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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...

Woman touches the OLED panel inside the Sila lamp.

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...

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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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Build your own tiny home or treehouse with these stackable wooden micro-units

If you've ever wanted to build your own tiny home or treehouse, this wild design might give you some ideas. These...

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Soothing pyramidal LED lamp illuminates etchings of familiar cityscapes

The LED-powered All Around Lamp was first featured at Milan Design Week 2016, hosted by Local Design Australia....

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Artist Jo Nagasaka turns broken pottery into whimsical twin cups

In ancient times, kintsugi craft was applied to simple housewares using lacquer dusted with gold, silver or platinum....

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Dutch designer turns solid wood into a curiously bouncy seat

The “Restless legs” on wheels project dating back to 2010 is only one prototype from Laro’s “Spring Wood”...

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Naihan Li turns OMA’s “big pants” tower into a playful wardrobe

Originally unveiled in 2014, Naihan Li’s I AM A MONUMENT CCTV made its rounds again at this year’s La Triennale...

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Designer Lee Broom turns his delivery van into a mobile showroom

Unveiled for Milan Design Week, Lee Broom's delivery van transformation was outfitted with wooden columns and molding,...

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MOSSMANIA unveils tables, lamps, and walls made from springy ‘Nordic moss’

Up until now, lichen has been mostly featured in outdoor landscaping and green walls. By “stabilizing” the...

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14 conversation-starting chairs that push the boundaries of design

Herringbones Chair by Raw Edges London-based, Israeli-born designers Raw Edges collaborated with 5VIE Art + Design...

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Award-winning biodegradable agar packaging could replace plastic

A group of designers from Japan have created a prototype design that could completely change the way we deal with...

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14 brilliant new lighting designs that will inspire you

Overgrown by Mark Sturkenboom Atelier Mark Sturkenboom explores “hyperevolution” in Overgrown, a series...

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Design duo Raw Edges brings interactive Herringbones installation to Milan 2016

For Milan Design week 2016, London-based, Israeli-born designers Raw Edges collaborated with 5VIE Art + Design...

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Toyota’s gorgeous Setsuna car is made from 86 handcrafted wooden panels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzm8jrHlCA4 Designed by Toyota engineer Kenji Tsuji and his team, the Setsuna...

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Elegant Zero-Energy Furniture can store heat and regulate indoor temperatures

Heating and cooling are no longer exclusively an architectural issue, but one that can be tackled with smart furniture...

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PET Lamp’s Abyssinia pendants are made by Ethiopian crafters out of discarded plastic bottles

Following their workshops in Colombia and Chile, LED Lamp brought their skills to Ethiopia, where they developed...

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Bottled by Ambientec are cordless lamps that look like glowing wine bottles

Bottled lamps by Ambientec are cordless LED lamps made with glass and aluminum that look like radiant bottles...

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Favilla’s installation titled “To Every Light, a Voice” illuminates Milan

“FAVILLA. To every light a voice”, described as a kaleidoscope in the heart of Milan, is an installation...

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Electricity-free Groundfridge lets you store perishables without traditional refrigeration

It's easy to forget how much energy it takes to keep our food fresh. So imagine taking advantage of the earth's...

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