The modern workplace has evolved a lot over the past few decades, and the introduction of new technologies and the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic is set to completely change how we work even more in the future. Back in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, offices were still mostly set up for individual working, with
CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati with Italo Rota unveils the design of a 90-meter high Playscraper – a Tennis Tower that layers eight tennis courts on top of each other. International design and innovation office CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati with Italo Rota has unveiled the design for Playscraper – a Tennis Tower which features multiple courts stacked on
‘Natural Capital’ is a walking data visualisation located in Milan’s Brera Botanical Garden.This isn’t the first time international design office CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati has worked with energy company Eni to explore new sustainability paradigms during Milan Design Week. Last year, they collaborated on ‘The Circular Garden‘ – a Gaudi-inspired garden featuring arches made from mushroom
When it comes to the climate crisis, there’s no time for cynicism. With millions of people already experiencing the effects of a warming planet firsthand, we need to move forward with optimism and momentum. This is the driving force behind What Design Can Do (WDCD)’s fourth challenge in partnership with the IKEA Foundation: the Make it
Archiol Artuminate has organized this second edition of the Home – future design competition to understand the possibilities of residential architecture in the future and to test the skill of imagination in architecture. “I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture”- Tadao Ando.The most significant architectural space we experience throughout
There are thousands of chairs in various sizes and creative shapes available nowadays. Caulk Chair is another creative interpretation for this furniture piece.Haphazard patterns formed by caulking technique, resembling a 3d-printed chairThe chairs are made from offcut polystyrene which is carved and assembled into functional forms.A caulking gun is then used to lay beads of
Join us for the fifth edition of Z-axis – Form Follows Climate!This year, the urgency of climate responsive architecture will be addressed through four sessions exploring the concept of ‘Form Follows Climate’. The Speakers will be discussing ideas and projects centred around the following
No architect ever matched Niemeyer free-flowing design, seeming to float above the ground. No artificial, straight lines or right angles, but sensual curves inspired by the Brazilian mountains and free-flowing rivers, waves, and by female forms.From the 1940s, Oscar Niemeyer’s stunning constructions gave to the country, and to Brasília in particular, a modern, visual voice.If this
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.Slamp invites visitors inside its Milan Duomo flagship, the first Italian showroom where the brand will exhibit some of its most iconic products, including the latest pieces by long-term collaborators, French designer Marc Sadler and Milan-based designer Lorenza Bozzoli.Set to go on display during Milan
Orbit is the company’s new portable, wireless lamp, meant to be the perfect companion for your indoor and outdoor adventures.Constructed in milky white plastic with refined brass details, light and stylish, this lamp is easy to carry around wherever you go.© UMAGEOrbit portable lamp has three different light modes, and its construction lets you turn
Light is one of the most important factors when designing homes, and the use of natural light is vital in creating a space that feels both comfortable, inviting and practical. It could be said that lighting is a form of language that architects can use to communicate emotions in the spaces and structures they design.As
After an overwhelming response to the first & second editions, Charette is thrilled to announce the 3rd edition of ‘Alternate Realities’ – the world’s most experimental architecture competition! This year’s theme is MARS HOMES. The entries to the Alternate Realities #3 competition will be reviewed by some of the most influential authorities in architecture and
Driving the Human: Seven Prototypes for Eco-social Renewal From November 25-27, 2022, Driving the Human realizes a three-day festival marking…
New design for sustainable Enel Primary SubstationEnel Grids is calling on designers, architects, engineers or inventors to reimagine its most iconic assets: Primary Substations!! The Company is looking for a new design concept for the construction of this innovative sustainable building system that must have innovative features in terms of design, materials and construction, incorporating
International Poster Call BICeBé 2023 is now open for entries! International Poster Call BICeBé 2023: The Biennial of the Poster Bolivia BICeBé, the most important international event in Bolivia and the Southern Cone regarding design and visual communication, recently has been announced the call for entries for 2023 inviting submissions from all over the world.
Forget salt and pepper: this futuristic condiment features crayon-based flavouring for a taste explosion in every bite.For the majority of us, gastronomic perfection is impossible to achieve. If it’s not the combination of flavours, the kitchen skills needed to achieve Michelin star presentation are almost impossible to master. That’s why Food Crayon was invented, edible
LAYER Studio, delivering award-winning and market-leading experiences, has designed the sustainable packaging for Never Go Alone (NGA), a fresh brand dedicated to daily wellness essentials.The Never Go Alone packaging has been designed with a focus on sustainability and features innovative on-the-go usability features informed by observation of human behaviours to elevate the hygiene experience and
Product designer Jonna Breitenhuber created SOAPBOTTLE — biodegradable, zero-waste packaging for toiletry products that simply wash away.In an effort to reduce single-use plastics, German product designer Jonna Breitenhuber has come up with a way to avoid packaging altogether. Her SOAPBOTTLE concept introduces a line of waste-free cosmetics presented inside prototype bottles made entirely of soap.According
Gabrielle’s lecture “Changing the Face of Design” will begin at 7:00pm PST in Ahmanson Hall 507, Otis College of Art and Design, 9045 Lincoln Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90045, and via ZOOM.The lecture and parking are free and open to the public. On-campus attendance is limited to 40 attendees. Zoom attendance is unlimited.See Eventbrite to reserve
Switch scooter is a portable electric solution which makes city commuting easy.Scooters often sound like a great idea. They are promoted as environmentally friendly, and a good, fun alternative to commuting by bicycle. Yet there are still a few things that stop people from taking the leap and buying a scooter.As people consider their transport
Smart cities use information and communication technologies to improve operational efficiency, share information with the public, and improve the quality of government services and the well-being of citizens. Their mission is to enhance the functions of the city, thereby promoting economic growth and improving citizens’ quality of life through the use of smart technology. Thus
