Swiss architect L3P Architekten recently has completed the extension of the multifunctional double sports halls in the Eichi Centre Niederglatt. Architecture / Aesthetics The existing Eichi Centre stands out through the composition and no-frills interaction of the simple cube. The rough plastering in various warm tones that is used on the facade comes alive with the [...]

The Tree library Is a cheerful bookcase that acts as a stand up lamp as well, with the form of the tree, it can stand as a bookcase, where each of its curve acts as a book shelve, standing on wooden open legs, wide open for book shelving as well. The tree from is introduced in matt [...]

“Cancer City”, a built underwater city for a crayfish community in a river. A country gentlemen once bought 10000 crayfishes in the 90’s to plant in a stream running through his land. In the autumn he would capture about a hundred of them to eat at the annual Swedish crayfish parties. The crayfishes however slowly started [...]

C. F. Møller Architects won the competition for the new terminal for Stockholm’s ferry connections to Finland and the Baltics. The terminal will be a landmark for the new urban development Norra Djurgårdsstaden – due to a significant architecture and a significant sustainable profile. As a transit zone the terminal is one of Stockholm’s major [...]

The loft really is a hybrid space; as much a private museum as a living space. Because of that, flexibility is all; few rooms are actually fixed and most are interchangeable, so that in the end the areas devoted to living and to art are completely merged. Ben van Berkel Living with Books and [...]

The new TIMELINE signature kitchen system from Aster Cucine USA, in collaboration with New York City-based design firm workshop/apd, draws upon the history of craftsmanship and artisanship in centuries past to create a kitchen collection with a “vintage” look and feel for contemporary life. Familiar but unconventional in a modern kitchen, the epoch collection features exquisite [...]

South Korean designer Jongho Park has recently created ‘Power Shoulder‘ chair. Recently, ‘power shoulder jacket’ the eighties retro style was back in fashion again, which highlighted shoulders. The new style has been found in many collection with more understated and delicate one than the previous style. ‘Power Shoulder Style’ that set off strong shoulder line was [...]

Last year, we introduced the new born design studio KiBiSi and their creations. Furthermore, KiBiSi recently has revealed new designs: NYC Biomega Bike, The Shanghay Chair Wood Wood edition, AiAiAi Headphone TMA-1, Puma Bike Series and 2nd Generation Transition Terrafugia roadable aircraft. + Designer: KiBiSi NYC BIOMEGA BIKE The latest Biomega bicycle, NYC takes its cue from [...]

Foster + Partners‘ ‘City Park‘ is one of three conceptual masterplan selected for the further development of the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) Conceptual Plan in Hong Kong. Another 2 conceptual proposals are ‘Project for a New Dimension‘ by Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) and ‘Cultural Connect: Key to Sustained [...]

Posh café’s design concept was focused on creating a distinctive atmosphere for a venue located at the hurt of a major mall’s atrium. In theory; the design approach aimed at stimulating a theatrical character to the experience when visiting the café or simply walking through the atrium. The action inside the kitchen is explicitly framed by [...]

Romania-based studio SquareONE recently has completed the Shade Club in Bucharest. + Project description courtesy SquareONE Shade was a interesting experiment. The location is the basement of a residential building in the center of Bucharest. Since the 90’s there were many clubs there some of them very successful. Some quiet scandalous. The last years before it was [...]

UK-based studio Duffy London are launching their new “Geo Shade” and “Runner Table” at London Design Week 2010. Geo Shade As the name suggests, this lampshade takes its inspiration from the Geodesic Dome, and in doing so takes advantage of the rigid structure provided by the faceted surface. + Dimensions: (H)22cm x (D)51cm, and it is available in [...]

In March, we featured Belgian designer Peter Donders‘ Carbon Fiber Stones which are made of a single Carbon-fiber string, it is very light but strong. Thanks to designer Peter Donders for sharing some of the new photo and the making process photos of the C-Bench and C-Stone with us. + All images courtesy Peter Donders

Klingmann Architects and Brand Consultants challenges the approach behind flagship stores. The firm’s plans for flagship stores of the future are recession friendly and reduce overhead costs. The firm understands the psyche of modern consumers, and aims to create an interactive experience for the customer. At their most ideal, they (flagship stores) promote both an engaging [...]