Google will show the route with the lowest carbon footprint
Although the optimal solution would be to choose public transport or a bicycle instead of a car, not everyone can afford it. That's why Google Maps introduces a new feature that aims to take care of the environment. Its purpose is to show the driver the route that will generate the lowest possible carbon footprint.
Paper boxes for cosmetics from Nendo
More and more designers are wondering how to use design for the sake of ecology. A particularly important problem is the replacement of plastic packaging, the decomposition of which is extremely harmful to the environment. Japanese Nendo studio has created an alternative to disposable cosmetics packaging.
H&M HOME zaprasza do świata Diane von Furstenberg
Współpraca Diane von Furstenberg x H&M HOME zachęca nas do wyrażania siebie poprzez wystrój naszych wnętrz. Kolekcja składa się z odważnych i kolorowych nadruków, z których słynie Diane von Furstenberg. Znajdziemy w niej między innymi: zebrę, lamparta, czy wzór ust. Kolekcja składa się z 32 produktów, w której znajdziemy elementy wyposażenia wnętrz i artykuły dekoracyjne, w tym: wełniane koce, poszewki na poduszki, pudełka, tace, świece, filiżanki do espresso, talerzyki, wazony, plakaty, szlafrok.
Loft in Bratislava
This 70-meter apartment is a real treat for architecture fans. Full of surprising forms, unusual solutions and accents placed with a pinch of salt, it fascinates from the moment you cross the threshold. We invite you to this extraordinary space designed by architect Alan Prekop.
Drugie życie komody
Karolina Pach ma nietypową pasję - realizuje się artystycznie w malowaniu, zdobieniu i stylizacji mebli. W jej pracowni Hokus Pokus Home metamorfozy przechodzą często komody, krzesła, szafy, biurka i stoliki, które niechciane zalegają na strychach lub nawet na śmietnikach. Karolina nie zajmuje się jedynie antykami, bo uważa, że te meble potrzebują już magicznego dotyku specjalisty, ale jeśli chcecie odświeżyć swoją komodę z IKEA lub dopasować do stylu mieszkania wysłużone biurko - żaden problem!
Perfect apartment for meditation
Today we present a project of a 45-meter apartment designed by the Ukrainian designer Olga Fradina. The darkened living area is the perfect place to organize a tea ceremony or to meditate.
Weekend house with an idea
In times of a pandemic, a house outside the city is an extremely valuable asset: after all, when travel is much more difficult, the possibility of going away for a weekend away from civilization becomes priceless. This minimalist house located in Mexico is the perfect example of an elegant home for the weekend!
A refuge in the hustle and bustle of Berlin
This apartment was designed for a family of three by the young designer Iwetta Ullenboom. The calm interior is the perfect oasis among the hustle and bustle of Berlin's street.
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Google will show the route with the lowest carbon footprint
Although the optimal solution would be to choose public transport or a bicycle instead of a car, not everyone can afford it. That's why Google Maps introduces a new feature that aims to take care of the environment. Its purpose is to show the driver the route that will generate the lowest possible carbon footprint.
Paper boxes for cosmetics from Nendo
More and more designers are wondering how to use design for the sake of ecology. A particularly important problem is the replacement of plastic packaging, the decomposition of which is extremely harmful to the environment. Japanese Nendo studio has created an alternative to disposable cosmetics packaging.
At the photographer's
This small apartment is a space for both work and living. Designed by a Brazilian architectural studio owned by Leandro Garcia, the apartment is an urban haven for a nomad photographer who needed a place to stay for a few days.
An affair with Japan
This extraordinary loft with an area of almost 500 square meters is located in the artistic part of the city of Los Angeles. Tired of the hustle and bustle of a large metropolis, the owners wanted to introduce the spirit of Zen and Japanese peace to the interior. Architects from the OWIU studio asked for help.
Changing an apartment into an art gallery
The pandemic causes stagnation in many areas of life, including the art world. Tired of the pandemic apathy, New York architect Olivier Garcé together with his friend - designer and sculptor Ian Felton decided to break boredom and turn his own apartment into an art gallery. He invited friends and acquaintances to cooperate.
An apartment full of art
We are in Brisbane, in an extraordinary apartment that was transformed by designer Alicia Holgar. The cozy and luxurious interior is full of art and craftsmanship at the highest level. Come inside!
In search of lost time
This Paris apartment is an amazing poem about the passage of time. It is the starting point here. Although we are here and now, you can see the atmosphere of the past centuries from the very beginning. The French architect Clément Lesnoff-Rocard is responsible for the design of this magical place in Marais.
The wonders of Morocco in a minimalist way
This project is a real cultural mix. Although this luxurious SPA is located in Dubai, its interior was supposed to reflect the best of Moroccan culture. This eclectic mix of modern minimalism with the charm of the Middle East and the exoticism of the Moroccan desert gave very interesting effects!
The monkey house
"Monkey House" is a unique place located in the heart of an exotic forest in Brazil. Architect Marko Brajovic designed it for his friends as a getaway place during the coronavirus pandemic.
