List of trends in architecture and design

Arne Jacobsen conceived Oxford’s St Catherine’s College, inaugurated in 1964, as a Gesamtkunstwerk, working on every element of the campus, from the architecture to the gardens, as well as furniture and lighting throughout (he even picked the type of fish that would swim in the pond). Now, Danish lighting company Louis Poulsen has issued for the first time the lighting d...

Kaunus Design launches its new Legend Gabriela, an Hydraulic Piano Bench that will be the best piano partner anywhere. As every Kaunus Bench, Gabriela is handmade and can be fully customized from its finishes (rose gold, gold, Chrome or Black Nickel) to its upholstery in any color and type: leather, eco-leather or velvet. Sophistication and elegance made this piano ben...

Led by scientist Dr. Jannis Wernery and researchers from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, the project is based on binding carbon dioxide in insulation materials, preferably waste products from agriculture and forestry, over the long term. This method aims to combat embodied greenhouse gas emissions in buildings by removing carbon from the atmosphere. Carbon sto...

Instead, the Dutch designer employs filaments of light to illuminate both the fixture and the space it is placed in. Twenty-four LED light sticks are woven like thread with 48 tubes of textile. Like a spirograph made three-dimensional, Skynest attracts your eyes with its geometric design and challenges the idea of the typical bulb lighting archetype. In other words, the ...

Designed by Sans Nom Studio and Salaris Studio for Ex.t, an Italian brand specializing in products for unconventional bathrooms, the Beam bathtub is elevated to perfection, thanks to its unique hardwood base inspired by metal architectural profiles. In this visually subtle but impactful design consideration, the base lifts the tub to create a lighter profile versus a mon...

Muuto’s Relevo Rug designed by Milan-based design duo Studiopepe represents the latter, a beautifully hand-tufted sculptural wool rug with an elevated attention to detail in its color, texture, and dimensions. Derived from the word for “relief” in Latin, the Relevo presents itself as an engaging sculptural plane of New Zealand wool, trimmed to differing levels and chann...

The updated Rubbish bin is exactly the same as the original design, but it’s made from Vipp’s furniture production waste and composed of 75% recycled materials of industrial plastic leftovers and sawdust. Without sacrificing the beauty and aesthetic of the 1930s design, Rubbish proves that sustainable design doesn’t look worse, it’s actually better. The material of the ...

Steelcases' furniture line, which features desks and chairs, was named Racine Collection after the town where Wright created the SC Johnson Administration building in 1939. The building held the original versions of the furniture, which were also manufactured by Steelcase. In collaboration with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation – the primary custodians of the American a...

Creative by nature, industrial by tradition, strongly innovative, France invents the industry of tomorrow and inspires the future. Its industry stands out through strong abilities, techniques and a unique savoir-faire. La French Fab is the new inspiration for industry. It supports a more digitized and respectful industrial era, deeply committed to designing disruptive a...

Business France is responsible for fostering export growth by French businesses, facilitating international investment in France. It promotes France’s companies, business image and nationwide attractiveness as an investment location. WHAT WE DO We foster export growth by SMEs and mid-sized companies We prepare and help businesses to find commercial partners in target m...

Established in 2003, the prestigious global prize is awarded annually to “a living architect whose work embodies the highest ideals of traditional and classical architecture in contemporary society, and creates a positive cultural, environmental, and artistic impact.” The $200,000 prize is named for the late Richard H. Driehaus, a Chicago investor, philanthropist, and ch...

Designed by Koncept co-founders Kenneth Ng and Edmund Ng, the Splitty Pro Gen 2 lamps build upon the original Splitty design, identifiable by its flat, gently curving, petal-like head, which Koncept likens to a water droplet. The Gen 2 update comes with added functionality, including tunable colour from a warm 2700K to a cool white 5000K, making the lamps adaptable to d...

Named Dyson Zone, the device combines a set of noise-cancelling headphones with a detachable visor for filtering out air pollutants. Dyson Zone uses air compression technology to suck in fresh air near the ear cups, which is funnelled through mesh carbon filters and pumped to the visor. "The Dyson Zone headphones are engineered to tackle the dual challenges of city nois...

The series’ name refers to the alabaster planes that intersect the fluted brass forms in their mid-sections. A hidden light source illuminates the translucent stone and differentiates the solid from the permeable. The Median collection is inspired by traditional Middle Eastern jewelry but, as with all of Apparatus’ designs, interpreted through a futurist lens. The serie...

He’s best known for creating ergonomic furniture inspired by his African roots – from culture to architecture, landscapes to wildlife, and colors to hairstyles. Each of the four designs that debuted at Design Miami/ have been produced as a limited edition of 18 and are exclusively available through Wexler Gallery. Inspired by the elusive mountain antelopes found in the ...

According to Monnier, his goal is to produce sculptures that combine art, design, and sculpture to create stories behind the works. His goal is to use many artistic methods and languages to propose innovations to the world of traditional furniture. Self-taught as a sculptor, Monnier’s aim is to develop and design his own collection of objects, which now consists of two ...

The Pebble Rubble series gets it shapes from the forms found in nature, namely the boulders and rocks that have been naturally rounded and polished by the outdoor elements. It’s only upon examining these surfaces up close that one realizes their softness and comfort. Not only is the collection inspired by nature, it was conceived while Lagerkvist and Lindgren were in na...

Designed by Floris Schoonderbeek for Weltevree, it has the ability to set the mood for any scenario: dim and intimate, a flashlight for adventure, or a spotlight for use while working on home projects. A metal handle makes it easy to take Guidelight with you as a portable lantern or hang it on a hook or tree branch for hands-free lighting. Easily rechargeable via a micr...

