April Newsletter for Interior Designers
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Welcome to the April edition of our 2024 monthly LinkedIn newsletter.
Every month we compile the latest the latest trends, opinion pieces and relevant industry news for busy interior designers.
We hope you'll find our newsletter interesting and inspiring. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the content we've shared, as well as what you'd like to see from us in future issues.
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NEWS + OPINION
Destination Report:? A Design-Led Guide To Edinburgh
Mix Interiors select some of the best spots to work, eat, drink and stay in the Scottish capital...
Reimagining Workplaces for a Frictionless Future: Introducing 'The Hive' Concept
Discover how innovative design concepts like "The Hive" are revolutionising the modern workplace, seamlessly blending work, play, and daily needs to create a truly frictionless experience for the modern workforce.
Study Finds Botanical Gardens Offer "Greater Cooling Effect" In Cities Compared To Parks
The Global Centre for Clean Air Research has published research that found botanical gardens are one of the best ways to cool cities and mitigate the effects of heatwaves...
5 Office Design Problems And How To Solve Them
Could your current workspace be limiting your business potential? Here, StrategyHat delve into 5 common office design issues and uncover solutions which can transform your workplace environment.?
PRODUCTS, FURNITURE + FITTINGS
Mosslab's Desktop Humidifier/Purifier Turns Dry Air Into Moisture-Rich Environments
Reminiscent of a morning forest breeze, Moss Air by Mosslab brings a slice of nature into the personal space, regardless of whether that resides in the city or a serene countryside...
6 Architect-Designed Furniture Pieces At Milan Design Week
Among the well-known names taking part in last week's event were a number of architectural heavy-hitters who launched new furniture pieces in Milan. Read on to find out more about seven notable Milan design week products made by architects...
Designing With Purpose: 7 Problem-Saving Products
From modular furniture to a 'dancing office', Mix Interiors curates a selection of products offering modern-day solutions to modern-day problems.
The NAGORI Planter Collection Finds Life In Fleeting Moments
The Japanese concept of 'nagori' defined as the essence of fleeting moments, is at the core of the NAGORI collection first introduced at Milan Design Week 2024...
TRENDS + INSPIRATION
Thomas Heatherwick Creates "Boring Alter-Egos" Of UK Landmarks
Creative agency Uncommon Creative Studio has made "boring" versions of UK landmarks including Buckingham Palace and Edinburgh Castle for Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign.
7 Most Unique Hotel Lobby Spaces
Hotel Designs explores seven of the most unique hotel lobby spaces around the world, highlighting the design trends that are shaping the future of this crucial first impression...
7 Nest-Shaped Buildings Wrapped In Branches, Twigs & Pine
As spring continues, Dezeen spotlights seven nest-shaped buildings from its archives. Read on for projects including a tree-top hotel room and a horse-riding arena.?
RAD+ar Encloses Tropical Frame Garden With Mirrored Panels In Indonesia
Large mirrors frame the tree-planted interiors of this cafe and seating area beside a park in Jakarta, Indonesia, completed by local studio Research Artistic Design + architecture.
15 Landscaped Offices With Garden Space For Free-Range Employees To Roam
The following workplaces take matters into their own green hands, opening up roofs, facades, surroundings, and even interiors to allocate office garden space and cultivate a healthy workforce.
HEALTH, WELLBEING + BIOPHILIA
Bio-Spaces: Regenerative, Resilient Futures
Curated by environmentally-focused media and events platform Planted Community, in collaboration with Oliver Heath Design, Bio-Spaces will plunge the visitor into the world of biophilic design, exploring biodiversity and biomimicry in design, as well as biomorphic design, bio-based materials and bioregenerative design.
领英推荐
Spirit Of Play: How This Treehouse Office Sparks Biophilic Joy
Identity architects Ippolito Fleitz Group create a playful HQ amidst the treetops for Germany’s largest soft drinks manufacturer.