An oasis in Mexico
This house is the perfect vacation spot. It is situated on a hillside in Oaxaca, overlooking Mermejita Beach and the endless waters of the Pacific. Lots of exotic greenery around - can you imagine a better place to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life?
The longest shoes in the world
Adidas has recently created some very surprising shoes in collaboration with Estonian musician Tommy Cash. As the brand assures, they are ... the longest shoes in the world! The unusual version of the classic Superstar shoes is up to a meter long.
Tre de tutto
We are in one of the districts of Rome - Garbatella. It is quite a quiet district of the Eternal City, known, for example, from the film "Caro Diario" by Nanni Moretti. This is where the new point of culinary delights on the map of Rome is located - the "Tre de tutto".
Minimalism among nature
This house is the perfect example of a building that has been designed with respect for its surroundings. Its minimalist form, instead of spoiling the landscape, gently blends into the background, and the selected materials harmonize with the local nature. The Canadian studio Office of McFarlane Biggar Architects + Designers is responsible for the design.
The modern barn
This project is a surprising combination of rural building traditions and modern architecture. The architectural studio Bureau de Change decided to combine the form of a barn, local materials and modern accessories.
Minimalistic visual identification of vodka
Many of the alcohol packages are rejected with kitschy graphics or stylized labels. This bottle of vodka is proof that alcohol can be sold in a package that is not only useful but also very elegant.
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New Renault logo
As we have already written, 2021 is a year of changes in the logos of big brands, in particular in the automotive market. After the KIA and Peugeot concern, it is time for another legend of the French automotive industry - Renault.
A couch made of used masks
For almost a year now, wearing a mask has been part of everyday life. While this certainly helps fight the epidemic, it also has a dark side: the amount of waste that is produced each day by wearing disposable masks. Italian designer Tobia Zambotti is trying to draw attention to this problem.
Minimalistic visual identification of vodka
Many of the alcohol packages are rejected with kitschy graphics or stylized labels. This bottle of vodka is proof that alcohol can be sold in a package that is not only useful but also very elegant.
teenage engineering hack their own collection for IKEA
"Hacking" furniture collections from popular stores such as IKEA is now normal, it is enough to mention the sensation of companies that add fronts to kitchen cabinets from IKEA. However, this case is unique, because the studio that co-authored the collection created with the Swedish giant decided to "hack".
Animal bone packaging
More and more designers are reaching for materials that seemingly should end up in the trash: it turns out that all leftovers and waste are an excellent raw material that can still be used productively. The Icelandic designer Valdís Steinarsdóttir, who proposes packaging made of bones, also adopted a similar assumption.
Recycled plastic bottle by Virgil Abloh
Plastic water bottles are a serious environmental problem. More and more concerns are working on replacing plastic with other raw materials or with more sustainable sources of its origin. The French brand Evian has joined this group.
Braid in the new IKEA collection
It cannot be denied that woven furniture, accessories and even carpets have recently mastered interior design trends. One of the most frequently displayed chairs in 2020 was certainly the Cesca B32 chair designed by Marcel Breuer. If you still don't have enough braided lines, be sure to check out what's new in the IKEA offer.
IKEA catalog in hardcover
The annual publication from IKEA is probably one of the most famous catalogs in the world. Every year, many fans of the Swedish network are waiting with flushed faces for the next edition. Recently, however, it turned out that this year's catalog will be the last publication in the history of the Swedish store.
Design
New fronts from Reform to IKEA cabinets
Interiors
Changing an apartment into an art gallery
The pandemic causes stagnation in many areas of life, including the art world. Tired of the pandemic apathy, New York architect Olivier Garcé together with his friend - designer and sculptor Ian Felton decided to break boredom and turn his own apartment into an art gallery. He invited friends and acquaintances to cooperate.
An affair with Japan
This extraordinary loft with an area of almost 500 square meters is located in the artistic part of the city of Los Angeles. Tired of the hustle and bustle of a large metropolis, the owners wanted to introduce the spirit of Zen and Japanese peace to the interior. Architects from the OWIU studio asked for help.
Loft in Bratislava
This 70-meter apartment is a real treat for architecture fans. Full of surprising forms, unusual solutions and accents placed with a pinch of salt, it fascinates from the moment you cross the threshold. We invite you to this extraordinary space designed by architect Alan Prekop.
Perfect apartment for meditation
Today we present a project of a 45-meter apartment designed by the Ukrainian designer Olga Fradina. The darkened living area is the perfect place to organize a tea ceremony or to meditate.
A refuge in the hustle and bustle of Berlin
This apartment was designed for a family of three by the young designer Iwetta Ullenboom. The calm interior is the perfect oasis among the hustle and bustle of Berlin's street.
All about Brooklyn
This apartment is located in Brooklyn, New York, in "Brooklyn Point" - a 68-story residential tower designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF). Its atmospheric interior is the responsibility of the designer couple Keren and Thomas Richter, who together form the White Arrow studio.
Constructivism meets Scandinavia
This extraordinary apartment is located in Moscow and is a very interesting combination of Scandinavian simplicity and constructivism. The young architect Alexandra Potapova, founder of Workshop Studio, is responsible for its design.
