Sometimes it’s our “imperfections” that make us worth knowing, and by the same token, these contemporary “cracked” tiles from Refin are worth a closer look. The Terraviva tile collection is an earthy yet contemporary design that adds a worthy focal point to any modern home. In bathrooms, living areas, office or in your front foyer, this unusual, large-scale tile is an instant attention-grabber. Designer Massimiliamo Adami plays with ceramic and its inherently smooth, contemporary aesthetic. T
Complete your bathroom with a little modern luxury – the T.B.T. tube radiators by Tubes will do just the trick. These tube radiators designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba offer a contemporary aesthetic, coated in chrome or painted in a range of colors for some funky flair. Sure, these bathroom radiators look hot but they also crank up the temperature for a relaxing, warm environment to unwind in. Available in water or electric versions, or a combination of both, your T.B.T. radiators can b
Wire hangers were really my first tool and resource to build all sorts of things when I was kid so it’s no surprise someone thought to turn a bunch of them into a chandelier called Light MI. You basically have a series of fixed hangers around a bulb. The shape becomes abstract but familiar in a whimsical way. Cool thing about this product? It’s real if you want it. Info a
Only a decade into 21st century and we’ve already witnessed homeless millions getting affected by some of the worst catastrophes. Given that design for disaster relief shelters is all over our minds. German designer Adrian Lippmann, founder of interior design firm form-al has constructed a ‘fold flat shelter’ for the purpose. The tent like structure designed u
City of Utrecht in the Netherlands has developed a large complex, Cultuurcampus Vleuterweide, where half of the floor plan is taken up by a school and a sports facility, and the other half includes 55 residences, a church, cultural center, theater, and a library.
It is the internet “café” of the info centre/library that sparked our imagination with its bulky, woody mass and col
This is the “Wash Lamp,” as designed by Alex Kovatchev. Can you guess by just peeking at the first image here what it’s made out of? That’s right! it’s the drum from a washing machine! That part, you know, where you put all the clothing in? That’s a big barrel with holes in it. And where the water goes in and out when there’s washing, now light moves to and fro in the f
Modern bathroom brand MAAX has designed this innovative new wood bathtub that really gets back to the roots, so to speak. The bathtub was originally constructed out of acrylic, but this particular Viaggi tub – a limited edition – is made entirely of wood. This organically inspired freestanding tub is curved and coated to a smooth, sleek shine. The look is luxurious, yet simple and easily suited to marble, stone, glass, chrome – the versatility is amazing. This sculptural centerpiece is charac
The Clipper CS-1 is a workstation that though dates back to early ’90s is still way to ahead of its time. Developed by Canadian designer Douglas Ball and Jeff Sokalski, this cocoon like office shed was designed for the CAD workers. Resembling an airplane cockpit, the CS1 is constructed using plywood and plastic on a Lexan powder-coated steel
© Frank Jonassen Danish architects MAPT shared with us this VIP box they recently designed inside the Horsens Stadium, including a climbing wall, a bar, tables and kitchen. All the furniture was designed and fabricated specially for this room, looking to be functional and sculptural at the same time. rendering If you are looking for the best seats
The Invisibles by Tokujin Yoshioka
by sabine7 / April 28, 2010
Born out of the essence of the earlier Water Block bench, the Invisibles collection by Tokujin Yoshioka for Kartell is evocative of finely chiselled ice sculptures. When the studio met the challenge of creating indu
Cinimod Studio has designed the fourth London location for Snog Pure Frozen Yogurt: a surreal orchard of seating and twisting trees reaching up to an undulating canopy of light.
Located at 5 Garrick Street, the site was one the location of an apple store dating back to the 1860’s. This provided the inspiration for the contemporary design, in which a moder
This is bound to either blow your mind, give you the utter creeps, or do both. All are possible. This project is called the “Living Kitchen,” and you’re about to see some moving parts. Its got faucets shooting out at your head, trays and containers popping up under your family cat, the dog is running around the kitchen flipping out over the convenience of the whol
