Every day we use FMCG products packed in disposable plastic that can only be thrown away and after that takes thousands of years to degrade. Concerned with the harmful impact on the environment, designers and engineers are in constant search of sustainable and smart alternatives to plastic.
Modern museums can truly be viewed upon as works of art themselves. They no longer aim to merely house art collections and exhibitions, but are built to create cultural and architectural landmarks. We have collected some of the most spectacular museums of 2019 that are visit-worthy for their own sake.
They say water is a natural remedy. According to physicians, it boosts skin health and beauty, delivers oxygen throughout the body and makes all the cells and organs of the body function properly. Product designers are ready to support the healthy habit of drinking enough water and develop appealing carafes to keep you hydrated during the day.
Can students’ dorm make one feel like home? Is student housing always supposed to be a boring shed-like volume with infrastructure which is out-of-date? Or can it provide an inspirational environment for research and study?
Public transport stop is probably a place where you least of all expect to spend time of your life. However, with cities around the world aiming to boost public transportation in order to reduce car usage, some of the latest tram and bus stops can really create a memorable experience.
For urban buildings balconies can serve as small patios that offer outdoor space for lounging or family dining as well as taking the most of the surrounding views. Architecturally, balconies might be a great way to create a dramatic focal point to the façade of the building – or even define the overall layout.
Chilly winter nights call for a cup of hot tea. It doesn’t have to be your grandmother’s traditional China tea service set anymore. Contemporary product designers are in constant search of inspiration for tableware designs: brutalist or poetic, impressing with their mass or with delicate lines, they definitely will make your drink taste better.
Is a house on stilts a temporary structure, a compulsory measure against harsh natural conditions – or a new take on a tree house elevating the housing on an art level? More often than not such buildings are a design choice rather than a necessity, with pleasant bonuses of low ecological impact and unmatched views.
You cannot imagine a home, no matter classic or contemporary, without a chair. Apart from its humble function, the chair today is undoubtedly the starting point of modern furniture design. Product designers are in constant search of new materials and design paradigms to apply to this timeless piece of furniture in order to make it the key element of the interior.
A remarkable façade can speak loud about the architect’s creative vision and the structure’s overall design concept. It creates the first impression of the building and is the clue that tells the viewer what it has to offer. Utilizing unconventional materials and forms, architects can make a façade truly stand out.
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