While a vacation to Europe often inspires images of days meandering cobblestoned streets in historic towns, these sustainable European cabins offer a different way to visit the continent. Just imagine, you could wake up to 360-degree views of a Swedish fjord or spend an evening admiring the birds in a suspended cabin in Belgium. Located
That appreciation for Dumbo’s seafaring history and the neighborhood’s enviable views extends to how Workstead approached Olympia’s interior design. Alongside abstract renditions of the Manhattan skyline by painters including Georgia O’Keeffe, Workstead senior designer Nadine Lynch explained that “a photograph of a sailboat that was in this very dark and stormy sea” was an important aesthetic touchstone
Spanish design studio Nagami has completed a shop interior for sustainable clothing brand Ecoalf near Madrid that is almost entirely 3D printed from recycled plastic. Walls, shelves and display tables inside the store in the Las Rozas Village designer outlet are made from 3.3 tonnes of repurposed plastic waste, sourced mainly from hospitals and used
When chosen smartly, the structure can become the focal point of your living area. We have picked ten modern and stylish fireplaces that will surely warm your heart. 1. Oblo, Hailed by WhynotHailed by Whynot attempts to use clean geometries and Scandinavian elegance to achieve a minimalist look. Keeping these concepts in mind, the studio has
Small, big, round, square – swimming pools, nowadays, come in all shapes and sizes. The key to success? Choosing a swimming pool that complements the landscape instead of competing with it.We’ve handpicked ten stunning pools all around the world to get you dreaming about summer.1. Amangiri, USAFirst on our list is the beautiful pool of
When Aiko Morton and Momoko “Momo” Morton Wong were growing up in Colorado, every few months their mom would drive them from Pueblo—the small town they called home—to Denver. They’d make a day of it (go shopping and have lunch somewhere fun), but the most memorable moments for the two of them rarely had anything to
When first diving into the world of cryptocurrencies, a question that pops into most people’s minds is ‘Where can I store my investments?’ The answer is simple – in your crypto-wallets. But getting a well-designed crypto wallet is not as easy as it sounds. How can you find a product that is safe, functional, and aesthetic?
Perched on a hill in the Hungarian countryside, the canopy-level “treehouse” features understated interiors that draw the eye out towards the impressive landscape.A desire for escapism sees designers and architecture studios like Hello Wood going to the canopy for architecture—treehouses that frame nature in a bid to help us connect with it.The latest cabin dwelling
Apartment 02 is a spacious open plan that creates a feeling of lightness across the project.Located in the most iconic trio of residential buildings in Brasília, Apartment 02 – by Hugo Oliveira Arquitetura – has been completely renovated to meet the needs of the owners.The main points of the project were the open plan, restoration
Designed Campos Costa Arquitetos, the space is intended as an ideas lab that celebrates the origins of the brandBanema is one of Portugal‘s leading manufacturers of wood products and derivatives. As such, the concept store focuses on the alluring diversity of timber.From the street, two large windows serve as miniature gallery-like spaces for highlighting products
Carbon dioxide is captured in the charred timber fabric of the building and actively removed from the atmosphere.The london-based architectural and design studio Koto has partnered with garden designer Tony Woods from Garden Club London to create a tranquil and sensory indoor and outdoor space to relax and unwind at the 2022 RHS Chelsea Flower
Today, as the world and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), in particular, race to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 to avoid the worst effects of climate change – researchers are working to decarbonise concrete, one of the most polluting materials in the world.Did you know concrete’s key ingredient cement currently accounts for about
Dedicated to exploring the future of architecture and interior design, and how buildings and workplaces can enhance well-being, creativity, and productivity, students have been invited by BAUX to share their ideas which have been then exhibited at Stockholm Furniture Fair.They have been carefully selected and originate from various countries including Norway, Sweden, Nepal, Egypt, Poland
After an intense year of design initiatives that brought together Isola’s global design community in Milan, in Eindhoven during the Dutch Design Week, and at Dubai Design Week, the Isola Design Festival 2023 with the theme “Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens” delves into the realm of regeneration, by making it the focus of its forthcoming
Embedding solar technology into our everyday lives, there’s been a rise in solar-powered design projects – from coffee-making tools to headphones and the first production-ready solar car.A ball of gas and plasma 1.4 million kilometers wide and burning at 15 million degrees Celsius at its core – the sun is an unlimited source of energy
Skillfully featuring a hidden management tray that brilliantly provides a solution for keeping cables in place, German-based Relvāokellermann and Gumpo have come together to fabricate – the ‘Dito Workbench’.Continuing their successful partnership, this piece of furniture is the latest addition to Normcore – their joint collection.“Inspired by the Dito Conference Table launched in 2018, this
A skillful welder brilliantly designing one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture in Germany – Roi B crafts a ‘T-Cord Chair’ from 56 tension cords and a 60mm steel pipe welded together with rounded pieces to create a warm organic feeling.Harmoniously blending together his innate love for art and deep knowledge about metal led him to – seamlessly
Driven by innate curiosity, Seattle-based industrial designer Harry Teng crafts a minimalistic piece of furniture inspired by the most fundamental way of metal fabrication – ‘Workman Chaise’.Fascinated by the human body’s capacity to engage with space, his work deeply considers kinesiology and ergonomics. A conceptual juxtaposition between visual perception and comfort while staying true to the
Strongly emphasizing on the belief that recycled plastic holds a lot of potential – Plastplan is a design and plastic recycling studio based in Reykjavík and brilliantly formed in 2019 by Björn Steinar and Brynjólfur. An interesting blend with Steinar’s product design background and Brynjólfur´s experience in computer science as well as mechanical engineering – the
With an innate obsession towards material innovation and a curiosity of exploring boundaries of design across disciplines through his fascinating products – London-based industrial designer Charles Birshaw creates a series of ‘Topographic Objects’ from ocean plastic. “The project stemmed from my current notion and thought process of seamlessly integrating materials that we particularly need to find
A designer of objects, furniture and lighting by passion, Strasbourg-based Teddy Moissant skillfully crafts ‘À DADA’ – an extraordinary warm oak wood and leather stool inspired by a pommel horse.With most projects fabricated by craftsmen – this approach allows him to participate in the sustainable local crafts scene leading to a sharing of knowledge, skills
