Italian Restaurant by Sotovikis

The so-called “Soho of Athens” – the district of Psirri – has a brand new and quite charming attraction. The elegant Il Buco is an Italian restaurant designed by the Athens-based, Sotovikis, and is located on the third floor of a neo-classical building.

Three separate spaces cluster around a cocktail bar. The whiteness of walls, ceilings and floors interact with strong black door frames, fine iron drapery bars and stylish light fixtures from Droog and Danish. Mismatched wood-frame chairs collected from the antique shops of the neighboring Monastirak give the restaurant a spontaneous and light climate. (read more…)

15 votes

by Bunker Arquitectura

Esteban and Sebastián Suárez of Mexico City-based, BNKR Arquitectura, have definitely pleased God, the devoted and religious ones, and also the lovers of architecture with their recently finished project.

Located in the Mexican city of Acapulco, the Sunset Chapel – only 120 square meters in size – arises as this stunning home for reflections, contemplation and good thoughts. Its bare-concrete structure, the slatted walls and a glass cross that allows this warming lighting and atmosphere, gracefully interact with the surrounding nature. (read more…)

18 votes

by Continuum

Guided by the main principle that “designing for failure is essential for success”, the design consultancy, Continuum, has created this conceptual packaging for a single cigarette. The 1Z – the name is a reference to “loosies” – takes into consideration that smokers who are trying to quit are constantly susceptible to setbacks. Therefore, the idea is to avoid this setback to turn into a whole pattern of failure, that is, one cigarette rather than a whole pack and so on. (read more…)

21 votes

by MINI

The British MINI has just launched the conceptual Rocketman at the International Geneve Motor Show. Wide-opening doors and an adjustable luggage compartment that can be adapted by pulling out a drawer at the back of the car characterize the guiding principle of this project. A response to the requirements of mobile lifestyles in the big cities of the future, the 3+1-seater with 3 doors features integrated fibre-optics that illuminates the interior and a glass roof, which is imprinted with the Union Jack. (read more…)

21 votes

by Emma Marga Blanche

French designer Emma Marga Blanche has conceived these pleated lamps made from folded polypropylene and fan outwards from their bases, creating a cluster of precise but organic forms when positioned together. Called Rhubarb, the lamps were presented as part of 20 Designers at Biologiska, which she co-curated with Fredrik Färg during Stockholm Design Week. (read more…)

20 votes

Fly Paper Clock by James Auger & Jimmy Loizeau

Inspired by carnivorous plants, the duo of designers, James Auger and Jimmy Loizeau, has created the prototype of a wall clock which utilizes this unique source of energy. Instead of electricity derived from batteries or solar panels, the power of the Fly Paper Clock is supplied by flies.

The insects are attracted to a trap – a revolving sheet of paper – in which they get stuck and afterwards killed by a special substance. The consequential organic material will be converted into energy due to the specific system conceived by the designers. It takes eight flies to supply the clock for twelve hours.

Controversial opinions will certainly arise. Watch the video and send us your impressions. (read more…)

12 votes

McVillage by UXUS

Comissioned by McDonald’s, UXUS design consultancy has conceived an inspiring children’s activity area for kids under 7 years of age, bringing the theme of “what I eat, what I do” to life. The entire project is a spatial application of graphic design as the use of images instead of words transcends those barriers associated with different geographical places and children’s ages.

The playful aesthetic stimulates imagination and represents a phase of the journey food goes through before finally arriving at the dinner table, creating a connection between kids and the education about food and cooking. (read more…)

18 votes