Furniture designThe industrial designer’s collaboration with the Italian furniture brand experiments with emerging technology to create the stackable, monobloc “Super Chair” made from 100% recycled polypropylene“Many factors go into creating something timeless and recognizable: good marketing, a savvy business strategy, a unique design, and a bit of luck,” says Nicholas Baker —the Brooklyn-based designer whose
Furniture designOnce again, with this project, the German designer Aktay demonstrates his knack for providing visually pleasing and thoughtfully designed solutionsThe concept behind the Slide table, designed by Deniz Aktay, is to minimize waste by cutting it from a single sheet of wood, making it ideal for flat packaging. By utilizing the round tabletop and
From a plant-enclosed terrace in Mexico to a large rooftop garden set beneath a metal pergola in Tokyo, Dezeen’s latest lookbook highlights eight interiors with impressive balconies and terraces. Each of these balconies and terraces is accessed via glazed walls or floor-to-ceiling glass and provides their homes with not only a physical but also a
Local studio EBBA Architects has designed a store for eyewear brand Cubitts that preserves and draws on the original 1930s interior of the traditional F Cooke restaurant on London’s Broadway Market. The restaurant, which sold cockney dishes such as jellied eel and pie and mash, had been located on the east London street since 1900
A barrel-vaulted ceiling covers this cosy cocktail bar in Calgary, Alberta which locally based Studio North designed as a contemporary take on a speakeasy. Business & Pleasure is tucked away between historic brick buildings on a back lane in the Canadian city’s Inglewood neighbourhood, just a few blocks from Studio North’s office space. A vaulted
From Doppelgänger to Calvin Klein, Natural Material Studio, Evolution Music, Zuzanna Skurka, Stella McCartney and Radiant Matter – today designers and brands are constantly finding innovative ways of utilizing bioplastics and effortlessly integrating it into their everyday. Here to reduce the looming problem of plastic waste and fight pollution, bioplastics are biodegradable materials that offer an
With a keen eye for customization, Montreal-based Industrial Designer Andrew Ferrier crafts 5052 – an eclectic but one-of-a-kind seating system made up of a single set of components that can seamlessly create multiple configurations. Born and raised in Canada, Ferrier spent his early days surrounded by craftsmanship – shadowing his father, a cabinetry man, he assembled
British hotel chain Birch has opened an outpost in south London, with grounds rewilded by designer Sebastian Cox and interiors conceived by local studios A-nrd and Sella Concept. Birch Selsdon is housed in a 19th-century mansion in the borough of Croydon and accommodates 181 rooms alongside a wellness space and lido, co-working facilities and a
In a live interview that took place today on Instagram, I engaged in a conversation with Miriam van der Lubbe to get some insights into the upcoming edition of Dutch Design Week.With over 20 years of experience, Miriam has worked on a wide range of projects for diverse clients, showcasing her in-depth understanding of the
Commissioned by Bolzan, conceived and realized by Finemateria – Bedtime Stories, In Girum Imus Nocte is an intriguing research study starring the bed.Interested in weaving together intense ideas, emotions and memories in relationship with materials – Finemateria is a Milan-based design studio founded by Gianluca Sigismondi and Stefano Bassan with an aim of effortlessly narrating
Visual designStep inside this pink-hued, metaphysical architectural space made of enchanting virtual bloomsInspired by Gris Dior (the leading fragrance from La Collection Privée Christian Dior) – digital artist and designer Andrés Reisinger joins forces with Maison Dior on a series of digital artworks and the art direction of the digital platform Gris Dior Gallery.Effortlessly reflecting
Home appliancesGESSI, the renowned Italian manufacturer of luxurious bath and kitchen fixtures such as faucets, shower systems, and electronically operated taps, extends its innovative expertise to the kitchenRecognizing the kitchen as the heart of the home, where functional yet aesthetically pleasing objects are essential, GESSI introduces Vita Gessi™ – a dispenser that seamlessly blends style
Civitas bookcase‘s components are easily disassembled, disposable, and recyclable. Aluminum, renowned for its lightweight nature, durability, and high recyclability, takes center stage as a crucial material for this project.The collaboration between the Italian company Midj and the designer, Giulio Iacchetti, remains consistent, focusing on simplicity and the enhancement of fundamental geometric shapes. It is with
Furniture designInfiniti, a young Italian brand founded in 2008, embodies a philosophy rooted in creativity, technological advancement, and design thinkingAt the recent Salone del Mobile.Milano, at Rho Fiera, Infiniti showcased its latest innovations. These design pieces demonstrate a noteworthy focus on users, skillfully combining functionality and aesthetics, exemplifying the brand’s dedication to creating designs that
Furniture designDesign brand Delo has recently expanded to a larger showroom located on 21 Mayakovskogo Street in St Petersburg, allowing the company to showcase its latest collection of productsDelo, which was founded and run by Arseniy Brodach, has collaborated with Ekaterina Rostova from Privet Studios to launch a small clothing collection, which features T-shirts, trousers
Curved forms and arched openings feature in this cafe, which Seoul studio Sukchulmok has added to an existing building in South Korea’s Gyeonggi-do province. Named Parconido Bakery Cafe, the cafe is made from red bricks and features playful curved shapes and rounded walls designed to create an illusion-like effect. Parconido Bakery Cafe was designed by
Furniture designWith its extensive range of configurations, finishes, and modular flexibility, the Semiton furniture collection provides users with the freedom to create their desired aesthetic while maintaining functionality and adaptabilityThe Semiton furniture collection by Arper offers a dynamic and adaptable solution for creating structure, surface, and storage in any space. With its versatile design and
TechnologyResulting from the ongoing partnership between LAYER and Samsung, the innovative product combines a sleek and sophisticated design with high-performance capabilities, guaranteeing convenient and fast charging while on the moveLAYER, the experience design agency led by founder Benjamin Hubert, has collaborated with Samsung to create a remarkable portable battery pack. Drawing inspiration from the natural
Japanese designer Keiji Ashizawa and Danish studio Norm Architects have unveiled their design for the Bellustar Tokyo hotel, which aims to evoke a sense of nature in the middle of Tokyo’s urban Shinjuku district. The two studios worked together to design interiors for five penthouse suites as well as hospitality spaces for the top floors
Furniture designWall 30’s endless configurations and finishes make it the perfect home for books, crockery, or precious ornamentsWall 30 by Novamobili is revolutionizing the way we look at bookcases. It’s no longer just a functional storage solution, but a beautiful piece of furniture that elevates any room’s aesthetic. With its modular design and extensive range
The Zaha Hadid Foundation has opened an exhibition about Zaha Hadid’s Moonsoon restaurant in Sapporo, Japan. Here, exhibitions officer and curator Johan Deurell selects five highlights from the show. Zaha’s Moonsoon: An Interior in Japan is a case study of architect Hadid’s first built project outside of the UK – the Moonsoon Bar and Restaurant in
