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CRA grows a sustainable pavilion out of mushrooms in just 6 weeks

Could the houses of the future be grown from mushrooms? Italian architectural firm Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA)...

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One-of-a-kind Wilhelm Lamp is 3D-printed from recycled polycarbonate

Challenged by Milanese design gallerist Rossana Orlandi to “give plastic a second life,” Italian architect...

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German company converts old shipping containers into gorgeous living spaces

Building with shipping containers may be a growing trend, but converting these steel boxes into livable spaces...

On the left, a woman touches the Sila lamp. On the right, a curvy wooden bench.

11 inspiring designs we loved at Milan Design Week 2018

Designers awed and inspired attendees at this year's Milan Design Week with fresh takes on contemporary design....

The overall view of the “Breathing” spiral by Kengo Kuma showcased at Superstudio in Zona Tortona during Milan Design Week 2018

This spiraling sculpture can absorb the emissions of 90,000 cars

Kengo Kuma just unveiled a spiraling, air-purifying sculpture that can absorb the emissions produced by 90,000...

A giant, air-purifying “cloud” just popped up in the middle of Milan

A giant, air-purifying "cloud" just popped up in the middle of Milan

If you're tired of breathing less-than-clean city air, Milan has a temporary respite for you. “Transitions,”...

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Give this clock a roll and it'll show you the time anywhere on Earth

This World Clock is something that every global citizen needs today. The simple yet incredibly clever device quickly...

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This giant nest for humans lets you curl up and get away from it all

Lounging around in a giant nest might sound like something out of a fairy tale, but thanks to this eclectic design...

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This carved wood bench hides an unexpected surprise

This simple-looking bench hides a two-fold surprise. A closer look reveals that the 'tufted' bench is actually...

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Thousands of grafted flowers grow on the entire face of this Milan building

A stunning show for the eyes—and nose—has taken over the facade of a building in Milan. Local design studio...

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5 surprising products made from hemp

Hemp is a sustainable supermaterial with a wide range of applications that go far beyond hacky sacks and beaded...

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Zaha Hadid Architects 3D prints an experimental structure with the help of robots

Robots are revolutionizing architecture and Zaha Hadid Architects is hopping on board to show what that technology...

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Stickbulb's new Boom LED lamp is made of reclaimed wood from NYC water tanks

Almost five years have passed since New York-based design firm Rux Design unveiled their revolutionary StickBulb...

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Pavilion made from 300 pairs of blue jeans just popped up in Milan

Here's something we've never seen before: a structure made entirely of pants! Starchitects Diller Scofidio+ Renfro...

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MINI’s tiny innovative home for three purifies the air in Milan

How do we cope with the increasing shortage of attractive housing in today’s cities? Car manufacturer MINI teamed...

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