We have seen 3D printing technology rapidly developing, with designers and engineers from all different fields trying to push it beyond its limits. It was only natural we would soon start seeing it put to the test in large scale applications. Dutch company MX3D is working on an ambitious project that will use robots to… [Read More]
Kalm – new cosy armchair by Patrick Norguet for Artifort
Artifort has launched a new cosy armchair designed by French designer Patrick Norguet. Named Kalm, the chair features a high back and clean lines that make it appropriate for residential as well as commercial spaces. To me, Kalm is a statement. The clean and expressive lines set it apart from other big armchairs. This chair brings to… [Read More]
Artifort launches Bras Easy Chair and Bras Wood
The Bras Easy Chair is the much-anticipated addition to Artifort’s Bras collection. The informal armchair was initially designed to complement the company’s Bras Sofa, however it does have its own unique personality. With the release of the Bras Easy Chair, the Dutch company has also announced a new wooden base option for the Bras Sofa…. [Read More]
Amsterdam Passages have been opened at Amsterdam Central Station
On the 1st of June, 2015, the IJ-passage of the Amsterdam Passages project has been officially opened at Amsterdam Central Station. This is the first of two new, gate-free passageways through Amsterdam Central Station, in the future to be secured with public transport fare gates. Designed by Powerhouse Company in collaboration with Benthem Crowel Architects and Merk X,… [Read More]
Beso Collection by Khodi Feiz for Artifort
Dutch designer Khodi Feiz has created a new affordable and versatile chair collection for Artifort. Named after the word ‘kiss’ in Spanish, the Beso collection consists of a chair, an armchair and a barstool that combine aesthetics, comfort and affordability. The sinuous shape of Beso allows for long comfortable dinners with friends and family, without the need… [Read More]
New Museum MORE by Hans van Heeswijk Architects opens up
Tomorrow marks the opening of the new Museum MORE by Hans van Heeswijk Architects, showcasing Netherlands’ biggest collection of modern realist art. The new museum, an extension of Gorssel’s former town hall, is a private initiative and will open at 10am on Tuesday, June 2nd. In 2012, Hans Melchers, the initiator of Museum MORE, decided to display his collection of modern Dutch realist art… [Read More]
Arco’s new addition to the Sketch Family
Arco has expanded their versatile Sketch chair family by adding two new additions: Sketch Dining and Sketch Lounge. Designed by Burkhard Vogtherr & Jonathan Prestwich, the collection offers a luxurious and comfortable seating solutions whether it is in the work room or dining area. Sketch Lounge is a comfortable chair that works wonderfully when teamed with… [Read More]
Tableau Automatic Watering Tray by Pikaplant Crowdfunding on Kickstarter
Amsterdam-based start-up Pikaplant has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund their latest project, an automatic house plant watering tray that makes it easy for anyone to grow healthy indoor plants. Tableau mimics the natural wet-dry cycle of groundwater, for healthier plants. True to nature, its ebb-and-flow irrigation system uses zero electricity. Tableau will run on Kickstarter until… [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]
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 rating of ‘Excellent’ with 4 stars by the Dutch Green Building Council, ahead of its completion in 2018. This internationally recognized certificate rewards the upcoming Rhijnspoor Building for the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences with the highest-ever score achieved by… [Read More]
