Prefabulous World

Sustainable architecture and green building solutions with style from around the world

As sustainability becomes a greater concern across all fields, advances in materials technology and design mean aesthetics are no longer sacrificed for a reduced carbon footprint. Just in time for Earth Day, “Prefabulous World” by Sheri Koones illustrates the stunning architectural capability of prefabricated materials in homes around the world. The book seeks to both educate on green building and also dispel the idea that …

Bravur Watches

The young Swedish watch brand replaces the macho and flashy with intricate style

Bravur is a watch company formed by two friends—Magnus Svensson and Johan Sahlin—in 2011. The brand exists today purely because the duo couldn’t find what they were looking for in the market as it existed; so they invented it. Thankfully, the pair comes from a design background which means Bravur’s first watch, the BW001, is causing a stir among horological enthusiasts. “I’ve got a cycle …

Milan Design Week 2014: The Quietly Colorful Home

Nacreous and matte takes on the pastel color palette found in a variety of furnishings

From fashion to photography to furniture, recent years have seen a shift in the creative world’s overarching palette from highly saturated primary colors to a soft range of light corals, sea foams, baby blues, pale yellows and pinks. Some tones lean toward a more shimmery, nacreous vibe that melds well with iridescent glass, while others are definitively matte pastels that serve as harmonious accents in …