When entering a design competition, what things should you think about? And, what makes "good design"? To give you ideas and insights on how to think about design today, here are experienced contest jury members who share how they think about the definition of good design. Continue
designLSM were asked by their client Hilton to redevelop the reception within the Waldorf Hotel. The design team’s mission was in essence to add sophistication and glamour into the reception’s appearance as the Waldorf Hilton is internationally known for these two things. Continue
MET Studio have created a new travelling branded exhibit for the Campaign for Wool in response to the great challenges facing the wool industry. Continue
Durst Fetner Residential announced today their West 57: a 600-unit 80/20 residential building on West 57th Street (Manhattan) in New York, and it will be designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group as their first North American project! Continue
Pascal Grasso Architectures took on a promising project that consisted of a private client, an apartment in the center of Paris on an about 280 m² area and a large terrace. He wanted to create a dynamic interior for the project and this is his final design. Continue
Architect George Papadopoulos, the former of Skinotechniki, talks about what it takes to run a design firm and what an exceptionally important part strategy plays. Continue
Miyamoto Musashi (c.1584-1645) was a Japanese samurai who for his battles and distinct style become a legendary warrior. Musashi wrote on strategy and philosophy in his work “The Book of Five Rings”, and he is today frequently looked upon for inspiration. Continue
When entering a designer's site, we most often click on the "Profile" page. It's in our nature to be curious on who the creator of a certain design is. And, how this person has evolved his/her vivid imagination into the world. Hence, a designer's story becomes a crucial part when exposing one's work. Continue
Image is important to our clients, not an empty architecture no matter how extravagant. The Japanese sneaker brand, Dragon Beard, asked Anna Nakamura+Taiyo Jinno at the EASTERN Design office to design an office/residence at a slope located in Takarazuka city of Hyogo Prefecture in Japan. Continue
The fundamental nature of strategy is to put yourself in a position where you have more choices than your competitors. To accomplish this, you need to realize that you’ll be taking decisions and struggle on your own. Continue
You've done your market analysis, and you have understood what the problems, values and beliefs are in your market. Now, it's time for the crucial strategy: the determination of your position. So, the question is how do you go from market analysis to strategy? Continue
I can't count how many times designers have uttered that their clients don't appreciate their work and restrict their creativity. Continue
Strategy does not solely require a different way of thinking but an entirely different approach to life. The Middelfart Savings Bank is characterized by a dramatic roof scape, which will be putting the Danish town on the island of Fyn on the architectural map and simultaneously provide a new public space for local citizens. Continue
Marcio Kogan, establisher of Studio mk27, is a straightforward architect who, with many years of experience, refers you to the reality of being in the industry. Kogan talks about how he saw a lack of quality in Brazilian dwellings and so determined to take the manner in his own hands and created his own strategy. Continue
If you want to create a product that won't be beaten by a competitor the first day it's launched: the safest way to success is to make a creative strategy with an understanding of the challenges and changes that occur during a product’s lifespan. Here is a list that should be established on just about every project. Continue
The Fundación Arquitectura Contemporánea is holding a Competition for Ideas for the construction of its future head offices and the San Pablo block in Cordoba, Spain. Continue
Morihei Ueshiba (December 14, 1883–April 26, 1969) was known for studyng several martial arts. His expertise in this field made him found his own art: namely Aikido. Aikido was developed as a fusion of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Explore what we can learn from this creative strategist! Continue
When you've just made up your mind to open up a new studio and niche it on sustainable products, there's a lot of steps to follow. Get some great insights on how it works, follow the design director of Plus Minus Design: Adam Robinson, as he shares the beginning, vision and development of the Sustainable Strategists' studio. Continue
The vision for the AG café in Nagoya City Aichi, Japan, was to mix the concept of a gallery and a café. Kidosaki Architects Studio, with Satoshi Itasaka as the principal, aimed to offer a place where people could meet and look at art at the same time. Continue
Chun Sen Bi An Masterplan & Housing in Chongqing, China is situated just west of Chongqing’s newly developing Central Business District: This 13.8-hectare (30-acre) site has views to the south across the Jialing River to central Chongqing. It's currently in design. Continue
What if you could have your won "portable", well the Terrain Vague, by Architectures David Tajchman, is a house that can be placed everywhere, any way. Continue
