The thing with architecture is that it must inspire and at the same time functionally transfer its useful essence to the environment. The Greek mirage struck us on the romantic island of Rhodes, where a villa was created with the simple name F, which hides its design, which imitates the letter F. From the architectural pen of Hornung & Jacobi architects, a desirable object was created that invites you to some other story of life.
Not an impossible plot, with an exceptional view of the Pacific, a house was created that bears the hallmarks of a different architecture. Those really brave and so typical of California, the land of rock, music and creativity.
Recently published photos of prototypes and product concepts from the 80s of the last century suggest that Apple has been dreaming about certain devices for quite some time, and then realized them. Among the concepts of that time, we can find phones, tablets and devices for which we still don't have a name today. The collection of images presents an extremely interesting insight into the history of this company, which has always placed great emphasis on the design and functionality of its products.
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Drinking coffee and tea has reached the level of religion a long time ago and is a necessary daily ritual for many people. Throughout history, the various cultural labels associated with drinking these two drinks have accumulated like coffee grounds, but one fact holds true for all of them. Without a cup of ritual with coffee or there is no tea. Therefore, it is not surprising that a lot of work goes into not only the grains and leaves, but also their design.
A group of young Dutch designers at Studio PS in the Netherlands designed a table clock that not only shows the time, but is a real designer's candy - it is made only of wood and concrete.
Labin is a small Istrian town that was dominated by the mining industry until the 1980s. Today, thanks to the genius of young Croatian designers and architects, there is a modern and functional city library in the former factory premises above the mine.
Some things have become so embedded in our everyday life that it is hard to imagine life without them. A microwave is not indispensable, but a modern kitchen without it is like wearing pants without underwear. Something is missing. But at the same time, it's one of those devices that doesn't 'give much of itself'. Only to yourself. That's why Jake Rich introduced the Mediumwave microwave, which has only 'blood' in common with other microwaves.
After almost fifty years since it was first presented to the public, the classic Drop chair has seen the light of day again.
This fall will once again be characterized by design at every step. Design Biennials are already taking place in various locations, and from October 6 to November 6, the annual Design Month will once again take place in Ljubljana.
Architecture from the mid-20th century has not stood the test of time. People didn't love her. This is especially true for ex-communist countries in Europe and Central Asia. The communist ideology, which flowed through all phases of life there, was imposed and consolidated through socialist architecture, among other things. This gave not only boring, but sometimes also extremely bizarre objects. Some of them are still standing 25 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The luxury condom brand MADE IN LOVE, with the help of four artists, created the first artistic collection of condoms, Collection N°1, which breaks the taboos surrounding this well-known contraceptive.