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The Biosphere treehouse, which is surrounded by birdhouses, was designed by the Danish architectural firm BIG and is located in the Treehotel in Swedish Lapland.
The hotel room, which was developed in association with Swedish naturalist Ulf Hman, was intended to completely immerse visitors in the forest setting close to the village of Harads. Before the epidemic, Bjarke Ingels, the founder of BIG, claimed to have been in a handful of the Treehotel rooms and experienced a sense of renewal from total absorption in nature. The notion of allowing not only the human visitors but also the local bird and bat population to cohabit in a circular swarm of nests came to life almost immediately. He couldn't help but wonder if there was a way to enhance the immersion. The hotel room is enclosed in a mostly glass cube that hangs between two trees. 350 different-sized birdhouses are supported by a metal grid that surrounds the cube to make a spherical shape. There is hope for the glass to remain clear within this cloud of aviary construction after our initial chats with Ulf Ahman from the Norrbotten Ornithological Association revealed that birds do not drop where they nest. A suspension bridge leading to the 34-square-meter Biosphere treehouse at the Treehotel has a gentle upward slope. It comprises a toilet and shower facility, as well as a double-height living area with huge windows for viewing the birds and the nearby forest. A stepladder leads from the living area to a double bed that is elevated over the To encourage a variety of birds to nest, the hotel was covered in birdhouses of all sizes. According to ornithologist and Norrbotten Ornithological Association chairman human, the room is intended to improve local bird populations in addition to providing visitors with a unique experience. He claimed that surveys conducted in Norrbotten County by the County Administrative Board and us, as ornithologists, reveal that a variety of bird populations are declining. The number of natural holes in

The two-skyscraper Ombelle complex in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will be covered in a steel grid described by the architects as an exoskeleton, according to the architects. The Ombelle project will include a large base with two tapered towers of equal height extending from it, encircled by balconies supported by an exterior steel structure.

The structure was designed by ODA for Flagler Village, a neighborhood in the city's northeast that was previously primarily industrial but is now home to various art galleries and residential blocks. There will be 1,100 residential units spaced out over a base pavilion and two 43-story towers in the housing complex. It will be one of the city's tallest structures, with the current tallest structure standing at 45 stories.
Both buildings will rise from a base that is encircled by columns at street level. The foundation will be recessed from the roadway at important spots, providing covered plazas. Commercial space will cover more than 10,000 square feet (930 square meters) on the ground floor. The two towers will taper skywards from this terrace. Tapering appears to occur from several angles. The towers are skewed from another side when an additional horizontal piece steps out from the base of the tower and tapers up to a uniform middle. The "exoskeleton" of metal beams that run outside of the glass façade adds to the structure's sculptural fluidity, giving it an almost accordion-like look. The remarkable exterior, according to ODA, is made up of a fragile exoskeleton with an outer shell of terraces and balconies that vary in depth, length, and density to give each residence a sense of individual character. The introduction of this Fort Lauderdale scheme follows ODA's announcement of the Broward Tower, We are happy to be a part of Fort Lauderdale's transition into a healthy forward-thinking city and international attraction, said Eran Chen, founder and CEO of ODA. The city was embracing change with the implementation of a well-thought-out master plan. With a bridge connecting two towers, Broward Tower will be more self-consciously sculptural. The massing rests atop one of the towers, angling down to blend in with the other. The structure's façade will be covered in terraces, with a window

The Multifunctional Concert and Congress Center stadium, which architecture group Populous is creating in Munich, Germany, will be surrounded by a colorful exoskeleton that echoes the Bavarian flag. The spherical 20,000-capacity arena, which will hold a mix of concerts and large-scale events, will be built on parkland next to Munich Airport's LabCampus innovation hub.

