A design challenge curated by 02AA in Vicenza, which decided to use Lapitec®, Satin finish slabs for the project. And, as it’s an ice cream parlour, the natural choice of colour just had to be Bianco Crema, a warm, light tone that perfectly adapts to the shop's decor, creating a welcoming and elegant atmosphere. Furthermore, the natural quality of Lapitec made it a p...
What do a Bentley and a Wilkhahn Graph chair have in common? A classy, distinctive silhouette, high-quality materials, such as sophisticated leather and perfect die-cast aluminium components, superb features and the desire to (quite literally) get hold of such a sought-after object. Designed by jehs+laub, the conference chair cuts quite a dash in Bentley’s Madrid showroo...
Diversity, excellence and integrity are the challenging principles that global law firm McDermott Will & Emery ascribes to. In addition to an impressive number of global players as its clients (70 percent of which are DAX companies for example), the firm is also committed to giving back to the community and pro bono work. It employs over 2,300 people worldwide in offices...
At the awards ceremony held in Berlin at the end of June 17, Wagner was named a winner in the main category „Industry Excellence in Branding“. The Brand Award recognised Wagner’s innovative approach to Design, and appreciated the longstanding tradition of the family owned company. Founded in the 1950s in Germany by Moritz Wagner, the company is still a family run b...
In a world dominated by big-box retailers, wanting to start an independent retail business probably feels a bit like David battling Goliath. "Why bother?" you think. "I'll only get crushed." But these days, your small size could save your business. The big boxes have gotten so bloated. The good news is, their are kiosks like our CUBOX that act as your business enabler. ...
Many German companies are moving production abroad. This includes the furniture sector. Only about 1,000 German manufacturers produce furniture that is entitled to sport the “Made in Germany” quality label. This includes, for example, the modular sofa system from Cubit, which is manufactured in East Westphalia - home of furniture craftsmanship.
In Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium and elsewhere, Antonio Citterio and other leading designers are turning their talents to the creation of supple forms combining traditional and cutting-edge materials. Teak and aluminum, knitted ropes resembling rattan and technical fabrics in a range of colors from nature’s subdued palette to vibrant hues are employed in the creation of...
Can you afford, not to be attractive? The end of traditional kiosks Art in public space? A subway exit? Container on a construction site? Pop-up stores conquer the public space, the factories and warehouses, the hotels or bars of our cities, gardens and beaches. They make sure that people grapes are born in unimagined places. "The primary task of modern kiosks w...
The weather has always been unpredictable, it is one of those few phenomena that man can not tame. But it seems ever more unpredictable. Climate change, which many people blindly close their eyes, also does not stop in front of your country and company. The effects may be, according to an IW study, a change in customer behavior or state regulations such as trade in CO2 e...
Though the material lacks status there, the architect wanted to source products and services locally. The bamboo is used as an offset filter to minimize the effects of direct sunlight on the facade. The project required a great deal of research, testing and computer and real-life 1:1 modeling to evaluate the material's structural characteristics. Proper cutting, storage ...
But much of it is exported in raw form, often to be reimported after transformation. However, local builders and architects are now showing renewed interest in forest products. Energy-efficient wooden structures are sprouting up around the country, offering ambiance and quality at a reasonable cost. This trend is also revitalizing local heritage by drawing inspiration fr...
Wooden skyscrapers are shouldering their way into the urban skyline thanks to mass timber—laminated wood panels that combine strength, ease of handling, aesthetics and environmental advantages over concrete and steel. A growing number of architects are joining this growing movement. Tall timber projects, completed or in the planning stages, can be found from Australia to...
Urban commuting via public transport is on the rise, as cities become home to an ever-increasing percentage of the world’s population. But these systems often run steep deficits, inspiring architects to think in terms of transport-oriented development. Turning transport hubs—from light rail stations to airports—into multi-use facilities by including commercial activities...
The market leader has added a leading swimming pool company to its brands. Chino Hills, California (June 28, 2017) - Jacuzzi Brands LLC announced today the completion of the acquisition of Hydropool Hot Tubs and Swim Spas (Hydropool). Hydropool is one of the world's leading spa and swimming pools. The terms were not disclosed. "We are extremely pleased with the arriv...
According to the brand, the pieces combine "the craftsmanship typical of Danish classical furniture with the conceptual process typical of Italian design". The Voyage chair features tapered wooden legs, in either natural or black stained maple. The leather seat is stretched across the framework of the chair, and can be taken on and off like "a close-fitting dress". ...
by 1979 she had established her own london-based practice, and gained a global reputation for her ground-breaking theoretical works, often inspired by russian constructivism. below, we present a timeline of zaha’s most recognizable works — past, present, and future. zaha hadid’s first major built work, one that affirmed her international recognition, was the vitra fir...
Just a decade ago, a building like the Harbin Opera House could not have been made. But a combination of technological and engineering leaps, computer wizardry and fearless deep-pocketed clients has meant that now, for the first time, architects are able to give free-rein to their wildest imaginations. Set within the wetlands of the Harbin Cultural Island – an arts h...
the futuristic underwater farm is situated at the the rio de janeiro shore and aims to find sustainable solutions to climate change by promoting sea life. the project proposes to recycle the ocean plastic pollution and to transform the floating garbage patches into building materials for the naval architecture and engineering. ‘aequorea’ provides a sustainable housin...
