Articles
Tiles glazed with volcanic ash
In collaboration with design studio Formafantasma, Dzek developed a collection of tiles, glazed with volcanic ash. ExCinere, as the collection is called, is range of tiles for both interior and exterior surfaces, from kitchen counters ...
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Flatpack furniture made from recycled plastic
Mexican design firm Paola Calzada designed a line of flatpack furniture under the brand name Luken, made from recycled plastic. Luken offers several lines of furniture for indoor and outdoor, including a series of side ...
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The world’s first in one piece 3D printed bathtub
Dutch interior company Dekker, in collaboration with circular supply company Triboo, developed a prototype of a circular bathtub, 3D printed from thermoplastic rubber. The design of the tub is inspired by the sea and marine ...
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Notre Dame’s lead-clad wooden roof destroyed in fire
Around 19.00h local time yesterday evening, a fire broke out in the Notre Dame in Paris. While the fire has been extinguished, the 800-year-old oak timbers of the roof and part of the stone vault ...
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Missed Milan Design Week? A 3D printed installation made of bioplastic
Commissioned by COS, architectural firm Mamou-Mani designed a large scale 3D printed architectural installation made from bioplastic, which was on display during Milan Design Week. Conifera, as the project is called, was created from seven ...
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We’re at Milan Design Week: more design
During Milan Design Week, MaterialDistrict is in Milan, bringing its best projects to you. Today we show you various innovative projects. Piscis For Spanish manufacturer BD Barcelona, designer Jorge Penadēs created a limited edition vase ...
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