#modular-design

#modular-design

The Softshell is constructed from a timber frame clad in canvas panels, its sharply pitched form recalling a familiar A-frame cabin. The canvas outer is made from a cotton-polyester blend, and comes in khaki, dark green, or navy colorways. Inside, the modular, hybrid structure offers a kitchenette, bathroom, window, and sitting area, while the verticality of the frame makes space for a hammock-like sleeping loft suspended in netting.

Cars have evolved far beyond simple transportation, becoming mobile offices, entertainment centers, and quiet retreats from the chaos of daily life. Yet most automotive interiors remain frustratingly static, designed around assumptions about how everyone should use their vehicle rather than adapting to individual needs and preferences. Fengrui Wang's Xiaomi Flowing Oasis concept, developed as a thesis project at TU Delft, takes a radically different approach by reimagining the car interior as a modular, user-customizable sanctuary.

If your Laravel controllers are becoming hard to manage, filled with database queries and business logic, then it's time to upgrade your architecture. In this article, you'll learn how to implement the Repository Pattern in Laravel - with a real-world folder structure and lifecycle explanation using an Order module example.

21st Europe, a Copenhagen-based think tank founded by former SPACE10 creative director Kaave Pour, has introduced its second major blueprint, Continent of Play. Developed in collaboration with design and architecture studio Spacon, the proposal reimagines playgrounds as vital civic infrastructure, positioning them alongside museums, transport hubs, and energy grids as defining spaces for Europe's future. The blueprint follows 21st Europe's inaugural project Starline, a design-led vision for a pan-European high-speed rail system.

In the quaint village of Khandiya in Gujarat's Panchmahal district, a new house stands rooted in land, memory, and the promise of change. Sloped tiled roofs, thick lime-plastered walls, earthen floors, and shaded plinths suggest a familiar rural home. Yet this dwelling is a deliberate architectural propositionchallenging the binary of tradition versus progress. Could rural architecture evolve rather than be abandoned? Could modular design bridge the widening gap between India's transitioning rural communities and the housing being built for them?

"My sofa actually has hidden storage under the cushions - perfect for sweaters and extra blankets," Cleveland said at the time of the House Tour.

Inspired by the skylines of cities like New York and Hong Kong, these ceramic towers are playful, not precious, ready to evolve with your mood, flowers, or shelf space.

The massive 2,953-piece Arkham Asylum set captures the foreboding presence of Gotham's most dangerous criminals, standing over 12 inches tall as an architectural statement.

The BLUETTI Apex 300 represents a completely different approach to home backup power, integrating seamlessly into electrical setups without the noise or fuel hassles of traditional generators.

The new Giesen 6 and 15 models are designed with modularity that allows users to choose different features and heat sources, including gas and electric options.

The Linkind EP6's AuraScape™ RGBIC Technology creates impressive visual effects through its advanced panel design approach. Individual hexagon panels contain separate color zones along each edge, enabling different hues to appear simultaneously across single units.

The FIRKI Desk Organizer blends modular thinking with elegance, offering a flexible, stackable system that adapts to changing workspace needs. Each component serves a specific purpose.

Stewart Brand proposed a theoretical framework in 'How Buildings Learn', introducing 'Shearing Layers,' which explains that structures evolve at varying rates.

Over a decade-plus of doing gadget reviews and review-adjacent things, my wife (and, lately, my 5-year-old) have mostly stopped commenting on the ever-shifting selection of laptops I have in my bag or lying around the house at any given time.

"The design of the HENN Sofa is rooted in a fundamental human need: security and warmth. HENN was created to embody this feeling - both visually and through touch."

The Fairphone 6 is set to debut with a modular design, user-replaceable parts, and a variety of accessories, emphasizing sustainability and functionality.

With the advent of new technologies and innovative methods of manufacturing, the ability to create highly customized and personalized products has never been more accessible.

The design finds its muse in the seeds of the Tick-trefoil plant, allowing for a flexible and interactive furniture experience that promotes togetherness.

"The new Villhem chair from Blå Station is a stunning design that blurs the lines between contract and residential furniture, bringing home comfort to office settings."

Propel's versatility allows riders to switch between five distinct modes—including eFoil, eSUP, and Jet Kart—offering an all-in-one watercraft experience.

The Skyview 400, created by Utah's Irontown Modular, offers 400 sq ft of living space, designed for permanent residency and efficient comfort.

The Happier Camper Traveler Summit offers a versatile living space that combines comfort and functionality, catering to adventurers who value mobility and adaptability.

The Newburgh Light House is a highly sustainable housing project that cleverly integrates into a compact site, overcoming various architectural and safety challenges.

The NuVue 4-in-1 Modular Raised Garden Bed is designed for gardeners with limited space, boasting an easy tool-free assembly and various configurations.