Zaha Hadid unveils a science center of interwoven rectangular volumes in Singapore
Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled a design for a new science center, made up of…
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Laurent by Lambert & Fils studio
This contemporary collection – by Lambert & Fils Studio – combines the classic Bauhaus milk globe with a series of sculptural forms that carve through space, moving between line, surface, and volume. The different models combine in endless patterns to inhabit any space with subtlety and quiet power. Photo credit : Arseni Khamzin “Our research
A Canadian winter house looks like it’s covered in snow in the woods
Montreal-based architecture firm Atelier L’Abri built a snow-covered family home in the woods outside the…
Benefits of ramming earth in brazilian homes
Rock earth walls are once again gaining prominence in Brazil as a low-impact, sustainable and…
Sechser: the heterotopic nightclub in vienna
From the scratches of the undergrounds of Palais Palffy, Söhne & Partner architects have created a surreal nightclub inspired by Late Renaissance. The design concept of the new bar and nightclub is Mannerist. Mannerism, also known as Late Renaissance, has always stood for a time of change in the historical context and is characterized by
Residential apartment design featuring organically sculpted columns in Melbourne
Wood Marsh designed a residential apartment featuring organically sculpted columns that complement the undulating roofs…
Sindalah is the first luxury island development project in Neom
In announcing the Crown Prince, His Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, he unveiled the latest…
Kova Sofa Collection is perfect for cozy afternoon naps
Perfect for everything right from afternoon naps to Netflix marathons, USA-based Albany Park launches the alluring ‘Kova Sofa Collection’ featuring – cloud-soft, feather blend seat cushions brilliantly providing one the ultimate comfort for laid back lounging. “After being overwhelmed with hundreds of over-priced couch options and having a poor buying experience at a designer showroom
Renovation of two historic buildings with noble materials and contrasting elements in Palma
Merging noble materials and contrasting elements in the Spanish city of Palma de Mallorca, Spain,…
Orkester bench is simplistic and straightforward
Beautifully expressing her roots in a Nordic design culture as well as aiming beyond – Sweden-based Mia Cullin skillfully crafts the ‘Orkester’ collection featuring – a minimalistic bench with two or three seats fabricated in ash wood, natural or stained. Comprising clean, straightforward as well as simplistic geometric shapes harmoniously infused with handcrafted intricate details
The Aire Pavilion is covered with giant disjointed scaffolding
Madrid-based architecture studio P + S Estudio de Arquitectura designed a giant tin scaffold wrapped…
A showroom building that evokes the Chinese Red Mountains with a dazzling orange roof
Shanghai-based architecture firm Wutopia Lab has built a showroom, inspired by China’s Red Mountains. Dazzling…
Joe Colombo’s Multichair: icon design from the 70s
In the 1960s and 1970s, furniture design was truly experimental: to such an extent that when you look at pieces produced back then (like the iconic Joe Colombo’s Multichair by B—Line) you perceive them as totally contemporary. To some extent almost futuristic. It’s a consideration that explains, at a glance, why a company producing contemporary
Assemblages lighting collection by The Back Studio
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting. Every design week reveals an overwhelming amount of lamps with no innovative purpose, neither in form nor function, simply to provide established brands with an excuse to talk about novelties and brand new products. This is not the case. The Indian / Italian duo
Transforming an abandoned building into a hotel using industrial elements in Beijing
Milanese multidisciplinary studio Lissoni & Partners designed a new hotel in Beijing, and a giant…
Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh for Cassina
Modular Imagination, a project built on flexibility, designed by creative genius Virgil Abloh, honorably entering Cassina‘s catalog. Formed by two different-sized building blocks, Modular Imagination is an open invitation to participate in the configuration of space and building new interior worlds. The two matt-black building blocks can be configured to adapt to any setting: the
Arco K 2022 for Flos by Studio Castiglioni
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting. To celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the iconic lighting piece Arco, Flos is releasing a new limited version, only available online. The Arco K 2022 limited is introduced with an innovative crystal block base, expanding the light on the structure of the lamp itself
Disclosure of pictures of the modern Sydney project designed by SANA
Transforming Art Gallery of New South Wales, this will officially open to the public on…
Transformation of the famous Boerentoren Tower with a glass extension in Antwerp
Daniel Libeskind, founder of Studio Libeskind, has been selected to transform the iconic Boerentoren Tower,…
Omnia speaker: a new multi-awarded design
Tapping into a new user experience, Sonus faber latest release Omnia speaker has already made a place for itself on the market. This new speaker is created with the aim to bring Sonus faber professional quality audio to a home stage by being designed as a compact version of their well-known sound systems, all while
From the Himalaya’s by Super Local
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting. To deal with the waste of the Himalaya’s 80.000 annual visitors, Super Local developed an end-to-end process, including setting up an appropriate plastics workspace, building two hand-operated plastic injection machines, and training the local staff in collaboration with Sagarmatha Next. Shredded aluminum and plastic
