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- Wood furniture made from waste creates a circular economy Fri, 14 Jul 23, 1:30amWood is one of the most common materials used for manufacturing and construction. Despite it being a natural resource with potential for reuse and its biodegradable qualities, the wood used in the industry is far from circular....
- 13 heirloom gifts that will stand the test of time Tue, 12 Dec 17, 4:10amA gift that will stand the test of time is one that can be treasured by many people - not just the current recipient! Heirloom gifts such as cast iron cookware, pocketwatches, and rare books can literally last for generations...
- Cool micro studio in Budapest makes the most out of 344 square feet Tue, 26 Sep 17, 6:39amSpace-efficient design is of the utmost importance when creating livable tiny spaces like this beautiful 344-square-foot studio located in Budapest, Hungary...
- Outdoor bar made with reclaimed wood doubles as a planter Sat, 9 Apr 16, 4:00amRelated: Via Gardeners
- Mathieu Lehanneur unveils solar-powered Clover street furniture for Paris Thu, 17 Dec 15, 12:00amTo set the tone for the 2015 Paris climate talks, French designer Mathieu Lehanneur has created the Clover street lamp and bench, wooden outdoor furniture powered by the sun and crafted to resemble the shape of trees...
- Mathieu Lehanneur designs solar-powered Clover street furniture for Paris Thu, 17 Dec 15, 12:00amTo set the tone for the 2015 Paris climate talks, French designer Mathieu Lehanneur has created the Clover street lamp and bench, wooden outdoor furniture powered by the sun and crafted to resemble the shape of trees...
- mode:lina architekci design a playful new restaurant for LIDL Poland Fri, 11 Dec 15, 5:00pmLIDL's new headquarters in Jankowice, in the suburbs of Poznań, required a new restaurant which would reflect the firm's philosophy and provide a comfortable space for their employees...
- Manufract uses salvaged wood and bio-resin to create “self-healing” furniture Wed, 9 Dec 15, 12:00amNature has a way of healing itself when it is hurt. If we get a cut, our body goes to work repairing the area. Trees do the same when they are injured, releasing resin to repair themselves and to restore balance. The designers...
- Apple unveils first store built under Jonathan Ive’s creative guidance Wed, 23 Sep 15, 2:00amApple has just unveiled its first store design since Jonathan Ive became chief design officer. The store is located within a building designed by UN Studio and Jaspers-Eyers Architects and sports a minimalist color palette,...
- Elegant Zero-Energy Furniture can store heat and regulate indoor temperatures Tue, 5 May 15, 10:01pmHeating and cooling are no longer exclusively an architectural issue, but one that can be tackled with smart furniture design. This elegant-looking Climatic Table can regulate indoor temperatures by storing heat and helping...
- Kreoo’s whimsical, sculptural seating draws inspiration from rivers and streams Fri, 24 Apr 15, 5:00amMade of marble, larch wood, and cork, KREOO's "River and Stream" series of seating pieces evoke the soft beauty found in river stones. Ideal for either indoor or outdoor use, these pieces are fluid and elegant, and bring...
- Collaptes furniture is friendly on the eyes, the environment, and the assembler Wed, 22 Apr 15, 4:30amThe most captivating aspect of Collaptes’ furniture is in its engineering. For instance, the Macadamia chair’s assembly is much like completing a puzzle: utilizing only six cuts of wood, the chair stays together using...
- MIT’s flat-pack table is so smart it can assemble itself without your help Sat, 11 Apr 15, 4:01amMIT's Self-Assembly Lab came up with a fantastic design for a table that can transforms without any human or machine help. With the help of material manufacturer Wood-Skin, the team has manufactured a prototype of The Programmable...
- Aljoud Lootah’s Oru origami furniture is made from teak, felt and copper Tue, 24 Mar 15, 11:01pmWe've seen different objects shaped according to the principles of origami, but these beautiful furniture pieces by Dubai-based designer Aljoud Lootah use timber in an unexpected way that looks both playful and surprisingly...
- Gerard de Hoop’s Grid bookshelf is composed of 12 freestanding wooden frames Tue, 10 Feb 15, 2:30amFRAMES 2.0 by Gerard de Hoop Grid, made up of of 12 wooden frames that as a frees-tanding bookcase and/or as a room divider can be used. The ‘boards’ have different widths, and are open in the middle. This makes them...