Sheila Kim
Most designers have an idea of what constitutes a dream bath, whether for themselves or for a client . When it comes to the Duravit Designer Dream Bath Competition, designers who share their vision can win big. For the fourth year, the manufacturer held this growing residential design competition, which recognizes and rewards both completed projects…
Ever since Frank Gehry made his mark with a certain sculptural museum in Spain, the architecture wor ld has seen a steady push of the envelope — quite literally — with metal. We take a look at a few recent intriguing metallic façades, skins and other building envelope elements that have piqued our interest — and the products that helped achieve these designs.
In the German city of Bad Staffelstein, a manmade “cave” of sorts beckons leisure-seekers to a therm al bath fed by Bavaria’s hottest and most powerful saltwater spring. Obermaintherme is a 15,000-square-meter (161,500-square-foot) bath hall whose pool previously boasted a natural-stone cave feature with artificial palms for decades. But in recent years, the saltwater pool and…
Here’s a recap of what some of the leading paint brands, and, of course, color expert Pantone, have chosen as the Color of the Year.
From introducing the now-ubiquitous Post-it Note to perfecting adhesives and glass films, 3M is a br and synonymous with scientific ingenuity. But science is only one part of the equation for developing successful everyday products. That’s where the company’s design team comes into the picture — and why the company set out to create the 3M…
The project is significantly cheaper than most prefabricated metal spiral staircases
From a hypnotic wall sconce to a suspended, animated grid of OLED triangles, we present nine recent lighting products that deftly play with geometry.
There's a little something for everyone with a designer's eye.
As architecturally influenced people, we’re typically drawn toward certain geometries and structure d pattern. But that doesn’t mean we can’t find or appreciate beauty in unstructured design. Here we present nine products — from carved wood panels to porcelain tiles — that boast stunning random pattern.