Perhaps more than ever, collaboration seems like a pertinent antidote to a disconnected and individualistic society that is fraught with divisive messaging. It’s something Dutch designers Kiki van Eijk and Joost van Bleiswijk know from first hand experience.
Read MoreWhen was the last time you fully took note of the ground beneath your feet or admired the texture of the earth in which we exist upon between your fingertips? In ever-increasingly urban environments, it’s sometimes difficult to fully appreciate the planet for what it truly is.
Read MoreNestled along Park Lane, a tree-lined side street on the northwest side of Margate’s Dane Park, there is a hive of activity. Bon Volks Studios plays host to an array of creatives, from artists to writers, carpenters to photographers, designers to musicians, and plenty more in between.
Read MoreAs covered in our recent London Design Festival article Purposely Repurposing, Studio TIP is a new initiative set up by design-duo Charlotte Kidger and Katie-May Boyd, who are intent on tackling construction waste by transforming it back into useful materials.
Read MoreFor those who survived the continuous sideways rain during the Brother Cycles’ Big ‘Un ride last year, returning may have come with some trepidation. But, thankfully, this year's event was an entirely different experience, in more ways than one!
Read MoreThe humble pub has long served a unique set of purposes and rituals in British society, offering a space to meet, socialise, watch sports, eat, play games, discover entertainment or shelter from the rain - along with enjoying a drink or two.
Read MoreBasse graduated from Design Academy Eindhoven in 2017, showcasing his Blood Related project to the world for the very first time, and with it, shone a light on a hugely overlooked byproduct of the slaughterhouse industry: blood.
Read MoreFollowing on from our Purposefully Repurposed article, which explored material developments that utilise various forms of waste at the London Design Festival, it’s now time to shine a light on some of the bio-materials spotted amongst the 11 Design Districts and numerous events.
Read MoreAmongst the furniture, product launches, immersive installations and evening events, London Design Festival always offers its fair share of material innovations during the week long, city wide event.
Read MoreOne standout exhibition during the London Design Festival put the spotlight on a specific ingredient of design that while omnipresent, may actually be slightly overlooked when thinking about the negative impacts the industry can have on people and the planet: Colour.
Read More“How do we seed a bottom-up circular economy in Park Royal that delivers both environmental and social benefits?” A collaborative project exploring the circular economy spotted during London Design Festival.
Read MoreThe Old School in Garlinge is an eye-catching landmark nestled in the centre of the village. Clad in vernacular Kentish flint with limestone block work, its material palette and symmetrical form are synonymous with the Victorian period during which it was built.
Read More“Colour is an amazing phenomenon. It is around us all the time and influences everything we do - though we are barely aware that this is happening.”
Read MoreColour's ubiquitous nature creates a paradox for itself, its continuous presence in our daily lives often making us blind to its very existence. All the more reason to award it when you spot it!
Read MoreLocated in the Sussex Weald, Wilderness Wood is billed as “An ancient woodland where adults and children work and play.” While it is indeed all of those things, there’s one very important word missing from the description: magical.
Read MoreSometimes the best way to spark a change in life is to push yourself out of your comfort zone - and the office - and try something new. A trip to the beautiful countryside of East Sussex with a team of young architects has shown me what working hands-on with such talented professionals can conjure.
Read More“We’ve started a new initiative, we’re calling it Material Rescue.” I’d already been enjoying catching up with Scott Campbell, founder of Surface Matter, at the Surface Design Show back in February, but this comment particularly piqued my interest. “You should come and check out what we’re up to with it at our new space in Rye.” I was sold; not only did I want to know more about this circular material scheme, but Rye is one of my favourite destinations along the south coast.
Read MoreProposing we build structures made from hemp and cork fabric would have raised more than a few eyebrows even as recently as a decade ago. But as the need to move away from carbon-heavy materials and processes has finally begun to sink in, the development of such biomaterials is becoming more pertinent than ever.
Read MoreAs we covered in our first colour-filled installment, Milan Design Week returned in April and it continues to be one of the biggest and most sought-after design shows of its kind. Here are some material highlights from the international event.
Read MoreBetween 16-21 April the design world once again turned its attention to Milan Design Week, keen to discover what this year's incarnation might have on offer. Here is a colourful round up of some the most eye-catching work on show.
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