Interior Design

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David Ho of edg Corporation has designed the headquarters of Qihoo 360 in Beijing, China. Description This is the new headquarters of Qihoo 360 Technology Co., ltd. Design Director David Ho binding ‘Large Hadron Collider’ and 360’s ‘Subversive Innovation’ corporate culture to design. Try to find out the future office for 360, the number one leading cloud-based Internet and mobile security products and services in China as measured by user base. At the end of March 2012, there are about 411 million monthly active Internet users, according to iResearch. When was ready to start the design in 2012, the world’s largest underground particle acceler in Geneva (Large Hadron Collider, referred to as LHC) have discovered the Higgs boson (Higgs). The Higgs boson is a physicist called the last undiscovered elementary particles in the standard model, finding the Higgs boson is the key to unlock the Universe mystery of Big Bang. The news gave inspiration to David Ho, combined with the subversive innovation company culture and collider concept into design. According to this concept, he designed 4 radial capsule shape ‘Future Collider’ in the two floor high open area in 6th floor, provide employees brainstorm space to create more creative ideas. These ‘Future Collider’, sitting on bamboo flooring, are constructed by using straw board, a renewable agriculture bi-product to create an innovative solution for sustainable construction and healthy office environment of interior decoration. It was also the main material used in 2010 Shanghai World Expo Pavilion. The straw board based on 100% superior wheat straw; using formaldehyde-free adhesive (p-MDI) through hot press process with low carbon furnishing, healthy and environment-friendly structural. As they are “zero wood” content, this products help reducing deforestation, which in turn has a further positive impact on the quality of the air we breath. A climbing wall and a giant inflatable castle is installed to another 2 floor high open space where particularly devoted to the staff also their family when visit the office for having relaxing. Very much reflects the good care of employees of the company culture. In the centre meeting area, designers configured three round public meeting rooms. This shape is also a metaphor for the logo of 360. Most of the workstations are allocated along the window so employees can enjoy the best view and natural light. In each floor, there is a public pantry near the core area and the main circulation to rise/inspire more interactivities between staffs. David Ho’s design concept not only bring the ‘Green Space’ to the working space, but also take 360 companies’ User Experience ‘cultural to transfer to ‘Staff’s Experience ‘ for 360’s new HQ office. Design Company: edg Corporation Ltd. Chief Designer: David Ho Designer: Echo Zhang, Serena Shu, Tian Ren Photographer: David Ho

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Product news: twenty-six cable ties make up this pendant lamp that London studio Vitamin is exhibiting at Clerkenwell Design Week. (more...)

Keith Interior Design & M2K Architecture have designed a privately owned penthouse apartment in the One&Only Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. Description This privately owned penthouse apartment is found on top of the One&Only Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. It has uninterrupted views of the famous Table mountain, as well as Table Bay, and is housed on two levels of approximately 1365m2. The top floor contains the entertainment area with living and dining spaces, descending on to a large deck with an infinity edge swimming pool and barbeque area. The lower floor comprises 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, as well as a TV lounge, study and children’s area.  It has been designed with a contemporary feel and a neutral palette, with occasional accents of colour. Timber paneling throughout the apartment creates a backdrop for subtle patterns and textures found in the drapery and upholstered items. Furniture was purchased in Europe as well as locally in South Africa. Interior Design / Interior Architecture: Keith Interior Design & M2K Architecture

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If the idea of white subway tile seems a tad too predictable, patchwork tiles take the material to a whole new level with mix and match patterns and colors. Europeans have long mixed tile patterns, and now the ability to use inkjet technology on porcelain tiles has allowed for more detailed patterns and designs. Read on for ideas and sourcing. Above: A backsplash made from handmade Purpura tiles. Above: Milan-based Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola mixes patterns, forms, and shapes with her line of Azulej Tiles for Mutina; photo via Azure Magazine. Above: A kitchen backsplash from Copenhagen-based Made a Mano tiles made from their Novecento line of lavastone tiles. Above: A backsplash created from Made a Mano tiles in a blue palette. Above: A colorful floor configuration in a kitchen (source similar tiles from Exquisite Surfaces). Photograph via Indulgy. Above: Colorful patchwork tiles in a Brazilian kitchen; photograph via Cozinha da Matilde. Above: Black and white mix and match tiles provide contrast to this otherwise white kitchen. Cle tiles offer a collection of Moroccan Handmade Encasutic TIles in black, white, and gray patterns. Photograph via Mechant Design. Above: Mix and match kept simple with this backsplash from Made a Mano with mixed colors of horizontal tiles. Above: A blue and white backsplash from Odyssey's Blue Tapestry Collection. Above: The blue tiled floor of the restaurant Maritim Barcleona features a mix of patterns; Granada tile in Los Angeles offers a selection of graphic blue and white designs from their Echo Tile collection. Above: In an Umbrian home designed by Paola Navone, a mix of Moroccan tiles of her own design, from Carocim. Photograph via Dwell.

Irish textile designer Orla Kiely has been expanding her range of home products, all of which are distinguished by her signature retro-inspired graphic patterns. Her collection of gardening tools bares the Striped Petal pattern in a garden-friendly green/brown color combination. A wooden handle stamped with her famous Stem logo and leather loop for easy storage are reminders that these aren’t your…garden variety…tools. Images: Orla Kiely

These speakers celebrate and take inspiration from the natural world, using biomimicry for enhanced audio and aesthetics. Soundwhale surround sound provides multidirectional audio in the form of a whale passing through a wave while the Fishead focused speaker is a skeletal interpretation of the mouth of a fish where sound emanates. Composed of matte ceramic, polished titanium and oak wood, they’re an elegant compliment to entertainment systems anywhere from your boat to your beach house. Designer: Patrick Frei - Yanko Design Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world! Shop CKIE - We are more than just concepts. See what's hot at the CKIE store by Yanko Design! (Speakers of the Sea was originally posted on Yanko Design) Related posts:Accordion Speakers Stealthy Speakers Screaming Speakers