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On the 21st of February 2024, the closing day of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainability: Development and Innovations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, BE OPEN took part in the culminating panel discussion dedicated to the role of international organizations in promoting sustainability aspects.
The 2024 ICSDI conference and exhibition were organised with support from BE OPEN by the Prince Sultan University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It focused on the best engineering practices employed in achieving sustainable development goals.
On the 21st of February 2024, the closing day of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainability: Development and Innovations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, BE OPEN took part in the culminating panel discussion dedicated to the role of international organizations in promoting sustainability aspects.
The 2024 ICSDI conference and exhibition were organised with support from BE OPEN by the Prince Sultan University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It focused on the best engineering practices employed in achieving sustainable development goals.
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What makes Linky 2.0 electric longboard by Italian startup Linky Innovation stand out is its foldable design. It can be folded in half to become the size of a paddle racket and be easily stowed in a backpack. The all-terrain wheels allow the longboard to traverse bumpy roads and their anti-hydroplane properties ensure a firm grip regardless of road conditions. The board is equipped with two 750W belt motors and a 185 Wh long-range battery, giving the rider a speed of up to 42 kph.
More innovative longboard designs in our blog.
What makes Linky 2.0 electric longboard by Italian startup Linky Innovation stand out is its foldable design. It can be folded in half to become the size of a paddle racket and be easily stowed in a backpack. The all-terrain wheels allow the longboard to traverse bumpy roads and their anti-hydroplane properties ensure a firm grip regardless of road conditions. The board is equipped with two 750W belt motors and a 185 Wh long-range battery, giving the rider a speed of up to 42 kph.
More innovative longboard designs in our blog.
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Aiming to showcase the possibilities of timber construction, architecture studio Elding Oscarson has extended the National Swedish Museum of Technology with Wisdome Stockholm, a timber building topped by a curving roof that bulges over a spherical structure, which the designers refer to as a "visualisation dome." Inside, surrounded by 3D screens there is tiered seating. The structure is crafted from 277 pieces of triangular cross-laminated timber (CLT) using a novel hybrid method of timber construction - the first timber layer of the gridshell was pre-shaped and acted as a mould for the other four layers, which were fabricated as flat panels and bent into shape on site.
Aiming to showcase the possibilities of timber construction, architecture studio Elding Oscarson has extended the National Swedish Museum of Technology with Wisdome Stockholm, a timber building topped by a curving roof that bulges over a spherical structure, which the designers refer to as a "visualisation dome." Inside, surrounded by 3D screens there is tiered seating. The structure is crafted from 277 pieces of triangular cross-laminated timber (CLT) using a novel hybrid method of timber construction - the first timber layer of the gridshell was pre-shaped and acted as a mould for the other four layers, which were fabricated as flat panels and bent into shape on site.
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True to its name, Origami ceramic tableware crafted by German designer Angelina Freigang of Moij Design is inspired by the Japanese art of paper folding. All pieces of the collection, including espresso cups and saucers, plates and small serving trays, are folded from square paper according to the principles of origami. The creases and folds that are incorporated into the plaster mold give the dishes an authentic character, as if they were made of paper.
True to its name, Origami ceramic tableware crafted by German designer Angelina Freigang of Moij Design is inspired by the Japanese art of paper folding. All pieces of the collection, including espresso cups and saucers, plates and small serving trays, are folded from square paper according to the principles of origami. The creases and folds that are incorporated into the plaster mold give the dishes an authentic character, as if they were made of paper.
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South Korea based chair designer Muddycap has envisioned a rocking chair whose jagged edges create the illusion of being in constant motion, even when it is standing still. Aptly named Fast Rocking Chair, the furniture is crafted from pieces of maple wood cut using a mechanical saw to match the unique shapes, and joined together using traditional joinery.
South Korea based chair designer Muddycap has envisioned a rocking chair whose jagged edges create the illusion of being in constant motion, even when it is standing still. Aptly named Fast Rocking Chair, the furniture is crafted from pieces of maple wood cut using a mechanical saw to match the unique shapes, and joined together using traditional joinery.
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Shanghai-based architecture practice HCCH Studio has created Twisted Brick Shell Library amidst the farmland nearby city of Quzhou, China, to arouse visitors' awareness of reading and its surroundings. The geometry of this multifunctional pavilion contradicts its dense agricultural background, while the brick materiality fits well with local red soil. The team employed a semi-fabricated, semi-handmade way of construction. The structure is formed of two brick hemispheres connected by a twisting section of wall, which is built from perforated steel plates and concrete cast on site.
Shanghai-based architecture practice HCCH Studio has created Twisted Brick Shell Library amidst the farmland nearby city of Quzhou, China, to arouse visitors' awareness of reading and its surroundings. The geometry of this multifunctional pavilion contradicts its dense agricultural background, while the brick materiality fits well with local red soil. The team employed a semi-fabricated, semi-handmade way of construction. The structure is formed of two brick hemispheres connected by a twisting section of wall, which is built from perforated steel plates and concrete cast on site.