According to Populous, the design will have a "high recognition factor" while paying respect to Bavaria's legacy, which includes Munich. The building's distinctive rhombus-shaped exoskeleton, which reflects the lozenge-like features that make up the Bavarian state flag, will help achieve this. The design, according to Populous associate principal Sin-Jae Yoo, strives to create a distinctive destination that is compact, efficient, and visually attractive.
It would be an easily recognizable location that reflected the area's identity and culture while providing an unrivaled visitor experience. Munich will gain a new landmark with the arena. The winning submission in a multi-stage competition for the design of the Multifunctional Concert and Congress Center (MUCcc) was Populous' proposal. It is now being constructed in partnership with local developer SWMUNICH Real Estate with the goal of enhancing the region's cultural offerings and local economy. Along with a homage to Bavaria, the design will integrate renewable energy sources, which are expected to provide all of the energy needed to run the stadium. A row of trees will wrap around the roof of the structure, which is intended to be visible "even from afar." MUCcc's seating will be laid out in a horseshoe shape with a high gradient to maximize sightlines and stage views. According to the firm, the design would use "state-of-the-art technology and the knowledge of acoustic professionals." The project's start date has yet to be confirmed, but it is expected to open within the next five years, according to the MUCcc website. Populous is also

The Te Pae Convention and Exhibition Centre, designed by Australian firm Woods Bagot and New Zealand studio Warren & Mahoney, has a curved exterior tiled in herringbone tiles. The sinuous structure, which overlooks the Avon River in New Zealand, is designed to avoid the typical "big box" image of convention centers. Te Pae Convention & Exposition Centre has a 2,000-seat auditorium, exhibition space, food facilities, and meeting rooms.
Woods Bagot and Warren & Mahoney ringed the building's periphery with glazed foyers that frame outward views, pushing these functional sections to the center.
Woods Bagot said that unlike conventional convention centers, which tend to be a generic 'big box', the building was smaller in scale and wrapped in a fluid facade. Views from the function room back to Cathedral Square; the opening out onto Victoria Square; the leaning toward the river – these were very specific moves to make the building engage strongly with what's around it. The Te Pae Convention and Exhibition Centre's architecture, like much of the reconstruction following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, pays homage to New Zealand's indigenous Ngai Tahu people. Puamiria Parata-Goodall said that the new Ōtautahi (Christchurch) reflected both its was Ngai Tahu and European histories. The center's tiled façade, irregular curved parts, and windows that cut across its form allude to the braided riverbeds of the Canterbury Plains and the shape of New Zealand's Southern Alps, both important areas in Ngai Tahu's history.

At London department store Selfridges, French fashion designer Simon Jacquemus has unveiled a series of surrealist pop-up installations, including a luxury bag vending machine and a swimming pool changing room.

The exhibit, titled Le Bleu, can be found throughout the store, including the brand's creative retail section The Corner Shop and the Old Selfridges Hotel, a former hotel that is currently being used as a pop-up event. Pale blue tiles cover the interior of the Corner Shop, which serves as the installation's main retail space. A giant transparent tube of toothpaste pours red and white gel ribbons into the shop's window.
In the space, a large bathtub, sponges, shower facilities, and sinks serve as exhibition places for a range of unique Jacquemus items and pieces from the brand's Spring Summer 2022 collection. Selfridges described the pop-up spaces as a "surrealist reinterpretation of Jacquemus creator Simon Jacquemus' very private bathroom." After seeing a tablet fizzing in a glass of water, the designer was inspired to construct one of the installations, an enormous glass. A life-sized vending machine packed with exclusive editions of the brand's Chiquito and Bambino bags can be accessed for shopping 24 hours a day on Edwards Mews behind Selfridges. The area, a square room lined with five-by-five rows of bags and accessories displayed in gigantic, deep blue-hued vending machines, is entered through a wide circular doorway. The final pop-up in the Old Selfridges Hotel, Le Vestiaire, is a sensory piece inspired by swimming pool changing rooms.MThe now-familiar blue tiles that cover the walls, floor, and furniture of the room greet visitors. A curving welcoming desk was placed in front of a tile-covered wall that held a stack of rolled-up

Ringo Studio in Brooklyn has created a pastel "playground" as the first retail space in New York City for fitness brand Bala, which includes scaled-up versions of its products. Bala distributes weights, bands, and other workout equipment in a variety of candy colors, and was founded by Natalie Holloway and Max Kislevitz, who appeared in the reality TV show Shark Tank.
Madelynn Ringo, the CEO of Ringo Studio and a former retail designer for Glossier, cold-called the duo and asked them to keep her in mind when they established their first real retail location.
Ringo was recruited to convert the brand's concept into interior design when the opportunity to take over a 1,300-square-foot (120-square-meter) location at 99 Spring Street in SoHo arose. Soft, rounded curves are characteristic of the products, so they were duplicated throughout the store. The store's entrance is hidden under a black arch that resembles The Power Ring, one of the brand's hallmark goods. Beyond it, a pale green counter with a curving top displays a range of weights. Color-coordinated regions complement the shown products. A 12-foot-tall Bala Beam is held up against a mirrored wall with vertical light strips separating it. On the other side, a gigantic reproduction of a Bangle swoops down from the ceiling to form a plush leather bench, which is employed as an ankle weight. A pale blue arch leads to another room with pink walls, ceiling, and counter, as well as velvet fitting-room drapes and a fuzzy carpet. The store will also hold training classes incorporating the various goods outside of retail hours. Pastels

