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Berlin

VIU Flagship Store Berlin Potsdamer Straße

February 29, 2020

Located in Berlin, Germany, VIU's flagship store on Potsdamer Straße offers the eyewear brand's entire collection of prescription glasses and sunglasses. Opticians are available in the store to provide expertise and assistance with purchases.

we+’s Cuddle Creates Shimmering Reflections with Delicate Drops of Water

February 28, 2020

Coated with NOSTRA, a hydrophilic material developed by Mitsui Chemicals, Cuddle is a lighting system created by studio we+ that reflects light through drops of water.

Tech

The All-Electric Precept Is Polestar’s Vision for the Future

February 27, 2020

Polestar has unveiled Precept, an all-electric four-door grand tourer that embodies the automobile brand’s future vehicle aspirations.

Design

The Modular twig Chair Designed by nendo

February 26, 2020

When furniture brand Alias approached chief designer Oki Sato of nendo to design a new seating collection, Oki reflected on Alias' specialty in aluminum furniture and decided to create a chair made of four aluminum “twigs” with a seat.

Åsa Stenerhag’s Other Worldly Sculptures Created for Massproductions

February 25, 2020

For the launch of the new Landa table system, Massproductions, a Stockholm-based furniture company has commissioned artist Åsa Stenerhag to create works for an installation titled Alien Autopsy.

Photography

The Abandoned Homes in Iran Reclaimed by Nature

February 24, 2020

Seeking to examine the decay of abandonment and the power of nature, photographer Gohar Dashti took images of abandoned homes in Iran that had been enveloped with greenery.

Mirror Garden

February 23, 2020

Designed by ARCHSTUDIO, Mirror Garden is a multi-brand boutique located in Beijing, China that utilizes natural light, mirrors and greenery to bring inside the outdoors.

Fashion

Capsule Collection Only Available in Japan Created by COS

February 22, 2020

In celebration for COS's products now being available online for purchase in Japan, a capsule collection exclusive to Japanese customers called CONSTRUCT by COS has been created.

Environment

Anya Hindmarch’s London Stores Filled With Plastic Bottles to Raise Awareness

February 21, 2020

Rather than hosting an event during London Fashion Week for the launch of the I Am A Plastic Bag collection, Anya Hindmarch has filled her stores in London with a total of roughly 90,000 plastic bottles instead.

Waiting Windows by Note Design Studio Reflects the Environment

February 20, 2020

The installation was commissioned by the municipality of Nacka, Sweden in celebration of the Stockholm subway expansion set for completion in 2027.

Design

Keep Track of the Entire Year With Curious Sound Objects’s Hyper Minimal Calendar

February 19, 2020

Created by Curious Sound Objects led by Nickolas Peter Chelyapov, Hyper Minimal Calendar is exactly what its name implies.

Photography

Noémie Goudal Blurs Reality With “In Search of the First Line” Photography Series

February 18, 2020

For her series titled In Search of the First Line, fragments of historic architecture were photographed then transposed onto the backdrop of buildings.

Zimoun Explores the Sense of Hearing With Immersive 329 Installation

February 17, 2020

Residing inside an industrial tank located in Dottikon, Switzerland, the 329 installation is composed of 329 motors with balls attached with string. As the balls endlessly move and hit the wall, a symphony of sounds are created for visitors to relish.

Design

Jeongwon Ji’s BioElectric Is Made From the Shells of Invasive Crabs

February 16, 2020

Created as part of designer Jeongwon Ji's final year project at the Royal College of Art in London, BioElectric seeks to examine and challenge the archetypal materials of electronics.

Store
Nagoya

Acne Studios Sakae

February 15, 2020

Located in Nagoya, Japan, Acne Studios' 2960 sq ft (275 sq m) store designed by ARQUITECTURA-G experiments with materials and elements that contrast.

Tech

Compact and Stylish Smartphone That Folds Unveiled by Samsung

February 14, 2020

At the 2020 Galaxy Unpacked presentation held in San Francisco, Samsung has unveiled a new foldable smartphone called Galaxy Z Flip.

Design

Jesper Eriksson Views the Future of Coal as a Design Material as Opposed to Fuel

February 13, 2020

Seeking to explore a future where coal becomes a design material and is no longer considered a fuel source, Eriksson has created two collections of furniture pieces made of coal.

Aesop Upper West Side

February 12, 2020

Designed by Tacklebox Architecture led by Jeremy Barbour, Aesop's store located in the Upper West Side of New York City honours the history of the neighbourhood and building with the preservation of the previous tenant's graphic signage.