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#contemporary-design

repurposed lava stones set up nerosicilia re-design tower installation for milan design week

Nerosicilia Re-Design Tower emphasizes sustainability and natural materials. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

kettal's passage collection by bouroullec evokes notions of fluidity from indoors-out

The Passage Collection by Ronan Bouroullec for Kettal combines contemporary design with sustainable practices for versatile furniture suitable for various settings. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

estudio ALA designs a sustainable mezcal distillery in jiquilpan, mexico

Incorporation of traditional elements in contemporary design for mezcal production.

Focus on sustainable solutions and local materiality in architecture. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

Web design

minD design's wave club emerges within metaverse's phygital ecosystem

Wave Club seamlessly blends natural aesthetics with contemporary design principles.

minD Design prioritizes sustainability using eco-friendly materials, reflecting a commitment to environmental awareness. [ more ]

Bustle

This Cool AF Travel Gear Is Up To 40% Off

Horizn Studios is a luxury luggage brand that focuses on sustainability and contemporary design.

Starting 24 January, Horizn is offering up to 40% off on their items, making it a great opportunity to elevate your travel with their durable and stylish pieces. [ more ]

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designboom | architecture & design magazine

1 week ago

dubbeldam's rustic cottage in canadian woodlands unfolds within two intersecting gables

A modern twist on the traditional A-frame design, Bunkie on the Hill blends contemporary architecture with serene natural surroundings in Ontario's Muskoka region. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

FGMF arquitetos revamps brazilian modernism with house of voids 'casa subtracao'

Casa Subtração challenges conventional notions of space and light by playing with solid and void.

The design of the house allows for diverse views, visual connections, and the growth of native plant-life. [ more ]

Washington Post

This contemporary Va. house has a wall of windows

The house at 6304 Old Dominion Dr. in McLean, VA was designed to resemble a high-rise penthouse.

The house features an open-concept main level with minimal interior walls and two sets of floating stairs. [ more ]

Design Milk

4 months ago

Everden Residence: Where Stacked Boxes Meet Gabled Ceilings

The Everden Residence in Toronto is a contemporary home that pays homage to traditional house design.

The architects at StudioAC created a visually captivating structure by playing with the idea of offset stacked boxes and a gabled motif. [ more ]

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designboom | architecture & design magazine

3 weeks ago

UX design

house of switzerland milano 2024 celebrates the nuances of joy through design

Exploring the connection between joy and design at House of Switzerland Milano 2024. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

studio bycolor revitalizes ancient japanese art of folding screens for milan design week

Revitalizing ancient folding screen art through traditional craft evolution and contemporary design collaborations. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

ultramarine wooden circles revise ton's iconic chair 14 displayed at milan design week 2024

Jiri Krejcirik's Ode to Chair 14 honors the iconic Chair 14 by Ton, showcasing a sculptural chair-object at Milan Design Week 2024. [ more ]

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Design Milk

4 months ago

DECERES Launches Spellbinding Credo Collection with Obakki

The Credo Collection by DECERES is a celebration of contemporary Mexican design fused with craft heritage.

The collection includes monolithic objects such as the Gotha Bookcase, Otler Dining Table, and Juddas Chair and Stool. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

3 days ago

handcrafted mediterranea tiles embrace andalusian geometries and hues

Mediterránea collection by Damián López and Carlos Jiménez reimagines artisanal zellige tiles with traditional craft techniques in contemporary designs inspired by nature and historic architecture. [ more ]

SFGATE

Rare Coastal Contemporary Sails Onto the Market in Manchester, MA, for $9M

A unique $9 million contemporary home in Manchester, MA stands out with its modern design and advantage of being perched above sea level. [ more ]

Design Milk

Bookbinding-Inspired WATOJI Vases Thread Beauty With Function

Innovative blend of contemporary design with heritage techniques in WATOJI vase collection.

