The first time I visited Mar Adentro property and took in the desert and the diaphanous, clear water running along a horizontal line in the background, I felt the enormous drive of water under a scorching sun.This piece of land, located in the middle of a coastline dotted with “All Inclusives,” would have to be
The internationally renowned brand B&B Italia has been a leader in furniture design with unmatched quality and innovation for years. B&B Italia’s unique and artistic style has firmly set itself as a living legacy of Italian Design.London-based designer Michael Anastassiades creates functional, minimal and authentic pieces, aiming at individuality and timeless design qualities. His work
To have an idea of the impact that a brand like Cappellini has on the international design scene, the extent of Giulio Cappellini‘s influence cannot be understated.Thanks to his unique vision of design concept, the architect converted a small family company into an international furniture brand.Echoing the title of one of the bestselling books ever
“Where there is fragility, there is strength. Where there is disequilibrium, there is balance. Where there’s vulnerability, there is support.” by the words of designer Anna Karlin we are introduced to the Curved Chaise chair and her visual interpretation of emotional paradigms from our everyday lives. Anna Karlin, a New York based furniture and interior
Between 45 and 95 % of people with autism have sensory integration disorders, which means that noise, light or physical contact can be a real challenge in everyday life, a source of discomfort, or a sensory overload.Deep pressure therapy has been proven to relieve these effects and helping them to focus on their own body
With the intention of transforming the flat-pack furniture industry from disposable to durable, the Brooklyn based studio Fink Furniture developed the Fink side table.Furniture was never meant to be “fast”.Most flat pack furniture is only portable once in its life.Once assembled, its quality quickly degrades.It rarely survives moves, and if disassembled, it will never be
With PINION PROJECT, created by two Seoul-based design studios, the heavy solidity of concrete blends with slight transparency of the acrylic giving life to a new material, with a strong visual appealing.PINION PROJECT is the result of a collaboration between two Seoul-based design studios, HATTERN and LAB.CRETE, who worked together to mix their knowledge on
On its web site, Krill Design informs about its dedication to “the development of new design products within a 100% circular and sustainable process”. And boosts a Best Performer Award for circular economy services and a recognition by the World Economic Forum as an example of sustainability. Add to this a surprisingly good revenue (320K euro
On the occasion of Design Week 2022, Lea Ceramiche invites the public to discover one of the most fascinating and secret views of Milan, through an installation – Perspectives – capable of enhancing its paths and perspectives, curated by the Italian architect Ferruccio Laviani.Along the walkways of this green space, Laviani imagined a path in
Controlled Burned by Israel-based designer, Shira Horenstien, explores the relationship between humans and natural elements by using fire as the means as well as the outcome.Designed by Shira Horesnstien, Controlled Burn deals with taming and domestication of fire in the indoor environment. The project’s final product is a ceramic object that serves as a magnetic
With a clear focus on perspectives, symmetries and a strong sense of colors – Zürich-based Fritz Jakob Gräber designs an eye-catching ‘Accent Light’.© FritzjakobApproaching each project from a diverse point of view – this Swiss designer with his wide experience in a mélange of crafts develops an eclectic range of products, furniture and lighting.“In my
Sustainable design comes in many shapes and sizes. Here, architect and furniture designer Guillermo Cameron Mac Lean looks to the concertina shape of musical instruments to create the Espina Pendant lamp, a collapsible pendant light for Spanish brand Estepa.Designed to take up as little space as possible, not only does the Espina Pendant reduce the
With the aim of providing colorful excitement to life in the city center, Korea-based Youngseok Han skillfully crafts ‘Conic’ – a flashlight in an iconic aluminum sculpture featuring design and usability perfectly ideal for indoor as well as outdoor environments. With the busy schedules of people today – recent trends such as car camping have been
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.OECHSLER’s innovative manufacturing technique for seating furniture, designed by the German designer Johannes Steinbauer Office for Design, defines an unprecedented approach to cushioning, providing design flexibility and hybrid features in one print.With the help of additive manufacturing (3D printing), fabrics, springs, and foam layers can
Inspired and fascinated by metal furniture and the brilliant amalgamation of modern industrial looks and traditional craftsmanship – Korea-based Acasso, founded by industrial designer Jake Lee skillfully fabricates ‘Tekron’, an extraordinary aluminum Folding Chair.With a shared goal – Acasso is a team of designers and engineers working together in an open environment with strong leadership
Passiflora chaise longue by Maurizio Galante & Tal Lancman for VGO Associates consists of 36 large and 57 small flowers made of hand-knotted and sewn vegetable leather.It is a hand-knotted chaise longue on which to lie as if it were a soft bed of flowers.© Passiflora by Maurizio Galante & Tal Lancman for VGO Associates“To
NOOM gives stainless steel a unique rainbow finish through the process of galvanization.The Suprematic collection by Ukranian design studio NOOM is inspired by Suprematism, a modernist art movement focused on basic geometric forms, such as circles, squares, lines, and rectangles. As such, geometry is the backbone of the series, defining a playful combination of various
Around 28 million people in the UK suffer from chronic pain, negatively impacting the quality of life by limiting movement and causing anxiety and depression, which can worsen pain as a result. By offering an ecosystem of handy relief products, Eden tried to break this never-ending cycle.UK designer Chris Barnes describes Eden as a ‘guardian
Dome homes aren’t just visually delightful, they also have advantages over your typical boxy house. Russian company SkyDome’s futuristic dome home is one such gorgeous example.Built from 95-percent natural materials, the spherical buildings are twice as strong than an ordinary home and sport an interior that’s even more beautiful than what’s seen on the outside.©
By associating user interaction with nano-technology, Bina Baitel studio created ‘Recto Verso’.Recto-Verso is a reversible lamp that uses OLED technology, organic light-emitting diodes made of carbon and hydrogen-base materials in the form of extremely fine light-weight plaques.OLED is an organic light-emitting diode in which the emissive electroluminescent layer is a film of organic compound which
Dutch company Vanmoof has created its first hyperbike, which promises faster speeds and longer distances between charges than your standard electric bike.The launch of VanMoof’s pedal-assisted V is a challenge to lawmakers around the world. “When we first started imagining what the V could become, we very soon agreed it’s about a whole new approach
