The social media giants selected Denton Associates to bring LinkedIn London in line with the majority of their other worldwide offices in terms of creativity and fun. The offices at New Oxford Street comprise of 70,000 sq. ft. over 6 floors (larger than any other LinkedIn office in the world), which will carry through a London theme,… [Read More]
Archives for August 2015
Student housing tells its history through photoengraved façade
Architecture firm KANVA has designed a student housing building that reveals its history through a stunning photoengraved facade. Located on a small vacant lot in Montreal, near McGill University, the building features an impressive facade of concrete panels that reveal still images from Thomas Edison’s 1901 film: Montreal Fire Department on Runners. The Edison Residence, named… [Read More]
A condo that highlights raw materials
Canadian designer Anne Sophie Goneau celebrates the beauty of raw materials in this contemporary condo interior design. The 1,280 square feet condo is located on the ground floor of a triplex on St-Denis Street, in Montreal. The project aimed to maximize the space by dividing each living area, while maximizing the architectural integrity of the existing location. The… [Read More]
Boutique Penelope Jewelry Store by Hatem+D
To celebrate the company’s 45 years of existence, the owners of Boutique Penelope wanted to not only expand their Place Ste-Foy business in Quebec City but also refresh its brand image through a new store design. Canadian firm Hatem+D Architecture has designed a luxurious experience appropriate for a jewellery store. The design team has divided… [Read More]
1930s building gets transformed into contemporary office
Dutch creative digital agency dpdk has recently redesigned their office located in a 1930’s historical building in Rotterdam’s old shipping quarter. The agency has been based in this location since 2010, however their constant growth demanded a big renovation. Expanding from 3 levels to 5, dpdk offices now occupy the entire building. Along the many… [Read More]
Butterfly lights by Tom Raffield
Tom Raffield has designed a lighting collection inspired by the movement and beauty of a butterfly in full light. Taking its name after its source of inspiration, the Butterfly Collection includes a Floor Lamp and a Pendant, both showcasing stunning sculptural forms. The intricate bent wood form creates intricate shadows and produces stunning lighting effects…. [Read More]
Sejong-daero Historic Cultural Space Design Competition
Seoul City has announced a new international architecture competition aiming to develop a comprehensive blue print for Central Seoul. See below the official competition rules, as well as details on how to enter the competition and essential deadlines. Official Information: Seoul City inaugurates an international architectural competition ‘Sejong-daero Historic Cultural Space Design Competition’. This competition… [Read More]
Morpholio launches digital Journal for creative people
It is no surprise anymore that whenever we discuss apps for the creative industry, Morpholio’s name is at the top. Their apps understand how creative people think and what they need to express their ideas. Their newest app, Journal redefines the sketchbook. While there are many sketchbook apps out there already, none of them seem… [Read More]
Cut-Fold designs chair Inspired by Papercraft
Remember the unique collapsable Aperture Pendant we first came across at the Interior Design Show in Toronto? Architects Andrea Kordos and Tony Round from Cut-Fold first introduced the idea of folded furniture through the Origami chair. It is rare to see a foldable chair so elegant and sculptural. The team was inspired by the art of Papercraft,… [Read More]
What to expect from this year’s 100% Design
100% Design, UK’s largest design trade show, will celebrate its 21st edition this September. Staged across two levels of their new venue, Olympia London, this year’s event is based upon the central theme ‘Design in Colour’, working closely with trend forecasters WGSN who have tailored a colour palette of 12 shades based on 2016 trends for the show…. [Read More]
