TECHNOCrafts' 3D printed pots designed to biodegrade pay homage to AlUla's lush oasis
alwadiya: the living pots are 3d printed using a cellulose-based material, wrapped in biodegradable skins tinged with hues from local fruits and herbs.
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sarah brahim & ugo schiavi unearth AlUla's forgotten rituals with glass temples & vessels
from the canyon to a mud-brick structure, the installation uses breath and light to reimagine the rites and lingering spirituality of ancient civilizations.
inside carlo mollino’s 1970s teatro regio in turin, through the lens of franck bohbot
with a penchant for poetic spaces, bohbot highlights the theater's grandeur, modernist contours, and rhythms to reveal its cinematic narratives.
fulvio ferrari receives THE DESIGN PRIZE 2021 'best curator' for museo casa mollino
ferrari gives us a tour of carlo mollino's apartment-turn-museum in turin, uncovering some of the secrets of this magical 'egyptian book of the dead'.
1975 men's hair salon by fathom unfolds within transparent acrylic frame in hiroshima
the interior features 34 freestanding acrylic panels arranged in an L-shape.
trapezoidal furniture in fathom's hiroshima house allows users to rest amid greenery
the design by fathom centers on two key elements: using upcycled oyster shell paint throughout the space and incorporating greenery.
interview: nicolas fayad on weaving palm waste into a prayer space at islamic arts biennale
almusalla's stepped walls encircle areas of worship and congregation, while its facade -- weaving 200 kilometers of palm fiber -- injects a delicate counterpoint.
inside islamic arts biennale: sensorial installations reimagine 'garden of concepts' in jeddah
tamara kalo revisits islamic golden age discoveries, imran qureshi weaves an oasis between sacred cities, and fatma abdulhadi fills a pathway with scents of paradise.
inside islamic arts biennale: sensorial installations reimagine 'garden of concepts' in jeddah
tamara kalo revisits islamic golden age discoveries, imran qureshi weaves an oasis between sacred cities, and fatma abdulhadi fills a pathway with scents of paradise.
OMA returns to jeddah with scenography design for 2025 islamic arts biennale
OMA’s scenography unifies historic and contemporary artworks within its abstract architecture for the 2025 islamic arts biennale.
KAAN architecten's rio de janeiro eco-museum promotes biodiversity and de-pollution
KAAN architecten collaborated with biologists and social workers to ensure the success of the park’s de-pollution efforts.
KAAN architecten adds floating visitor center to netherlands american cemetery
a floating stone fascia over a sunken plaza, KAAN architecten completes a serene visitor center for the netherlands' only american cemetery.
steel pilotis elevate villa by ashida architect & associates above japanese changing landscape
rising above the ground, the rental villa withstands heavy snowfall while creating an inviting outdoor space in warmer months.
curved glass-enclosed staircase peeps out of tokyo house that 'dances in the city'
the narrow house by ashida architects, which would otherwise isolate itself from the city, acquires an extroverted character thanks to the protruding staircase.
new smartphone designs to check out ahead of the mobile world congress 2025 in barcelona
before the event begins on march 3rd, we look back at the recent device models that have upgraded and modern features.
huawei mate XT, the first tri-fold smartphone in the world, launches globally
first introduced in september 2024, the device comes with a ‘star diamond’ design for the camera as well as ultra-thin leather back case.
kalbod reimagines ernan castle in iran as boutique hotel enclosed in red textured walls
a perforated roof drapes over the castle, filtering sunlight and creating shifting patterns of light and shadow.
kalbod studio reveals mega airport city design in saudi arabia
the biophilic design, evoking an organic urban matrix and reaching for the sea, engages in strategic dialogue with THE LINE.
thatched roofs crown exposed-structure houses by ana nuño de buen and palma in mexico
a contemporary interpretation of the traditional palapa structure provides natural shade and ventilation to the rooftop spaces.
'craquelures dans le réel' is an ephemeral device that ploughs & irrigates asphalt in lausanne
the project results from the collective effort of five creative studios -- atelier II0I0I, KOIZ, KRI, PALMA, and MOFA.
three stacked concrete slabs outline birye church by SML in korea
light and shadow continuously transform the perception of the structure throughout the day.
SML reinterprets ginseng cultivation structure as contemporary retail interior in seoul
the promotion wall nods to the traditional korean structure, transforming the main products into objects of art through careful curation.
UNA barbara valentim wraps japi house with curved rammed earth walls in são paulo
UNA barbara valentim combines rammed earth with exposed concrete and a rooftop garden, creating an energy-efficient structure.
watch: marcio kogan & christiane muniz join 'architects, not architecture' on its virtual world tour
AnA, the platform that invites well-known architects to talk about themselves, rather than their work, heads to brazil to speak with marcio kogan and christiane muniz.
reclaimed timber and stone craft housescape design lab's gabled residences in thailand
housescape design lab's design balances traditional techniques with contemporary reinforcements for longevity.
wooden shingles form housescape design lab's organic shelter in thailand
housescape design lab redefines the concept of shelter paying tribute to the area’s spiritual connection to nature.
silvio d'ascia carves gallery extension beneath stone walls of fondation maeght in france
silvio d'ascia architecture introduces a series of ‘invisible’ extensions that subtly embed over 580 square meters of additional exhibition space.
silvio d'ascia architecture covers high-speed train station in traditional arabian pattern in morocco
the station's 200-meter long facade is an imposing, permeable screen on the cityscape: a great urban mashrabiya.
elon musk’s the boring company to build 'dubai loop' tunnel project
as per the signed agreement, the initial phase comprises 11 stations, spans 17 kilometers, and transports over 20,000 passengers per hour.
UK government cancels stonehenge tunnel construction
the construction of the controversial highway tunnel near stonehenge first received the green light from the previous administration in 2023.
elon musk and his boring company receive city council thumbs up to expand vegas loop
the las vegas city council approves the plan is to create a 68-mile system for the las vegas valley which would cross downtown las vegas hotels and area 15, to name a few.
the boring company plans expansion of underground people mover system in las vegas
dubbed the vegas loop, the plan aims to solve the problem of traffic by digging a 10-mile subterranean loop that will connect different parts of the city.
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Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
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 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
