PET bottles could be a great symbol of the speed of our society. They have a very short lifespan, as we are more interested in what’s inside them, tossing the bottles away after consuming the contents. Designers do their best to make the object valid over the long term as they look for a creative way to transform it into a functional and desirable product for the market after its initial intended use.
There are no insignificant things when it comes to good design. Such everyday items as toothbrushes can be more than a basic device to scrub food and plaque off your teeth. We have selected some noteworthy designs that would keep your oral hygiene at its high standard.
Some rooflights can be seen as a poor design solution, contributing little to the architectural form of a building, and simply creating a hole in a roof because without them there would be insufficient natural light. However, that is not the case with these extraordinary projects whose unique identity is defined by the use of skylights. A real treat for both architecture lovers and dedicated sky-watchers.
‘As the farm gives form to the food, the architecture gives form to the space, and the space gives form to the landscape,’ says Heffrence Teow, one of the architects whose projects are included in our today’s post. We believe that could be a great summary of these hospitality projects that offer thrilling immersive experiences to their visitors.
When it comes to the history of architectural design, religious buildings are its root. The majority of cultures put a great focus on religion, so belief and practice across the globe has inspired some amazing and impressive religious architecture. We have selected several examples of sacral architecture that, rather than adopting the typical symbols of a church building, seek inspiration in contemporary forms and objects around.
The debate around artificial intelligence art went viral once again when a man won first place at an art competition in the digital category with a work he made using text-to-image AI generator Midjourney. This prompted us to explore how modern architects harness the potential of artificial intelligence tools to extend their practice beyond the physical dimensions of architecture and visualize spaces of the future.
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.
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