Features revealing the design and development of the world’s most innovative building-products.
When a project calls for a little something out of the ordinary, it is most often achieved via color palette, playful furnishings and wall finishes, or kitschy objects and art — probably not so much wood flooring. But some recent products from two European companies might sway some minds in this regard. Medoc Three of…
An unusual relic beckons passersby inside this street-level store in Times Square: a section of an a ctual subway-train car appearing circa the 1970s, complete with graffiti tags and retro advertising. The client, Japanese athletic footwear and sportswear brand Asics, desired “a contextual, New York City-specific environment while still maintaining the look and feel of the…
Utter the name Porsche and one instantly thinks sleek, sporty, modern, and luxurious — all phrases t hat sum up all of the products associated with the brand, whether automobiles, watches, or apparel. So, when Eric Styer of DXU Architecture conceptualized a fashion boutique for Porsche Design in an upscale retail development of Oak Brook, Ill.,…
In its 13th year, the American Lighting Association’s “Lighting for Tomorrow” competition once again sought out innovative new residential products — from bulbs and fixtures to controls — that bridge the gaps between consumer expectations, design, and energy efficiency. Among the submissions, some of the noticeable trends included an uptick in fixtures and kits that…
While there are many, many more trends to discuss — from stone-effect slabs looking even more realis tic to products being offered in thicker versions for use as outdoor pavers — we’re concluding our Cersaie show recap with a look at the category of texture and shape. Italian tile manufacturers are undoubtedly having fun in this…
Recognizing design excellence, sustainable attributes, and smart use of its products by U.S.-based a rchitects and designers, the Hansgrohe + Axor Das Design Competition celebrated its second installment with an awards ceremony in New York City last week. “This competition offers us a lens into intelligent and inspiring interiors around the country and demonstrates the range…
Worshippers at the Al Aziz Mosque in Abu Dhabi might very well be in awe of Allah not only spiritual ly, but also visually. As the sun sets, the structure’s façade comes aglow with the 99 names of God as described in the Koran, a magical display courtesy of light transmitting concrete by German company LUCEM.…
Our recap of the major trends from Cersaie continues with a look at concrete and cement influences i n Italian tile as well as both visually stunning and subtle-but-sophisticated new graphics, patterns, and artwork. WELCOME TO THE CONCRETE JUNGLEThe trend toward emulating concrete and cement in porcelain stoneware doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone in…
At a party held last night in Tribeca, New York City, paint and coatings giant Benjamin Moore reveal ed its 2016 Color of the Year. Carl Minchew, the company’s Vice President of Color Innovation and Design, said it best at the affair, “Probably a little controversial, probably a little interesting.” That’s because the Color of the Year is...