Use of Kyokumihimo thread for functionality and visual appeal in the vase design. [ more ]

Design Milk

The Abstraction Rug Collection Has the Power To Unite a Space

Atelier Tapis Rouge introduces the Abstraction Collection inspired by the 20th century avant-garde movement

The rug-making techniques at Atelier Tapis Rouge blend ancient Persian tradition with contemporary design elements [ more ]

Brownstoner

The Insider: Greenpoint Penthouse Gets Kitted Out from Scratch

Homeowners in a new condo sought neutral, contemporary furnishings.

Lavalette used client preferences for Scandinavian pieces and pops of color to design the space. [ more ]

Brownstoner

The Insider: Bold Color and '70s Furnishings Enliven a Family Home in a New Greenpoint Tower

Mix of contemporary design and 1970s furnishings for a new-construction rental

Customized interior design with online auction finds and custom-made pieces [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

2 weeks ago

UX design

design mumbai 2024 turns india's capital into showcase of global creativity

Design Mumbai 2024 is the first international trade event for contemporary design in India, showcasing a curated selection of leading brands and designers. [ more ]

Itsnicethat

2 weeks ago

Graphic design

The View From Mumbai: Indian packaging design fusing heritage and contemporary culture

Design merges Indian cultural elements with contemporary design in food and drink packaging in major Indian cities like Mumbai and Delhi. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

Web design

japanese designer so koizumi makes his debut at alcova milano 2024

SO KOIZUMI DESIGN presenting at Milan Design Week 2024 with two collections - Fossilized Future and SEVEN.

Fossilized Future collection explores materials like wood, minerals, and organic waste to speculate on contemporary resources and societal impact. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

trattoria del ciumbia by dimorestudio exudes the warmth of 1960s milanese eateries

Dimorestudio reinterprets traditional trattoria with contemporary twists.

Use of wood, glass, and colorful tiled mosaics in Trattoria del Ciumbia. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

2 months ago

old meets new at nilufar gallery installation during NOMAD st. moritz 2024

Vintage and contemporary design dialogues at Nilufar installation

Nature-inspired contemporary designs showcased at NOMAD St. Moritz [ more ]

Design Milk

2 months ago

Take 5: Lamp-Making, Basket Weaving, Metal Art + More

The value of repurposing found materials for new creations

Contemporary designs created with traditional craft techniques [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

mexican modernism meets contemporary design by nilufar during mexico city's zona maco

The modernist residence of the late architect Pedro Ramírez Vásquez in Mexico City was transformed into a contemporary design installation during Zona Maco México 2024.

Nilufar Gallery's Open Edition furniture collection was showcased in the architect's home, creating a dialogue between past and present design. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

around the studio honors georgian felt-making with vibrant 'wool diaries' furniture series

Around The Studio's Wool Diaries collection explores traditional felt-making techniques in Georgia.

The collection is a collaboration with local craft women and combines traditional methods with modern fabrication. [ more ]

Design Milk

Fall for Design With These 12 Contemporary Valentine's Day Gifts

Valentine's Day is seen as a consumer holiday by some, but others see it as an opportunity for romance and gift-giving.

This gift guide features contemporary design items that can inspire passion and romance.

The guide includes LEGO flower sets, special edition perfumes, a burgundy diamond mirror, and a Ferrari-themed waterproof speaker. [ more ]

Design Milk

5 months ago

Diesel Living With Lodes Collection Launches New Fixtures

The Diesel Living with Lodes collaboration has added three new fixtures to their collection - Magic Mushroom, Reglobe, and U.F.O.

The lighting collection offers a mix of contemporary designs, material choices, and sustainability-minded options. [ more ]

Design Milk

5 months ago

Cosentino's Ukiyo Surface Collection Introduces Fluted Texture

Cosentino's new Dekton Ukiyo collection features textured, linear fluting that adds depth and dimension to any space.

The collection is inspired by Japanese and contemporary design, aiming to create a calm and harmonious atmosphere. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

6 months ago