Inspiration

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.

After several decades of creating some of the most compelling buildings and urban plans in the Unite d States, OMA New York — under the leadership of Shohei Shigematsu — is considering what kind of firm they want to become.

When building up, steel is moving out.

A difficult task though it was, we whittled down our favorite seating products of NeoCon 2017 to 10 that we think will be big hits with their smart designs, functionality and versatility. Each selection also demonstrates that the contract trends of the last several years — residential crossover, softer palettes and freestanding privacy solutions —…