The Dutch furniture and interior design brand JSPR announced the release of Aura, a brand new lighting collection. The collection consists of a variety of three circle shaped lighting items in different sizes. Crafted of Anodized aluminum and fixed with fairground light bulbs these design objects are sophisticated yet playful. It is possible to connect thru… [Read More]
Archives for 2014
Iponweb Office in Moscow by za bor architects
The Russian architecture firm za bor architects has transformed an old brewery / factory building into a state of the art office for the Russian IT company Iponweb. Due to the building being reconstructed several times throughout the years, the architects preserved the historical properties of the building, which led to a lot of interesting details… [Read More]
Sneak Peek Desk by A2 / A2 designers AB
As part of their Sneak Peek Collection alongside the Sneak Peek Cabinet and Mirror, the Swedish design company A2 developed the Sneak Peek Desk; a minimalistic design that embraces the Scandinavian furniture tradition with a youthful twist. The Sneak Peek Desk is a small table that can be used as sideboard, dressing table or a… [Read More]
Hemp Chair by Werner Aisslinger
In 2011 Berlin-based designer Wener Aisslinger introduced the public to the world’s first concept for a monobloc chair made of natural fibers – the *hemp chair*. The project was supported by the German chemical company BASF, and was designed through a lightweight manufacturing process borrowed from the car industry. Using renewable materials such as hemp… [Read More]
Sneak Peek Cabinet by A2 / A2 designers AB
The Swedish company A2 is knows for their playful and youthful designs, as well as paying homage to the heritage of the Scandinavian furniture tradition. Their designs portray a combination of creativity, innovation and functionality. A2 is designed and managed by designer and engineer Sara Larsson in collaboration with her sister architect Anna Larsson, family and co-workers. All… [Read More]
Pedestrian Bridge in Esch by Metaform Architecture
The minimalist bridge in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg by Metaform architecture has redefined the way pedestrian bridges are integrated into the urban life. The bridge was designed as a connection point between the busy city and Galgenberg Park. The unique design creates a strong contrast against the chaotic urban environment, offering pedestrians a peaceful refuge. Architect’s description:… [Read More]
Koura Pendant Light by David Trubridge
As all of David Trubridge‘s designs, the Koura Pendant Light draws its inspiration from nature. Koura makes reference to the Maori name for small fresh water shrimps, while the delicate structure is reminiscent of the wooden traps used to catch them. Unlike most lighting systems on the market, Koura is produced as a kitset, rather than a… [Read More]
Origami inspired Kiosks by Make Architects
London architecture office Make Architects has designed two unique prefabricated kiosks inspired by the art of origami. The two kiosks were first introduced to the public as part of the London’s Canary Wharf Ice Sculpting Festival. The concept of origami is reflected in the structure and shape of the each kiosk. The sculptural structure appears… [Read More]
Catch Chair by Jaime Hayon for &tradition
The CATCH Chair was designed by internationally renowned Spanish designer Jaime Hayon for Danish design company &tradition, and was first introduced publicly to the 2013 Salone del Mobile, Milan. Known for his whimsical drawings, CATCH manages to capture Hayon’s playfulness, yet still deliver a comfortable chair. When I was drawing CATCH, I drew a man… [Read More]
Villa 1 by Powerhouse Company
Villa 1 was the first commission for Powerhouse Company, two months after its founding in May 2005. The house is located within a large beautiful pine forest in the Netherlands, and its optimal orientation offers stunning views with maximum amount of sun exposure. [vimeo 73702440 w=800&h=355] The Y shape of the house was developed to… [Read More]