A polymath and a visionary, Pierluigi Cerri, born in 1939, sought perfection throughout his career – as an architect, designer, curator, editor, and academic – and continues to be a central figure in the Milanese creative industry. Pierluigi Cerri and Poltrona Frau: ‘Ouverture’ sofa Among Cerri's collaborators is Poltrona Frau, another giant of Italian design, with w...

USM ‘NYC’ is a new collection of modular furniture by Swiss company USM and creative director Ben Ganz, celebrating the iconic New York skyscraper using the classic storage furniture. USM ‘NYC’: the skyscraper as modular furniture ‘There’s a long tradition of the skyscraper and the skyline in furniture design,’ says Ganz. He cites references such as Paul T Frankl’s ‘Sky...

Magnus Wästberg founded lighting brand Wästberg in 2008, keen to explore mankind’s relationship with light through history. His aim was to create a ‘good, holistic lighting solution that truly provides wellbeing on both a physical and emotional level’, and he did so in collaboration with some of the world’s most notable creatives, including Ilse Crawford, Claesson Koivis...

Daydreamer places a chorus of deep hums and light song in a park, emanating from a trio of lit arches, hovering at each end above the ground, as if floating. The harmonies created on the spinning, singing benches in Indiana are designed to connect people in public spaces. The goal of the designers at Canadian ‘placemaking collective’ Daily tous les jours is to create enr...

A trustworthy guarantee that every stage is mastered, from design and manufacture toimplementation and even reconditioning, QB certification is issued to holders by an independent and impartial body, the CSTB. A veritable decision aid tool, QB certification helps technical advisors to choose the most suitable products. QB Certification enables certified industrial pla...

The release features Phoenix’s recently launched finishes: Matte White and Brushed Carbon, along with Brushed Gold, Brushed Nickel, Chrome, Gun Metal, Matte Black and Stainless Steel. Pleasing cohesion can be achieved when the same finish is shared across not only tapware and mixers, but also showers and accessories from towel rails, soap dishes to shelves and toilet ro...

The promise of our urban areas being transformed into fully smart cities, towns or villages has been a long time coming. Many areas still lag behind in providing what many consider the bare basics of digital infrastructure, such as wireless connectivity. Our urban areas, however, needn't do this blindly. Universities, stadiums and other large public venues have made maj...

Elongated rounded shapes form the sofa's seat, back and armrest, which are pinned together and raised on short aluminium legs. "This looks stunning in large interiors but is just as suitable for intimate, more compact rooms," said Leolux LX. "With the LXR16, Studio Truly Truly restores the balance between angular and round, and hard and soft," the brand continued. The ...

Additions to the pod include internal mirrors to ease the intensity of eye contact, specialised lighting with colour-changing capabilities, vibrating seat cushions to help reduce fidgeting, and a twinkling carpet wall that is intended to reduce anxiety. These inclusions help to alleviate symptoms and improve concentration and relaxation in neurodiverse people, including...

The brand’s latest release is The Dresser, a modular, customizable complement to the Floyd Bed that increases the brand’s bedroom offerings. Expand the piece over time, and have the ability to move it easily within your home or to a new one. The Dresser’s design was inspired by the architecture of Mies van der Rohe’s Lafayette Park, that’s not so coincidentally located n...

Every year, emerging designers and interior decorators converge in the town of Toulon, in the south of France, as part of Villa Noailles’ Design Parade 2022 design festival. Taking over spaces across the city, each develops a unique concept that eschews traditional interiors and delves into experimental and conceptual territory. The 2022 edition winners are Madeleine Olt...

AN has previewed the conference here, but check out the website for a full agenda and registration details. Civic Perspective Mic Patterson, cofounder of the Facades Tectonics Institute, will open this year’s event by delivering the Civic Perspective. A stalwart of the facades community and longtime friend of Facades+, Patterson will reflect on the ways that the industry...

The product is distinguished by its three ranges of cleverly simplified patterns: one with shapes informed by breeze blocks giving a mid-century flair, another with grid-like patterning drawn from perforated steel in architecture, and a final design with natural imagery such as Reeds and Sprig. The patterns are cut out of the fabric to allow light to pass through and a ...

The designs are characterised by soft rounded forms that give them an inflated feel. This effect is enhanced by polished metallic finishes that include polished brass and electric blue, as well as satin stainless steel and PVD black. FAT is shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2022 in the homeware design category. The project marks Tom Dixon's first foray into the world of ar...

The chair is available in versions with or without armrests and made from red oak sourced from the Quebec forests and crafted by local craftspeople. "All in generous roundness, the Elsie chair gives an impression of durability and comfort, enhanced by the warmth of solid wood," said Appareil Atelier. Elsie is constructed by mortise and tenon assembly, with exposed joint...

While it may not have the same name recognition of the other more famous Hamptons, the picturesque hamlet of Hamptons Bay in Long Island, New York is a rustic, waterfront community that has retained a quaint and local feel. That may not last for long with the restoration and opening of Canoe Place Inn & Cottages, a historic inn (allegedly America’s oldest) that dates as ...

The duality of Rio’s training – cabinet-making and industrial design – allows him to bring together industry and craftsmanship in his work. High-quality anodized aluminum makes Quasar both resistant to the weather and sustainable. A dimmer with three settings gives the lamp even more versatility: use it inside in your living space or next to a child’s bed at night. Outsi...

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