The Black Desk by Sigurd Larsen

Architecture and minimalism combine forces in a sleek piece

By Ikechukwu Onyewuenyi The sleekly minimal Black Desk is the latest offering from Berlin-based Danish architect Sigurd Larsen. The pared-down aesthetic of the Black Desk is a far cry from Larsen’s multifarious labyrinth of the Shrine. However, what the Black Desk lacks in complexity is offset by a responsiveness to the limitations of space in urban cities. Larsen addresses this struggle by delivering a desk …

Scott & Scott Architects Alpine Cabin

A beautifully rugged, off-the-grid powder haven inspired by snowboarding

Having grown tired of life in established firms, Vancouver-based architects Susan and David Scott ditched their digs in favor of the road less traveled, founding Scott and Scott Architects to focus on designing projects in more challenging environments. Launching today, 21 February, the small shop proudly introduces their first flagship project, an off-the-grid alpine cabin inspired by the physical and mental isolation involved with backcountry …

Heineken Your Future Bottle Challenge 2013: One Week Left To Enter

Submit your designs now for a chance to be showcased at Milan Design Week

Advertorial content: To celebrate Heineken‘s 140th year in the beer business the Dutch brand is hosting another bottle redesign challenge. Announced late in 2012, the second annual Your Future Bottle Design Challenge puts an extensive archive of some 250 treasured items and images from the brand’s archives in the hands of designers around the world for use as inspiration. As of now designs are pouring …