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This article won't start out well, because I'm sort of at rock bottom in my career and it seems that I'm projecting my frustrations of the industry out in the open. But I promise you, my rants are merely neutral observations and opinions. I love talking to people, and over the last 2 months of unemployment (I am now employed), I called upon designer friends all in Asia and Europe

The pavilion sits among a grove of cypress trees which filter water before it reaches Dianchi Lake, and the area is frequented by residents who come to catch small fish among the reeds. Atelier Deshaus builds the pavilion as a space for pause in this setting, mediating between the movement of people and the slow work of the wetland. The structure creates an artificial 'forest' of slender steel columns that marks the transition from city to waterborne woodland.

Materiality carries symbolic weight in Yixing, a region known for its pottery and situated near dense bamboo forests. GOA translated these two local elements, clay and bamboo, into contemporary, weather-resistant architectural forms. For the 'clay' volumes shaping the land-art geometry, carved concrete was CNC-processed to control its massing before craftsmen sculpted the surfaces by hand on site. 'Bamboo' appears in the central stage installation and in the aviaries' facades.

We've long admired the work of East London design studio Wax Atelier, founded by Lola Lely and Yesenia Thibault-Picazo, both known for their poetic use of wax in everyday objects. This season, Wax Atelier is inviting visitors into their studio for a hands-on workshop making wax-dipped ornaments: delicate decorations formed from humble materials such as nuts, seed pods, paper offcuts, and even dried pasta. The ornaments make use of Wax Atelier's signature technique: shaping, heating, and dipping each piece by hand into layers of beeswax.

In the world of design, even the best-laid plans don't always go according to plan. Dream projects will have their delays, and ideal clients will have their indecisive moments. Part of being a great designer is learning how to navigate the irksome-at-times process with grace. In this episode of the AD PRO Playbook, AD100 interior designer Brigette Romanek shares her solves for dealing with difficult clients, setting communication boundaries, and other design firm dilemmas.

Asphalt has long been used as an adhesive, functioning as a connector between different materials. Although today it is most commonly associated with road paving, its essential purpose remains the act of binding. Drawing from this origin, the collection approaches asphalt as a mediating material that links heterogeneous components. References include its early use in Japan during the Jomon period, when it bonded wooden shafts to stone arrowheads.

The first thing that stands out is the form. Instead of the usual squat base with a forest of buttons, this processor reads almost like a compact handheld vacuum crossed with a milk frother. A clean cylinder holds the motor and battery, with a straight handle projecting from the side and a clear jar below. The lines are smooth and rounded, and the whole object looks soft without being cute for the sake of it.

Unfolding as a series of performative provocations - unconventional dinners staged in unexpected locations - the A New Futurist Cookbook project stems from architect Michael Yarinsky and interdisciplinary artist Allan Wexler's desire to better understand how design shapes the social dimensions of a shared meal. The newly released Tortugaware dishware collection derives, in part, from this ongoing investigation. "It explores tableware as a medium for connection, turning simple acts of dining into moments of exchange," says Yarinsky.

Between the Andes, the coast, and the Amazon, Ecuador's architecture has evolved as a reflection of its layered geography, a place where climate, topography, and culture unite. Throughout the territory, architecture has been an act of adaptation: from vernacular traditions rooted in collective labor and local materials to the colonial and modernist influences that reshaped its cities. This diversity has produced distinct constructive systems,

Whichever you're in the mood for, some extra festive home decor will help you enjoy it even more. These mood boards have something for everyone, and everything is available at QVC! From hosting essentials to cozy upgrades, the one-stop shopping destination has high-quality accents, apparel, and tableware that you won't find anywhere else - at prices that won't dampen your good cheer.

At first glance, these lamps appear almost impossibly delicate. Strips of fabric hang like fringes around drum-shaped modules, creating a textured exterior that filters light into something warm and inviting. But look closer and you'll notice the clever engineering at play. Each module starts with a metal frame fitted with a 3D printed cover, which becomes the base for hand-weaving reclaimed fabrics. The result is a lighting element that feels both handcrafted and high-tech, a sweet spot that's increasingly rare in contemporary design.

The design inspiration for this project stems from the image of a flower. The most beautiful parts of a flowerits bud and its petalsevoke softness, splendor, and refined aesthetics. Yet behind that beauty lies the slender stem, quietly bearing the entire weight of the structure.

The program addresses the use of a family that lived in an apartment in Buenos Aires and decided to move to Córdoba during the pandemic. The land is located on the outskirts, in a gated community, in the southwest of the city, covering an area of 1500 m2, with a slight negative slope and a north-facing front. The house is designed with a clear functional distribution that manifests in the volumetric composition.

Arrakis 3.0 is the latest iteration of Mark Rehorst's sand table experiments, this time designed from the start as a practical coffee table. Under a standard 24-by-48-inch glass top, a steel ball slowly traces patterns in a bed of white sand, guided by a hidden mechanism. From above, all you see is a glowing sandbox under glass, constantly redrawing itself while your coffee sits on top.

The new Soldalhus Nursing Home in Northern Jutland provides 96 dementia-friendly residences, a central community building, and extensive shared and service areas. Designed by Cubo Arkitekter with a clear human focus, the project emphasizes dignity, independence, and connection for residents, staff, and visitors. The name Soldalhus, directly translated as "Sunvalley House," reflects the design's emphasis on light, openness, and integration with the surrounding landscape.

Picture this: you're a wildlife rescuer trying to nurse an injured falcon back to health. Every few days, you need to catch the bird, restrain it, and place it on a scale. The bird panics, thrashing and screeching. Your heart races as you try not to get talons to the face. Sometimes, the stress alone can kill the very creature you're trying to save.

"Typically, when people want a complete guest room," Siemer noted, "they want it to feel like an inviting bedroom, not 'we just threw a bed in here in case guests come.' So we always try and do things like dress up the walls, whether it's wallpaper, paint, wainscotting or B board, because that little touch can make a room feel really finished. Even if they have a tighter budget, just painting in a color rather than just the standard builder white can make a difference."

Conceived for a young couple with two children leaving behind a cramped, compartmentalized apartment, the project offers generous light, direct outdoor connection, and the ability for the house to evolve with changing family life. Built almost entirely within the limits of a narrow, deep plot, the house forms a protective brick perimeter around two inner patios, described by the architects as 'lungs', an organizational strategy that gives the family privacy,