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Lighting designThanks to the richness of the materials in contrast to its essential lines, Ebe is able to establish a dialogue with other decorative and architectural elements that surround itInspired by the reflections of the moon, with a name derived from the goddess of youth and lunar light, the new Ebe collection by Nicola Gallizia
Harnessing soft colours and gentle curves, interior design studio Vives St-Laurent has completed the Billie Le Kid children’s shop in Mont-Tremblant – a Canadian ski resort known for its colourful architecture. Following on from Billie Le Kid’s first store in Montreal, the brand brought in Vives St-Laurent to create a new outpost that captured the
The structure consists of several components that are linked together and serve to successfully transfer loads to the soil.Modern structural…
Introducing the KIBB, a revolutionary agricultural transport option developed by CAKE.Massive machines tending to the needs of vast fields of crops aren’t an uncommon sight to see. But there’s a problem lurking beneath the surface. These machines are responsible for a significant chunk of greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. And as if
Spring, for many, is the loveliest time of the year. As everything starts to bloom, the world seems to become a more beautiful place. But, for many, it’s also the worst time of the year. Flower buds mean sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and other symptoms for millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies. Thankfully
A space frame is a truss-like structure consisting of trusses interconnected in a geometric pattern that is both strong and…
A stub column is a type of post that is very small in length and does not connect directly to…
Pony walls are low profile partition walls often used to divide large open spaces.The pony wall is also called a…
Thomas Mair was awarded the DesignWanted Award, within the product design category, for his Kara coffee machine that “should be seen as a new standard for how to design domestic appliances, and shows an alternative way of designing and building electronics“, in the designer’s words.Mair, who moved (from Italy) to the Netherlands in 2018 to
An architecture centre founded by British architect Terry Farrell has opened in Newcastle, England, with an exhibition exploring building materials of the future and “urban rooms” for local residents. The Farrell Centre is an exhibition gallery, research centre and community space that aims to provoke conversation about architecture and planning, both in the city and
ChatGPT, also known as Transformer Generative Pre-trainer,is a powerful language generation tool that has the ability to produce human-like text.This…
Among the winners of the DesignWanted Award 2023, within the product design category, there is Tiny Eco, the Lavazza coffee machine designed by Florian Seidl and Angelica Rella, both core members of the company in-house team.Their design philosophy is centered on creating “Italian product design” that is easily accessible, innovative, and perfectly designed. Collaboration is
Features and materials of filler slabs,Grouting slab technology is an innovative and cost-effective technology in which the dead load of…
Home appliancesA solution to the passive hot water waste that occurs during the water warm-up period. In the U.S. alone, up to 360 billion gallons of hot water are passively wastedIn this interview, Adam Friedman, founder of Geology studio, a furniture and product design studio based in Claremont, CA, talks about the origins of his
One of the most important things to consider when it comes to construction is load distribution.Properly distributed loads help prevent…
Inspired by everything that surrounds us and lived experiences, MiDA-lab provocatively challenges the anthropocentric view by presenting pieces with its own identity, soul, and character. Founded by Michela D’Angelo, MiDA-lab is the culmination of years of experience working with a variety of materials: experimenting, exploring, and learning along the way, to ultimately develop a conscious, vibrant
Did you know that spending as little as twenty minutes outdoors can provide numerous benefits to our well-being? That’s right. Research clearly shows that nature has a positive effect on our mental health. To give an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of being outdoors, Leckie Studio, together with Aruliden, has created Arcana – stunning cabins
The idea of adding color to your wall tapestry is one of the hottest trends in home decor today.Not only…
Wallpaper is an easy and affordable way to add texture to your walls.The options for wallpapers are seemingly endless and…
The most exciting innovations in the construction industryوFor those who pay close attention to the construction industry, 2021 was a…
Avoid common balancing mistakes with construction software,As a Construction Project Manager, your primary task is to oversee scope, budget and…
