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Architectural Record has announced the winners of its annual Products of the Year competition, which features a diverse range of materials, systems, and furnishings from around the world. The winners were selected by a jury of U.S.-based architects and designers. Some of the winning products include a collection of recycled bronze pulls, locks, and levers for interior doors, a stylish chair with a leather seat shell, and a folding table inspired by origami and Cubism. The competition also includes categories such as walls and ceilings, outdoor furnishings, textiles, and flooring. These products showcase innovative designs and sustainable materials. The document provides a comprehensive list of various products and materials related to different areas of design and construction, including lighting fixtures, bathroom and kitchen fittings, windows and doors, and building systems and components. Each product is briefly described, highlighting its unique features and benefits. The aim of the document is to offer library patrons a comprehensive overview of available options in these areas, enabling them to make well-informed decisions for their projects. [Extracted from the article]

COVID-19 may have disrupted the architecture and design industry's preeminent international shows--such as ICFF, HD Expo, and Salone del Mobile--but it takes more than a virus to stop the design [...]

LONDON While the UK as a whole has been rocked by years of uncertainty and a worldwide questioning of its place in the world, London, perhaps by virtue of its [...]

Goodbye treadmill desks and napping pods. The No. 1 office perk is natural light. Here we showcase three illuminating case studies that explore lighting's ability to instill ambience, make biophilic [...]

Amidst the audio and visual cacophony of Times Square, its crowds, marquee lights, and scrolling LED tickers, the east coast headquarters of entertainment group Viacom are surprisingly serene--yet still full [...]

Just minutes from London's theater district and Buckingham Palace, a majestic neoclassical building offers glimpses through tall arched windows of a chic new interior. Intricate molding, a soaring ornamental ceiling, [...]

Regularly competing in gelato-making competitions in Italy and serving artisanal flavors like Black Sesame, Earl Grey Tea, and Akbar Mashti, Bella Gelateria is anything but an ordinary frozen-treat shop. Yet [...]

ICFF featured over 900 exhibitors from around the world, showcasing what's next for luxury interior design. Here are eight notable brands from this year's show, held May 19-22 in New [...]

Flexibility is no doubt the buzzword in workplace design today, encompassing everything from more casual settings of varying privacy levels to wellness and quiet spaces that ensure there's a place [...]

Every year, ICFF presents a wide range of furniture and decor from across the United States but also from contingents around the globe. In fact, the fair has been something [...]

We are living in a mash-up world. Marcel Duchamp introduced us to the idea of taking everyday objects, rearranging, and putting them into a new context, creating art. With the [...]

Client Ori Menashe & Genevieve Gerais Location Los Angeles Restaurant Studio UNLTD Anyone who dines out on occasion will assert that food, while important, isn't the sole defining factor of [...]

You might not immediately recognize the name "Unilever," but you'll definitely know most of its brands: household names such as Q-Tips, Dove, and Hellmann's, among others. As the North American [...]

Look around at new construction in any dense American city and you'll likely spot office towers with ground-floor transparency designed to engage the sidewalk and passersby. But nearly four decades [...]

At The University of Utah, the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute has been supporting students with startup aspirations by providing grants, advisors, and the ability to realize ideas into prototypes at no [...]

Well before companies like WeWork and Industrious popularized design-driven, amenity-packed co-working spaces, Charlie Green and Oily Olsen observed and anticipated global work patterns, and 'set out to challenge the very [...]

As the lines between work and life blur, workplaces are becoming more than just offices, bringing art, food, wellness, and community into business environments. At LinkedIn's new campus (page 78), [...]

Each design variant comes in seven different color schemes and a range of sizes, including custom. With various fabric options, stitch patterns, and installation methods, these acoustic modules can be easily customized and composed. mioculture.com Oblique Matthew Hilton captures the tradition of overlaying rugs by using this simple design of monochromatic oblique figures in different positions. Sawtooth Grande Nathan Allan Glass Studios initially scaled up its Saw-tooth design for a custom installation in a New York office building designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox (above), but now this Grande version is part of the series' portfolio. [Extracted from the article]

Client LPC West Inc. Location Los Angeles Lobby Repositioning HLW International LLP It's a rarity when loss of square footage actually pleases a client but such was the case in [...]

