Dutch firm i29 interior architects and Chris Collaris have collaborated to design a tiny holiday home in the middle of nature at the Vinkeveense Plassen, near Amsterdam. The tiny home has a footprint of only 55 m2 (592 sq. ft.), yet the interior feels spacious due to the all around panoramas to the surrounding landscape. Designed for … [Read More...]
Architecture
Canadian Pavilion wins Special Mention at the 2014 Venice Biennale
Arctic Adaptations: Nunavut at 15, curated by Lateral Office of Toronto, wins a special mention at the 14th International Architecture Exhibition of la Biennale di Venezia. The … [Read More...]
Printemps Haussmann by UUfie
The iconic departments store Printemps has been given a face-lift that features an incredible new atrium. Designed by Toronto-based architects UUfie and produced by Yabu … [Read More...]
Powerhouse Company awarded highest BREEAM rating
The Rhijnspoor Building, designed by Team RSG, a collaboration between Powerhouse Company, de Architekten Cie. and Marc Koehler Architects, has been awarded a BREEAM certificate … [Read More...]
Rethinking the Split House by Neri&Hu
A 1930's house gets transformed into a multi-residence apartment building in the historic Tianzifang area in Shanghai, China. Designed by the award-winning architecture studio … [Read More...]
Interior Design
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 … [Read More...]
Nana’s Green Tea Cafe by Kamitopen
Nana's Green Tea is a Japanese teahouse chain that is trying to reinvent the image of the traditional drink, and introducing "a new form of Japan" to the world through "matcha" (a … [Read More...]
Unit 23 by Daarc – Architects + Interiors
This sleek and impactful apartment was designed in 2013 by Australian based firm Daarc - Architects + Interiors. Located in Brisbane, Australia, the small apartment was designed to … [Read More...]
Pusateri’s Fine Foods Market – A Refined Style
Pusateri’s, a well-known fine foods chain in Toronto, hired the Montreal based design company GH+A Design to transpose their brand identity inside their 6 retail spaces. A style as … [Read More...]
Furniture
Kristalia creates chair to stand the test of time
The 1085 Chair is the newest addition to Kristalia's portfolio. The chair in natural leather was designed by Bartoli Design in collaboration with the tannery Presot, a company … [Read More...]
BonBon side tables by Luca Nichetto for Verreum
Luca Nichetto has designed a collection of mouth blown silvered side tables for Czech company Verreum. The BonBon family was launched at the Salone del Mobile in Milan earlier this … [Read More...]
Livingstones – Surrealist Modular Seating by Smarin
Livingstones is a surrealist design concept developed by French designer Stephanie Marin. The modular pieces resemble oversized pebbles that can transform any space into an … [Read More...]
Duffy London’s Shadow Chair Defies Gravity
Duffy London are known for their bold and innovative creations, which often play on the concept of gravity, illusion and geometry. The Shadow Chair is no exception. The design of … [Read More...]
Lighting
Kayan – An Exclusive 3D Printed Shade For Plumen
Creators of the world’s first designer low energy light bulb, Plumen, and the Italian 3D printing design brand Formaliz3d have teamed up to launch an exclusive new lamp shade for … [Read More...]
Twice Light brings strangers together during NYC Design Week
Twice Light is a collaborative photographic and relational art project created by Italian photographer Gianluca Vassallo in collaboration with Foscarini. Held during NYC Design … [Read More...]
Dancing Pendant by Iskos-Berlin for Menu A/S
Both sculptural and functional, the Dancing Pendant light by Iskos-Berlin for Menu A/S, is a great statement piece for dinners, long conversations, and acoustics. Resembling a … [Read More...]
David Trubridge to reveal new designs & installation at Milan
David Trubridge returns to Milan design fair for the 13th time, bringing new lighting designs and a thought provoking installation: At Eye Level. Besides the new 2015 launches, the … [Read More...]
Products
Alessi introduces Fall/Winter 2014 Collection
Italian design company Alessi has recently introduced the new 2014 Fall/Winter Collection. Known for their sleek steel designs such as their iconic kettles, the brand introduces a … [Read More...]
An exclusive range of kitchen utensils from Normann Copenhagen
Normann Copenhagen has recently expanded their Craft range, to include a mortar with pestle and rolling pin. The range designed by Danish designer Simon Legald, fuses minimalism … [Read More...]
Cell LED Carpet by LAMA Concept
Dutch designers Yvonne Laurysen and Erik Mantel from LAMA Concept designed an inspiring eco-friendly wool felt carpet that features embedded LED lights. In a world of technology, … [Read More...]
Merlock by Manuel Barbieri for Progetti
Manuel Barbieri has designed the new Merlock pendulum floor clock for Progetti. The designer was completely fascinated by castles and their distinct architectural features, … [Read More...]