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Made entirely out of aluminium, designer Kiki Goti's sculptural chair is an adaptive, multi-functional seating design that consists of two separate chairs that can fit into each other. Dubbed OO+II Nested Chair, the design contrasts a sharp angular back with a curved, rounded seat. The user can choose to have one compact chair, or two different chairs (a tall chair and a stool), or a chair with a side table, or a chair and a footrest. Each chair is offered in different finishes, creating a playful matrix of design options to choose from.
More extraordinary aluminium chairs in our blog.
Made entirely out of aluminium, designer Kiki Goti's sculptural chair is an adaptive, multi-functional seating design that consists of two separate chairs that can fit into each other. Dubbed OO+II Nested Chair, the design contrasts a sharp angular back with a curved, rounded seat. The user can choose to have one compact chair, or two different chairs (a tall chair and a stool), or a chair with a side table, or a chair and a footrest. Each chair is offered in different finishes, creating a playful matrix of design options to choose from.
More extraordinary aluminium chairs in our blog.
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Belgian designer Thomas Serruys creates his SPC outdoor furniture from hot-dipped galvanized steel. With its simple, sculptural shape and galvanised finish that patinates lovely over time, the furniture has everything to age gracefully.
Belgian designer Thomas Serruys creates his SPC outdoor furniture from hot-dipped galvanized steel. With its simple, sculptural shape and galvanised finish that patinates lovely over time, the furniture has everything to age gracefully.
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Ombak lounge chair by Sungai Design is crafted using discarded plastic bags collected from Indonesia’s rivers by the non-profit Sungai Watch. Production of one low-slung armchair requires approximately 2,000 single-use bags, which are thoroughly washed and shredded before being heat-pressed to form solid sheets. Highly detailed CNC cutting then creates the pieces that are fixed together. The chairs are manufactured in Bali with a process that aims at minimal waste.
Ombak lounge chair by Sungai Design is crafted using discarded plastic bags collected from Indonesia’s rivers by the non-profit Sungai Watch. Production of one low-slung armchair requires approximately 2,000 single-use bags, which are thoroughly washed and shredded before being heat-pressed to form solid sheets. Highly detailed CNC cutting then creates the pieces that are fixed together. The chairs are manufactured in Bali with a process that aims at minimal waste.
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Medium2 Studio has collaborated with Taiwanese design brand Unipapa to address the perennial problem of storing a bulky ironing board. Design team conducted extensive research to develop Flip, an ingenuous dual-function product that combines the functionality of a full-length mirror with that of an ironing board. The resulting design boasts sophisticated sleek aesthetic that seamlessly blends into any interior while offering unparalleled functionality and optimizing space usage.
More multifunctional mirrors in our blog.
Medium2 Studio has collaborated with Taiwanese design brand Unipapa to address the perennial problem of storing a bulky ironing board. Design team conducted extensive research to develop Flip, an ingenuous dual-function product that combines the functionality of a full-length mirror with that of an ironing board. The resulting design boasts sophisticated sleek aesthetic that seamlessly blends into any interior while offering unparalleled functionality and optimizing space usage.
More multifunctional mirrors in our blog.
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Inspired by the satisfying experience of popping up bubble wrap is Air Type, a concept keyboard by London-based design studio Running Guy that comes with inflated keycaps. Renders show a bespoke tactile keyboard with each individual key featuring a cushioning of air bubbles.
Inspired by the satisfying experience of popping up bubble wrap is Air Type, a concept keyboard by London-based design studio Running Guy that comes with inflated keycaps. Renders show a bespoke tactile keyboard with each individual key featuring a cushioning of air bubbles.
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Reminiscent of a grandfather’s clock with its circular shape and swinging pendulum, One's has been developed by Seoul-based designer Ji Ye Hong as a wall-hung safe that preciously stores memories, both digital and physical. Using Bluetooth connectivity, the product’s 20-inch round digital frame shows photographs from the user's digital library. Behind the display panel hides a storage area with shelving intended for physical memories like childhood photographs and small memorable items.
Reminiscent of a grandfather’s clock with its circular shape and swinging pendulum, One's has been developed by Seoul-based designer Ji Ye Hong as a wall-hung safe that preciously stores memories, both digital and physical. Using Bluetooth connectivity, the product’s 20-inch round digital frame shows photographs from the user's digital library. Behind the display panel hides a storage area with shelving intended for physical memories like childhood photographs and small memorable items.
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Just as its name suggests, the iconic feature that makes In Frame fireplace by YoungGyu Kwon stand out is an elegant frame that can be rotated. This feature allows the user to put the fireplace against a wall in a more conventional manner, hang it on the wall or have it freestanding in any place of the room.
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Just as its name suggests, the iconic feature that makes In Frame fireplace by YoungGyu Kwon stand out is an elegant frame that can be rotated. This feature allows the user to put the fireplace against a wall in a more conventional manner, hang it on the wall or have it freestanding in any place of the room.
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