Articles by Sheila Kim

The modernist egg, the minimalist rectangle and the classic clawfoot are all beautiful freestanding- tub options to anchor a residential bathroom.

For product design to move forward, sometimes it has to look backward. That’s the logic Italian ligh ting brand Karman applied to its latest collection, which references historical, traditional and archetypal objects and ornament with modern twists. NotreDame NotreDame is named for the famous cathedral for good reason: Its lace-doily pattern, rendered in resin and marble…

A pioneer in coating products that transform ordinary surfaces into writable ones, IdeaPaint came up with, well, a new idea: What if we took brainstorming and collaboration on the road, literally? “For years, our customers have been telling us they need something to complement our dry-erase paint, to have options throughout their space that were…

More than a launchpad for new furniture designs, Chicago’s NeoCon is also an unveiling event for the year’s most innovative solutions ranging from performance textiles to productivity accessories. In our third and final wrapup of NeoCon 2016, we present our top picks from these categories for all of your contract design needs. ACCESSORIES Clarus Glassboards:…

We continue our NeoCon 2016 recap with a look at the latest contract finishes that are sure to enliv en walls, floors and even countertops or tabletops. Think patterned architectural glass, vibrantly hued carpet tile, shimmering high-performance wall coverings and stone-emulating laminate. 3form: Translucent Color Portfolio and EdgeThe main story in 3form’s Merchandise Mart showroom this…

Known as America’s grandest and oldest exposition of contract interiors, NeoCon returned to Chicago’ s Merchandise Mart with a plethora of exciting designs for the various commercial markets, from office and education to hospitality and healthcare. We scoured the show floors to share our favorites with you but also took the time out to get inside…

Technology. You can’t escape it — certainly not on the floor of the AIA expo last month in Philly. W hether in the form of virtual reality goggles at some booths or augmented reality demonstrations in others, advanced technology was all around us. But we’re really here to talk about the tech tools that you most…

From a chic luxury cruise ship to a gleaming-bright office, the honorees of one Italian design compe tition share in common not only downright beauty, but also mastery in the use of a particular material — tile. The 2016 Ceramics of Italy recognized six projects in the categories of residential, commercial and institutional for their overall…

Architects: Showcase your next project through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newslett er. It may be cliché nowadays to state that something exists at the intersection of art and design, but take one look at the repertoire of New York City–based Ian Stell and this descriptor may be the first one on your lips,…