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gals vs guys side-by-side battle shows off 100 years of fashion in under three minutes

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'CRTA' visual identity was created by using artificial intelligence

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robert smithson's monumental earthwork 'broken circle/spiral hill' opens in the netherlands

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massive timber plank blocks construct prostoria’s new exhibition space in croatia

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vertical screens clad pimont arquitetura's house in brazil to achieve privacy + permeability

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volvo concept recharge - anticipating the next generation of electric cars

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ARCHIMUSE is a series of illustrations combining mythological creatures and architecture

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gaudí's first masterpiece casa vicens is finally listed on airbnb for just one night

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sarah sze embeds mirrored installation into storm king art center's landscape

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watch klein vision's AirCar complete its first-ever inter-city flight

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watch a timelapse showing two astronauts spacewalk at the international space station

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a floating rock magically blooms to life in salt studio's surreal art piece

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revolutionary bicycle crankset increases pedaling power and comfort

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one-eyed OBAKE lanterns reinterpret japanese spirits in a pop style

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realized MINI Vision Urbanaut EV maximizes space with adaptable design

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this drone footage captures sheep herding patterns from above

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bamboo community hall for indigenous peoples in argentina is like a door to the jungle

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#togetherwithpride: estudio guto requena gives color with a 40-meter installation in brazil

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greem jeong creates foam tube sculptures for bottega veneta's issue 02

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the WMC250EV electric motorcycle concept aims for the 400kmh record

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'lili' aerodynamic boat flies above water at 100 km/h

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'magic queen' is a 3D printed soil landscape cared for by a robotic gardener

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designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

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

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

Strange Rules

Strange Rules

Venice, Italy 04 May – 22 Nov 2026

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

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

Venice, Italy 06 May – 22 Nov 2026

Broken: The Power of the Fragment

Broken: The Power of the Fragment

Florence, Italy 25 Sep 2026 – 24 Jan 2027

Jenny Holzer: Wrong Answers

Jenny Holzer: Wrong Answers

Porto, Portugal 18 Jul – 01 Nov 2026

O século de Gehry (The Century of Gehry)

O século de Gehry (The Century of Gehry)

Porto, Portugal 13 Jun – 30 Dec 2026

Infinito Cabinet by Maria Cristina Crespo

Infinito Cabinet by Maria Cristina Crespo

Venice, Italy 09 May – 22 Nov 2026

Elmgreen & Dragset: Stillleben mit Gemüse

Elmgreen & Dragset: Stillleben mit Gemüse

Frankfurt, Germany 20 May 2026 – 17 Jan 2027

Lorna Simpson and Paulo Nazareth at Punta della Dogana

Lorna Simpson and Paulo Nazareth at Punta della Dogana

Venice, Italy 29 Mar – 22 Nov 2026

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Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

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Custom Wall Mural - Ombre

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monocircus

japan $ 162

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V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

ChiHong

taiwan $ 55

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

TEEV

south korea ~~$ 99~~ $ 89

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Custom Wall Mural - Dinaric

MARTINA BANOZIC TEXTILES

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Meze Audio

romania $ 349

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krista jahnke

canada $ 21.95

Souleaf wall art visualizes the luminous photosynthetic process

Souleaf wall art visualizes the luminous photosynthetic process

ilsangisang

south korea $ 28

Oval Maidan Earrings inspired by Art Deco window screens

Oval Maidan Earrings inspired by Art Deco window screens

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competitions

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

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027

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

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

Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027

Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027

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

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027

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

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

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027

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

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

Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027

Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027

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

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027

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

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

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