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  • DIY products making design accessible for all

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    From the Pollinator Kit by Checkerspot to Air-It-Yourself by Newtab-22, Ambessa Play Flashlight by Pentagram and Smartphone G22 by Nokia – there has been a rising popularity of DIY products among consumers from children to the elderly with an increase in demand for home solutions. With the phrase “do-it-yourself” coming into common usage – one thinks

  • Ondago cooler: set to redefine your outdoor experiences

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    DesignThis innovative cooler transforms outdoor enthusiasts into nimble explorersOndago by Knack Design Studio and Derrk revitalizes the cooler’s design approach, converting it into an enabler of adventure rather than a limitationWhether you’re an enthusiastic adventurer or a casual weekend explorer, this breakthrough solution is set to redefine your outdoor experiences. The Ondago cooler, designed by

  • Dorschner Kahl arranges multi-generational housing around shared garden

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Dorschner Kahl and Heine Mildner arrange multi-generational housing around communal garden Dorschner Kahl Architects and Heine Mildner Architects have collaborated on Andreasgärten, a multi-generational housing scheme in Erfurt that integrates assisted living for the elderly with the wider community. Situated next to the fortress town of Zitadelle Petersberg in the city of Erfurt, Germany, the

  • Luchetti Krelle brings laid-back luxury to social spaces of Manly Pacific hotel

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Spicy shades of turmeric, cinnamon and ginger feature alongside mosaic tiles and hand-painted murals in the public spaces of this hotel in Sydney, following a makeover from local studio Luchetti Krelle. The renovation encompassed Manly Pacific’s lobby as well as its 55 North bar and a few neighbouring lounge areas, all located on the hotel’s ground

  • Viruta Lab blankets former fisherman’s house in Valencia with chequerboard tiles

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Spanish interiors studio Viruta Lab has renovated a compact house in El Cabanyal, Valencia’s traditional fishing neighbourhood, using geometric blue-and-white tiling for an understated nautical aesthetic. Built in 1946, the humble two-storey building once belonged to the grandparents of the current owner but had been boarded up for many years. Viruta Lab has renovated a former fisherman’s

  • Kelly Wearstler designs Los Angeles hotel bar to feel “like it has been there for ages”

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Interior designer Kelly Wearstler paired clay plaster walls with Moroccan cement tiles at this eclectic cocktail bar in the Downtown LA Proper hotel. Named after Mexico’s national flower, the Dahlia bar features a blushing interior that was designed to echo the rest of the hotel – also created by Wearstler. The designer looked to the

  • Francesco Favaretto: designing beyond boundaries

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Furniture designBridging cultural nuances and manufacturing challenges with Favaretto FrancescoDelving deep into the world of design often unveils stories of passion, legacy, and unwavering commitment: in our latest conversation, we’re privileged to connect with Francesco Favaretto of Favaretto & PartnersDrawing from a rich familial history and a deep-seated understanding of the craft, Francesco Favaretto sheds

  • Hotel Genevieve in Louisville features colour-coordinated guest rooms

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Room types are organized by bold colours at this hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, which was designed by US hospitality group Bunkhouse and Philadelphia-based design studio Rohe Creative. Located in Louisville’s East Market district, also known as NuLu (New Louisville), Hotel Genevieve occupies a new six-storey, black-brick building that’s within walking distance of some of the

  • Uppgradera Collection 3: unlocking IKEA product hacks

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    At the forefront of IKEA hackers stands Adam Miklosi, a Hungarian industrial designer of considerable renown. Collaborating with the German additive manufacturing studio Enable 3D, Adam Miklosi is poised to materialize his third series of creations: Uppgradera Collection 3.Through his Uppgradera brand, he has already unveiled two collections that have garnered attention throughout the realm

  • Crosby Studios uses steel kitchen equipment to create Berlin jewelry store interior

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    A faux industrial kitchen and yellow camping furniture feature in this store in Berlin by Crosby Studios for jewellery brand Avgvst. The studio put the space together from scratch using repurposed furniture and fittings including office blinds, camping chairs and kitchen equipment. The store’s colour scheme is dominated by grey, silver and yellowThe space is

  • DAB Studio lines kitchen of Dutch home with oak and Afromosia wood

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Dutch interior design practice DAB Studio has transformed the kitchen of a family home in Zwaag, the Netherlands, by covering the floors and ceiling in one type of wood and the walls and cabinets in another. DAB Studio aimed to create a “calm yet soulful” interior with an earthy colour palette made up of tan