The Kajkao material was born from a design and science-focused approach. Here is the story on its origins, properties and potential applications.Chocolate is probably one of the most popular and beloved inventions in history. Although cocoa has been widely known and used since ancient times by the indigenous populations in the region of Mesoamerica, the
Lighting Your Movement is an Italian company transforming the traditional way we distribute electricity within architectural and interior spaces. Adaptive System is their smart and innovative illumination system with hidden power spots integrated in the house walls.Users can easily grab, move and attach light sources around the apartment without worrying about cables or replacing batteries.The
Article by Greta Aldeghi and Aditi Doshi‘The Illuminating Gas’ is Cerith Wyn Evans’s biggest solitary exhibition to date which focuses on how ideas can be communicated by means of forms that are astoundingly well executed through sound, energy, strong visual sense, at a massive architectural scale.After starting his career as filmmaker, UK-based artist Cerith Wyn
When a design studio describes itself as ‘timeless and playful’, that’s when you know their designs are ones to have. This is the case with the products of Project 213A, a design house founded by a diverse group of creatives who now present an increasing collection of sustainable designs.From stools to vases and mirrors, each
Bubblegum-pink walls, floors and furniture create unconventional spaces for displaying art at this gallery in Paris designed by local studio Golem. Headed by architect and artist Ariel Claudet, the practice was invited to design the interior for the Superzoom art gallery, which is located in the historic Le Marais district. Superzoom gallery in Paris features
Though it may seem like a trendy buzzword, Japandi style in interiors is anything but a new aesthetic. A mashup of Japanese interiors and Scandinavian interiors—both of which have centuries worth of personal history—the roots of these intertwined aesthetics run deep. “Maybe some people think Japandi just happened, but the relationship between Japan and Scandinavia
The southwestern shores of Lake Vänern, the largest body of water in Sweden and one of the most popular camping destinations in Scandinavia, are shrouded in a thick forest of conifer trees with nary a bank or grocery store within miles. In this landscape of summer getaway, an A-frame home of unprecedented scale and material
The Crane Lamp is a playful, movable light by London-based design studio Animaro. The lamp changes dramatically in height and shape, with a form inspired by the shape of a Crane bird extending its neck to catch prey.At a time when so many mechanical devices are being replaced by digital tools, the Crane Lamp invites
Our latest lookbook explores homes where pocket doors slide into gaps within the walls, as a way of saving space or giving a more open feel to an interior. A pocket door is a specific type of sliding door designed to slot into a wall cavity. This means that when the door is open, it is
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
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.Plusminus is a versatile lighting system that takes the concept of the light rail to a new level.This system is made with a conductive textile ribbon at its core that allows for free placement of the luminaires and the creation of unique light solutions on
Beautifully accommodating style as well as endless storage needs, Portugal-based Teixeira Design Studio skillfully fabricates “Embrace” – an alluring sideboard boasting unique joints, soft curves and overlapping layers. Widely known for brilliantly crafting truly one-of-a-kind innovative objects that harmoniously blends with any interior, offers smooth functionality and is a feast to the eyes – “design is
Anastassiya Leonova, designer of the M-Lamp series, is the founder and creative director of Filo, a Kazakhstan-based design studio.Design is a life style existing in objects which surround us. Designer is the soul creator for these objects.M-Lamp is a play about three forms. Each one of these narrating its story. A story about its owner.The lamps
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.The inspiration behind this partition comes from the Japanese traditional Kumiki technique: “Jigoku-Gumi” a method of assembling grooved wood in a staggered manner without using nails or adhesives.It is called “Jigoku(Hell)-Gumi(Assembling)” because it is difficult to remove once assembled.Nishihara thought of a partition made of
The ceiling’s highest points, creating the illusion that natural light is pouring into the ‘cave’.Located on the first floor of a building surrounded by skyscrapers in Central Beijing, White Cave is a retail and gallery space that not only sells clothes but various designer pieces such as furniture and paintings.As such, 123 Architects conceived the
The ZHE rocking chair is a sleek and stylish piece of furniture that is designed with both form and function in mind. Its minimalist aesthetic is achieved through the use of a tensile force applied over an elastic mesh, which creates a graceful, curving form.Its great design has been recognized as such by the prestigious
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.Made to fit any user’s needs thanks to its counterweight which keeps the reflector in balance for any position, perfect for reading, work, or as a decoration.The Pendulum Lamp by Matej Štefanac can be tilted 90° and rotated 360° around the vertical axis.The reflector helps
