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With the winter season on the horizon, the energy crisis is leaving many European homes anxiously waiting for the painful reality of the increasing heating bills and for the majority, the only real solution is to turn down the thermostat and prepare for a cold winter but BOLDR has other ideas.BOLDR introduces Kelvin, an elegant
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.Ryota Akiyama utilized the “crazing” technique generally used in ceramic and replaced the clay with a contemporary material – styrofoam.Due to the heat shrinkage characteristic of the material, the crazing phenomenon on water-based pigment coating pre-cut styrofoam is more dramatic than the ones on ceramics.©
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.Post Paper Studio aims to be a low-tech alternative to upcycle paper waste at a local level, promoting its value and its potential as a material for both design and construction.By The End of May is a research and design lab for the future of
Fuelled by a rich creative background and a narrative deeply rooted in nature, French designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance crafts ‘Burnt Cork’ – an extraordinary collection of furniture featuring sinuous forms and a gradient of textures.“While moving to Portugal, I drove through the dramatic forest fires of summer 2017 and this visceral experience resonated with me deeply.As
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has revealed the design of a 63-story tower in Singapore….
The architecture practice in Munich, Berlin and Beijing, HENN, has completed the completion of Barramundi’s…
Artistically creating synergies between materials and functionality, Lausanne-based Renaud Defrancesco innovatively crafts ‘Bulb LMP’ – series of eclectic bulbs that has the particularity to be directly used as a lamp.Deeply interested in the analysis of the environment around him and the impact of mankind – he launched his studio in 2017 and has since then
Deeply inspired by signs of nature as well as expressing Brazilian singularity through innovative design and attention to intricate detail, Brazil-based WENTZ crafts ‘Canoa’ – an alluring lounge chair that rocks like the sea and beautifully evokes a calm feeling of being on water. A one-of-kind furniture, lighting and accessories brand – “our objects express, in
Believing in the power of conscious sustainable design, London-based creative studio Blond skillfully crafts ‘Loop’ – a playful water bottle with an iconic shape and innovative lid, from which it takes its name, embodying one-of-a-kind features. With Joseph Joseph approaching Blond to fabricate a hero product in their new hydration range – this conceptual project was
Creating an architectural office that supports productivity and creativity requires careful planning. This article explores…
At the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, the United Nations…
‘The Party’ designed by Kranen/Gille for Moooi is a family of wall lamps inspired by a clan of strong, captivating personalities.Their casted ceramic faces bring to light our fascination with secrets, family dynamics and intrigue.If seen together, as a splendid party, they brighten up the stage with their cool playfulness.Yet behind the lamps’ composed façades
Inspired by the form and function of musical instruments, the OPlay is an innovative solution for asthma medication and monitoring the condition in children.Health-induced anxiety in children is a very real issue so designing products that empower them to take ownership of their health are essential. That’s the idea behind OPlay, a device for young
X Shore, with its latest model, the Eelex 800, is the forefront of a new wave of electric boats targeting the consumer market.While most of the attention on travel-related pollution has focused on the roads and skies, X Shore points towards a 2019 report by the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute. The report found that shipping
The architects themselves design the spaces for their architecture office. Their design has a unique…
Skillfully fabricated by multidisciplinary Swedish studio Claesson Koivisto Rune for Dream Co.Japan, following a two-year research and development process – this ‘Soft Stone’ massage pillow is a dream come true. With the aim of avoiding a clinical look, its fascinating minimalistic appearance is far from your ordinary medical massage machine. © Claesson Koivisto RuneThe eclectic aesthetic of
Driven by interest and passion in today’s cultural, societal and ethical topics – Switzerland-based Sarah Hossli designs an armchair ‘Lotte’. “This was my diploma project, developed by closely working with relevant experts during my master studies at ECAL” says Hossli. Several elderly people face problems sitting down and standing up, mainly due to worn out, painful joints
Illustrated here in bright yellow, the project intends to create a positive impact in people’s daily lives by building on the traditional comfort associated with sofas.That’s because the Ding Dong sofa features an integrated massager, which users can simply remove and use whenever they want.© Dong hyeon YooA simple strap invites interaction, whilst a wireless
Office designs depend on the creativity of designers and their general views to be taken…
Foster + Partners has completed construction of the tallest tower in the European Union at…
Corporate identity is expressed through the design of the workspace, whether you are currently in…
