2018 Pritzker Prize Laureate Balkrishna Vitaldas Doshi dies
Balkrishna Vitaldas Doshi, master architect, urban planner, teacher, and 2018 Pritzker Prize winner, has died.And the 2022 quadruple gold medal…
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OTO Hugging chair is for people with autism
Between 45 and 95 % of people with autism have sensory integration disorders, which means that noise, light or physical contact can be a real challenge in everyday life, a source of discomfort, or a sensory overload.Deep pressure therapy has been proven to relieve these effects and helping them to focus on their own body
Atlantis the Royal is an architectural masterpiece and a new icon for Dubai
Leaping off the ground in what appear to be interlockingLego blocks on Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah is the luxury city’s…
Use of organic spherical furniture technology in disforma collections
Use of organic spherical furniture technology in disforma collections,The Desforma collection is unique in the world of design.They don’t use…
Tube Chair has a simple yet clever tubular construction
Originally inspired by typical aluminum chairs one see’s on the street or outdoor cafés, Austria-based rising contemporary product and furniture designer, Klemens Schillinger crafts ‘Tube Chair’ – a piece of furniture characterized by a minimalstic, sophisticated yet clever tubular construction.“My goal is to develop simple yet well thought-out products, design methods and ‘do it yourself’
Implementation of a new design for EL&N London in Saudi Arabia
Together with the global real estate consulting firm JLL,the fit-out division of the Construction and Planning Company (C&P),continues to deliver…
The Emerging Rise of Saudi Architecture: A Closer Look at the Work of Ibrahim Joharji
As global attention increasingly turns toward Saudi Arabia and its ambitious development agenda, the architectural landscape of the Kingdom is…
The Fink side table is the definition of flat packing
With the intention of transforming the flat-pack furniture industry from disposable to durable, the Brooklyn based studio Fink Furniture developed the Fink side table.Furniture was never meant to be “fast”.Most flat pack furniture is only portable once in its life.Once assembled, its quality quickly degrades.It rarely survives moves, and if disassembled, it will never be
Building materials prices are the biggest concern for construction companies for 2023
Construction supplies flow more freely, but the price of materials could affect construction plans for 2023, some construction workers have…
Equity-Based Reforestation Plan for New Orleans
New Orleans experiences the worst urban heat island effect in the country, with temperatures about 9 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than…
The PINION PROJECT
With PINION PROJECT, created by two Seoul-based design studios, the heavy solidity of concrete blends with slight transparency of the acrylic giving life to a new material, with a strong visual appealing.PINION PROJECT is the result of a collaboration between two Seoul-based design studios, HATTERN and LAB.CRETE, who worked together to mix their knowledge on
Create quiet spaces with white ambiance canvas sections
Create quiet spaces with white ambiance canvas sections,At the height of High Modernism, architects such as Le Corbusier and Mies…
Worms Eyeview application for architectural photography
Experimenting with new ways of shooting is a great way to showcase your skills,and sometimes, a fresh perspective is all…
The voice of women in Chinese architecture
Women’s studies officially began in China in the early 1980s.Women woke up and began to take on larger roles in…
Krill Design on how to build a circular company
On its web site, Krill Design informs about its dedication to “the development of new design products within a 100% circular and sustainable process”. And boosts a Best Performer Award for circular economy services and a recognition by the World Economic Forum as an example of sustainability. Add to this a surprisingly good revenue (320K euro
Perspectives by Ferruccio Laviani for Lea Ceramiche
On the occasion of Design Week 2022, Lea Ceramiche invites the public to discover one of the most fascinating and secret views of Milan, through an installation – Perspectives – capable of enhancing its paths and perspectives, curated by the Italian architect Ferruccio Laviani.Along the walkways of this green space, Laviani imagined a path in
Creating a material that uses food waste in civil construction
Creating a material that uses food waste in civil construction,Did you know that when you add cabbage leaves, orange peel,…
Controlled Burn: The DNA of Fire
Controlled Burned by Israel-based designer, Shira Horenstien, explores the relationship between humans and natural elements by using fire as the means as well as the outcome.Designed by Shira Horesnstien, Controlled Burn deals with taming and domestication of fire in the indoor environment. The project’s final product is a ceramic object that serves as a magnetic
Re-project Gates to Niagara Falls at PAU
Re-project Gates to Niagara Falls at PAU,The New York-based Practice Studio for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) has been selected to…
Blocks Revit interior design plugin
Some professionals have experienced using Revit to develop internal projects from start to finish.This is partly due to the scarcity…
Accent Light is a minimalistic light fabricated from a paper
With a clear focus on perspectives, symmetries and a strong sense of colors – Zürich-based Fritz Jakob Gräber designs an eye-catching ‘Accent Light’.© FritzjakobApproaching each project from a diverse point of view – this Swiss designer with his wide experience in a mélange of crafts develops an eclectic range of products, furniture and lighting.“In my
