Rossana Orlandi Design Gallery Milan’s Visionary Curator
Rossana Orlandi design gallery is the hub for contemporary design during Milan Design Week. The retailer and curator champions international designers
Venetian Glass Bricks Architectural Integration
Venetian glass bricks is American manufacturer Glen-Gery. Glass brick offers a contemporary American architecture solution.
Cape Flats Aquifer Recharge Facility Wins Global Architecture Award
Designed by SALT Architects and completed in Cape Town in 2024, the Architizer A+ Award-winning Cape Flats Aquifer Recharge Facility operates on a Managed Aquifer Recharge Facility (MAR) principle. The R341 million facility, prefabricated brick fins in filtration buildings, underground pumping stations, Media Filters and Flocculation Tanks and functional infrastructure
5 Floating Living Spaces on the Water
Europe's largest floating housing development, IJburg, features 213 homes on waterproof concrete 'tubs'. Flexible cables and steel mooring piles secure these structures, enabling them to naturally rise and fall with water levels and eliminate flood risk. Marlies Rohmer Architects & Urbanists completed the project in 2011, utilizing lightweight steel and panel superstructures for stability.
The Materials of Tomorrow: The Convergence of Sustainability and Innovation
Material selection, a critical element across design, architecture, art, textiles, and engineering, is undergoing a significant evolution with the advent of sustainable and high-performance next-generation alternatives. Groundbreaking innovations such as vegan and mushroom leather, drawing inspiration from biomimicry principles, are emerging, while the latest advancements in textile recycling are bolstering the circular economy. This article explores this exciting transformation, offering insights into the alternatives to traditional materials and how material innovation is shaping a more sustainable future
Milan Design Week 2025: Events Shaping the Future of Design
One of the most important events in the global design world, Milan Design Week 2025 brought together groundbreaking projects and inspiring installations. This year, sustainability, technology and human-centered design took center stage. Here are some of the must-see highlights of Milan Design Week 2025:Library of Light: Es Devlin’s Fascinating InstallationBritish artist and designer Es Devlin’s “Library of Light” captivated visitors at the Pinacoteca di Brera. Inspired by Umberto Eco’s quote, “Books are the compasses of the mind, pointing to countless undiscovered worlds,” this monumental kinetic installation consisted of a rotating cylindrical sculpture measuring 18 meters in diameter and housing 3,200
Studio Kowalewski
Studio Kowalewski, led by Andreas Kowalewski, is a design studio that produces minimalist, functional and sustainable industrial designs. It is known for its designs that stand out with clean forms, natural materials and functional details.
Microalgae Furniture: Innovative Designs Created by We+ and Algal Bio Collaboration
Sustainability is no longer just a trend; it’s an essential part of our future. The design world is embracing this change with innovative solutions. Tokyo-based design studio we+ has teamed up with Algal Bio Co. Ltd. to create a remarkable project: SO-Colored. This project harnesses the incredible potential of microalgae to create furniture that is both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible.
Marcel Wanders: Design’s Romantic Rebel Visionary
Marcel Wanders is one of the most influential designers of our time, known for his poetic and extravagant touches on the design world. Over a career spanning over 35 years, he has created iconic designs, founded an influential design brand such as Moooi and continues to inspire future generations of designers.The Birth of Iconic Designs and Wanders' Fundamental Philosophy Wanders, who was born in Boxtel, Netherlands in 1963, graduated from Arnhem Art School with high honors in 1988. He began to shape his approach to design by focusing on people rather than objects. Wanders, who said, "You design for individuals, not
Jonathan Adler: Infusing Fun and Color into Modern Design
Jonathan Adler energizes modern living spaces with its vibrant colors, fun patterns, and mid-century modern aesthetic.