studio mk27 has designed a bookstore that encourages customers to stay and hang-out. Located in São Paulo, Brazil, the ‘Livraria Cultura’, translated as Cultura Bookstore was envisioned as a social meeting place that goes beyond the typical retail space premise. The project has recently won the Retail category of the 2014 INSIDE Festival Awards. More than just… [Read More]
Levels table by PER/USE
Levels is a set of three overlapping low coffee tables, made in solid oak with glass inlays, designed by Lucie Koldova and Dan Yeffet for PER/USE. An elegant and playful design that can easily be integrated in a large variety of interiors. The tables come in different colours and three different heights, allowing users to… [Read More]
Library and Learning Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects
The new Library and Learning Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects represents one of seven buildings part of Vienna University of Economics and Business‘ new campus. The angular building features a large black volume that cantilevers over a public plaza, marking the entrance of the building. The dramatic gesture enhances the building’s functional plan. The contrast… [Read More]
Research & Display Space for the International Design Centre
The IDC Space is a new showcase space redesigned for the International Design Centre, part of the Dover Campus of the Singapore University of Technology and Design. The purpose of the new space is to prove a unique environment for showcasing some of the most exciting on-going IDC design research work. The project was awarded… [Read More]
The first portable & flexible lighting device
STUDIO BANANA THiNGS, the creators of the Ostrich Pillow, have launched earlier this year a Kickstarter campaign to promote their latest innovation: the first portable and flexible lighting device. Designers kawamura-ganjavian designed the Kangaroo Light, in collaboration with the INNOVATION QUARTERS at BANGOR University in UK. The flexible hexagonal light was designed to fit at… [Read More]
Montee Karp Residence by Patrick Tighe Architecture
Patrick Tighe Architecture has remodelled an existing post and beam home into a sustainable residence overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The Montee Karp Residence is located on a severe hillside site in Malibu, with stunning views of the Santa Monica Bay. The 2200 square feet home was recently shortlisted for the 2014 INSIDE Festival. A ten… [Read More]
The Changchun Longjia International Airport terminal by HASSELL
HASSELL has developed a design for the Changchun Longjia International Airport terminal that uses elements drawn from the area’s natural landscape. The master plan proposed by HASSELL uses the form of the China Rose, native to Changchun area, in shaping a harmonious passenger experience, and creating an easy flow within the terminal’s spaces. The design merges… [Read More]
Andy Martin Architects completes new Richard James Flagship store
Andy Martin Architects completes the new Richard James Flagship store, a striking and innovative design, in Savile Row, London. The new retail space offers customers a more holistic approach to the flagship’s design that is articulated in simple, bold and quirky design features. Andy Martin developed his concept by aligning Richard James core brand character… [Read More]
Bella Standing lamp by Lucie Koldova for PER/USE
Designer Lucie Koldova designed a standing lamp inspired by a bell tower. Designed for Belgian manufacturer PER/USE, the Bella standing lamp is handcrafted by artisans as an object of beauty. Aside from the concept it draws inspiration from, the name of the lamp also refers to the Italian word ‘bella’, which means beautiful. The glossy… [Read More]
Clemenger BBDO Office Space by HASSELL
Award winning design practice HASSELL has designed a new office space for advertising agency Clemenger BBDO in Sydney, Australia. The design brief required a workplace that encourages creativity, as well as a workshop style space that reflects the company’s reputation for integrity, attention to detail and precision of ideas. HASSELL developed a design that enhances the… [Read More]
