Born from creativity, research, planning and mind-bending techniques, Canadian designer Troy Smith brilliantly crafts ‘Star Lounger’ – a one-of-a-kind conceptual piece of furniture created from stretch velvet and brass.“Named after the shape and appearance of a star – my aim was to break the mold, go beyond and make a sculptural work of art” says
re:arc institute presents architectures of planetary well-being, an in-person gathering, at the London Design Museum, on Saturday, February 25, 2023. The biannual event is dedicated to the collective exploration of architectures of planetary well-being a framework for ongoing practices of custodianship and care towards our social and ecological environments For
Pentawards Competition 2023 is now open for entries! Pentawards Competition 2023: The Pentawards Competition 2023, the world’s leading annual packaging design competition, that recognizes the best of the best in global packaging design is now open for entries, inviting all involved in the design, production or marketing of the packaging to participate. packaging graphic design
Ever wonder what works by Antoni Gaudí might look like if they were designed today? Ariadna Giménez, a visual designer based in Spain, has. And thanks to the power of AI, she—and her 120,000 followers—are finally able to get a peek into this never-built, fantastical world. “I was going through a difficult time, so I
One day, Summer Thornton, principal of her eponymous Chicago studio, drove past a fire station and remembers thinking, “What’s more attention-grabbing than red?” Believing that “the all-white kitchen was so popular and overdone for years,” she admits, she knew such a showy palette was the right fit for one of her projects, the union of
Digital transformation is revolutionizing the AECO industry, offering new ways to develop and construct the built environment. The use of cloud, data, and artificial intelligence is maximizing the creative potential of architects and engineers, by augmenting their ability to rapidly create, analyze, and optimize designs, while also streamlining processes and revealing actionable project insights.This conference
Addressing the crisis of housing, Lorcan O’Herlihy will present a number of projects that are tackling these important issues. Lorcan O’Herlihy, FAIA, is an internationally renowned architect and urban designer with offices in Los Angeles, California, and Detroit, Michigan. After a career working with
3×3 International Illustration Awards 2023 is now open for entries! 3×3 International Illustration Awards 2023: The 3×3 International Illustration Awards Show 2023 has recently opened the call for entries for its 20th illustration competition with the mission to spotlight the best contemporary international artists they can find and encourage a new focus on the use
On the night the San Francisco Giants won the World Series in 2010, Alison and Bruce Damonte headed out to tour a house that was for sale. As prospective first-time homeowners, they were still getting a feel for the market but were thrilled to find a home they both loved in Bernal Heights. “The city
Designers Inma Bermúdez, Moritz Krefter, Jorge Penadés and Alvaro Catalán de Ocón have created three playful wooden furniture pieces on show at Madrid Design Festival. Devised by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), Natural Connections was on show in the entrance hall of the cultural building Matadero Madrid. Top: Natural Connections features playful furniture pieces.
WHAT: USC Architecture Engaged: Julia Gamolina LectureJulia Gamolina is dedicated to the built environment and the visibility and advancement of the women who shape it. She is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Madame Architect, a digital magazine and media start-up that celebrates these extraordinary practitioners. Trained as an architect herself, Julia stays engaged in professional
Open Call: Film and Architecture Festival Open Call 2023, 12th edition of Film and Architecture Festival Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/996229/open-call-film-and-architecture-festivalFilm and architecture festival announces an open call for films related to the topic of architecture and urbanism. It could be short films, mid-length or feature films.Selected works will be screened at the 12th edition of Film and
The tea set name “Siluet” (Silhouette) and was designed by the Russian duo Sergey Frolov & Maxim Efremov. The basis of formation is taken from the outlines of the traditional Gzhel pattern.Gzhel is a Russian style of ceramics that takes its name from the village of Gzhel and surrounding area, where it has been produced since
The inspiration for these candle holders – named Laki and Katla – was taken from a pair of romantic penguins.Based in Copenhagen, the Icelandic designer Dögg Guðmundsdóttir creates nature-inspired modern products with emotional appeal and a distinctive touch of Scandinavian originality.The meaning was to make modern candle holders look like those used in the old days when people really
The United Arab Emirates is often associated with modern marvels such as the Burj Khalifa, but few stop to consider its modern architectural heritage. Fifty years since its founding, the UAE can be seen as a microcosm of architectural practices and styles from around the world, reflecting the country’s diversity of cultures and embrace of
How can modular timber construction be used to respond to the contemporary housing crisis? How to achieve the greatest architectural variety with the fewest building elements possible?The competition aims to find innovative ideas for a universal modular timber building system. The ideas must be based on real needs, with an eye to the future.We want to
This lookbook collects eight homes with spacious open-plan interiors, where different floor designs have been used to subtly define areas for cooking, dining and lounging. Open-plan interiors are an enduring trend in residential design, used most commonly to blend kitchen and living spaces and create a social heart for the home. However, this is now
Architecture practice Snøhetta stuck to natural materials for the fit-out of the Holzweiler boutique in Copenhagen, incorporating subtle references to the fashion brand’s Norwegian heritage. Snøhetta is a long-term collaborator of Holzweiler’s, having designed the company’s flagship store and showroom in Oslo, as well as a number of its pop-up shops, runway sets and its
IOC-UNESCO online Ocean Literacy to Architects, Designers and Urban Planners The call for applications for the IOC-UNESCO online Ocean Literacy Training hosted in Ocean Teacher Global Academy dedicated to Architects, Designers and Urban Planners is now open! Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/996410/ioc-unesco-online-ocean-literacy-to-architects-designers-and-urban-planners/// ONLINE TRAINING /// IOC-UNESCO launches Ocean Literacy Training for Architects, Urban, Marine Planners, and Designers Are
Communication Arts 2024 Typography Competition is now open for entries! Communication Arts 2024 Typography Competition: Communication Arts 2024 Typography Competition, annual juried competition and one of the most-coveted awards in the industry, has been recently opened for entries inviting everyone worldwide to participate. graphic design advertising poster packaging book digital media motion motion design typography
In both limited and huge spaces, a smart divider can make all the difference. When used in the right way, it can help create distinct living areas and provide privacy where necessary. To get the most out of any floor plan, it’s among the easiest and best tools to use. But nowadays, space dividers can
