The use of light can lead to very diverse feelings. In religious symbolism, light is strongly connected to our ability to see: sacred texts use the theme of blindness to describe those who are spiritually lost, or risk taking the wrong path in life. In church architecture, light is considered a transformer of space, and it has always been tried to give a more spiritual aspect to the interior space and create a dreamy – or even mystic – atmosphere.
Having been in development for several billion years, structures in nature are great lessons for human study. Seashell is one of these. Being a natural home built by creatures on Earth, it symbolizes the soul leaving earth, the journey of life, eternity, strength, and relaxation. Besides, seashell is beautiful and minimalist, as well as simple enough to be reproduced, which makes it applicable to human architecture.
The idea of greenhouse structures appeared when the ancient Romans realized the concept of controlled environment agriculture, which provides protection to crops all year round rather than seasonally. Today, contemporary architects are rethinking and reinterpreting what a greenhouse can be, and how it can best be used to better our lives.
As medical devices, hearing aids tend to stay the same over time. They are often designed by engineers and medical specialists who might overlook user experience. As a result, people with hearing loss often feel excluded and conspicuous because of wearing a conventional, over-the-ear aid. These designs aim to reduce the stigma through transforming aids into a wearable technology product that gives people better hearing, style and confidence.
Modular architecture is a concept that involves assembling multiple prefabricated modules on site to create a working unit. Aware of the modern society’s ever-growing need for high quality and durable housing, architects turn to modular architecture for solutions that would reduce or remove wasteful, unnecessary and harmful construction practices. We have selected a number of ingenuous projects that use modular designs and prefabrication techniques, which can be more efficient and sustainable than traditional techniques.
A commuting journey affects everyone’s day, so it is important that we start and finish everyone’s commute in a positive way. A ride on the metro can be very dull, almost an unconscious journey that we don’t really focus on too much. To change this daily routine, architects create fantastic interiors that can transit passengers into a truly new world and a celebration of design.
The Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, was founded in 1980 by Ettore Sottsass during a meeting at his apartment with fellow designers Michele de Lucchi, George Sowden, Martine Bedin, Nathalie Du Pasquier, Marco Zanini and Matteo Thun. In founding Memphis, Sottsass’ intention was to define a new approach to design that broke free of the restrictions of functionalism. Even today, product designer draw inspiration from the collective’s ephemeral design featuring colorful and abstract decoration as well as asymmetrical shapes and colour blocking.
On the one hand, avocado has become a modern-day cultural icon synonymous with hipster cafes and trendy Instagram posts. On the other hand, it has given is name to a serious injury that occurs when a person tries to remove the pit in a dangerous manner, such as with a knife, and ends up cutting themselves. Product designers are working to develop ingenuous tools that enable avocado-on-toast aficionados to peel, mash and preserve an avocado without the risk of “avocado hand.”
The Great Pyramid, located at Giza on the west bank of the Nile River in Egypt, is the only wonder of the ancient world that has survived to the present day. However, the pyramid isn’t just an ancient wonder. This simple but powerful angled shape has managed to survive into modern times, and contemporary architects continue to build pyramids that are no less stunning.
What makes a perfect scenic route? The one that is intentionally designed to make visitors slow down and observe. These bespoke walkways running through landscapes with unique natural qualities create the experience of walking on air or on water, igniting new reflections on nature itself, while natural wonders along the routes are amplified by art, design, and architecture, offering thought-provoking art in spectacular scenery.
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