When designing the sinuous headquarters for environmental management company Beeah Group in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Zaha Hadid Architects sought graphic cues from undulating desert dunes.

The long-awaited Beeah Headquarters, designed by the late architect Zaha Hadid, takes the shape of a series of "interconnecting dunes" that mimic the desert surroundings of Al Sajaa.

The 9,000-square-meter structure houses Beeah Group's management and administrative offices. It has a focus on sustainability, according to Zaha Hadid Architects, to mirror the company's work. It is solar-powered and satisfies LEED Platinum certification criteria, the highest level of the green building certification program, establishing "a new norm for future workplaces." The form of the Beeah Headquarters is planned and oriented to resist the extreme weather conditions experienced at the location while reflecting the neighboring sand dunes. The building is powered by a solar array connected to Tesla battery packs, which, according to the studio, meets the structure's energy requirement all day and night. To avoid exposure to the strong desert sun, the office's glazing is kept to a minimum, while glass-fiber-reinforced concrete panels on the exterior aid to manage internal temperatures. Additionally, on-site water treatment facilities filter effluent to reduce consumption. The structure is separated into two wings on the inside. The public and managerial departments of the Beeah Group are housed in one, while the administrative zone is in the other. The center courtyard, defined by Zaha Hadid Architects as an "oasis within the building" that helps supply natural ventilation, connects these regions. The building's 15-meter-high domed entrance, which has been built to increase natural ventilation and enable natural light to seep through, is a centerpiece of the

Following a soft opening at the end of June 2021, a new museum dedicated to Danish fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen planned as a unique "fantasy world" of gardens and underground display spaces, has formally opened in Odense. The museum, designed by Japanese architects Kengo Kuma and Associates, is situated near the author's birthplace in the historic center of Odense, Denmark, and has been home to the H C Andersen House Museum since 1908.
The H C Andersen Hus plan, which is set in a lovely green setting, expands the existing home with new exhibition rooms, public facilities, a cultural center, and a children's play area.
Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairytales, the museum's cylindrical, latticed timber forms are connected by meandering, maze-like pathways surrounded by green hedges, creating a trip between the "real world" and the "dream world." The above-ground parts house the reception, shop, and cafe, while the underground areas house all of the exhibition rooms. Visitors can see between the two "worlds" through cutouts in the landscape above. The upper areas are almost fully transparent and laced with timber beams, giving the impression that they are "merging" with the surroundings. Exposed concrete is used to finish the darker show halls. The exhibition halls offer a "fairytale experience" with interactive, multimedia works by twelve international artists responding to the themes and places of Andersen's stories. Some design features are inspired by specific stories, such as a Little Mermaid water pool through which visitors can see exhibition spaces below and a Giant's Garden with gigantic plants to make visitors "feel like a Thumbelina." Other fairytale-inspired projects include Kada Wittfeld Architektur's Brothers Grimm

Diébédo Francis Kéré, an architect, educator, and social activist, has been named the Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate for 2022.

Francis Kéré, an architect residing in Berlin who was born in Gando, Burkina Faso, empowers and changes communities through design. His commitment to social justice and involvement, as well as the wise use of local materials to connect and adapt to the natural climate, led him to work in impoverished countries with limited resources and infrastructure.

