Design – ᐅ International Architecture & Design Awards 2023

ADC on August 7, 2023

Embodying Polished Essentialism, Formafantasma for Quadrodesign’s Open-Air Shower Celebrates Pure Sensation – ADC

Warm light, soft breeze, birdsong in the distance. A gentle stream of water spritzing sun-kissed skin. To shower in the open is to indulge in nature. As our planet’s vital resource, water is an element that those of us with the privilege of free access tend to take for granted....

ADC on August 3, 2023

Furniture designer Frederik Fialin: On playfulness, experimentation, and never being categorized – ADC

The Danish-born Berlin-based designer Frederik Fialin makes bold yet playful minimalist furniture from hard-wearing, often recycled materials. He relishes the juxtaposition he creates in his pieces, combining elements such as dark construction steel with bright velour padding. Though classically trained as a cabinet maker, Fialin is constantly pushing boundaries and...

ADC on July 6, 2023

In Conversation: Christian+Jade on Exploring the Secret Life of Wood with Dinesen – ADC

Living organism, raw material, coveted commodity. From the forest through the trees to the floorboards we stand on, wood’s many facets make it a material of inherent tensions. When Christian+Jade, the Copenhagen-based design studio of Christian Hammer Juhl and Jade Chan, began to question why no two pieces of wood...

ADC on June 22, 2023

Nicolene Van Der Walt's Wooden Objects Combine Artistic Freedom With Craftsmanship – ADC

Nicolene Van der Walt is a designer, artist, and woodworker who carefully crafts objects made of solid wood. Characterized by her minimalist aesthetic and repetition of geometric forms, Van der Walt designs equally functional and sculptural pieces. Through her background in fine arts and her traditional training in carpentry, her...

ADC on May 30, 2023

ADC Meets BOIR: Crafting Inventions To Highlight The Rich Culinary Culture Of The Mediterranean – ADC

An essential condiment and the indisputable treasure of the sea, salt is a ubiquitous ingredient in our daily lives. But, has the thought of harvesting your own salt ever crossed your mind? For the past years, interdisciplinary Croatian studio BOIR has cherished the time-honored tradition of salt harvesting with their...

ADC on April 21, 2023

The Maroquinerie de Louviers: A New Exciting Chapter in Hermès' Long and Storied History of Craftsmanship – ADC

In the Normandian town of Louviers, France, the iconic luxury brand Hermès has opened a stunning new leather goods workshop: the ‘Maroquinerie de Louviers’. An architectural delight that preserves and blends into its landscape, the new addition to the region brings the spirit of passing on the house’s exceptional know-how...

ADC on April 4, 2023

Imparting Consciousness Through Creation And Storytelling: A Conversation With Designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance – ADC

Simplicity of line, respect for the past, and a narrative deeply rooted in nature are some hallmarks of renowned French designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance. His latest project—‘Bronze & Beeswax’—is no exception. A striking, minimalist collection of candleholders, it celebrates the coming together of heritage, industrial design, natural forms, as well as...

ADC on March 17, 2023

At Design Week República Dominicana, Galerie Philia Highlights The Beauty Of Indigenous Craftsmanship And Cultural Reverence – ADC

In Santo Domingo, this year’s guest of honor at Design Week República Dominicana—the international design and art gallery Galerie Philia—has curated a fascinating and multidimensional design exhibition. Titled ‘Montesino’, it unites works of creators and makers from Central and South America, who, in their own unique way, celebrate the commitment...