Vo Trong Nghia Architects puts a fresh spin on the ancient art of rammed earth construction in the Dong Anh house, a modern dwelling topped with living fruit trees. Taking advantage of the property’s secure and isolated location in Hanoi, the architects applied an “open garden design” that embraces nature in, around, and even on top of the home. The […]

Zaha Hadid Architects unveiled designs for Lushan Primary School that blends forward-thinking construction techniques with deference to ancient Chinese culture. Located in the remote and beautiful countryside 160 kilometers northwest of Jiangxi’s capital Nanchang, Lushan Primary School will serve 12 local villages and offer a curriculum that focuses on the creative arts and STEM subjects. To reduce construction time and […]

Dutch firm Molenaar & Bol & van Dillen Architects breathed new life into a 19th-century church by turning the space into a vibrant library and community center. The renovation focused on retaining the original layout of the church, which dates back to 1884. The result is a beautiful, wide-open interior converted into a breathtaking library with sliding bookshelves. The multi-functional […]

Kengo Kuma & Associates beat out the likes of BIG and 3XN Architects in a design competition for a new waterfront cultural center that will form part of Copenhagen’s artificial Paper Island (Papirøen). Chosen unanimously by the jury, Kuma’s winning scheme will offer leisure and recreational facilities housed within pyramidal volumes echoing the roof profiles of Christiansholm island. The buildings […]

The Design Milk archives of 3D printed objects is overwhelmingly represented by smaller dimension objects, reflective of the current manufacturing limitations and costs of the technology. Yet, an architectural revolution is on the horizon, one portending the transformative nature of additive manufacturing techniques becoming scalable, affordable, and adaptive, resulting in a variety of surfaces and structures that would have made Antoni […]

Adidas has committed to making a dent in plastic pollution by teaming up with Parley for the Oceans to create products out of recycled plastic. They’ve sold over one million of their new sustainable running shoes last year. Now, they’re launching a new yoga collection with various onesies, crop tops, and leggings. The new lineup is through a collaboration with […]

Locals in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, got involved in the construction of this temporary structure called the People’s Pavilion by donating their trash and lending building materials to Bureau SLA and Overtreders W. Once the project ran its course, the items were eventually returned unharmed. The People’s Pavilion was designed in collaboration with engineering firm Arup, and created for Dutch Design […]

As the name of the brand evokes, these timepieces have the ambition to inspire their owners, whether man or woman. In a hyper-connected world that is constantly accelerating, MUSE watches are a poetic and artistic reminder of the need to take a step back to relax and connect with the essentials. To do this, traditional hands are replaced by finely […]

  The concept of biophilic design blends together indoor and outdoor aspects in an urban setting. While it’s usually found in office buildings, hotels, or retail stores, now there’s a company that helps gyms embrace this earthy vibe. Biofit, which adopted its name from the “Biophilia” concept, incorporates the textures, colors, scents, and sounds of nature in their gym designs. As design specialists, […]

  We’ve already established that San Francisco-based Emerging Objects (founded by Ronald Rael) is quickly becoming the king of innovative 3D printing, but their latest design is taking the world of 3D architecture to new levels. The Cabin of Curiosities is an amazing tiny house, built with more than 4,500 3D printed ceramic tiles. Through a strategic arrangement, the front facade is integrated […]