4 Homes In Brazil That Encourage Indoor-Outdoor Living
ArchDaily take a detailed look at four recently completed residential projects in Brazil that fuse contemporary architecture, sustainable living, and a deep appreciation for their natural surroundings.
House Of Greens By 4site Architects Offers "A Garden Experience In Every Space"
Named House of Greens, the four-bedroom home is informed by Bangalore's history of green spaces and parks, which have earned it the moniker of the "garden city" of India.
LIGHTING
10 Mood-Setting Modern Outdoor Lighting Solutions
Ambiance is just as crucial outdoors, if not more so, as indoors. Sunset dinners, evening lounging, and midnight chat sessions all require an extra touch of aura...
Incorporating Natural Light And Ventilation In Facades
To ensure the proper functioning of a design, it is essential to use the ideal orientation for natural light and local ventilation, which often necessitates openings in the architectural structure. The challenge lies in harmonizing the structural elements with natural light and ventilation.
Luminaries: 8 Of The World's Top Lighting Design Firms
Lighting is often the unsung hero on many projects, whether artificial or natural; light is a subtle yet crucial element that transforms spaces from structures to experiences. But with many firms worldwide unveiling astonishing lighting design projects, who truly shines brightest?
Mirror Lighting Collection By Benjamin Hopf For Formagenda
Described as both futuristic and elegant, the Mirror lighting collection by German designer Benjamin Hopf for Formagenda features flat, reflective shapes. The Mirror collection contains a series of suspended rectilinear lights that combine the visual properties of both mirrors and lighting.
SUSTAINABILITY
Embracing Sustainability In The Workplace Through Furniture Upcycling
Spectorgroup’s Steven South explores how upcycling discarded office furniture can not only reduce waste and carbon emissions but also transform workplace culture, fostering a more environmentally conscious future.
Designing For The Planet
M Moser Associates’ Sam Allen explores how regulatory changes, investor demands, and a growing global consciousness are reshaping corporate environmental responsibilities and influencing sustainability across design, engineering, and construction sectors.
tp bennet Weaves Sustainability And Inclusivity Into BP's Canary Wharf Office
Designed according to a bespoke sustainability charter, this collaborative workplace aims to support up to 2,000 members of the energy giant’s workforce.
Why 'Breathing' Furniture Is A Part Of This Workspace's Sustainable Design
The new workspace of the Spanish creative house CAP showcases an experimental agile approach and material sensibility.
MATERIALS, TEXTURES + COLOURS
Dive Into The Blue With A Bar And Restaurant Awash In Azure
A mélange of cobalt tile, chrome finishes, and walls awash in azure conspire for enchanted evenings tucked away in Only Love Strangers, a new bi-level cocktail lounge and restaurant on Manhattan’s Lower East Side designed by Brooklyn-based Studio Omar Aqeel.
Sergio Mannino Enlivens Philadelphia Pharmacy With Mauve And Silver
Located in the Philadelphia suburb of Cheltenham, the Angel Care Pharmacy is owned by Olivia Tchanque, who wanted the design of her space to reflect the care and sensitivity offered to her patients.
Rainbow Hues Inform Autodesk's Innovative Office In Atlanta
Autodesk's Atlanta office, inspired by the city's BeltLine project, boasts a looped layout with themed "destinations" highlighting local landmarks like Ponce City Market. Infused with arboreal elements and sustainable practices, it's not just an innovative workspace but a testament to Atlanta's urban renewal efforts.
A Light Peach Tone Engulfs Every Corner Inside This 2-Family House In Barcelona
Architects Adrià Escolano and David Steegmann bring new life to a single-family house from the mid-20th century located in Barcelona‘s La Floresta neighborhood in Sant Cugat del Vallés to accommodate two families.
This newsletter was lovingly curated by Nikita at Benholm.
The next edition of our newsletter is due out in May 2024. If you have any articles that you would like to submit please email: [email protected]
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