Last December the new Halifax Central Library opened its doors. The design for the 15,000 m² library was won back in 2010 by Danish architecture firm schmidt hammer lassen and local firm Fowler Bauld & Mitchell in an international competition. The library is located in the heart of Halifax, standing as a cultural hub accessible… [Read More]
Deli Chair by Thomas Pedersen for Skandiform
Thomas Pedersen has designed an elegant stacking chair for Swedish furniture brand Skandiform. The organic form of the Deli Chair seems to wrap around the human body. The design of the chair was awarded the 2014 Red Dot Award, winning over the 40-member expert jury in the Product Design category. The idea behind Deli has… [Read More]
Berkshire Residence by Gregory Phillips Architects
Gregory Phillips Architects designed the building, interiors and landscaping of this substantial modern country house along the banks of the River Thames in Berkshire. The design was inspired by traditional country houses with adjoining stable yards, creating a seamless connection between the indoors and the surrounding landscape. The impressive views of the landscape become evident… [Read More]
Ultra Slim Chair by Stefan Borselius for Blå Station
Swedish furniture brand Blå Station has initiated a project called Experiment 2015 where Stefan Borselius, Thomas Bernstrand and Blå Station’s own design manager, CEO and producer, Johan Lindau were invited to create three design classics for public environment. The project involved an entirely open design process where the designers would coach, debate and criticize each other. One… [Read More]
The Drawer Table by Ineke Hans for Arco
Dutch designer Ineke Hans has designed a multi-functional table for Arco that redefines the traditional table function. The Drawer Table challenges conventional notions and addresses how current social habits affect the way we use furniture. We find ourselves more often than not using furniture for different purposes than it was originally intended. Tables in particular… [Read More]
An exhibition stand about changing work environments
Ippolito Fleitz Group has created Walter Knoll’s exhibition stand at the 2014 Orgatec, a design based on communication and identity. The stand was designed as a response to today’s changing work environments, a shift from the classic workstation to that where living and working environments intertwine. The exterior skin of the trade stand is illustrated… [Read More]
Aesop ABC-Viertel Store by .PSLAB and Vincent Van Duysen Architects
.PSLAB collaborated with Antwerp firm Vincent Van Duysen Architects in the design of Aesop’s latest German signature store, and its first in Hamburg. The store features the brand’s first facial treatment room in Europe. The store design takes inspiration from the neighbourhood’s vibrant environment and the building’s status as a protected historic site. The 112 m²… [Read More]
Coral Collection by Arturo Álvarez
The Coral collection by Arturo Álvarez is a series of delicate suspension lights inspired by the beauty of coral reefs. The collection incorporates five different pendant sizes and shapes that create an elegant and dynamic lighting setting. The suspended lights are made out of the award-winning silicone material SIMETECH®, enhancing the delicate qualities of the design. An… [Read More]
Quebec house by _naturehumaine seems to float amongst trees
The recently completed residence by _naturehumaine seems to raise from the mountain. Located on a beautiful plot of wooded land in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, the country house was designed to be in perfect symbiosis with its natural environment. The sloped site comes to a natural plateau just below its highest point, created the perfect canvas… [Read More]
Hexx Table Lamp by Diesel Living for Foscarini
Hexx table lamp is part of Foscarini’s latest collaboration with Diesel Living. Foscarini’s partnership with Diesel, now going into its fifth year, has evolved tremendously – with products spanning a wide range of materials, innovative lighting techniques, and forms. Made out of perforated sheet metal for an industrial feel, Hexx adds an edgy personality to… [Read More]
