Back in 1909, psychologist Kate Gordon stated that curved edges and surfaces are more graceful and flexible and, therefore, more beautiful than those with harsh straight lines. We have delicately picked several curved buildings that incredibly fascinate us compared to the boxy volumes we see daily.
Disposable tumblers encourage coffee lovers to spend time in the open air or enjoy the favourite morning drink on the way to the office. However, the problem with single-use paper cups is serious and we are all aware of their huge environmental impact. Billions cups are used – and thrown out – every year.
The material of the cup or mug you use to drink your morning coffee can affect the taste, but it is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people believe the taste of coffee is enhanced when it is served in glass or ceramic cups, while others prefer bone china or porcelain. Researchers and product designers keep on testing new materials to make sure that you get the best setting for your favourite hot beverage.
Embrace the morning with one of these animated coffee cups. Product designers add design elements shaped like parts of a human body to give personality to this daily-used product.
In India, summers are hot and dry with daytime temperatures around 41 °C and nights no lower than 29 °C. That is why local architecture features elements, like courtyards, large overhangs, water bodies, etc., that focus on withstanding heat. In the country’s hot, arid zones, thick, windowless walls are used to keep out the sun’s heat, while courtyards ensure ventilation and fountains provide evaporative cooling to keep interior spaces cool in the hot summers.
The weather is nice and calling for a family outing, which is impossible without a good old picnic table. Popping up in urban centers as a casual dining/resting area, contemporary outdoor picnic tables are far from the conventional pieces that are typically thought of as a standard wooden table with benches on each side.
The spiral is the age-old intuitive symbol of spiritual development and our identity with the universe. It represents life, creation, birth and rebirth, evolution, awareness, and growth or development. It is found in cultures all over the world and reflected in shamanism, serpent cults, dragon lore, geomancy, magic, mysticism and ritual art and dance throughout history.
Saunas are traditionally small rooms where people experience hot steam baths known to have therapeutical outcomes. Modern designers and architects started interpreting the sauna rooms in creative ways to offer unique experiences to the bathers.
If you are truly blessed, home is wherever you stay. Good design can help to enhance this feeling no matter where you find yourself at the moment. These pop-up homes and travel pods can easily be transported and then unpacked to create a comfortable and functional home away from home.
All cat owners love their furry family members, while the latter definitely enjoy spending time sharing a living space with their people. We have selected some great examples of furniture design that serve dual purposes. Since cats instinctively seek small corners and dark spots to rest, most likely they will appreciate some of these pieces that that can be shared by both felines and their owners.
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