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glazed passage frames lake views through this compact japanese house

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LOEWE’s paris runway occupies an ethereal arena by casper mueller kneer

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we watched marina abramović die seven times in a shadowy cisterne beneath copenhagen

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peytil cuts plywood painting apart and rebuilds it as chair

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auruBOROS golden installation by plastique fantastique spirals across new york’s high line

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pink inflatable canopy brings soft shade to new york’s streetscape

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salvaged concrete and recycled aluminum turn tehran’s demolition waste into debris pavilion

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KIAS pairs textured brick facade with planted atrium for headquarters in japan

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abandoned canal site in london transforms into a community playscape garden

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four-level white platform stands as a collective throne at the western edge of greece

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designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

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designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

Metamorphoses: Hats by Maison Michel

Metamorphoses: Hats by Maison Michel

Paris/Aubervilliers, France 23 Sep – 13 Dec 2026

Learning from ‘Hōjōki’: Tiny Architecture Reweaves Life

Learning from ‘Hōjōki’: Tiny Architecture Reweaves Life

Tokyo, Japan 28 Aug 2026 – 11 Jan 2027

Infinito Cabinet by Maria Cristina Crespo

Infinito Cabinet by Maria Cristina Crespo

Venice, Italy 09 May – 22 Nov 2026

Shilpa Gupta. What Still Holds

Shilpa Gupta. What Still Holds

Berlin, Germany 27 Mar 2026 – 03 Jan 2027

Matriclysm: An Archaeology of Connections Lost

Matriclysm: An Archaeology of Connections Lost

Venice, Italy 06 May – 22 Nov 2026

Mini Furniture: Chairs for Children

Mini Furniture: Chairs for Children

Hamburg, Germany 14 Jun – 01 Nov 2026

Achille and Bruno, Free to Play

Achille and Bruno, Free to Play

Milan, Italy 29 May 2026 – 16 Feb 2027

Alien Terrain

Alien Terrain

Trondheim, Norway 25 Jun 2026 – 01 Mar 2027

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architects are assholes mugs make a cheeky statement

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18k Gold 'Chubby Babies' Studs

18k Gold 'Chubby Babies' Studs

Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry

US $ 1280

Gradient Watch – A Timepiece of Shifting Patterns and Minimal Elegance

Gradient Watch – A Timepiece of Shifting Patterns and Minimal Elegance

Lawa Design

denmark $ 239

V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

ChiHong

taiwan $ 55

Oval Maidan Earrings inspired by Art Deco window screens

Oval Maidan Earrings inspired by Art Deco window screens

Angular Moment

US from $ 52

Custom Wall Mural - Dinaric

Custom Wall Mural - Dinaric

MARTINA BANOZIC TEXTILES

croatia from $ 89

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

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

Twowgo

taiwan from ~~$ 46~~ $ 42

Iga-yaki Cup – Wabi-Sabi Porcelain with Hydrangea Glaze

Iga-yaki Cup – Wabi-Sabi Porcelain with Hydrangea Glaze

Asemi Co.

japan from $ 54

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

TEEV

south korea ~~$ 99~~ $ 89

99 CLASSICS (2ND GEN)

99 CLASSICS (2ND GEN)

Meze Audio

romania $ 349

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competitions

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

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027

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

2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027

grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027

Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027

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

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027

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

2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027

grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027

Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027

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