Challenge for the architect
This project was quite a challenge for architects. Two apartments were to be built on a plot only 8 meters wide and 16 meters deep. Placing one above the other not only did not provide the tenants with intimacy, but also cut off one family from access to the garden. The architects from the PPAA studio had a different idea.
Architecture
An oasis in Mexico
This house is the perfect vacation spot. It is situated on a hillside in Oaxaca, overlooking Mermejita Beach and the endless waters of the Pacific. Lots of exotic greenery around - can you imagine a better place to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life?
The first space hotel in 2027
If an exotic vacation in Bali or the Maldives is not enough for you, this destination will surely impress you! Who wouldn't want to spend your holidays ... in orbit? Although it seems like a science-fiction story, it turns out that such a holiday may soon become possible!
Social housing in Apulia
Rome-based Alvisi Kirimoto studio has designed an inexpensive residential complex to be built in the Barletta district of Apulia. Named after Viale Giulini, the C-shaped building consists of 50 apartments, an underground car park and service premises.
Brutalism in Madrid
Madrid's architecture offers a lot of variety: from baroque pearls to modern skyscrapers such as the CaixaForum by Herzog & de Meuron. Spanish photographer Roberto Conte, however, decided to focus on a less known period in the architectural history of the Spanish capital - brutalism. His series, created in 2020, is a fascinating journey through the most interesting, brutalist gems of Madrid.
WA Awards 37th Cycle is now open and accepting entries!
Register and send your projects to WA Awards 10+5+X 37th Cycle before March 22, 2021 and become internationally recognized.
The modern barn
This project is a surprising combination of rural building traditions and modern architecture. The architectural studio Bureau de Change decided to combine the form of a barn, local materials and modern accessories.
Minimalism among nature
This house is the perfect example of a building that has been designed with respect for its surroundings. Its minimalist form, instead of spoiling the landscape, gently blends into the background, and the selected materials harmonize with the local nature. The Canadian studio Office of McFarlane Biggar Architects + Designers is responsible for the design.
Theater in which you will keep social distance
Because of pandemic, artists lost their jobs almost overnight. Many performances and concerts have been canceled, and the hitherto bustling theaters, operas and concert halls have been abandoned. Stufish has an idea for a theater that will work even in times of a pandemic.
Paper boxes for cosmetics from Nendo
More and more designers are wondering how to use design for the sake of ecology. A particularly important problem is the replacement of plastic packaging, the decomposition of which is extremely harmful to the environment. Japanese Nendo studio has created an alternative to disposable cosmetics packaging.
New Renault logo
As we have already written, 2021 is a year of changes in the logos of big brands, in particular in the automotive market. After the KIA and Peugeot concern, it is time for another legend of the French automotive industry - Renault.
A couch made of used masks
For almost a year now, wearing a mask has been part of everyday life. While this certainly helps fight the epidemic, it also has a dark side: the amount of waste that is produced each day by wearing disposable masks. Italian designer Tobia Zambotti is trying to draw attention to this problem.
Minimalistic visual identification of vodka
Many of the alcohol packages are rejected with kitschy graphics or stylized labels. This bottle of vodka is proof that alcohol can be sold in a package that is not only useful but also very elegant.
An exhibition of Banksy's works will take place in Warsaw!
Banksy is one of the most interesting street art artists. He is known for his creation of graffiti, happenings and films (it is enough to recall the document "Exit through the souvenir shop"). Soon we will be able to admire the works of the famous artist in Warsaw!
Banksy komentuje śmierć George'a Floyda
On his Instagram profile, the famous street art artist Banksy shared a photo of his latest work commentary on the death of George Floyd. "The system disappoints people with a skin color other than white," he added in the description.
Christo is dead
The famous artist and pioneer of land art Christo is dead. Bulgarian media informed about the death of the artist on Sunday evening. Known for packing buildings, the artist died at his home in New York. He was 84 years old.
Portrait in the lead role
Today we present you the fascinating work of the Chinese-Australian illustrator Yi Xiao Chen. Her works seduce with subtle delicacy and a passion for unique designs.
Google will show the route with the lowest carbon footprint
Although the optimal solution would be to choose public transport or a bicycle instead of a car, not everyone can afford it. That's why Google Maps introduces a new feature that aims to take care of the environment. Its purpose is to show the driver the route that will generate the lowest possible carbon footprint.
The longest shoes in the world
Adidas has recently created some very surprising shoes in collaboration with Estonian musician Tommy Cash. As the brand assures, they are ... the longest shoes in the world! The unusual version of the classic Superstar shoes is up to a meter long.
Nike presents shoes that will self-tie
These new shoes from Nike delight not only with an interesting color scheme, but also with an innovative solution, thanks to which we do not need hands to fasten the shoes. All thanks to a special hinge that will fasten the shoes for us.
Polish brand has created a collection for & Other Stories
& Other Stories is one of the brands belonging to the H&M concern. It is famous for its unusual designs, bold colors and a wide selection of accessories. Soon you will be able to see a collection created together with the Polish brand in the chain stores.
