Zaha Hadid Architects creates weatherproof shelters and housing units for displaced communities
Zaha Hadid Architects has constructed 27 natural daylight tents, modular, weatherproof structures for refugees and…
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The effect of snow covers on architecture and sustainability
Snow cover helps regulate the Earth’s surface temperature, so seasonal snow is an important part…
Nutcracker by Rumms: power, play and sensitivity
Not only cracking all nuts with impact and subtlety but embodying an innate playfulness that makes it a special feature at any table – Germany-based Rumms crafts an eclectic forged steel ‘Nutcracker’. Brilliantly combining substantial craftsmanship with progressive design to bring the concept of material culture and its natural charm into the lives of people –
Jellyfish by Fabio Verdelli Milano is no ordinary pushpin
Jellyfish is the first product of Fabio Verdelli Milano, the spin off brand of the namesake Design Studio. A Kickstarter campaign tells all about it. And tells a lot about Fabio Verdelli’s work and values too.There’s an untold rule in the design world: never try to become an entrepreneur.Of course, there are many designers who
The new Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion by LMN Architects
The Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion intends to incorporate a program, motivated by the purpose of…
The Float Lamp fits on top of glass bottles
Designed for different uses including table, floor, suspension and wall options, the Float lamp concept was inspired by traditional Italian table decorations in which candles are placed inside the rims of empty bottles to create a romantic ambience.© Float lamp by Mario Alessiani for Axolight – Sketches© Float lamp by Mario Alessiani for Axolight –
Completing a family home with an angled roof in Vietnam
Vietnamese architecture firm, MIA Design Studio, has completed a family home with an angled roof…
Embodying the wild beauty of the Canadian region for campers in four framed cabins
The Montreal-based architecture firm Atelier L’Abri designed four small A-frame cabins. The cabins embody the…
Butler basin: a ceramic body with wooden hands
This Butler basin was designed by Flavio Scalzo, founder of the DiciannoveDieciDesign studio, working with the concept to transform traditional materials with technology, creating a new language, feelings, and sensations.A freestanding washbasin “a faithful butler” of the purest form combines ease of use, functionality, and poetry, it is not limited to its mere use of
Soft Serve Lamp is inspired by ice cream
Inspired by ice cream and beautifully 3D-printed from biodegradable plastic in Stockholm – Crème Atelier sustainably crafts ‘Soft Serve Lamp’, adding the right touch of uniqueness to one’s interiors with its swirly shapes, warm light and soufflé-like aesthetic. Characterized by a perfect balance of elegance and playfulness – “Crème Atelier came to life through our common
Design unveiled to transform Sydney’s Powerhouse Ultimo into a world-class museum
Design and details have been revealed for the Australian Museum of Applied Arts and Science…
Entre-Deux seamlessly allows extreme configurability
Not an element of separation but of direct connection between rooms, Albed introduces ‘Entre-Deux’ – an extraordinary door system crafted by Alfonso Femia that enhances passages with a precious frame in metal, wood or natural stone.Engineered by applying a versatile modular approach – it seamlessly allows extreme configurability.Customizable and a decorative architectural furniture element intended
Greenery: a piece of art that brings you closer to nature
Inspired by dynamic patterns of symmetry found in the structures of nature, Philippines-based Herschel Shapiro crafts ‘Greenery’ – a contemporary 3D printed wall sculpture fabricated from eco-friendly plastic. “Undeniably my favorite art media, 3D printing combines both – the expressiveness and precision required to meld natural curves with sharp mathematical lines” says Shapiro.A captivating addition to
Und Messing by Volker Haug
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.A new series of lighting exploring various expressions of brass: und Messing (‘and brass’) by the Australian Volker Haug.The series represents an accumulation of ideas collected over the last two years, disparate designs, sharing a material and a common sentiment. Each individual piece reveals the hand
Eastside Regional Entertainment Center provides an oasis for locals
Eastside Regional Entertainment Center provides an oasis for locals, The architects at Perkins + Will…
Hidden Objects: why are smart gadgets so obvious?
Why should smart gadgets be so obvious?SF-SO’s Hidden Objects propose ways in which everyday items can be naturally hidden and blend in with the surrounding environment. “Companies desire to make newly released products stand out [is leading] to unnecessary decorations and shapes during design,” says SF-SO. “In the end, this is also the reason why people
Bug Factory: the future of sustainable pet feed
The Bug Factory manufactures eco-growing pods designed for people’s homes that harness insect power to recycle food waste and convert it into pet food and plant fertilizer. The pods are manufactured from recycled British fridge and freezers and aim to empower consumers to create their own affordable, sustainable and continuous source of animal feed while
Create cultural and commercial centers in the Metaverse
World-leading architects Grimshaw, HWKN, Farshid Moussavi and WHY have created centers of virtual culture and…
Unveiling of the Hotel Natura extension with a prominent triangular wooden façade in Rogla
Ljubljana-based Enota Architects has unveiled a design for a hotel extension that features triangular wooden…
The world’s largest urban solar farm unveiled to Rome
Rome could host the “world’s largest urban solar farm” as a result of its bid…
Creating a boutique hotel using flowing curves and sculptural geometric fixtures
Flowing curves and abstract, sculptural geometric compositions make up this boutique hotel in Beijing, designed…
