Material ConneXion, an international team with a wide spectrum of material expertise recently awarded its material of the year prize to Novacem… for an innovative discovery called carbon negative cement. According to the producers, this material is based on magnesium silicates. This means it not only requires less heating but it is also able to absorb CO2 from the environment
By Lavinia
The Westlake Drive house was designed by James D. LaRue Architects… and is located a hillside landscape, in Austin, Texas. Here is a description from the architects concerning its design and structure: “This 4,722 square foot home consists of three separate building structures, each housing different functions but all flawlessly connected by bridges, breezeways and ‘streets’. A cantilevered steel entry
By Lavinia
Design Studio Quarterre have launched their first range of Furniture For Bikes, which can still be seen at the cult East London cyclists’ hub, at the London Design Festival 2011…. Here is some information from the press release we were sent: “Designed to support everyday life on two wheels, these premium pieces unite cycling culture with interior design.The four
The Residence Zanzibar was designed by design firm HBA / Hirsch Bedner Associates… and is a fascinating resort located on a remote corner of the island of Zanzibar. Here is the information we were recently sent by the project developers: “Stretching over 80 acres, the 66 villas designed by HBA boast a colonial theme and draw inspiration from the Swahili,
By Lavinia
The Rhino Chair was designed by Spanish designer Maximo Riera… and it is what we like to call a seating unit with a strong attitude. After all, it is not everyday designers choose to mix furniture with the mightiness of a rhino, while conserving its natural proportions. It is not the first time that Maximo Riera dazzles the mind with
Your porch or some call it patio often has doors that can give you direct access inside your home. Whether yours are solid or glazed (with windows), choosing how this door operates and looks are important. Glazed doors are a great way to let in light, and to have a visual connection with the outdoors. Your lifestyle and decorative style…
By RoniqueGibson
We ran across this lovely 105 square meter apartment in Barcelona that draws attention due to a vivid design and an original house plan. Designed by Miel Arquitectos…, this crib inspires joyfulness and energy. The house is organized around a diagonal axis and on both sides, the rooms follow one another creating triangular shapes that ensure originality. It is
By Lavinia
There comes a time in every cat-owner’s life when the fluffy purring felines are simply just too much to handle. This is probably why a young designer came up with the ingenious “cat lift”, a device that allows you to throw your pet out the stylish way. According to the cat lift developer, the installation can be fully “managed” and…
The Nettleton 195 house is a combined architecture effort between SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects and Antoni Associates… and is located in Cape Town, South Africa. The residence has five levels and was built on an inclined site. Here is more on the structure of the project from the architects: “One accesses the house at the midlevel between
By Lavinia
Meeting Bowls is a new urban furniture installation recently displayed by Madrid-based mmmm… in partnership with the Times Square Alliance. According to PSFK…, it is an innovative project aimed at encouraging spontaneous dialogs between random people visiting Times Square in New York. Here is more from the developers: “Meeting Bowls are large objects shaped like bowls with seating
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