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Designing the Heart of the Nursery: A Conversation with Justin L. Segal
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (1116+ words) New York, New York, USA Justin L. Segal serves as Creative Director and Vice President of Product & Brand at Storkcraft, North America's longest-standing name in baby cribs. Working at the intersection of design, storytelling, and family life, he has helped shape…...
2025-2026 "Europe 40under40" Award Winners: Announcing the Best Emerging Young Architects & Designers in Europe
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (597+ words) We are thrilled to unveil the winners of the 2025-2026 "Europe 40under40" program, showcasing the Europe's most promising figures in architecture and design, along with their outstanding and innovative projects. During these challenging times, it is crucial to keep insightful visions alive....
Orchid: Contemporary Outdoor Design Rooted in Natural Elegance by Palomba Serafini Associati
1+ week, 1+ day ago (183+ words) JANUS et Cie debuts the Orchid Lounge Chair with Ottoman, part of a new sculptural lounge seating group by acclaimed Italian design team Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba. Orchid Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Palomba Serafini Associati, won a 2025 Good…...
The Drinking Fountain for Everyone by IONDESIGN: Fresh Water for People and Animals
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (318+ words) Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental necessity, and innovative public infrastructure can play a vital role in making it available to everyone. The Drinking Water Fountain is a remarkable example of how thoughtful design and functionality can come…...
The Grids SHADOW-FREE: Redefining Optical Performance Through Design-Led Engineering
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (266+ words) Winner of the 2026 Green Good Design Award, The Grids SHADOW-FREE challenges long-standing conventions in architectural lighting by addressing one of illumination design's most persistent problems: glare and shadow at the source. At the heart of the system is a precisely…...
Noren by Impact Acoustic AG: A Fully Circular Acoustic Curtain System for Modern Spaces
4+ week, 2+ day ago (594+ words) Noren isn't just an acoustic curtain'it's a bold statement in sustainable design. Born from the fusion of Swiss engineering and Italian craftsmanship, Noren is the first acoustic solution of its kind to combine 100% recycled materials with blockchain-powered transparency, setting a…...
Breton and Triptyque Present Assemblage, a Collection That Transforms Architectural Language into Furniture
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (530+ words) This furniture collection was conceived as a constructive exploration. Each piece questions the logics of support and span in wood, in direct dialogue with the history of major modern structures. Inspired by architectures of large spans, the cantilever, the "clear…...
Future House Awards: Celebrating Two Years of Residential Innovation (20242025)
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (869+ words) Presented by Global Design News in collaboration with The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, the initiative honors projects that push the limits of design excellence'where craft, material innovation, sustainability, and spatial imagination converge. At its core, the program…...
Lone Vases by JCPCDR Architecture: Sculpting Monumentality and Light from Carrara Marble
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (291+ words) Continuing the creative approach of JCPCDR Architecture, the collection of Lone vases is the result of an encounter between the know-how of the White Carrara marble worker and the vision of the architect, made from offcuts of stone blocks used…...
Flatiron Table by Studio Lipparini: Sculptural Design Inspired by an Icon of Modern Architecture
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (318+ words) The Flatiron table stands out through its unconventional and asymmetrical architecture, a design choice that defines its identity and gives it a striking visual presence. More than just a functional object, it acts as a sculptural centrepiece, capable of shaping…...