D5 Digital Design Week – D5 MAG – Design Magazine

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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Archi-Tectonics’ London Solar Townhouse is a Sustainable Prototype for City Living

D5 editorial — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 05:02:00 +0000

In the heart of London’s Primrose Hill, Archi-Tectonics worked on the London Solar Townhouse, a bold renovation and expansion of a century-old brick townhouse that demonstrates how high-density urban living can evolve into something more than just compact – it can be rich, sustainable, and strikingly beautiful. Under Principal Winka Dubbeldam‘s direction, Archi-Tectonics reimagined a two-story…

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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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Oppenheim Architecture’s Beat Huesler on Designing with Purpose

D5 editorial — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:09:16 +0000

In the southern bay of Cyprus, where the Mediterranean sun kisses the land and age-old traditions linger in the air, something beautiful is taking shape. The Smartland Villa Community isn’t just another place to live—it’s a new way of living. Here, Cypriot charm and Ukrainian heritage blend effortlessly with modern design and a deep respect for the earth. It’s a place where car-free gardens weave…

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When AI Joins the Design Process, What Happens to the Human Touch?

Mirna Huhoja-Dóczy — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:38:00 +0000

The design world is having its “Eureka!” moment with AI. What was once all about blueprints, mood boards, and endless tweaks is now based on algorithms, machine learning, and tools that feel more like creative partners than cold, lifeless software. AI is changing how we design and expanding what we imagine possible, from creating personalized interiors to transforming product development and…

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Sungai Design is Transforming Bali’s River Plastic into Sustainable Furniture

Leila Mekhdi — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:41:34 +0000

In the age of climate change and overconsumption, Sungai Design by Indonesian non-profit Sungai Watch is changing the game by producing sustainable furniture from Bali’s river plastic waste. This newly launched design studio showcases the potential of an innovative approach to combining art and practicality when designing furniture and turning discarded plastic bags into interior pieces.

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Pal Pang on Interior Design Trends for 2025: Bold Colors, Sustainability, and Vibrant Innovation

D5 editorial — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:17:15 +0000

This project is featured as part of the D5 Digital Design Week: AI & Sustainability. To learn more, click here. As we enter 2025, interior design is set to be more vibrant, bold, and forward-thinking than ever before. Designers are embracing bold colors, sustainable materials, and artistic furniture that transform living spaces into expressions of optimism and creativity.

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Jacob Boyd’s The Bough Pot: Linking Community and Urban Farming with Sustainable, 3D-Printed Design

D5 editorial — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

This project is featured as part of the D5 Digital Design Week: AI & Sustainability. To learn more, click here. The Bough Pot was generated through a partnership between Carleton University and a local community center. Based on research on the center, a brief was developed to create products connecting users of the community hub with urban farming practices. The Bough Pot facilitates that…

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Old Meets New in Zaragoza as Magén Arquitectos Revamp a Historic Campus with a Green Twist

D5 editorial — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

This project is featured as part of the D5 Digital Design Week: AI & Sustainability. To learn more, click here. The Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, completed in 1941, was the first structure built on the San Francisco Campus. Designed by Regino Borobio and José Beltrán, the building features a large longitudinal design with a symmetrical layout.

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Adam Hunt’s Bold New Art of Extreme Sustainability with Bad Mama Keelung

D5 editorial — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:55:25 +0000

This project is featured as part of the D5 Digital Design Week: AI & Sustainability. To learn more, click here. Adam Hunt is the kind of creative you hear about in passing—an “ideas guy” who’s shaped visual narratives across Sydney, Singapore, Amsterdam, New York, and even Nepal. With a portfolio spanning roles as a writer, art director, creative director, graphic designer…

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