Established in 1994 by Brad Cloepfil, Allied Works Architecture is an awarding-winning practice known for their expressive design and pristine detailing. Portland, Oregon hosts the firm’s headquarters and maintains a close, interdependent relationship with the New York City office. Together the 50-person practice has completed a number of influential public, institutional, commercial, and residential projects […]

The weighty 4th Dimension wall clock stands out thanks to its unusual material: concrete. Created by the Taiwanese industrial design firm 22designstudio, the three-pound clock resembles a circular staircase with each hour represented by a miniature triangular step. Investigating concrete due to its wide-availability as well as it’s low cost, the designers have explored the […]

Stitching Concrete is a project by German industrial designer Florian Schmid who uses innovative concrete canvas to create a set of durable furniture ideal for indoor and outdoor use. The canvas fabric is pervaded with concrete then cut and sewn and left on the wood stand to dry. The material is water,fire and chemicals-resistant. The […]

Linearity and comfort are in no way opposites for the Pure collection. On the contrary, these two properties, which have been intentionally combined, give rise to an exciting project, where design and functionality find their fullest expression. With the modular basic elements of the Pure collection, made of teak, concrete, Corian® and aluminium, everyone’s individuality […]

The minimalist structure features a concrete-and-glass feel with the inviting, openness of a beachfront home and is inspired by the work of Paul Rudolph and Tadao Ando. Natural light pours through the plethora of open windows from various angles. Five living spaces are featured on three levels: bedroom, bathroom and roof patio. The Dylan House […]

An outdoor friendly version of the design award-winning Drift Benches from Amanda Levete. designer: amanda levete producer: established & sons material: cement period: 2006

This elegant table and floor light provides ambient light as well as a focused directional beam. Light travels from a light sources embedded within the beam and up through the transparent acrylic rod, resulting in a bright beam that reaches more than a meter from its source. designer: paul cocksedge producer: established & sons materials: […]