Toronto based industrial design company Fig40 was approached by GRIP Metal to develop a collection of furniture based on a new manufacturing process that would change the way many things are made today. As a result, the Perplex collection incorporates a 14 feet long concrete bench, a stool, and a concrete table. Borrowed from the… [Read More]
Archives for January 2016
Ergo Kiwi – A better knife for designers
Every design and architecture student knows what it feels to use standard pen knives for hours until you can’t feel your hands anymore. Third year architecture student Sean Riley has come up with an ergonomic cutting tool that not only reduces strain but promotes prolonged productivity. The concept for Ergo Kiwi was born in his… [Read More]
Habitat for Humanity presents life-sized Mega Bloks house at IDS16
Habitat for Humanity Canada has partnered with Cossette, MEGA BLOKS, and the Interior Design Show to build a life sized home made entirely out of MEGA BLOKS. The house was built to showcase and support the charity’s Brick for Brick Campaign that helps low income Canadian families have a more stable home. For the amount… [Read More]
Bouchon Stool by Radice & Orlandini for Domitalia
Italian manufacturer Domitalia, in collaboration with Radice & Orlandini design studio, has created a collection of stools that offers unique and complete customization. The company’s bestseller both in Italy and abroad, the Bouchon series merges aesthetics, functionality and branding design. Ideal for restaurants, hotels, bars and even corporate offices, the Bouchon stool makes it possible for… [Read More]
PixMob by Jean de Lessard
Once a textile factory in Montreal’s fashion district, the new PixMob office space is full of dynamism and edgy design statements. Canadian designer Jean de Lessard integrated the client’s DNA right into the space by reflecting the cutting edge digital technology research and creativity of PixMob. Large monolithic shapes seem to be carved out of the building bringing a… [Read More]
Flanagan Lawrence wins competition for the Szczecin Summer Theatre, Poland
The award-winning practice has designed an acoustically optimized outdoor performance space, located in Kasprowicza Park, Szczecin. Flanagan Lawrence has won an international competition to design a Summer Theatre in Szczecin, Poland. The tensile structure showcasing two sculptural open arches, will replace the existing roof structure and enhance the theatre’s acoustics. From Flanagan Lawrence: The brief called for design… [Read More]
Freedom of The Press Monument by Gustavo Penna
Brazilian architect Gustavo Penna has designed a sculptural glass monument as a symbol to journalism. The translucent structure, titled the Freedom of The Press Monument, was inspired by the concept of freedom. The design has received last year a World Architecture Festival Award for its sculptural qualities. From Gustavo Penna: The Freedom of the Press Monument is… [Read More]
Chobham Academy by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
Located in the heart of the former Olympic Village in London, the Chobham Academy has become a centerpiece for the city’s East Village. Allford Hall Monaghan Morris have designed the complex as a reflection of existing London streets. The design features three different buildings, all connected by a circulation path. From Allford Hall Monaghan Morris: Conceived pre-Olympics and… [Read More]
Chalet Soleyâ by Chevallier Architectes
Located on an idyllic site in the lower Valley, France, the Soleyâ Chalet is filled with personality. Designed by Chevallier Architectes, the vacation home seems to be rising from the rocky landscape overlooking the valley. Built as an addition to the existing house, the Soleyâ Chalet blends minimalism with rustic elements in perfect harmony. From Chevallier Architectes: This… [Read More]
Lake Jasper House engages the senses
Canadian architecture studio Architecturama has designed a remote residence that engages the senses. Located in Chertsey, Canada, the sustainable home was designed as a relaxing refuge surrounded by nature. Within the geometric concrete volume, the space houses innovative modular furniture that can be re-arranged to serve multiple uses. The architects have envisioned the Lake Jasper House… [Read More]
