Classic sculpture is a source of constant inspiration for contemporary artists. Exploring the timeless value of art and aesthetic practice, they reimagine well-known masterpieces to create a dialectic relationship between present and past, innovation and tradition, and illustrate our cultural heritage through contemporary languages.
As cities around the world in population, living spaces are shrinking. Modular furniture is a great solution for tiny apartments that can save space for actual living. We have selected several modular systems, which offer the opportunity to experiment with furniture functions.
Modular furniture is a perfect solution for those willing to declutter and live a minimalist lifestyle. Tailored to arrange flexible spaces as per your needs, these designs can be assembled and disassembled to transform your space furniture on a daily basis, without buying new furniture.
Ceiling is sometimes called the fifth wall. Architects and designers agree that a statement ceiling can be a key element in a design scheme. We have collected a few projects with ceiling that literally elevate the interior.
The second part of our exploration of architecture carved within mountainous landscapes is all about excavation. Mimicking the development and/or erosion of natural landforms, these projects dig into the slopes to introduce a new topography to the mountainous natural context.
Tens of thousands of years ago, ancient human made a little tweak to a cave to find themselves a secure place safe from invading enemies or natural calamities. Eventually, this has led to the development of fascinating rock-cut architecture, which consists in creation of structures, buildings, and sculptures by excavating solid rock where it naturally occurs.
According to physicians and epidemiologists, face shields are a much more effective way to protect the eyes, nose and mouth from COVID-19 than surgical style face masks. The public is advised to wear a shield, in conjunction with masks, whenever they leave home. However, current designs are often too uncomfortable and awkward to encourage people wear them. Designers and material researchers are trying to find an appealing and sustainable way to integrate this PPE into our daily routines.
Mycelium is a vegetative part of a fungus (i.e. technically a mushroom) that is made of underground wires creating an ever-growing network. By giving it a defined structure to grow, mycelium is able to form a strong, breathable and fire-retardant material that could replace plastic, textiles, wood and cement among others. Mycelium materials are also being tested to be used as acoustic absorber, packaging materials, and building insulation. Even NASA is currently researching using mycelium to build sustainable habitable dwellings on Mars. Isn’t that enough to call it a sustainable material of the future?
It looks like working from home has become ingrained in our everyday lives and will be here to stay even after the pandemic is over. Now that it is no longer a temporary solution, designers do their best to develop attractive and ergonomic desks intended to improve new working from home lifestyles. Blending in with the rest of the room, these compact and multifunctional pieces of furniture ensure your back won’t hurt from an uncomfortable sitting position.
Despite the popular opinion, sustainable fashion does not need to be pared down and unpretentious, leaving behind flamboyant prints and fancy sequins. Contemporary designers work between fashion and science to prove – sustainable fashion is not about sacrificing and reducing, but about a transformation. These projects introduce innovative environment friendly materials that offer a vision of how aspirational and beautiful zero-emissions fashion could be.
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