Sheila Kim
It may only be in its fourth year, but the LAMP (Lighting Architecture Movement Project) indie desig n competition has this year attracted some truly impressive finished luminaires and prototypes from all over the world. Now the program, which aims to promote and connect talent to new markets, has shortlisted the entrants to the final 10…
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Or, in this case, products. Practice as an architect lo ng enough, and you’ll feel the impacts of changing economies for better or for worse. For two young architects, a lack of work opportunities during the Recession led to their foray into products, which turned out to be a…
From a post-and-beam barn-style residence to a conversion of a 1920s-era Catholic school into a cond ominium, the winners of the Red Diamond Achiever Awards may be disparate in style, but they exemplify thoughtful and masterful implementation of windows. In all, six projects were recognized in this awards program that honors architects, remodelers and licensed builders…
Kicking off tomorrow, this annual celebration of contemporary design will once again take over a num ber of venues in London with more than 400 events ranging from talks to fairs such as the massive international furnishings trade show 100% Design. But, it just wouldn’t be a true London Design Festival experience without a visit to…
Tron's neon-like lines of light remain hugely popular in design today.
The preeminent tennis tournament in America, the U.S. Open is back in full swing in Queens, New York , as of this week and continues into early September. Traditionally, the tail end of summer is a spectacular and dry period in the region, but in the last several years, the Open suffered delayed and even suspended…
The architecture world may have lost Zaha Hadid this year, but we’re fortunate to still encounter th e essence of her unique aesthetic in new designs of every scale. Prior to her sudden passing, the visionary architect began development on a number of projects and products that are now being realized by her eponymous firm. Among…
Summer may be coming to an end soon, but we’re going to continue celebrating seasonal fun with a loo k at some newly completed hospitality projects and their standout products, plus a crop of recent products for making getaways, lounges and recreational venues more welcoming, stylish and comfortable. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Bronte RestaurantWe recently raved about new…
It’s hard to believe that developing splints — and producing them in the thousands for the U.S. Navy during World War II — would eventually lead to the creation of one of the most iconic midcentury-modern furniture pieces: the Eames molded plywood chair. But, this is a true story. That exploratory nature, along with a…