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Apartment 02 by Hugo Oliveira Arquitetura
Apartment 02 is a spacious open plan that creates a feeling of lightness across the project.Located in the most iconic trio of residential buildings in Brasília, Apartment 02 – by Hugo Oliveira Arquitetura – has been completely renovated to meet the needs of the owners.The main points of the project were the open plan, restoration
Banema’s concept store shines a new light on wood
Designed Campos Costa Arquitetos, the space is intended as an ideas lab that celebrates the origins of the brandBanema is one of Portugal‘s leading manufacturers of wood products and derivatives. As such, the concept store focuses on the alluring diversity of timber.From the street, two large windows serve as miniature gallery-like spaces for highlighting products
Koto’s garden cabin features a carbon-capturing exterior
Carbon dioxide is captured in the charred timber fabric of the building and actively removed from the atmosphere.The london-based architectural and design studio Koto has partnered with garden designer Tony Woods from Garden Club London to create a tranquil and sensory indoor and outdoor space to relax and unwind at the 2022 RHS Chelsea Flower
5 alternative material innovations
Today, as the world and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), in particular, race to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 to avoid the worst effects of climate change – researchers are working to decarbonise concrete, one of the most polluting materials in the world.Did you know concrete’s key ingredient cement currently accounts for about
a vision of well-being within architecture and interior design
Dedicated to exploring the future of architecture and interior design, and how buildings and workplaces can enhance well-being, creativity, and productivity, students have been invited by BAUX to share their ideas which have been then exhibited at Stockholm Furniture Fair.They have been carefully selected and originate from various countries including Norway, Sweden, Nepal, Egypt, Poland
nothing happens if nothing happens
After an intense year of design initiatives that brought together Isola’s global design community in Milan, in Eindhoven during the Dutch Design Week, and at Dubai Design Week, the Isola Design Festival 2023 with the theme “Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens” delves into the realm of regeneration, by making it the focus of its forthcoming
Signing a mutual licensing agreement for architects between America and Britain
reached the registration plates of architects in the United Kingdom and the United States, to…
Best Workstations for Architects : A Comprehensive Guide
In the world of architectural design, engineers and designers rely on powerful and reliable tools…
Solar-powered products accelerating the transition to solar energy
Embedding solar technology into our everyday lives, there’s been a rise in solar-powered design projects – from coffee-making tools to headphones and the first production-ready solar car.A ball of gas and plasma 1.4 million kilometers wide and burning at 15 million degrees Celsius at its core – the sun is an unlimited source of energy
Dito Workbench is the work accessory of your dreams
Skillfully featuring a hidden management tray that brilliantly provides a solution for keeping cables in place, German-based Relvāokellermann and Gumpo have come together to fabricate – the ‘Dito Workbench’.Continuing their successful partnership, this piece of furniture is the latest addition to Normcore – their joint collection.“Inspired by the Dito Conference Table launched in 2018, this
T-Cord Chair: inspired by Pringles hyperbolic paraboloid
A skillful welder brilliantly designing one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture in Germany – Roi B crafts a ‘T-Cord Chair’ from 56 tension cords and a 60mm steel pipe welded together with rounded pieces to create a warm organic feeling.Harmoniously blending together his innate love for art and deep knowledge about metal led him to – seamlessly
The Workman Chaise creates an image of lightness
Driven by innate curiosity, Seattle-based industrial designer Harry Teng crafts a minimalistic piece of furniture inspired by the most fundamental way of metal fabrication – ‘Workman Chaise’.Fascinated by the human body’s capacity to engage with space, his work deeply considers kinesiology and ergonomics. A conceptual juxtaposition between visual perception and comfort while staying true to the
Industrial applications of prefabricated steel buildings
Prefabricated steel buildings offer a number of benefits for industrial applications, including speed of construction,…
Zaha Hadid’s company begins plans for Business Central stadium
Zaha Hadid’s company begins plans for Business Central stadium, Plans for Zaha Hadid Architects’ Business…
Plastplan introduces ‘Everyday’ at DesignMarch 2022
Strongly emphasizing on the belief that recycled plastic holds a lot of potential – Plastplan is a design and plastic recycling studio based in Reykjavík and brilliantly formed in 2019 by Björn Steinar and Brynjólfur. An interesting blend with Steinar’s product design background and Brynjólfur´s experience in computer science as well as mechanical engineering – the
Topographic Objects are crafted from ocean plastic
With an innate obsession towards material innovation and a curiosity of exploring boundaries of design across disciplines through his fascinating products – London-based industrial designer Charles Birshaw creates a series of ‘Topographic Objects’ from ocean plastic. “The project stemmed from my current notion and thought process of seamlessly integrating materials that we particularly need to find
Construction of a Fendi production building with elevated rooftop garden in Florence
Construction of a Fendi production building with elevated rooftop garden in Florence, Milan-based architecture studio…
Investing in people and prioritizing education
On January 24, the fifth edition of World Education Day was celebrated under the theme…
À DADA makes you take a walk down memory lane
A designer of objects, furniture and lighting by passion, Strasbourg-based Teddy Moissant skillfully crafts ‘À DADA’ – an extraordinary warm oak wood and leather stool inspired by a pommel horse.With most projects fabricated by craftsmen – this approach allows him to participate in the sustainable local crafts scene leading to a sharing of knowledge, skills
Star Lounger is created from stretch velvet and brass
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
