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

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,Valencia-based architecture firm Fran Silvestre Arquitectos designed a private…

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

Formed by a series of rotating concrete dwellings, the new BIG Residential Tower is the first residential building in Quito,…

Transforming a hospital complex into a cultural center with a movable roof,International design and innovation studio Carlo Ratti Associati and…

The Fundação Bienal de São Paulo announces the curators and the project to represent the Brazilian Pavilion during the 18th…

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

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

Masquespacio reflects Barcelona’s artistic creativity in the interiors of FC Barcelona,A giant green castle, a car in the shape of…

MVRDV and Spanish architecture practice GRAS Reynés Arquitectos,have completed the first phase of the Jumela project in Palma de Mallorca,…

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

Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled a design for a new science center,made up of five interlocking volumes in Singapore’s Jurong…

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

Montreal-based architecture firm Atelier L’Abri builta snow-covered family home in the woods outside the village of Morin-Heights in Quebec, Canada.The…

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

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

Wood Marsh designed a residential apartment featuring organically sculpted columnsthat complement the undulating roofs in Brahman, an inner suburb of…

In announcing the Crown Prince, His Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman,he unveiled the latest project aimed at boosting the tourism…

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