This object lives between a tool and an eclectic piece of décor
Known for his mix of humor and pragmatism, Portuguese product designer Gonçalo Campos fabricates ‘Twig’ – a conceptual watering vase based on the brilliant exploration of […]
Biophilic design
Biophilic design refers to the increasingly frequent hybridization between architecture and nature, where elements such as natural light, water, green walls, or living walls, are integrated both in the internal spaces of the buildings and in the external ones. Not just a design trend, but a profound human need.
This piece of art brings you closer to nature
Inspired by dynamic patterns of symmetry found in the structures of nature, Philippines-based Herschel Shapiro crafts ‘Greenery’ – a contemporary 3D printed wall sculpture fabricated from […]
Magnolia House by Felipe Escudero is a tribute to his mother
Described as “a spaceship that has just landed”, Magnolia House (Puembo, Ecuador) is a spacious villa with a central and prominent patio, designed by Estudio Felipe […]
These concept earbuds are disguised inside a pebble-like charging case
The concept is called Koishi (小石), the Japanese word for pebble, and includes a rounded charging case with a smooth shape and slight stone texture. Into […]
Mylo’s mushroom-based leather is the next in fashion
California-based biotech company MycoWorks has developed a new eco-friendly, vegan leather derived from fungi. The leather turns mycelium—threads from the root structure of mushrooms—into a material […]
VGnewtrend’s Flower Power chandelier celebrates nature’s beauty
The Luxury furniture brand’s unique lighting concept is a modular and customisable chandelier series with life-like florals inspired by the changing seasons. VG has made a […]
Rotunno Justman Architects gives urban living in Paris A new view
A contemporary Parisian home enveloped in light and steel curtain embodies a connection to nature and urban harmony. Dense cities are in need of housing alternatives. […]
The Julia collection features four floor lamps with curve appeal
Inspired by the four seasons, designer Xavier Delvallee has created a series of lighting inspired by biophilic design. “The original idea of Julia was to create […]
The climate-responsive installation by Pininfarina Architecture at Fuorisalone 2021
URBAN LOUNGE by Pininfarina Architecture is conceived as a responsive public space that can take advantage of the specific local climate and surroundings to maximize user comfort and active […]
A sustainable beehive with a sustainable climate: HIIVE is the future for bees
The ‘HIIVE’ beehive is a necessary redesign of an outdated concept, according to designer Philip Potthast. It’s been over two hundred years since the world’s first […]
Can a mushroom-growing terrarium connect us back to nature?
Designer Caity Duffus has created a beautiful yet simple vessel for the display, caring for, and nourishment of mushrooms as a living entity and a food […]
This biophilic hotel calls travellers back to their roots
Vietnamese architectural studio D1 attempts to achieving sustainability by returning to traditional roots when designing boutique Hotel des Bouton in Da Nang. Humans are born to […]