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AdvertiseDurst’s 57th Street Pyramid Apartments by BIG
PROJECT INFO: Client: Durst Fetner Residentials Size: 80.000 sqm Partner in Charge: Bjarke Ingels Project Architect: Soren Grunert The world-renowned Danish Architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group ( BIG ) has managed to amaze us with a brand new design of an Eco-friendly residential tower on West 57th New York. The planning commissioner, Amanda Burden, wanted something big, [...]
The World’s First 3D Printed Building
As technology advances, so does the world of architecture, engineering and automobiles. And while some discoveries seem to be taken out of a SciFi movie, some promises for the future sound extremely enthralling. The latest news in the world of architecture is the Landscape House, designed by the dutch architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars from the Amstertdam [...]
What is the Interactive Wall?
The interactive wall is what happens when interior design and technology meet. What exactly is this interactive wall ? The product was born after the Hirberger bureau hired some of the best technology specialists and the Strukt Design Studio to engineer a digitally enhanced wall which would revolutionize our everyday experiences. The magic screen [...]
The Many Uses of Industrial Flooring
Whether you’re looking for ways to enhance your home or your commercial enterprise, your best bet would be to select a flooring material that will ensure durability. After all, think of how many people enter your store or a daily basis. Alternatively, if you’re on the market for a residential project, consider the wear [...]
Add a Touch of Practicality to Modern Home Design with Roller Shutters
Since safety is key to an enjoyable modern lifestyle, many homeowners are constantly looking for new solutions to enhance the security level of their modern home design. There are plenty of options available out there, but perhaps one of the most aesthetically pleasing is that of selecting a set of roller shutters that will [...]
Awesomely Rustic Multi-Purpose Peach House by Bates Masi
House designs and floor plans are a part of global culture as much as any other artistic manifestation, and the Northwest Peach House by Bates Masi Architects is a perfect illustration of this. The residential project covers a living area of 7,000 square feet and graces an impressive ten acre lot, in the elegant [...]
Bio-Biking in Bamboo by Antoine Fritsch
When French designer Antoine Fritsch originally came up with this featured prototype of the T2O bamboo bike, he aimed to enrich his ongoing research project which explores changing patterns of behavior in light of the recent focus on sustainable development. The bike’s main frame is made of locally-harvested bamboo, and additional materials include cork, [...]
Mobile Smiles for Japan’s Earthquake Relief Effort, by Atelier Tekuto
The 2011 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan altered the face of the country forever. Local architect Yasuhiro Yamashita from Atelier Tekuto decided to acknowledge and embrace the effect of this cataclysmic change and created the Mobile Smile Project, whose double aim is to aid in the disaster relief efforts, as well as provide [...]
High-Tech Vintage – Wooden Camera iPhone Case
Argument number 1: hipsters are a major market niche for the iPhone 4. Argument number 2: anything vintage-inspired will sell like hotcakes to hipsters. In comes the laser-engraved iPhone case, which provides ample anti-shock protection, ensured by the durability of wood, as well as by the inner felt pad lining. It was designed by [...]
Big & Cute in Japan: Nendo-Designed Gadgetry for Elecom
Japanese design studio Nendo, producers of striking ideas, and Elecom, a PC-accessories manufacturer, have been collaborating for a while now. Their latest conjugated effort follows the philosophy of ‘If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it’, and brings customers two awesomely designed mice, plus an innovative data memory stick, which, for the first time ever [...]
