Inspiration

Clover House is a new kindergarten in Japan made from an old, postwar residential home.

Today’s schools, industrial complexes and retail spaces are more concerned than ever with the questi on of building for wellness: How can we make the occupants of these spaces both happier and healthier? For many designers, the answer lies in connecting people on the inside with the environment found outside. By providing access to natural light,…

The conditions of the sea are readily felt throughout Oceania and New Zealand, where the boundaries between, land, water and shelter collide.

ODA has taken the idea of using constraints to drive design and maximize value to cities around the world.

It is no secret that stainless steel is everywhere. But why, you may ask? Luckily for the lustrous a lloy, the material hones a unique advantage against some of its other metal competitors.

Earth Day weekend has us ruminating on the environment and sustainability, of course, but also how d esign can bring us closer to nature. Yet crafting the ultimate outdoor oasis isn’t as straightforward as dropping in some beautiful pieces of lawn or patio furniture. The smallest of details — from the paver you walk upon to lights for when the sun sets — feed into the ambiance of an outdoor space, too.

Jenny Sabin Studio’s ‘Lumen’ is made up of photoluminescent fibers that change colors throughout the day.

​We wrap up our NeoCon 2017 coverage with the textiles and wall coverings — both vibrant and underst ated — that stole the show for us.

Whether or not there’s a god in the details, unexpected material assemblies have a special power.