Preview What's in Store for Salone del Mobile 2019
The show will honor Renaissance master Leonardo Da Vinci—who passed away 500 years ago this year—with a series of installations. Multiple brands will also be echoing Da Vinci's humanistic ideas.
Design
Bard Graduate Center Exhibition Shines a Light on the Influential New Typography Movement
The show features materials collected by designer Jan Tschichold and created by the movement's many members, including El Lissitzky, Kurt Schwitters, and László Moholy-Nagy.
GAME CHANGERS: Neri&Hu Is Defining Chinese Design Today
Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu’s Shanghai-based atelier has generated a prolific output of design ranging from hospitality and retail interiors to cultural architecture and product.
Knoll Luxe's New Fashion-Inspired Textile Line Pushes the Limits of Manufacturing
One upholstery textile in the collection, All Star, is an homage to the spattered-paint look that's cropping up in recent designs by high-fashion houses Maison Margiela and Gucci.
As MoMA Prepares For Its Makeover, an Exhibition Asks, “What Is Good Design?”
The Value of Good Design, on view until June 15, explores a MoMA-catalyzed movement that ran from the 1930s-50s.
Nike’s House of Innovation Flagship Is a Temple to Shopping in the Digital Age
The Manhattan flagship, the first of its kind in the United States, is not only a shrine to sportswear but an homage to Nike’s unique design process—past and future.
15 Products for Designing Sustainable, Healthy Buildings and Interiors
Metropolis interviews experts from Perkins+Will, ZGF, and HOK about navigating the plethora of industry- and product-specific sustainability certifications.
The Lesser-Known Bauhaus: Craft and Expressionism in Weimar
Before its association with functionalism and the International Style, the Bauhaus glamorized folk culture and occasionally veered into mysticism.
TiMOTION Makes Sit-Stand Desks Truly Flexible
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The Soul of Knoll — In Memory of Florence Knoll Bassett
In 2001, Metropolis interviewed Florence Knoll Bassett and took a deep dive into archival photography, drawings, and sketches that reflect her design legacy.
When a Building Comes Down, Where Do Its Materials Go?
Recycling five essential materials—steel, concrete, drywall, glass, flooring—turns up different challenges, but architects can be part of the solution.
The Eerie-Fantastic Interiors of Friedman Benda’s Blow-Up
Imagined as a dollhouse brought to life, the exhibition features domestic objects by Wendell Castle, Soft Baroque, and others.
In Mexico City, a 13-Foot Installation Explores a New High-Tech Approach to Casting Concrete
The design, which could unlock previously unattainable forms and reduce material waste, is collaboration between teams at ETH Zurich, Zaha Hadid Architects, and research studio Architecture Extrapolated.
Sustainability Glossary: 6 Terms You Should Know
As part of the Metropolis Perspective: Sustainability special issue, we asked experts to provide refreshed definitions of key sustainability concepts.
At Gagosian Show, Marc Newson Highlights Uncommon Craft Techniques
Trained as a jeweler and silversmith, Newson tells Metropolis that he's intrigued by rarely-used materials and crafts. The show features designs made with cloisonné and Venetian glass-making techniques.
Sustainability Glossary: Wellness
As part of the Metropolis Perspective: Sustainability special issue, we asked experts to provide refreshed definitions of key sustainability concepts.
Design Provocateur: Revisiting the Prescient Ideas of Victor Papanek
Papanek, whose uproarious calls to politicize design won him a loyal following, is the subject of an exhibition at the Vitra Design Museum.
Sebastian Herkner on the Intersection of Craft and Design
Metropolis dives in with Maison et Objet’s 2019 Designer of the Year, discussing his work and his goals for the Parisian fair.
9 Highlights from Toronto’s Interior Design Show
The Interior Design Show (IDS)—whose 21st iteration wrapped up last week—included an impressive speaker series and showcased the latest in high-end design.
Sustainability Glossary: Embodied Energy
As part of the Metropolis Perspective: Sustainability special issue, we asked experts to provide refreshed definitions of key sustainability concepts.
