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Sustainable design comes in many shapes and sizes. Here, architect and furniture designer Guillermo Cameron Mac Lean looks to the concertina shape of musical instruments to create the Espina Pendant lamp, a collapsible pendant light for Spanish brand Estepa.Designed to take up as little space as possible, not only does the Espina Pendant reduce the
The 2022 United Nations Conference of the Parties, more commonly referred to as COP27,took place between 6 November and 18…
With the aim of providing colorful excitement to life in the city center, Korea-based Youngseok Han skillfully crafts ‘Conic’ – a flashlight in an iconic aluminum sculpture featuring design and usability perfectly ideal for indoor as well as outdoor environments. With the busy schedules of people today – recent trends such as car camping have been
Windows are an essential part of any building design, whether residential or commercial. When choosing the ideal height for windows…
More than simply just a design studio and based in the UK, Running Guy brilliantly fabricates the innovative lighting solution ‘Sonne’ – a free-standing architectural tripod area light specifically for large spaces.Although they describe themselves as London-based – the Running Guy is a team of artists, designers and engineers located across the globe. © Running GuyMaking
Articulating spatial experiences and service design in architectureوArchitecture has the ability to engage emotionally with its occupants.Where ingeniously designed spatial…
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.OECHSLER’s innovative manufacturing technique for seating furniture, designed by the German designer Johannes Steinbauer Office for Design, defines an unprecedented approach to cushioning, providing design flexibility and hybrid features in one print.With the help of additive manufacturing (3D printing), fabrics, springs, and foam layers can
Are you looking for ways to maximize your space but want to avoid investing in a large space renovation?Sloped roofs…
Inspired and fascinated by metal furniture and the brilliant amalgamation of modern industrial looks and traditional craftsmanship – Korea-based Acasso, founded by industrial designer Jake Lee skillfully fabricates ‘Tekron’, an extraordinary aluminum Folding Chair.With a shared goal – Acasso is a team of designers and engineers working together in an open environment with strong leadership
Known throughout the United States and the world,Los Angeles is the city of dreams for both freedom and experimentation,which is…
Passiflora chaise longue by Maurizio Galante & Tal Lancman for VGO Associates consists of 36 large and 57 small flowers made of hand-knotted and sewn vegetable leather.It is a hand-knotted chaise longue on which to lie as if it were a soft bed of flowers.© Passiflora by Maurizio Galante & Tal Lancman for VGO Associates“To
Designed by the Spacemen architecture team, a giant sienna-colored meteor rock hangs from the ceiling of a flagship store.The 128…
NOOM gives stainless steel a unique rainbow finish through the process of galvanization.The Suprematic collection by Ukranian design studio NOOM is inspired by Suprematism, a modernist art movement focused on basic geometric forms, such as circles, squares, lines, and rectangles. As such, geometry is the backbone of the series, defining a playful combination of various
Through the shapes, colors, and elements on their facades, many architects have sought to give works that are physically static…
Around 28 million people in the UK suffer from chronic pain, negatively impacting the quality of life by limiting movement and causing anxiety and depression, which can worsen pain as a result. By offering an ecosystem of handy relief products, Eden tried to break this never-ending cycle.UK designer Chris Barnes describes Eden as a ‘guardian
Quantum computing is a field of computing that selects relevant solutions from a large number of options.It uses quantum computers,…
Comparison of cement blocks and concrete blocks,Are cement blocks and concrete blocks the same?Many people assume they are, but the…
Dome homes aren’t just visually delightful, they also have advantages over your typical boxy house. Russian company SkyDome’s futuristic dome home is one such gorgeous example.Built from 95-percent natural materials, the spherical buildings are twice as strong than an ordinary home and sport an interior that’s even more beautiful than what’s seen on the outside.©
Balcony Design Strategies in Buenos Aires Apartments,The search for outdoor spaces in dense city dwellings has become a necessity for…
Floating cities between the past and the future,The threat of climate change looms ahead.Sea level rise will put more than…
Nowadays, long span panels are highly desirable because building owners demand columnless spaces.Where the selection of floor panels such as…
