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Everything You Need To Know About Design Miami 2024

D5 editorial — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:33:15 +0000

Design Miami has announced the programming for the Miami Beach fair’s 20th edition, when it returns to its flagship location at Pride Park from December 4-8, 2024, with Preview Day on December 3. Under curatorial director Glenn Adamson’s chosen theme, Blue Sky, over 45 world-leading galleries are set to present contemporary and historic highlights that demonstrate the power of a “blue sky thinking”…

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Invisible and Eco-Conscious: A Brazilian Family Retreat Rooted in Nature and Sustainability

Leonor Gomes — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:13:36 +0000

GAK House is an almost invisible family retreat located in Porto Feliz, Brazil, which literally translates to “Happy Port.” Conceived to give the residents a place to ground themselves in nature, the home was designed by Bernardes Arquitetura following the client’s request: develop a structure that would blend into the landscape and be invisible to passersby. Green roof slopes gently from the road…

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Verdelago Resort Brings Portugal’s Sustainable Tourism To The Next Level

D5 editorial — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:56:49 +0000

S+A Architects (Saraiva + Associados), a Portuguese design studio that has expanded to nine countries, relentlessly pursues quality and the next sustainable building method in its urban and hospitality designs. As part of this quest, the studio has recently completed the first phase of the Verdelago Resort, a collection of condos, villas, and townhouses that symbolizes a significant milestone in…

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Sharing Coffee and Memories at the Xiamen Shophouse Commune

Leonor Gomes — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:42:08 +0000

SANJ DESIGN is the studio responsible for renovating the Xiamen Shophouse Commune in China and transforming it into a multifunctional space that combines a design studio with a community cafe. The objective was to preserve the building’s original architectural features while integrating new functional spaces, allowing visitors to experience the building’s original form and the shophouse’s…

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A Wooden Hotel Tower Rises Along Belgium’s Coast

Leonor Gomes — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:20:41 +0000

SILT Middelkerke is a coastal venue on the Flemish coast of Belgium designed by DELVA Landscape Architecture and Urbanism, with Steven Delva as the lead designer. The new building is home to a hotel, a casino, a restaurant, an event venue, and even an underground parking within a dune-inspired landscape. The new tower rises among the dunes and is visible along the coastline from…

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Andreu World Donates 3,000 Chairs To People Affected by the Catastrophic DANA Storm

D5 editorial — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:23:31 +0000

Andreu World, a Valencian company that specializes in contemporary furniture design has launched a series of solidarity initiatives to support individuals and communities affected by the impact of the DANA storm in the Valencia region. As part of these efforts, the company has made a significant contribution by donating 3,000 chairs, launching a GoFundMe fundraising campaign…

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Perfect for a Winter Getaway: ATMOSPHERE by Krallerhof, A Luxury Spa by the Mountains

Leonor Gomes — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:44:16 +0000

“ATMOSPHERE by Krallerhof” is a spa and wellness facility within the Hotel Krallerhof in Leogang, Austria, and was designed by Hadi Teherani Architects in collaboration with Kebony. Built as an adult-exclusive extension to the existing hotel and in harmony with the surrounding Leoganger Steinberge mountain range, ATMOSPHERE can be described as the embodiment of luxurious relaxation.

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Revolutionizing Urban Mobility with a Sustainable, Ultra-Light Folding Electric Bike Ossby GEO

D5 editorial — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:50:31 +0000

Ossby, the Spanish startup dedicated to the design and manufacture of folding bicycles, proudly presents the Ossby GEO, their new model of ultra-lightweight folding electric bike. This innovative eBike is designed to transform urban mobility in an elegant, efficient, and sustainable manner. The Ossby GEO stands out for its commitment to sustainability. The bike’s frame is made from a bio…

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Benjakitti Forest Park Balancing Ecology, Hydrology, and Environment in Bangkok

Leonor Gomes — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 06:27:42 +0000

Benjakitti Forest Park is a large-scale urban park developed on the grounds of a former tobacco factory in Bangkok, covering an astounding 720,000 square meters. The project was designed by Arsomsilp Community and Environmental Architect, alongside Turenscape, who provided their expertise as design consultants to ensure the park integrates ecological, hydrological…

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Exclusive Interview with Dr. William Chizhovsky, Founder of The Good Plastic Company, on Tackling the Global Plastic Waste Challenge through Design

D5 editorial — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:41:00 +0000

Header: Renders by STUDIO SHOO. Dr. William Chizhovsky, the visionary founder and CEO of The Good Plastic Company, is leading the charge to turn plastic waste into something purposeful. With over seven years of experience in international trade, business development, and leadership, he’s committed to transforming industries and the environment through sustainable innovation.

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