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Designers including Bethan Laura Wood and Maarten Baas have contributed a range of “sometimes jarring” chairs and lighting to an exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Called Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue, the exposition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) features 45 pieces of furniture and decor “that
Building property can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding endeavors. Whether you are…
Klein Dytham Architecture has aimed to counter rock music snobbery with its design for guitar brand Fender’s Tokyo flagship store, which is meant to feel welcoming to people who might feel judged in other guitar stores. The Fender store sits across the bottom four floors of the glass-walled Ice Cubes building, a 12,000-square-metre space in
Madrid studio Lucas y Hernández-Gil has completed a family home that makes the most of every inch, with details including a yellow storage wall, a corridor kitchen and a hidden closet. JJ16 is a three-bedroom apartment in Madrid’s Salamanca district, but until recently it had been used as an office. JJ16 is a three-bedroom apartment
Berlin-based architecture studio J Mayer H has encased a university wing in large diagonal concrete…
Chinese design company ISENSE DESIGN created a beauty and skin care center full of green…
Furniture designLaCividina: preserving the priceless value of Italian artisan workmanshipDuring the 2023 edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano, LaCividina unveiled two new seating collections that, through distinct design languages, embody the fusion of innovative design and traditional craftsmanshipWith nearly 50 years of experience, LaCividina has been crafting sofas and armchairs of contemporary design with talent
DesignBlossom: a multifunctional object for the elderly that integrates with home decorWe are accustomed to thinking of technology when it comes to smart homes. However, analog design still has a lot to say. This is the case with Blossom, a multifunctional product created by DesignLiberoA hybrid solution, presented in a modular manner to meet the
Curved fabrics hanging at the Kuwait Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, The Kuwait Pavilion hung…
Complete Vialia Vigo Intermodal Station in Vigo, Morphosis, Pritzker Prize winner and architect Thom Mayne,…
Creation of exhibition hall interiors with sharp angles and surfaces, Topway Space Design has designed…
DesignElevate your bathroom shower with the new Rubinetterie Treemme’s stylish innovationsDiscovering the perfect fusion of design and functionality with the latest collections of the Italian brandIn the world of bathroom design, Rubinetterie Treemme has long been a renowned name synonymous with style, quality, and innovation. With over fifty years of experience, this Italian brand has
For Milan Design Week 2023 Nilufar dedicated the spaces of the renowned “Palcoscenico” at Nilufar Depot to Audrey Large for her most extensive solo exhibition to date – Celestial Proceedings orchestrated in collaboration with Nina Yashar which is an explosion, even in terms of size, of the research undertaken by the artist and showcased by
The FAA has submitted a Letter of Intent to the San Diego County Regional Airport…
Exploring the potential of organic photovoltaics with a zero-energy media interface, Basel-based architecture studio iart…
Completed sustainable tower inspired by geology at Mission Rock in San Francisco, Global architecture firm…
Design eventsThe winners will be announced during a live DDA Award Show on September 21, 2023. Additionally, the work of all nominees will be showcased at Dutch Design Week 2023 (DDW23) from October 21 to 29, 2023Each year, Dutch Design Awards acknowledges exceptional Dutch designers and their groundbreaking projects, while examining the influence of diverse
Design eventsVenice Innovation Design was a treasure trove of insights into innovation and sustainability, leaving participants inspired and enlightenedVID 2023 has successfully concluded at its customary location, the captivating Island of San Servolo. The event has been an annual gathering for four years now, consistently delivering top-notch content. With esteemed guests gracing the stage and
As the construction industry has evolved over the past century, so have the prefabrication techniques…
The construction industry is constantly evolving, with one recent development of note being the increased…
With an aim of creating a pared-back health space, today designers are harmoniously weaving together neutral, minimalistic, sustainable and calming interiors with a Scandinavian aesthetic as an antidote to traditional dental clinics – from Norm Architects to Francesc Rifé Studio, Natasha Thorpe Design, JCPCDR Architecture and i29. Innovatively balancing the practical medical requirements of dentists with