Gando Primary School laid the groundwork for Kéré's philosophy. His response necessitated a two-pronged approach: a physical and contemporary design for a building capable of combating high heat and low illumination while working with restricted finances. The project's success resulted in an increase in the school's student body from 120 to 700 pupils, as well as the development of Teachers' Housing, an Extension, and a Library. His work in primary and secondary schools sparked the creation of a slew of new institutions, each displaying sensitivity to bioclimatic conditions and local sustainability. The Burkina Faso Institute of Technology's cooling clay wall's unique prices help to speed up the construction process. Overhanging eucalyptus was recycled to line the angled corrugated metal roofs, which was deemed wasteful due to its low shade properties and depletion of minerals from the soil. Kéré's upbringing and experiences have affected both his symbolically charged creations and his work in Gando outside of Africa. The Serpentine Pavilion's central design, as well as its detachable yet curved walls made up of triangular indigo modules, are inspired by the shape of a tree. The Benin National Assembly, which is now under construction in a public park, is inspired by the palaver tree. People can congregate at the base of the structure in the magnificent shade while parliament

Dutch architecture office MVRDV has developed a temporary rooftop platform on the Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam to kick off Rotterdam Architecture this upcoming June. The 600-square-meter event area titled The Podium will be elevated 29 meters and coated in a neon-pink hue, making it visible to all passersby on ground level. The project will be available to the public on June 1st, coinciding with the start of the Rotterdam Architecture Month Festival, and will be utilized for events through August 17th. The Podium will provide visitors with a fresh viewpoint of the city, panoramic views of the skyline, the Museumpark, the Het Nieuwe Instituut, and the surrounding MVRDV-designed Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen. Its striking design was inspired by the building it sits on, originally designed by Jo Coenen. The building presents MVRDV's "ambition to make better use of the city’s rooftops, an important approach to densifying the city that will allow it to develop sustainably by preventing urban sprawl and creating opportunities to add greenery and water management, and much-needed building functions." The platform, which will be accessible by an outside 143-step stairway, a temporary elevator, or The Living Archive of a Studio, will be created on scaffolding with recycled floor finishes following the festival. The platform's events will be programmed by a range of Rotterdam institutions and creatives and will include lectures, tours, films, and other architecture-related activities, as well as sports courses, dinners, and children's programs.

Architect Ibrahim M Jaidah designed a 2022-shaped building in Doha, Qatar to coincide with the county hosting the FIFA World Cup. The Iconic 2022 building, located in Doha Sports City opposite the Khalifa International Stadium, one of the eight hosting stadiums of the FIFA 2022 World Cup, is described by its developer, Nasser bin Hamad Al Thani, as "the first building in the world to resemble a year." Jaidah, the principal architect of Arab Engineering Bureau and the man behind the gahfiya cap-shaped Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, designed Iconic 2022 for developer Nasser bin Hamad Al Thani. "The project is unique because it started with a simple idea," said Jaidah. "Sheikh Nasser said to me: 'Ibrahim, I have a challenging idea for you,' and showed me a 2022 sketch." The building is made out of four blocks, each with a stone facade organized around windows to resemble a number two or zero. A two-story podium connects the number-adorned blocks. A grocery, cafe, and restaurants are placed on the podium's main floor, while a sports center and health clubs are located on the level above. The towers house offices for a number of athletic organizations. Along with the number 2022 on the front facade, Jaidah wanted the year to be visible in aerial shots, which he

Kaleidoscopes don't have that much of a purpose. They are usually used as toys and are made of a series of reflecting surfaces that are all inclined at a given angle and repeat symmetrical patterns. However, they create beautifully weird, sparkly illusions, making them pretty blooming cool. Stufish, a stage architecture studio, has created what it claims is the world's largest kaleidoscope – a mirrored installation that displays ever-shifting images of Saudi Arabia. It’s a six-meter-high, 40-meter-long 'scope at the 2022 LEAP technology conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It's called LEAPscape, and it's a very surreal experience. LEAPscape is made of LED tiles and a particular type of glossy foil. The latter allowed Stufish to produce a seamless and warp-less finish, with no visual interruptions to the viewer's experience. The tiles cover both the floor and the tunnel's terminus and depict scenes from around the Arabian Peninsula. Images of the sky, stars, and sea then blend with reflections of humans inside the kaleidoscope to create an army of clones that are all illuminated in highly intense light.

Today we want to talk about tile trends we will be seeing in 2022.
As you know, tiles play a significant role in interior design, creating the right feel for the space. Bespoke and art-inspired designs, handcrafted finishes, unusual hues and shapes – these all come in power on the global design scene.
Now let's take a closer look at the tile trends that can make your designs even more unique.