Dutch brand for contemporary bathroom design COCOON has won the Red Dot Design Award 2017 for their basin mixer designed by celebrated Dutch designer Piet Boon. This award is most coveted amongst designers. In October last year the industrial chic tap for bathroom and kitchen received the Archiproducts Design Award 2016. “We’re delighted, proud and grateful for this r...
Having boycotted the opening of the Philharmonie de Paris earlier this year, the Ateliers Jean Nouvel founder has now petitioned to have his name and image removed from all references to the £280 million building, which is located in the French capital's Parc de La Vilette. According to reports, his lawyers told a Paris court that he is not seeking compensation, but w...
First revealed in December, the firm's 7,000-square-metre building will occupy a space adjacent to Bee'ah's vast waste management centre in the United Arab Emirates. The movie shows a curved structure shimmering in the heat of the desert. Cladding materials for the project have been selected for their ability to reflect the sun's rays, and help control the temperature i...
The artist – who is known for his brightly coloured, cartoon-like works and limited-edition objects – covered two side-by-side courts on Manhattan's Stanton Street. The project is part of the sportswear giant's latest campaign, New York Made, which will see a series of community collaborations and interventions across the city. Kaws, whose full name is Brian Donnelly...
Danish brand Erik Jørgensen has rereleased the AV72, a chaise longue with a thin frame that curves to follow the natural contours of the body. Launched in 1972, the chair is notably the first of Vodder's furniture designs with a metal frame. The influential Danish modernist, who first trained as a cabinetmaker, is usually known for his work with wood. The AV72's matt...
The Towada City Plaza is a friendly new face in Towada, Japan. Japanese architecture firm Kengo Kuma and Associates created a community-friendly design for the the small city, which is tucked in the foothills of the Hakkoda Mountains in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture. The community center is a gathering place for citizens of the community that encompasses offices, a kitchen, ...
Space is finite, both in cities and, more universally, on our planet. In an attempt to reclaim precious city space, we have witnessed community gardens springing up in empty New York lots and rock climbing gyms and open air bars taking over disused factories in Berlin. Another winner from the World Architecture Festival earlier this month, the Left-Over-Space house by Co...
Do you sometimes wear boots over your skinny jeans and pretend your purse is a holster? Or do you pretend your electric fireplace is a campfire? If you fancy yourself a cowboy despite living in a city and having only ridden a horse at summer camp, then the Urban Cowboy Bed and Breakfast is for you. Yes, in the heart of Brooklyn’s trendy Williamsburg is a peaceful resp...
According to the Design Academy Eindhoven, they “strive to nourish a hothouse of ideas that reflect and contribute to the wider world.” Clearly, whatever they are doing, it’s working as scads of innovative designers graduate from the school every year. And every year, the designers exhibit their graduation project at Dutch Design Week. Despite the stiff competition, rece...
For those just taking their first steps into the design world surviving financially can be a struggle. The BE OPEN Young Talent Award lifts this burden and gives a year of creative freedom to one young designer. Established by the creative think tank BE OPEN, the award aims to identify and recognize the future leaders of design. For 2014, an international jury of desi...
When we decided to choose our favorite building of 2013, it didn’t take us long to pick the MuCEM. Maybe you can call us biased because we are based in Marseille, but there are many reasons that the MuCEM came out on top. Of course, the fact that the MuCEM is France’s first major attempt at decentralizing culture from Paris plays a role, but let’s not forget that our poi...
Hong Kong restaurant Mott 32 won World Interior of the Year at the annual Inside Festival, which concluded on October 3rd in Singapore. Designed by Joyce Wang, the restaurant occupies the basement of an important bank building in Hong Kong. The basement has a rich history, once serving as a storage facility for the heirlooms of wealthy Chinese families and then as sta...
Remember the New Millennium threat in 2000, the electricity failure that would take place and we’d starve to death? The dreaded Millennium bug that was supposed to cause computer meltdown around the world and our electric ovens and microwaves would prevent us from surviving? Then in 2012 or 2013 the world was supposed to end! There has been talk, for ages, of living on t...
Angus Ritchie and Daniel Tyler designed the Lookout as part of their Advanced Architectural Design thesis at Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Scotland. Created for the Scottish Scenic Routes Initiative together with the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, the Lookout is a mirrored timber cabin that perfectly reflects the exquisite natural surroundings. The two ...
The PriestmanGoode firm works with plane manufacturers, equipment suppliers and airlines to meet the challenges of reducing weight while ensuring passenger comfort and delivering a sense of spaciousness in a narrow, tubular fuselage. They use 3D CAD software and develop new materials in their design studios. Equipment sizing and arrangement, lighting and other architectu...
Start-ups using new materials, designs and technologies think commercial planes will once again shatter the sound barrier. But all face the challenge of generating softer sonic booms, as required by legislation. Some have teamed with traditional subsonic builders and even NASA is involved. One company expects to begin flight tests of its 40-passenger model—all first clas...
The University of Pennsylvania’s Pennovation Center was designed to generate interaction among its innovator tenants and to draw passers-by into the equation. People with vastly different projects routinely rub shoulders, facilitating cross-fertilization, be it on the broad concrete entry steps or in co-working areas. There are open-plan studios, informal seating z...
While customers are less enamoured of mass-produced “designer label” products, recent London auction prices are through the roof for truly individual collectibles. Stores are even launching their own limited editions in collaboration with designers. In parallel developments, go-betweens are introducing designers to producers, fueling the market. Others assemb...
