Design of a sports pavilion of herringbone brick walls
Design of a sports pavilion of herringbone brick walls, Australian architecture firm Sam Crawford Architects…
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A strong earthquake hits Turkey causing severe damage to the infrastructure
A strong earthquake hits Turkey causing severe damage to the infrastructure, Two large devastating earthquakes,…
Traditional Hong Kong diners inform interior of Bao Express in Paris
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
Ferrero Technical Center by Frigerio Design Group
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
Oversized windows develop unobstructed views
The world’s oldest stained glass window (still standing) is traditionally believed to be in Augsburg…
Eight kitchens that benefit from generous marble surfaces
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
Weight lamp: light gets 3D printed
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
Heavy building materials sales slowed as the decline began
The most recent Business State Survey, conducted by the Building Products Association, reports growth in…
Benefits of prefabricated steel buildings for industrial applications
Are you thinking of building a new industrial structure? Prefabricated steel buildings are an excellent…
a unique (rust) design collection
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
Kajkao: a biodegradable material from cocoa
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
Six tips for creating engaging design proposals
Most architects are looking to earn more work; Not just the high paying projects but…
Complementing the Tainan Market with a landscaped roof
Complementing the Tainan Market with a landscaped roof, MVRDV Completed Wholesale Market with an undulated…
Adaptive System: the invisible lighting system
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
Lucid dreaming – exhibition by Cerith Wyn Evans
Article by Greta Aldeghi and Aditi Doshi‘The Illuminating Gas’ is Cerith Wyn Evans’s biggest solitary exhibition to date which focuses on how ideas can be communicated by means of forms that are astoundingly well executed through sound, energy, strong visual sense, at a massive architectural scale.After starting his career as filmmaker, UK-based artist Cerith Wyn
Different types of windows and how to use them
Different types of windows and how to use them, Windows are an indispensable element, fundamental…
Embrace local vernacular to reimagine the Winthrop Library
Embrace local vernacular to reimagine the Winthrop Library, With a population of 14,000 – 20,000…
Project 213A explores sustainability and craftsmanship
When a design studio describes itself as ‘timeless and playful’, that’s when you know their designs are ones to have. This is the case with the products of Project 213A, a design house founded by a diverse group of creatives who now present an increasing collection of sustainable designs.From stools to vases and mirrors, each
Golem creates “pleasure-driven” pink interior for Superzoom gallery
Bubblegum-pink walls, floors and furniture create unconventional spaces for displaying art at this gallery in Paris designed by local studio Golem. Headed by architect and artist Ariel Claudet, the practice was invited to design the interior for the Superzoom art gallery, which is located in the historic Le Marais district. Superzoom gallery in Paris features
Expansion of the National Archaeological Museum with earthen walls
Expansion of the National Archaeological Museum with earthen walls, The practice of David Chipperfield Architects…
New designs and details released for OMA’s first tower in Tokyo
New designs and details released for OMA’s first tower in Tokyo, New designs and details…
