sculptural pavilion revives old factory area in vietnam, inviting visitors to wander and explore

sculptural pavilion revives old factory area in vietnam, inviting visitors to wander and explore

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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

Energies of AI

Lisbon, Portugal 15 Sep 2026 – 10 Apr 2027

Erwin Wurm, Dreamers

Venice, Italy 06 May – 22 Nov 2026

Ettore Sottsass: Design begins where magic begins

Tokyo, Japan 23 Jun – 04 Oct 2026

Speaking Stones

Tallinn, Estonia 19 Jun – 22 Nov 2026

Performance and Prestige: A History of Aston Martin

Los Angeles, USA 30 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 2026

Carole Feuerman. Reborn into the Water

Baku, Azerbaijan 16 Jan 2026 – 24 Jan 2027

Do Ho Suh

Seoul, South Korea 27 Aug 2026 – 09 Feb 2027

Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

London, UK 28 Mar – 08 Nov 2026

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

Appree

south korea ~~$ 15~~ $ 12

Custom Wall Mural - Dinaric

MARTINA BANOZIC TEXTILES

croatia from $ 89

V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

ChiHong

taiwan $ 55

Oval Maidan Earrings inspired by Art Deco window screens

Angular Moment

US from $ 52

architects are assholes mugs make a cheeky statement

krista jahnke

canada $ 21.95

Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

Peleg Design

US $ 49.90

Flip lenticular earrings based on a lenticular multi-view display system

A.pair

south korea $ 38

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

whenwatch

china from ~~$ 110~~ $ 95

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

AWA

US $ 45

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

TEEV

south korea ~~$ 99~~ $ 89

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competitions

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

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

2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

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

2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026

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

Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

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

2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026

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

Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026

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

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

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

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courses

Train Your Own Architectural AI-Model by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026

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