Design
May 2, 2016

Architects Design Sprawling Mountain Home Inspired by the Fibonacci Spiral

A typical home adheres to a square or rectangular shape, while occasionally deviating to a circular structure. The Berkshire Mountain House, however, defies any sort of convention and takes inspiration from the Fibonacci spiral to create a winding layout among the rural Massachusetts landscape. Created by Tsao & McKown Architects, the home has a total of three levels that spiral to its highest point.

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Creative Products
April 26, 2016

Biodegradable Seed Pods Make Growing a Garden Much Easier

These biodegradable seed pods make growing a garden a whole lot easier for those of us who aren't exactly blessed with a green thumb. The miniature pods are designed to be super simple–just pop them in the ground until they are level with the surface, add water and go. Designed by the company Miracle-Gro, the husks come in a range of plant varieties including flowers, herbs, and vegetables.

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Design
April 24, 2016

Dynamic Canopy Installation Stretches Outward Like a Flowing Curtain Frozen in Time

Dynamic pastel ribbons ripple down into the the traditional Cortile d'Onore courtyard of the Universit degli Studi di Milano, creating an effervescent curtain suspended in space and time. The translucent installation, titled Invisible Borders, was designed by MAD Architects for the 2016 Milan Design Week, as part of the “Open Borders” exhibition by the Italian magazine Interni.

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