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DC 3 Stool

Sergio Fahrer Stool Furniture Friday, 5 June 2026

DC 3

DC 3 is a backless chair inspired by the DC 3 aircraft, a twin-engine monoplane. Seen from the side, the sculptural form recalls the structural ribs of the aircraft wing. The piece is made of plywood boards shaped by precision CNC cutting, which limits material waste. The visible edges of each layer create a structural support that also works as a visual detail. All materials are certified and non-toxic, and the glue and the varnish are water based. The design can be used as seating, a footrest, a side table or a decorative object.

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First Shiguangli Marketing Center

Shanhejinyuan Marketing Center Interior Thursday, 4 June 2026

First Shiguangli

First Shiguangli is a marketing center in Beijing, China. The interior joins a sales office with a bookstore to form a composite space. The design turns the sales area into a book island set within a busy city. Light is guided into the rooms to shape quiet zones for reading and rest. A lighting element named Light of Life is made of metal and measures 1450 millimeters in diameter and 2700 millimeters in height. The project was completed in 2021. The intent is to slow the pace of a visit and to offer a calm cultural experience.

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Chengdu NBD Centre Architecture

QUAD studio Architecture Architecture Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Chengdu NBD Centre

Chengdu NBD Centre is a mixed use office and cultural complex in Chengdu, China. The project includes twin office towers of 120 metres, a podium and an underground level, with a total area of 171,650 square metres. The below ground retail level connects directly to adjacent metro lines and neighbouring plots. A large sunken civic plaza draws visitors to the ground level, where multi-level links lead to retail and cultural spaces within the podium. A breathing facade supports natural ventilation, and media LED panels are integrated into the facade surface.

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Ikona Maxxi Pure Extraction Hood and Purifier

Fabrizio Crisa Extraction Hood and Purifier Home Appliance Tuesday, 2 June 2026

Ikona Maxxi Pure

Ikona Maxxi pure incorporates, in an elegant furnishing, a hood and air purifier that take twofold care of the home's air. It has been designed to improve the quality of domestic air without needing to install additional devices or complex monitoring systems which are often impractical and invasive. Ikona Maxxi pure has been designed to allow the hood and purifier to operate independently, without compromising on either performance or usability. The hood core of Ikona Maxxi pure efficiently eliminates cooking fumes and vapors.

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Ruyi Exhibition Center

Kris Lin Exhibition Center Architecture Monday, 1 June 2026

Ruyi

Ruyi is an exhibition centre located in the Longhu Financial Centre in Zhengzhou, China. The form of the building is based on Ruyi, a ceremonial sceptre that is a traditional symbol of good fortune in China. A steel structure creates the curved shape of the building. The entire facade is covered with white aluminium plates. Each plate is shaped into a curve with a different arc through precise calculation. The plates are joined to form a streamlined surface. The building covers an area of 1800 square metres and acts as a landmark within the financial district.

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Strait Culture Art Center

Zong Wu Xu Art Center Architecture Sunday, 31 May 2026

Strait Culture

Strait Culture and Art Center is a cultural complex on the southern bank of the Minjiang River in Fuzhou, China. The center holds a multifunctional theatre, an opera house, a concert hall, an art museum, a film and television center and a central cultural hall. The design is inspired by jasmine, the city flower of Fuzhou. Five main buildings form five white petals, and the Liangcuo River runs between them like a stalk. Ceramics and bamboo, both produced in Fujian, are used for the facades and finishes. The outdoor square, roof platform and waterborne space are open to the public.

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