A conventional office that is not flexible and artificially confines employees to a fixed workplace seems to be out of date. Product designers take a lot of efforts to develop adaptable working environment that encourage collaboration between co-workers, inspire exchange of ideas and motivate staff. The resulting furniture solutions might probably be the reason employees won’t want to take holidays anymore.
Dog is man’s best friend. So no doubt, this beloved friend deserves nothing less than fabulous to share their human’s aspiration for a sophisticated lifestyle and modern design. Dog accessories and toys are not always pieces of garish plastic, they can be really bespoke designer items which will let your pet drool with joy.
Building in wood is one of the most talked about innovations in sustainable construction internationally. With engineered timber being subject to fire and remaining the only renewable construction material which can be obtained at a less cost than concrete and steel, it is only a matter of time until the first timber skyscraper is built. Having explored the most recent projects of timber high-rises, which are designed to be sustainable extensions of urban landscape, this time we will move on to the most seemingly fantastic proposals for timber skyscrapers aimed to densify and regenerate modern cities.
Modern cities are generally an assembly of steel and concrete. However, latest material research shows that high-rises can be built sustainably and connect with nature, even in a hectic urban environment thanks to the use of timber as main construction material. Architects of today believe that CLT and other engineered wood will shortly take over as this century’s architectural “wonder material”. The world’s current tallest timber building is a 18-storey student residence in Canada, but there are numerous attempts to surpass this height.
Mirrors are a great addition to any space and can often be the finishing touch that a room needs. Not only they make the best of the natural light and create an illusion of a bigger space, some statement mirrors can become a focal point of your interior.
Sadly, science and technology have been destabilizing the Earth’s climate for decades. But now that we understand the mechanisms behind these changes, we have the power to prevent them from growing. Designers and artists from different countries attempt to draw public attention to the problem of climate change creating their artworks as visual reminders of the existing issues and their inevitable consequences.
A coffee table can be one of the building blocks of great interior design. Nowadays, product designers go farther than just creating a visually expressive furniture item. Drawing inspiration from the most inexhaustible source – Nature – they develop bespoke objects mimicking organic one of a kind shapes and using natural materials not expected to be found in your living room.
Cat lovers believe cats deserve their own space with a warm and safe environment. Cat loving product designers believe that when sharing a living space, neither cats nor humans should compromise their comfort. Thus, they develop creative, stylish, and harmonious cat-related design that can fit in a modern living environment.
According to Einstein, the only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library. Reading a paper book is an experience that solaces our minds and nourishes our souls. Inspiration created by this traditional media can never be replaced by digital products. Modern libraries and bookshops are designed to protect authenticity of offline reading and address challenges of bringing together digital, analog, group, and individual interactions.
Keeping fit and exercising have become an inseparable part of our daily life, which makes product designers seek ways to fill this daily routine with aesthetics. The challenge is to create gym equipment that is pleasing to the eye as much as it is functional, no matter if it is used in- or outdoors.
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