Design & Interiors
Wellness and Tech: In line with design
‘Wellness’, ‘biophilia’, ‘bio-centric design’; terms which are becoming frequently used when considering the design of both residential and commercial spaces. Ed Wenck, CEDIA Content Director, reports on this modern marriage of interior design and technology.
Shipping containers, emergency departments of the future?
In the race to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, designers are creating innovative solutions to help hospitals around the world expand their emergency services. Annie Reid reports.
Bricks – a natural choice
Bricks are a classic choice for those building a new home or renovating an existing one. A sense of solidity, combined with timeless appeal, allow designers to create new forms, irrespective of colour or finish.
Wattyl announces their Colour Forecast, new BIM tool and highlights GECA certification at DesignBUILD 2019
At DesignBUILD 2019, an informative colour trends presentation took place at the Wattyl booth, where attendees not only got the chance to receive a complimentary color scanner, but also gather a better understanding of the latest trends in design, fashion and lifestyle.
Lush greenery to maximise indoor living and working spaces
With new houses and apartments being designed to maximise indoor living space, outdoor gardens are rapidly disappearing from our lifestyle. But people still (perhaps now more than ever) want to be surrounded by greenery.
Why underground is not the best location for a wine cellar
When we think of wine cellars, many of us romanticise the idea of the subterranean “caves” similar to those found in Europe where we can hide our bottles away and watch them mature gracefully.
Case Study: Tete a Tete Wine Cabinet & Preservers in Brae Restaurant Accommodation
High-end boutique and luxury accommodation brands are constantly looking to raise the bar when it comes to offerings in a bid to set them apart from the rest and to give guests a truly memorable experience.
You shouldn’t have! Seven Christmas gifts for the design-addict in your life
The festive season is well underway – there is a sense of excitement in the air as well as full bellies and sore heads floating around following countless gatherings and office parties. So with Christmas on the horizon, here are some superb gift ideas for the designer in your life.
Case Study: When a wine cellar isn’t the best option
As world leaders in wine storage, DesignBUILD exhibitor, EuroCave are often asked what is the best way to store a wine collection, and the answer is always the same. It depends.
How Technology is Changing the Rooms We Live In
The cartoon television series The Jetsons, screened in the 1960s, showed the characters jumping into helicopters to get to work. Conveyor belts met them on their return, propelling them into their favourite lounge chair.