bertjan pot uses NIKE's flyknit technology and tire tubes to create furniture
the series at milan design week 2016 focuses on resting areas made from wheels, which symbolize momentum and movement, as a structural starting point.
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maarten baas + bertjan pot sculpt LEDS clay light series for DHPH
the collection ranges from desk lamps to hanging fixtures, with each piece molded by hand and outfitted with scattered LEDs reminiscent of those you would see at carnivals.
caramel architects' poolside family home overlooks city in austria
topped with an flat concrete roof, the generous property is built six meters above street level, allowing the surrounding garden to seamlessly connect to the living areas.
caramel architekten fits CJ5 house onto narrow site in vienna
the dwelling takes an elongated and irregular form, comprised of spatially interlocking rooms centered around an outdoor courtyard with an upper level deck.
maarten de ceulaer's sundial chandelier for nilufar gallery creates a terrestrial sphere
the sundial chandelier consists of seven aluminium disks that hover like planets in the universe.
leather suitcase furniture by maarten de ceulaer for nilufar
towers and asymmetric compositions made from suitcases and briefcases in precious leathers are conceived as separate drawers - all of which can be stacked in various configurations.
erik johansson breaks the boundaries of reality with brain-bending images
the artist's ongoing portfolio of photo manipulations sees landscapes unzip from the earth, human body parts shattered like porcelain, and buildings bent in half.
surreal photomanipulation by erik johansson
swedish photoshop artist and story teller erik johansson composes surreal scenes with a digital lens.
olivier palatre's cinema for réinventer paris topped with rooftop terrace
the cultural scheme will accommodate five movie theaters, a restaurant, offices and topped with a verdant roof terrace with a restaurant.
OMA proposes green-filled 'PXP: the shared city' for paris
in each component of the mixed-use building, the strategy and concept of sharing will be seen from the gardens to the parking spaces, as well as the offices and shops.
stickbulb's 'X diamond 3/60' chandelier celebrates octahedral forms
the nine foot chandelier celebrates the hexagonal and octahedral forms found within nature.
studio505 expands school in singapore with colorful rainbow-like extension
the scheme is articulated around a large internalized valley - open to the elements, but oriented away from the surrounding streets.
studio505 fabricates the strand façade in melbourne CBD, australia
rainbow light wraps melbourne’s central retail core in a singular gesture that explores a rhythmic sequence of color and light.
sam kaplan forms sweet architectural arrangements with slices of gum
red, blue, yellow and green slices have been carefully assembled into an assortment of colorful compositions that echo architectural archways, towers and building façades.
fukuoka apartment complex by tailored design lab weaves between trees
rooms are situated between two gardens, providing inhabitants with pleasant external views on either side.
tailored design lab renovates and remodels a 70 year old house in kaga city
the design team carefully stripped away the wood from the ceiling joists, creating a large double-height space that uncovers the building's original structure.
circuit + tassel lamps by apparatus blend contemporary and classic aesthetics
during milan design week 2016, the new york-based design studio debuts two lighting series alongside an extension to the 'portal' line in marble.
apparatus studio showcases lighting and objects during milan design week
the manhattan-based studio showcases various lighting and objects during milan design week 2015.
bruce munro illuminates australia's vast desert landscape in a field of light
the immersive work comprises more than 50,000 solar-powered stems that come alive by night through a network of illuminated optical fibre threads.
bruce munro at cheekwood botanical garden & museum
ten of the british artist's works take over the nashville, tenessee venue transforming the 55-acre site into an enchanting, illuminated landscape.
T weekend house by process5 design overlooks coast in western japan
the team worked to develop a quiet, relaxed space where the little things lost in the chaos of urban living can be found once again.
process5 creates takagi industrial head office as a colorful bento box
two glazed façades expose the interior composed of movable walls and multi-functional spaces.
colorado building workshop constructs 14 micro cabins within a lodgepole pine forest
each temporary residence sits lightly on the landscape, directing views from private spaces towards trees, rock outcroppings, and distant mountain vistas.
colorado building workshop places two corten cabins against the desert landscape
set against a backdrop of the blue mountains and monument valley, the sunrise and sunset cabins have been crafted as an idyllic retreats to bolster the local tourism industry.
adaptive VR hardware by artefact group includes hood and shoulder cloak
the project is a series of wearables for gamers who want the most immersive experience and to interact with others in the virtual space.
brakepack by artefact solves the failed dialogue between cyclists and motorists
the prototype smart backpack uses LEDs to indicate familiar turning and brake light signals for late night urban cycling, that will be unmistakable to motorists to identify.
childcare center in switzerland by savioz fabrizzi has shimmering golden façades
located in vétroz, a municipality in southwestern switzerland, the scheme provides a range of services for children of different ages.
savioz fabrizzi architectes design chalet val d'herens overlooking swiss alps
the contemporary swiss home is built with an exposed concrete base and core, highlighted by warm wooden walls, and offers views of the neighboring valley.
fabien dumas designs aForest lamp series for B.lux
the lighting objects share a common, petal-shaped lighting element which, in the case of the wall version, emits indirect light.
fabien dumas of too many designers creates babel lamp for vertigo bird
the lamp is a visual representation of the biblical tale, and also describes some of the project's difficulties, which arose from the collaborators' various languages.
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