An Urban Presence in a Strategic Area

Florence Square, by Mikou Design Studio, is situated in a strategic area in the new town of Fez. The square is structured by a main urban axis, a broad boulevard with a central island generating an important pedestrian flow. Continue

The Evolution of the Routemaster

Welcome back represents the evolution of the iconic Routemaster. An innovative vehicle combining the best of the past with the best of now. This London Bus is a sustainable vehicle using a Hybrid Diesel-electric Drive System. Its smaller size also means less weight so less fuel compsumption is required and less exhaust emissions are produced. Continue

Waterdrop, a Tribute to Water

Waterdrop, a tribute to water. A spectacular and engaging experience capturing the beauty of water presented at 100% Design London. Making of waterdrop. A large team of specialist were involved in the development and construction during the six months from brief to final installation. Continue

Reexamining the Evolution of the Library Typology

Prague Library by Z-A Studio. Reexamining the evolution of the Library typology stood at the basis of the design process. Continue

A World of Possibilities: Madoka Sato

When the Italian Post-Modern Design was born in the middle of the 1980s, Tokyo born designer Madoka Sato, saw how design could be experienced and explored in many different ways. Continue

Reducing Keyboard Restrictions

Optimus Tactus Keyboard Concept. The problem in which Art. Lebedev Studio wanted to solve was to make a one sensor display keyboard. The keyboard doesn't have any physical keys, which means there are no restrictions on their shape and size. Any part of the keyboard surface can be programmed to perform any function or to display any images. Continue

Living a Creative Life: Fumie Shibata

Fumie Shibata is the establisher of Design Studio S. Since Shibata was a kid, she had always loved to draw images and create things. Continue

Finding Balance: Setsu Ito

Architect and designer Setsu Ito was introduced to his current profession as his father who is a sculpture artist constantly told him about how great architecture was and brought home architecture and design books. Continue

Beat: Inside Out

Opposed to the previous project “WITH”, this house is located on an urban area in Kanagawa, Japan. When constructed there were already 3 houses built in the North, East, and West, less than 1 meter away from a property line. Continue

Designed for the Environment of Itakura Town

In the past 60 years, as information technology progressively have changed in Japan, our housing industry has rapidly become adjusted to it." Continue

Gwenael Nicolas: There’s Always a Result if You Believe in What You’re Doing

French designer Gwenael Nicolas established his own studio, CURIOSITY INC, in 1998. He was 18 years old when he wanted to become an art director for movies, but later realized that it was much more interesting to do architecture for real. Continue

Is it Possible to Construct a Deluxe House on a Restricted Budget?

The Terrace House in Japan needed a renovation. Even though the residence is placed on a hill with a panoramic view of the ocean, the budget for the project was limited. So how do you construct a deluxe house on a restricted budget? Continue

Casa Manifesto: 85 % of Recycled, Reused and Eco-Friendly Materials

James & Mau has put their focus on innovative and contemporary designs based on bioclimatic (sustainable design that mainly addresses comfort through design adaptations, site-specific and regional climate conditions.) and modular architecture. Continue

Company Chairman of SHH, David Spence: Fight to be the Forefront of People’s minds

As founding partner of SHH and Company Chairman, architect David Spence has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. He’s the client director of the company and takes care of all residential projects in their studio. Continue

The Exterior Giving the Interior its Appearance: Garden House in Tokyo

Kochi Architects Studio has constructed the Garden House in Tokyo. Their strategy here was to not seperate the interior with exterior. Continue

Bioclimatic & Modular Architecture: Infiniski’s lofts

Infiniski is an architecture and construction studio established by architects and designers James & Mau - Jaime Gaztelu and Maurico Galeano. Continue

Architecture, as a Symbol for Justice

Campus of Justice in Madrid, Penal Court by architect Rafael de La-Hoz. RAFAEL DE LA-HOZ ARQUITECTOS found a strong inspiration for this project on the scales, symbol of justice. Continue

Yael & Avner: Founders of Lightexture

Architect Yael Erel and lighting designer Avner Ben Natan, are a collaborating couple and creators of Lightexture. The lighting they create are fitted and assembled by hand in their own studio. Continue