Designer Keiji Ashizawa used muted tones to make the most of the sunlight in this apartment in central Tokyo, which features wooden art pieces and furniture that was specially designed for the space. For the Hiroo Residence, named after its location in the city’s Hiroo neighbourhood, Ashizawa wanted to underline the quality of the light
A sculptural spiral staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows and panelled walls have been paired with contemporary furnishings in Space Copenhagen’s renovation of a restaurant and hotel in Switzerland. Called Mammertsberg, the combined hotel and restaurant is housed within a 1911 villa that overlooks the Alps mountain range in Freidorf, Switzerland. Top: a spiral staircase takes centre stage in
The inaugural installation of a new exhibition series, Architecture Now: New York, New Publics will serve as a platform to highlight emerging talent and foreground groundbreaking projects in contemporary architecture. As the first iteration of the series, this exhibition will explore the ways in which New York City-based practices have been actively expanding the relationship of
CIRCUL-A-THON Design Competition by SABIC is now open for entries! CIRCUL-A-THON Design Competition by SABIC: CIRCUL-A-THON Design Competition by SABIC organizes by Plug and Play and sponsored by SABIC, has been recently opened for entries invitng all professional and student designers over the age of 18 to design a circular future. design packaging healthcare design
Victorian interior design has proven to have quite the shelf life. Originating in the 19th century, the style that epitomizes opulence stills has plenty of faithfuls, perhaps because it feels slightly more approachable than the glitz of Art Deco. To break down all the ins and outs of Victorian interior design, from its origins to
The land bridge and surrounding prairie will be able to sequester 14.2 metric tons of carbon per year. Rendering: Courtesty of Nelson Byrd WoltzThe plan not only creates a new locus and connector for people, but for wildlife too. No longer will wild animals have to attempt to skirt a six-lane highway to roam through
Harry Seidler: Painting Toward ArchitectureExhibition at the National University of SingaporeCollege of Design and Engineering Department of ArchitectureFebruary 16 – March 8, 2023+ 19 Lecture by exhibition curator Vladimir Belogolovsky: February 16, 2022; 6:30 pmExhibition
The London Design Awards is an international competition that recognises exceptional designs and outstanding creative projects worldwide, and is open for product designers, architects, interior designers, graphic designers, UX / UI designers and any designers of all background to participate.Through the acknowledgment of existing trends that integrate with diverse insights, the London Design Awards reformulates
Design studio Atelieramo has completed a retro interior for a Chinese restaurant in Paris, featuring celadon-green walls and curvaceous wooden booths modelled on those found in Hong Kong diners from the 1970s. Architect Tala Gharagozlou and designer Virginie de Graveron oversaw the interior concept for Bao Express, a restaurant near Bastille in the 11th arrondissement that
Designed by Frigerio Design Group, the Ferrero Technical Center represents a new frontier for industrial architecture in the name of total quality. Adhering to the standards of Industry 4.0, it focuses on automated and interconnected production, where people and machines work in unison, while respecting its ecosystem.Technology is always seamlessly integrated in a recognizable and
Born in Toronto, Canada, Alex Josephson studied architecture at the University of Waterloo and in Rome. He co-founded PARTISANS in 2012 after dropping out of the Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA). Alex is the only Canadian to have received the New York
The Earth is in a chaotic and confusing state right now, with the future of our society not entirely clear. But in a world of global pandemics, climate change, wars and a constant cost of living crisis, now is the time to reflect on the positive aspects of humanity and its many great achievements.The Pavilion
From veiny and earthy to sleek and spotless, our latest lookbook features eight kitchens from the Dezeen archive that prominently feature marble. Marble is a metamorphic stone formed when limestone rock is heated and pressured in the Earth’s crust, making it crystallise and form a streaky, swirly mix. The smooth stone can be used on
The Weight lamp, a creation by designer Sam Gwilt certainly is a play on the word “Light” as it creates an optical illusion of being heavy.The design describes a light orb flawlessly descending onto the platform and naturally deforming it by its weight.In 2018, Sam launched his own YouTube channel Sam_Does_Design, a thorough platform to
Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban is renowned for his innovative use of wood. Natural and beautiful, timber construction can also be a key tool in the fight against climate change through the creation of environmentally responsible buildings. Ban’s new book, Shigeru Ban: Timber in Architecture presents an
CALL FOR ENTRIESWe are delighted to invite you to submit your examples of aerogel use in architecture, construction, refurbishment and monument preservation as built solutions or student projects. We are searching for the top realized projects internationally to showcase the best projects of architects, civil engineers or top project ideas of students from these fields.
What if we saw rust as a tool instead of a problem? Japanese Studio YUMAKANO has created a unique design collection that aims to do precisely that. When you hear the word ‘rust’, what first pops into your mind is most likely negative. The prevention of rust is something the whole world has to deal with.Taking
The Kajkao material was born from a design and science-focused approach. Here is the story on its origins, properties and potential applications.Chocolate is probably one of the most popular and beloved inventions in history. Although cocoa has been widely known and used since ancient times by the indigenous populations in the region of Mesoamerica, the
Bernard Tschumi is an architect based in New York and Paris. First known as a theorist, he exhibited and published The Manhattan Transcripts and wrote Architecture and Disjunction, a series of theoretical essays. Major built works include the Parc de la Villette, the Acropolis Museum, Le Fresnoy Center for the Contemporary
The most prestigious international competition for designers of experiences. Since 1987, the SEGD Global Design Awards have set the standard of excellence for experience design—honoring designs that make space for connection, create moments of exhilaration, build experiences with emotion, and help people find their way. Recognizing the best of the best in design that connects
Lighting Your Movement is an Italian company transforming the traditional way we distribute electricity within architectural and interior spaces. Adaptive System is their smart and innovative illumination system with hidden power spots integrated in the house walls.Users can easily grab, move and attach light sources around the apartment without worrying about cables or replacing batteries.The
