architect kim herforth nielsen of 3XN on the open workspace

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projects that offer a look at where people work around the world

schilder scholte architects completes sterk werk office in rotterdam

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designboom interviews neri & hu on defining the future workspace

andrea chin

dave keune adapts design innovation space for flexible office use

nick brink readers

paritzki & liani prototypes I-beam furniture for office in tel aviv

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LIKEarchitects makes kinematix office adaptable with sliding garage doors

nina azzarello

la cabane by julien franc wahlgreen condenses workplace amenities

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neri&hu converts industrial attic into office for flamingo shanghai

celia mahon heap

HAWORTH researches what office design can learn from the world around us

andrea chin

partisans delineates office space with a waffle of plywood surfaces

philip stevens

as built constructs its coworking space as a contemporary cabin in spain

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apostrophy's saturates apos² office in thailand with primary colors

nina azzarello

airbnb's portland office offers a diverse range of working environments

philip stevens

mathieu lehanneur opens business playground at pullman tour eiffel

nina azzarello

RAAAF + barbara visser reject seating in the workplace with faceted installation

trent fredrickson

interview with IDEO's ricardo figueiroa on the future of automobility

rodrigo caula

INABA arranges multifunctional spaces for red bull's new york offices

interview with nicolai czumaj-bront, design lead - europe at HAWORTH

andrea chin

satyendra pakhalé debuts assaya furniture for poltrona frau at orgatec

andrea chin

harvard innovation lab visualizes the evolution of the desk

nina azzarello

the office is no longer defined by a particular space or furniture

andrea chin

rapt studio designs headquarters for eventbrite ticketing company

rodrigo caula

HAWORTH calmspace self-contained pod is made for taking naps at work

andrea chin

heri&salli inscribes angular volume inside timber frame for office off

trent fredrickson

lorcan o'herlihy architects transforms cinema into grupo gallegos HQ

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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

Elmgreen & Dragset: Stillleben mit Gemüse

Frankfurt, Germany 20 May 2026 – 17 Jan 2027

Su Xiaobai’s Alchemical Universe

Venice, Italy 09 May – 22 Nov 2026

Ibrahim Mahama: Le Temps des récoltes

Paris, France 22 Oct 2026 – 28 Feb 2027

Do Ho Suh

Seoul, South Korea 27 Aug 2026 – 09 Feb 2027

Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

London, UK 28 Mar – 08 Nov 2026

Helter Skelter: Arthur Jafa and Richard Prince

Venice, Italy 09 May – 23 Nov 2026

The Century of Gehry

Serralves, Portugal 12 Jun – 30 Dec 2026

Kengo Kuma/KKAA: Earth / Tree

Copenhagen, Denmark 26 Mar 2026 – 21 Feb 2027

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Souleaf wall art visualizes the luminous photosynthetic process

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Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

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V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

ChiHong

taiwan $ 55

Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

Peleg Design

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

AWA

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Custom Wall Mural - Dinaric

MARTINA BANOZIC TEXTILES

croatia from $ 89

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romania $ 349

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

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japan from $ 54

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competitions

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

Wege Prize 2027: a Student Design Competition for the Circular Economy deadline: october 4th, 2026

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

Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

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

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces Edition #3 $ 11,618.00 USD deadline: october 12th, 2026

KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD 2027 deadline: october 7th, 2026

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

2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026

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

Wege Prize 2027: a Student Design Competition for the Circular Economy deadline: october 4th, 2026

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

Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

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

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces Edition #3 $ 11,618.00 USD deadline: october 12th, 2026

KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD 2027 deadline: october 7th, 2026

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

2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026

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