In Rwanda, Coffee Farmers Envision a Low-Carbon Pre-Primary School
The interdisciplinary firm Creative Assemblages worked with a community in Rwanda to construct a school with recycled and locally sourced material.
Author: Vicky Su
Two New Tile Collections Embrace Patterns and Materials of the Past
Pietta Donovan and Paola Lenti's recent tile collections for Walker Zanger and Galleria Elena are inspired by 1970s patterns and Renaissance materials.
Lineadecor's S-Matt Reinvigorates the Matte Kitchen Trend
S-Matt is a durable and sustainably-produced product that can be applied to almost any kitchen surface.
At KBIS, Sophistication Prevailed—These 16 Products Prove It
These offerings wedded style and substance at 2020’s kitchen and bath event in Las Vegas.
A Poetic Respite in Abu Dhabi Blends Cultural Tradition With Contemporary Design
The Al Musallah Prayer Hall draws on Abu Dhabi’s rich history and desert landscape.
Finding a Line of Best Fit for a Future-Proof Workplace
At a recent event at Haworth's New York showroom, panelists discussed how designers can optimize office spaces in order to keep up with technological shifts.
9 Highlights from CES 2020: Metropolis’s Picks from the Innovation Awards
From road traffic safety to the female orgasm, a slew of contemporary issues found possible solutions at CES this year.
Designing with Empathy For Inclusive Workplaces
A recent event at Haworth’s Philadelphia showroom revealed the importance of empathy in designing more inclusive workplaces.
11 Chic Alternatives to Vinyl Wallcoverings
Recent releases from Carnegie Fabrics and Maharam Design Studio up the ante for sustainable interiors.
A Playful Tech Office that Nods to the Past
For the company Spreetail, Perkins and Will imagine a cheeky and colorful workplace set inside a 19th-century building in Austin.
Household Plastic Waste Gets Resurrected as the N02 Recycle Chair for Fritz Hansen
The furniture manufacturer teamed up with nendo to demonstrate the possibilities of environmentally conscious design.
With Office Furniture, How Flexible Should You Go?
Too little, and you’re boxed in; too much and you’re overwhelmed. Brian Wilson of Pair sets the record straight on how much is just right.
Sofa or Sculpture? Nienkämper’s Heartbeat Sofa Pulls Off Both
Designed by Karim Rashid, the social, modular piece is a conversation starter in more ways than one.
A New Bilingual Preschool Is a 'Home Away From Home' for Children in Bed-Stuy
Two Brooklyn architecture firms integrated residential design into Mi Casita Preschool and Cultural Center, creating a bright and playful environment.
In the Czech Republic, an Eye-Catching Resort Draws on the Local Vernacular
Aparthotel Svatý Vavřinec offers a unique ski resort experience to enjoy Czechia’s picturesque landscape while connecting to local architecture.
Furniture Collection Reinterprets Nordic Design, with Help from Formica
The Kolho series couples curling Scandinavian plywood with angular Formica planes.
KPF’s Gleaming New Tower at New York's 55 Hudson Yards
Located over a subway station, the 51-story tower required reconciling some difficult site conditions.
How Data Shaped a Law Office in New York City
For BSF’s workplace in Hudson Yards, Schiller Projects worked with their client to optimize space for productivity—without sacrificing dramatic design gestures.
5 Highlights from New York City’s Architecture & Design Film Festival
At this year's edition, a run of films shine a light on issues of housing, from the perils of gentrification to the intractable challenge of urban homelessness.
At Casa Perfect, Retail Gets a Big Dose of the Hospitality Factor
Casa Perfect, an experimental retailer with outlets in New York, San Francisco, and L.A., emphasizes high design and domestic comforts over transaction.
