This year Arper has introduced the new Steeve Modular Sofa, a modern highly customizable system imagined for both residential and work environments. Designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, Steeve incorporates a uniquely manufactured seamless back and arm covers that are stretched to fit the frame. An industry innovation, the manufacturing technique eliminates the need for more complex upholstery… [Read More]
Archives for 2015
Mont-Laurier multifunctional theater by Les architectes FABG
Les architectes FABG have completed the new Mont-Laurier Theatre, featuring a multifunctional hall that can easily transform itself to accommodate various events, from traditional performing art shows to corporate events. The theatre utilizes a series of mechanisms that allows the theatre to quickly change configurations, and a capacity increase from 270 to 700 seats. From… [Read More]
Durham College Centre for Food by Gow Hastings
Gow Hastings has designed the Durham College Centre for Food, a state-of-the-art 34,000 square foot facility in Canada. The newly designed building offers a hands-on learning experience and introduces students to the full cycle of production, from the early stages of farming to cooking and serving food. The flexibility of the facility allows it to… [Read More]
INSIDE Festival announces talks programme for 2015
The famous INSIDE Festival is soon approaching with an exciting talks programme aimed to explore the changing psychology of space and the future of interior design. Take a look at the upcoming programme on the 4-6 November at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Official Announcement from INSIDE Festival Speakers announced include Lyndon Neri of Neri&Hu,… [Read More]
An urban restaurant with rural references
Norm Architects have collaborated with Danish designers Menu to create the interior of the Höst restaurant, an urban space with rural references. Industrial lighting, rustic materials and attention to details through custom-made dinnerware create a romantic and ethnic atmosphere. From Norm Architects: Norm Architects and Danish designhouse Menu have joined forces with Copenhagen restaurateurs Cofoco,… [Read More]
Xi’an Westin Museum Hotel by Neri&Hu Design
Neri&Hu Design has designed the Xi’an Westin Museum Hotel by paying homage to Chinese heritage in one of the country’s oldest cities. The design team reinterprets Chinese cultural references in a contemporary and fresh approach. Rising like a modern-day fortress within the city, the architecture combines past and present in a journey of symbolic references…. [Read More]
VIDEO: A house that transforms within minutes
PKMN architectures has changed the traditional concept of housing by creating spaces that are easily transformed through simple gestures. The concept utilizes rotating furniture that changes the plan of a house within a minute. The house can easily go from a two-bedroom residence, to one-bedroom or even completely open. Take a look at this video showing… [Read More]
Yalikavak Marina Complex by Emre Arolat Architects
Emre Arolat Architects has extended the existing marina complex in Yalikavak, Turkey by adding a series of new facilities. The project was developed in stages, with the first stage incorporating retail, restaurants, as well as mechanical units needed for the yachts docking in the marina. From Emre Arolat Architects Yalikavak is one of the lagoons… [Read More]
Drift Leather Lamps by Norm Architects
A collaboration with Sørensen Leather has enabled Norm Architects to experiment with the various ways leather can be used in different contexts within art and design. Together they have designed five extraordinary leather lamps for the exhibition. When combined, brass and leather generate a beautiful gleam that reflects from the brass and create a halo… [Read More]
Booleanos Cabinet by Joel Escalona for Roche Bobois
Mexican designer Joel Escalona and French furniture editor Roche Bobois have collaborated in this limited edition, one of a kind cabinet. Introduced in 2014, the Booleanos cabinet has been in the works since 2013 as part of Roche Bobois’ limited-edition collection “Gallery”, featuring a series of exclusively made pieces in France. Limited to 500 pieces, each… [Read More]