1. Wood effect tiles

Wood effect tiles are proving extremely popular this year. They have become a famous and sought-after option for floors and bathrooms. Using wood effect tiles is a great way to bring a spirit of nature into your space. 2. Textured tiles Textured tiles are expected to be trendy in 2022 due to their numerous advantages. Their 3D features provide an entirely distinct dimension to the area, instantly providing an exciting aspect to space. Furthermore, textured tiles are ideal for adding interest to your space without completely stealing the show and being the room's main point. 3. Colored tiles In the past, bathrooms tended to be monochromatic. The bursts of color, which began in 2021, will continue in 2022. And they'll keep coming in the shape of tiles. There's no better (or easier) way to add a pop of color to a room, whether it's a bathroom, kitchen, or another place, than using colored tiles.

Though bedroom trends for 2022 are various, they all have one thing in common: comfort. Fortunately, comfort comes in multiple shapes and forms to suit any interior design style preference. Bedrooms are furnished with fewer but higher-quality pieces of furniture, in addition to soft and cozy bedding. Not only do major rooms receive the highest treatment, but guest rooms also receive elegant accents. 1. Relaxation Maximized Aesthetics are essential, but comfort is the driving force behind 2022 bedroom trends. As a result, the emphasis shifts from embellishment to the primary objects that make a space a relaxing refuge. Trends, in a manner, roll back the clock, checking in with what we need most. The future of bedroom design is soft surfaces, deep cushions, and luxurious bedding. It's also visible in bedroom design ideas 2022, where elements that promote tranquility and relaxation take precedence. 2. Quality above quantity People are spending more time at home as a result of the new way of life. Interiors get a renewed sense of importance and purpose as a consequence. Today's home must be a functional and aesthetically pleasing living area, as well as an office, haven, and hotel. As a result, there is a tendency for clarity and quality in bedrooms. It is more important than ever to provide a hideaway. Things that last and feel well-made take precedence above quantity and quick repairs,

Fuelled by the growing popularity of nearby resorts, the town of Taki in Japan's Mie prefecture is experiencing incredible growth. A flagship café operated by rice-koji maker Uonuma Jozo is the newest — and arguably the most attractive — new commercial space to join a wave of new shopping malls and high-end stores. The cafe is designed by Atsushi Suzuki of Transit Branding Studio, with lighting by Mizuki Matsuura, and specializes in Amazake (a sweet fermented rice drink made with koji mold) and other koji products. The heat created by koji fermentation and the traditional architecture and heavy snowfalls of Uonuma (the company's hometown in northern Japan) influenced the cafe's materials, colors, and shapes. When microorganisms devour organic matter, heat is generated during the koji-making process. The rice itself must be warmed up to a precise temperature for eight hours for a great brew. The 70-square-meter area is organized around a central L-shaped bench, reflecting the high foundations of Uonuma's ancient architecture, and foregoes regular cafe tables in favor of tiny, spherical surfaces. The delicate side tables, discreetly affixed to the bottom of the bench, appear to float across the space. A canopy-like light fixture above bathes the room in warm light, simulating the rosy glow of a radiator.

A few hours from Mexico City, a home enclosed in the belly of the earth embraces the landscape and establishes a mythical covenant between architecture and nature.

To relate to its natural surroundings, which are framed by wooded mountains and carpeted with avocado fields, architect Francisco Pardo literally chose to make this vacation home for a young couple to disappear into the belly of Pachamama, the Mother Earth of Central American cultures, which covers the construction. The partially hypogeal house is built into the hill it stands on, with a green roof from which avocado trees emerge: a solution that is effective both from a landscape and a technological standpoint, as it offers optimal internal thermal conditions in an area subject to significant fluctuations, thanks to the earth on the roof acting as insulation and keeping the home at a constant mild temperature. The volume embedded in the ground unfolds inside like a huge container in exposed concrete, with a practical and flexible layout thanks to the reduced partitions. The central living space unites the several adjacent rooms: the kitchen, dining room, and living room, the bedrooms (the master, children's, and two guest bedrooms), and the study. It has access to a panoramic terrace with a whirlpool tub and views of the forest. A patio dug into the ground on the opposite side gives additional access as well as a second source of natural light and ventilation. The interiors are distinguished by a simple, low-maintenance design that is nonetheless attractive: the exposed concrete structure contrasts with walls covered in Chukum, a natural stucco from the Yucatan region, and recycled raw pinewood; custom-made furnishings - the kitchen, the black metal fireplace - demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and the desire to characterize an essential, almost monastic, but warm and welcoming space. An outdoor cabin made of recycled wood, which serves as a