Following on from Dezeen's mid-century modern series, deputy editor Cajsa Carlson explores the history of five of the most iconic mid-century modern chairs designs.
In the first of five videos, Carlson discusses the history and lasting impact of the Shell Chair, designed by couple Ray and Charles Eames in 1949.
The chair was revolutionary at the time for its use of fibreglass, as well as its simple minimalist form.
The Eames were committed to making design more accessible, and the Shell Chair could be easily mass-produced at a relatively low cost.
The chair is still in production today by brands Herman Miller and Vitra, with a new recycled plastic version released in 2024.
Watch the full video and find out more about mid-century modern at the link in the bio.
Produced and edited by Francesca Tesler
Footage and images courtesy of Eames Office, Eames Institute, Herman Miller and Vitra
Ad | Muuun Hotel is the latest building to feature in Dezeen and Kia’s video series highlighting contemporary South Korean architecture.
Located in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea, Muuun Hotel was designed by local practices Nomal and Onjuim Housing Studio.
The hotel combines contemporary architectural elements with features typical of a South Korean hanok (or traditional Korean house) such as a vernacular tiled roof and exposed wood ceiling beams.
Dezeen has paired Muuun Hotel with Kia’s EV3, an all-electric compact SUV, which features in the video alongside the building. The Kia EV3 sports a minimal appearance at its front and rear with headlights that emerge from vertical slits and linear tail lights.
Video produced by Dezeen.
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Ad | Dezeen and Kia have teamed up to launch a video series highlighting contemporary architecture in South Korea, starting with Sayuwon, an arboretum and architecture park set in the mountains outside of the city of Daegu.
The park’s 700,000 square kilometre footprint is home to buildings, artworks, landscaped gardens and hiking routes.
Amongst the structures it houses are several designed by Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza, including a monolithic concrete art pavilion atop a hill built in collaboration with Carlos Castanheira Architects and additional works by South Korean architects Seung H-Sang and Choi Wook.
Dezeen’s video situates Kia’s EV9 model alongside the buildings at Sayuwon. The Kia EV9 is a fully electric SUV with a polygonal form and partially faceted edges.
Video produced by Dezeen.
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Lexus International debuted its Liminal Cycles installation at Design Miami which explored multi-sensory design and material innovation, including a car-shaped structure made from 3D-printed bioplastics.
In conjunction with the installation, the brand launched a limited-edition candle in collaboration with fragrance brand dilo presented inside a custom box made from the same UV-reactive bioplastic that featured in the installation.
Lexus collaborated with design studio Crafting Plastics on the installation and custom package, alongside international designers Suchi Reddu, Germane Barnes, Micahel Bennett and Tara Sakhi.
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Ad | Dezeen and SketchUp's (@SketchUp) Design Workshops video series concludes with the second part of a workshop delivered by London-based interior designer Tola Ojuolape (@tolaojuolape.studio).
Across the video series, leading designers describe how they created interior environments commissioned especially for the workshops.
In part two of her workshop, Ojuolape explains how she applied tactile materials and finishes to her proposal for a London-based craft library in SketchUp.
SketchUp is 3D design software used to model architectural and interior design projects, product designs, civil and mechanical engineering and more. It is owned by construction technology company Trimble.
Watch the full Design Workshop on Dezeen.com
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Ad | Dezeen and SketchUp's (@SketchUp) Design Workshops video series continues with the first part of a workshop delivered by London-based interior designer Tola Ojuolape.
Across the video series, leading designers describe how they created interior environments commissioned especially for the workshops.
In part one of her workshop, Ojuolape explains how she used SketchUp's software to design the interior of a craft-focussed library informed by the history and character of Clerkenwell, London.
SketchUp is 3D design software used to model architectural and interior design projects, product designs, civil and mechanical engineering and more. It is owned by construction technology company Trimble.
Watch the full Design Workshop on Dezeen.com
#BD4D
#SketchUp3D
#DezeenxSketchUp
#paidpartnership
The Velux Living Places project in Copenhagen invited 98 people to live in experimental ultra-low carbon homes over the course of 88 days, exploring how design can minimise environmental impact and maximise well being.
Data results from indoor climate sensors and occupant's experiences reveal how people and planet-centric design can shape the lives of individuals.
Read the results here: www.dezeen.com/2024/12/05/velux-tests-ultra-low-carbon-housing-copenhagen-experiment/
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