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There’s no dispute (at least, not by us) that the Netherlands is full of great design across the spe ctrum, from houses and infrastructure to utilitarian utensils and objects. So it comes as no surprise that something like a pedestrian tunnel in Amsterdam would read almost like a public artwork to those fortunate enough to pass…
Biophilia proposes that humans have a deep-seated attachment to the world around them. Indeed, becau se human evolution has almost exclusively taken place in nature, then affinity for it is encoded into our biology. Remove the forces that stimulated our species’ formation — you can take the boy out of the country, as it were —…
Celebrated British designer Tom Dixon is a busy man these days — a very busy man. From opening his f irst permanent store in New York City back in November to designing several new product collections including some commissioned by other major brands, it seems as if Dixon hasn’t had a moment to himself. Yet there’s…
A stellar array of minimalism was on display at the winter edition of Maison and Objet in Paris last week. Furniture manufacturers known for streamlined designs kept it lean, while porcelain manufacturers lauded for ornament got into the modern game. Lighting seemed to take cues from the midcentury, the Far East and the luminary who…
We conclude our coverage of the 2016 Design and Construction Week (aka Kitchen and Bath Industry Sho w and International Builders’ Show) by looking at some of the appliances that got us excited, from the innovation, buzz and design standpoints. They run the gamut from cooking and cleaning equipment to outdoor living products. Bertazzoni: Full Kitchen…
With standing water in the shower base, even the most elegant and responsive bathroom can become a n ightmare. This is where companies like QuickDrain USA come into play, with a great offering of low profile channel drainage systems for showers and wet areas that not only do the job, but look as unobtrusive and sleek as you need them to be.
Today, we’re continuing our coverage of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show with a look at some of th e best products we saw that are new or recent for kitchens, sans appliances (which will be in tomorrow’s report). Highlights range from super sturdy and sleek granite sinks and touchless faucets to new surfacing styles and…
A crucial environmental factor that affects people, daylighting is more than a tool for beautifying spaces or reducing energy use. Scientific research indicates that its use strongly correlates with improved human health and performance.* As a result, today’s building developers and owners do not consider natural light an amenity; instead, they have embraced it as…
As promised, we continue our coverage of some of the best products we saw at the Kitchen and Bath In dustry Show (KBIS) last week. Today’s report is all about the bath, from a high-efficiency toilet that rarely needs brush cleaning to stylish tiles and shower doors. Ann Sacks: Maven KBIS marked the debut for three…