivre and the timeless grandeur of monaco, infused with a mediterranean touch.
a precedent for building on water: mareterra eco-district completes in monaco
mareterra adds six hectares to monaco with walkable promenades, parks, and a marina.
charred timber wraps this förstberg ling-designed cabin outside copenhagen
with its clustered volumes clad in charred pine, förstberg ling extends a 1950s-built house on the coast of denmark.
förstberg ling designs 'a house for two artists' with a grid of hidden skylights
clad in a pitch black tar felt, the project appears from afar as a shadowed silhouette.
hector serrano repurposes roots, branches, and plant debris into sculptural flower vases
natural erosion shapes the roots, creating unique textures and organic forms.
héctor serrano: carmen
the overlapping steel disks of the 'carmen' lamp, designed by héctor serrano for fontana arte, are based on a style of old armour, although rather than presenting themselves as static and rigid, the pieces effect a subtle play of light and shadow.
centre pompidou explores hans hollein's avant-garde world in 'transFORMS' exhibition
although the museum closed its doors for a five-year renovation, visitors can still experience the show at galerie 4, on view until june 2, 2025.
O.H.A unveils new photographs of hans hollein's SBF tower in shenzhen
commissioned by the duo of southern and bosera funds back in 2010, the project was envisioned to contrast any high-rise in the vicinity.
pixelated gaming visuals turn into bold colored blocks within x+living's top toy flagship store
top toy’s first global flagship store in shanghai, designed by x+living, feels like entering a retro video game.
waves of custom-designed bricks ripple inside chinese bookstore by x+living
approximately 400,000 bricks are used throughout the bookstore, each crafted to meet specific spatial and functional requirements.
ceramic blue tiles evoking mediterranean clad h3o architects' communal barbecue in spain
the communal barbecue transforms a former car park into a social hub with a sculptural barbecue, a zigzagging table, and a re-naturalized landscape.
taiwan-based designers create a foldable and portable BBQ kit anyone can bring anywhere
designed by kevin von, ranlin design, and yin man chan, B2Q is a portable, multi-functional BBQ kit one can carry everywhere.
karim+elias' sculptural desert drop table evokes the image of droplets in the sand
the table explores the elemental relationship between two synonymous materials -- sand and glass -- and the transformation from one to the other.
design made in dubai: unpacking the city's evolving creative codes at maison&objet
at this year’s maison&objet in paris, designboom hosted an insightful discussion on the new codes of dubai’s flourishing creative scene with some of the industry’s leading voices.
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Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
