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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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The design of the Infinite bag by Tehran-based designer Maryam Hosseini pays homage to the geometry pattern of the dome of the music hall of Aali Qapu, an imperial palace in Iran, 1957 C.E. It also uses origami techniques to fold the pieces of the bag to different faces. Crafted from durable material, leather, the bag can turn into at least 40 different shapes, symmetrical and asymmetrical. The user can change one of the shapes listed in the manual or create new faces for the bag themselves.
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The design of the Infinite bag by Tehran-based designer Maryam Hosseini pays homage to the geometry pattern of the dome of the music hall of Aali Qapu, an imperial palace in Iran, 1957 C.E. It also uses origami techniques to fold the pieces of the bag to different faces. Crafted from durable material, leather, the bag can turn into at least 40 different shapes, symmetrical and asymmetrical. The user can change one of the shapes listed in the manual or create new faces for the bag themselves.
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Polish architect Robert Konieczny of KWK Promes has enveloped a new residential project in Poznan, Poland, in a facade almost entirely covered in greenery. Emerging organically form the existing terrain, the building seems to be a seamless extension of the surrounding hillside. The architecture studio has wrapped the building in 140,000 plants, which will grow along a specially designed structure forming a vertical garden. Not only the plants minimize disruption to the existing ecosystem, they also offer residents easy access to fresh herbs and flowers. An automated irrigation system utilizing 90% rainwater collected on-site ensure the plants’ health, minimizing the need for manual maintenance.
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Polish architect Robert Konieczny of KWK Promes has enveloped a new residential project in Poznan, Poland, in a facade almost entirely covered in greenery. Emerging organically form the existing terrain, the building seems to be a seamless extension of the surrounding hillside. The architecture studio has wrapped the building in 140,000 plants, which will grow along a specially designed structure forming a vertical garden. Not only the plants minimize disruption to the existing ecosystem, they also offer residents easy access to fresh herbs and flowers. An automated irrigation system utilizing 90% rainwater collected on-site ensure the plants’ health, minimizing the need for manual maintenance.
More buildings with extraordinary facades in our blog.