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  • Completed Yada Theater in China

    Chinese architecture practice GOA has completed a theater complex in Yangxian Xishan in Yixing.It is a county-level city in Jiangsu…

  • The Botanical Collection is the perfect distraction for you

    Inviting a touch of nature into one’s home décor, the Danish brand LEGO unveils two breathtaking new additions to its organic ‘Botanical Collection’ – an Orchid and Succulents selection.Without the worry of having to water it, this lifestyle product is mainly made of plant-based plastic derived from sugarcane.Composed of 608 pieces, the ‘Orchid Set’ features

  • Design of 95 villas in variable sizes for expanding views in Spain

    Design of 95 villas in variable sizes for expanding views in Spain,Valencia-based architecture firm Fran Silvestre Arquitectos designed a private…

  • Levitate gives equal access to an active lifestyle

    Taking matters into their own hands – Copenhagen-based sports equipment company Levitate brilliantly introduces innovative running blades for amputees.No more specialists, high costs, hidden fees and wasted time – they effortlessly make sports blades attainable so those who want to play, exercise or compete are no longer sidelined by the traditional process and can perform

  • One Dollar Glasses create a broad spectrum of solutions

    Introducing one-of-a-kind ideas, German-based studio Haus Otto experiments with new ways of producing glasses.Named ‘One Dollar Glasses’ and based on the eponymous non-profit organization EinDollarBrille e.V. established by Martin Aufmuth – this fascinating project utilizes methods of bending wire to allow those in need to make their own eyewear for only $1. © Haus OttoAcross the

  • Baume #1 is a stunning stoneware lamp

    Effortlessly creating a subtle balance between the rigor of technical constraints and spontaneity of gestures, Roubaix-based Elisa Uberti fabricates ‘Baume #1’ – a stunning stoneware lamp. Feeling the need for creative freedom and sensitive to the beauty of ceramics – she naturally decided to turn to craftsmanship after working for many years in the fashion industry. Uberti’s

  • Column Series (Pendant) by Lukas Peet for ANDLight

    Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.ANDlight is a Vancouver-based brand that creates and manufactures decorative lighting pieces in Canada. Designed by Canadian designer Lukas Peet, The Column is a luminaire inspired by Grecian Doric columns typically found in ancient buildings and temples.The piece is modular, enabling the creation of multiple

  • The science behind resilient geometry

    The science behind resilient geometry,Earth architecture is built on a far reaching history.Its story continues to be told through ancient…

  • 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

  • Benefits of ramming earth in brazilian homes

    Rock earth walls are once again gaining prominence in Brazil as a low-impact,sustainable and economical solution.Known in Portuguese as taipa,…

  • 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

  • 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 project aimed at boosting the tourism…

  • 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