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enter projects fuses 3D technology with local craftsmanship for vikasa yoga HQ in bangkok

nina azzarello

barcelona opera house reopens with a concert for more than 2,000 plants

juliana neira

film documents the weaving of thousands of flowers into an ephemeral carpet in brussels

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CEDIT - ceramiche d'italia chimera collection inspired by mythological hybrids

limited edition donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 is the first 2G sports car

turn your shoes into mini skis with snowfeet, a combination of skis and skates

juliana neira

ane lykke uses traditional japanese woodworking technique in kurenai light object

juliana neira

frameless zumtobel light fields III flexibly fits any interior space

herzog & de meuron restores, remodels, and extends 'stadtcasino basel' concert hall

philip stevens

spaceship neptune: a high-performance balloon + capsule that takes you to the edge of space

philip stevens

gym in california installs individual workout pods to ensure social distancing

juliana neira

RoboCut, a robot that can sculpt styrofoam like an artist

juliana neira

orient occident atelier designs cambodia school as a climbable and reconfigurable structure

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mecanoo introduces transparent wing to museum boijmans van beuningen in rotterdam

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sony finally revealed the PlayStation 5, coming later this year

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portable axolight float lamp adapts as wall, floor, table and ceiling light

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events guide

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

designboom's event guide is your go-to for discovering must-visit events in design, architecture, and art. it lists upcoming exhibitions, fairs, conferences, and workshops.

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

Amoako Boafo: It doesn’t have to always make sense

Venice, Italy 06 May – 22 Nov 2026

Kenny Scharf

Madrid, Spain 29 Sep 2026 – 17 Jan 2027

Elmgreen & Dragset: Stillleben mit Gemüse

Frankfurt, Germany 20 May 2026 – 17 Jan 2027

Mini Furniture: Chairs for Children

Hamburg, Germany 14 Jun – 01 Nov 2026

Chasing Clouds

New York City, USA 14 Sep 2026 – 28 Feb 2027

Maurizio Cattelan: NIGHT

Berlin, Germany 10 Sep 2026 – 27 Mar 2027

Lucy Sparrow: The Beginning of Convenience

Arkansas, USA 18 Jul 2026 – 11 Jul 2027

5 Chome 4-1 Ginza, Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan 11 Sep 2026 – 11 Jan 2027

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Cauny x Ando

Cauny

portugal $ 318

Feel the nature with the sticker that can be attached anywhere (pressed flower, nature, fruit)

Appree

south korea ~~$ 15~~ $ 12

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

monocircus

japan $ 162

AWA Carafe : replacement bottle for SodaStream, Aarke and other Carbonators

AWA

US $ 45

Kung fu time clock shows a classic image of chinese martial arts

whenwatch

china from ~~$ 110~~ $ 95

BesoVida food-grade silicone kitchenware & S+ Cutlery sturdy yet lightweight utensils

Twowgo

taiwan from ~~$ 46~~ $ 42

Custom Wall Mural - Dinaric

MARTINA BANOZIC TEXTILES

croatia from $ 89

Gradient Watch – A Timepiece of Shifting Patterns and Minimal Elegance

Lawa Design

denmark $ 239

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

TEEV

south korea ~~$ 99~~ $ 89

Souleaf wall art visualizes the luminous photosynthetic process

ilsangisang

south korea $ 28

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competitions

L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026

Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026

TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026

Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026

TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

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Sustainable Architectural Design Program by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026

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