Inviting a touch of nature into one’s home décor, the Danish brand LEGO unveils two breathtaking new additions to its organic ‘Botanical Collection’ – an Orchid and Succulents selection.Without the worry of having to water it, this lifestyle product is mainly made of plant-based plastic derived from sugarcane.Composed of 608 pieces, the ‘Orchid Set’ features
Advances in Energy Research, Materials Science & Built Environment (EMBE) Addressing these pressing challenges, and looking towards future sustainability, Al Galala university announces the first “Advances in Energy Research, Materials Science & Built Environment” conference, through which, discourse across multiple disciplines such as architectural development, green urbanism, modern construction management practices, and material
Archisource presents the Drawing of the Year 2022, the annual, international standout drawing competition – open to all and free to enter! With over £30,000 GBP ($35,000 USD) worth of prizes, the Drawing of the Year celebrates the very best imagery created by professionals and students around the world. This year all entries will receive
Taking matters into their own hands – Copenhagen-based sports equipment company Levitate brilliantly introduces innovative running blades for amputees.No more specialists, high costs, hidden fees and wasted time – they effortlessly make sports blades attainable so those who want to play, exercise or compete are no longer sidelined by the traditional process and can perform
Building Black Success Through Design (BBSD) is a FREE 12-week mentorship program offered through the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto. This program is for Black high school students (Grades 9 to 12) who are interested in Architecture and Design. The goal of the program is to inspire
The second edition of the Forêt Monumentale will be inaugurated in June 2024. Twelve ephemeral monumental works will be installed along a 4km route in the Roumare forest, in the municipality of Canteleu, near Rouen, France.A competition open to students and professionals from all disciplines of
Introducing one-of-a-kind ideas, German-based studio Haus Otto experiments with new ways of producing glasses.Named ‘One Dollar Glasses’ and based on the eponymous non-profit organization EinDollarBrille e.V. established by Martin Aufmuth – this fascinating project utilizes methods of bending wire to allow those in need to make their own eyewear for only $1. © Haus OttoAcross the
Jackson’s Painting Prize 2023 is now open for entries! Jackson’s Painting Prize 2023: Jackson’s Painting Prize 2023, competition that champions exceptional artworks made by international creators at all points in their careers, has been recently opened for entries inviting all artist worldwide to participate. painting art illustration drawing competitions About Competition Jackson’s Painting Prize 2022
For more than five decades, legendary architect Moshe Safdie has built some of the world’s most influential and memorable structures—including our very own Skirball Cultural Center.In a conversation with author and KCRW design and architecture contributor Frances Anderton, hear Safdie discuss his new book, If Walls Could Speak, which takes readers behind the veil of an essential yet mysterious
Effortlessly creating a subtle balance between the rigor of technical constraints and spontaneity of gestures, Roubaix-based Elisa Uberti fabricates ‘Baume #1’ – a stunning stoneware lamp. Feeling the need for creative freedom and sensitive to the beauty of ceramics – she naturally decided to turn to craftsmanship after working for many years in the fashion industry. Uberti’s
Nomura Corporation Osaka Prefecture.Japan invites each one of you to participate in our Jan 2023 Model House of architecture competitions. Our company has been in the House building and renovation market in Japan for 50 years. We have a monthly in-house competition to look for new abstractions new approaches new building idea for Japan’s houses. Would
New York, NY – On Thursday, November 3rd, from 6–8 pm, CUE Art Foundation opens this must be the place to be, a solo exhibition by Philadelphia-based artist rod jones ii, with mentorship from Didier William. The exhibition, presented at CUE’s gallery space (137 W. 25th Street), is rod jones’s first solo show. It will remain on view until
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.ANDlight is a Vancouver-based brand that creates and manufactures decorative lighting pieces in Canada. Designed by Canadian designer Lukas Peet, The Column is a luminaire inspired by Grecian Doric columns typically found in ancient buildings and temples.The piece is modular, enabling the creation of multiple
AIA/CES Approved Free Webinar: “Integrated Fire and Smoke Door Systems: Specifying Your Own Safety Net” “Integrated Fire and Smoke Door Systems: Specifying Your Own Safety Net” Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/993465/aia-ces-approved-free-webinar-integrated-fire-and-smoke-door-systems-specifying-your-own-safety-netIn 2021, local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.35 million fires in the United States. These fires caused 3,800 civilian fire deaths. How many of these losses could we
The Michel Gelrubin Architecture Prize is designed to bring out new talents by giving students an opportunity for international recognition.The collaboration of famous architects, designers and educators such as Moshe Safdie, Winka Dubbeldam, Daniel Libeskind, Jean Nouvel, Ora Ito, Philippe Maidenberg, Daniel Bismut, Kobi Karp, Jean Michel Wilmotte, Eran Neuman, and Roy Kozlovsky
This contemporary collection – by Lambert & Fils Studio – combines the classic Bauhaus milk globe with a series of sculptural forms that carve through space, moving between line, surface, and volume. The different models combine in endless patterns to inhabit any space with subtlety and quiet power. Photo credit : Arseni Khamzin “Our research
From the scratches of the undergrounds of Palais Palffy, Söhne & Partner architects have created a surreal nightclub inspired by Late Renaissance. The design concept of the new bar and nightclub is Mannerist. Mannerism, also known as Late Renaissance, has always stood for a time of change in the historical context and is characterized by
Mark your calendars! The DesignTO Festival returns January 20-29, 2023! Celebrate art and design online and in-person at venues across Toronto.Going into its 13th year, Canada’s leading and largest annual design festival will see over 100 exhibitions and events, featuring bold and ambitious design ideas that respond to the climate crisis and sustainability, ethics
Architecture at Zero is a design competition for decarbonization, equity and resilience, open to students and professionals worldwide. It serves to engage the fields of architecture, design, engineering and planning in the pursuit of sustainable design.The 2023 competition challenge is to design an agriculture center, connecting the history of California’s first Black town, to its
Perfect for everything right from afternoon naps to Netflix marathons, USA-based Albany Park launches the alluring ‘Kova Sofa Collection’ featuring – cloud-soft, feather blend seat cushions brilliantly providing one the ultimate comfort for laid back lounging. “After being overwhelmed with hundreds of over-priced couch options and having a poor buying experience at a designer showroom
Oakland-based brand Model No., has collaborated with emerging designers Lauryn Menard and Baillie Mishler of PROWL design studio, fine artist Mike Han, and motion designer Natalie Liu on a collaborative collection and installation designed to inspire and encourage change within the furnishings industry.The installation, entitled Endless Loop: From Waste to Wanted will feature one-of-a-kind stools and tables designed
