What materials usually come to mind when we are talking about furniture? The list of traditional materials such as wood, metal and plastic is being gradually complemented by more sustainable options. Recycled and repurposed, cheap and natural, these new materials may be a great alternative for furniture manufacturers and a more responsible way to address the ever-growing problem of over-production.
We often imagine fabrics as something fluid and delicate. However, some artists develop unique techniques of sculpting with a textile medium to create artworks that centre on ideas of impermanence and the fleeting moment.
Current consumption rates constantly increase, and the amount of things people dispose of increases as a result. To avoid the severe consequences both humans and nature are going to face if the problem of over-production remains unsolved, product designers find exciting and unexpected ways to turn old used and discarded objects into forward-thinking and sustainable furniture pieces.
Shelter in the trees has always been the best place for dreaming and meditating. No wonder, treehouses are a constant inspiration for modern architects. From a hut hidden in the foliage of a tree to unique elevated resorts based on the principles of biophilic design, these projects blending into nature and becoming part of it literally take treehouses onto the next level.
To most of us, the very idea of a treehouse is connected with the careless childhood memories and the dream of living high above in the trees. It is never too late to strengthen our connections with the big world outside and these breathtaking treehouses may become a great getaway from the fuss and bustle of our grown-up lives.
Up-to-date acoustic materials can not only improve your interior’s acoustic soundproofing qualities but also enhance its visual design. We have chosen some great sustainable and appealing solutions that prove — design never sounded better!
There is hardly a warmer image than that of a lighthouse emitting welcoming glow amidst the darkness of the night. Architects employ translucency of glass facades to turn buildings into large-scale lanterns that draw one closer with an inviting sense of openness, just like a moth is attracted to a light.
Nowadays, more often than not, one chooses a café not only by the quality of food it serves but by the quality of atmosphere it offers. No matter the size or location of the cafes they design, architects find unexpected ways to treat visitors to unique experience, delivered to them over a cup of coffee.
Adding a splash of colour might brighten up even the most sullen space. But what do you say to turning the whole interior into a lively interplay of colours? From playful apartments to sophisticated mysterious spaces, the rainbow-coloured interiors will definitely linger in your memory contrasting to the dull reality outside.
The bustle of urban life gets overbearing at times, driving city dwellers into the wild in search of a hideout which would fill them with awe and inspiration from Nature. We have selected several retreats that will allow one literally be fully immersed in sweeping landscapes – and do it with great respect to Nature itself.
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