Lighting Pendants | Recessed | Modular Lightolier 3D-Printed Decorative High Bay This modular fixture from Signify updates typical high-bay lighting with modern two-tone shades. available in two sizes and three shapes, with a choice of 14 colors for the upper part of the shade three colors and two textures for bottom. Available in 2'-square and 2' x 4' formats, the tiles are specifiable for lay-in, tegular, and concealededge ceiling systems. rockfon.com "The large selection of designs something beyond the and colors available make Tectum DesignArt a fun product to work with to achieve expected. It is available in sizes up to 18' 1" x 20' 2" and comes in a choice of anodized-aluminum finish or more than 200 powdercoat colors. overheaddoor.com Palladiom Wire-Free Shading System This Lutron shading system is an extension of the brand's low-voltage wired product. The system is fabricated from lightweight 9mm PET that contains 55% post-consumer recycled content. frasch.com PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR). [Extracted from the article]

The most recent products utilizing Sunbrella Assure are three offerings from Standard Textile: Zion (shown), Chimera, and Westwood. sunbrella.com "Sunbrella Assure is a high-performance fabric that looks as if it should live inside, not outdoors, and it offers great textures and patterns." RECORD PRODUCTS 2021 Best in Category OUR GOLD BADGE denotes winners with the highest jury score. The shield can enclose atrium areas, corridors, or other openings, and provide supplemental fire and smoke protection. cornelliron.com VidaShield UV24 Air Purification System This Armstrong in-ceiling system employs an ultraviolet-light air-cleaning technology to continuously clear and/or reduce pathogens in a room. PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE). [Extracted from the article]

It's not news to anyone who follows library design that the mission is expanding from one of providing room for reading and research to a more complex, community-driven model that [...]

Themed decor and blatant animal kitsch might be expected, even desired, in an American hotel situated next door to a zoo. But Das Stue is a boutique property that neighbors [...]

Combatting the fear and anxiety experienced during hospital visits is especially challenging for children and their families, but the design of Randall Children's Hospital by ZGF Architects beckons children to [...]

With names like Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, and Daniel Libeskind, the past student and faculty roster of Cranbrook Academy of Art is a who's who of modern and [...]

Behaviorists can debate the influences of nature versus nurture, but for a Portland, Oregon, mental health clinic, nature is nurture. Biophilic principles permeate Old Town Recovery Center (OTRC), the winner [...]

As the main artery of Atlanta, Peachtree Street may lay claim to the city's most notable architecture, but it was an unassuming 1980s-era mixed-use structure on the stretch that caught [...]

H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture JURY 'The project is a symphony. The performance space is the best part of this project: For any musician, this is a serene moment.' In New [...]

1100 Architect JURY 'It's a surprising balance of eclectic modernism in an institutional setting. The sculptural and engaging nature of the space draws its patrons in, creating an inviting community [...]

Luxurious staterooms. Dinner cruises. Barges-turned-music venues. It was only a matter of time before the spa would have its day on the water, too. In recent years spa boats have [...]

Healthcare designers recognize that they have the power to implement design as a healing tool, whether to improve efficiency and outcomes or to soothe anxiety through an attractive, calming environment. [...]

IT SOUNDS LIKE A DESIGNER'S NIGHTmare: a bland 600-square-foot box, a slim $25-per-square-foot budget, and a grueling two-week build-out. But anyone looking for proof that brilliant ideas often spring from […]

Ralph Pucci International Founded in 1957, this company started as a mannequin-repair shop and manufacturer before expanding into sculptural furniture that explores the intersection of design, art, and fashion. Artist-designer […]

The first interiors partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to have started at the firm as an intern, Stephen Apking actually embarked on his career much earlier than that. As […]

MASSIMO BARRACCA KNOWS HOW TO spot a rare find. The owner of Miami gallery Senzatempo, he has long been considered one of the world's 10 Leading experts on collectible watches. […]

KICKING OFF NEOCON IN CHICAGO, design professionals put on their black-tie finery to toast the winners of this year's International Interior Design Association awards. The ceremony celebrated three competitions: the […]

A MASTER OF CLEAN LINES and subdued colors, not to mention oversize mirrors, Vicente Wolf isn't necessarily the designer you'd picture among the gargoyles and stained-glass windows of New York's […]

RIGHT ACROSS HIGHWAY 21 FROM Herman Miller's longtime headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan--the place where Isamu Noguchi, Alvar Aalto, and Charles and Ray Eames made modern design history--stands a warehouse-type building […]

OUTSIDE TOKYO'S FRENETIC, NEON-LIT CENTER IS a tranquil residential district called Hanegi Forest. Business executives and their families particularly love the area for its grove of deciduous trees, which have […]

"Renovation should tell the story of a historic building's past life." Dorte Mandrup-Poulsen, principal of Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter, expressed that philosophy through one of the firm's recent projects: the transformation […]

Walking a fine line between edgy and elegant, Yabu Pushelberg artfully reconciles opposites. "All our projects--even when executed in a modern style--have a definite twist, so they don't read as […]

DESPITE ITS RECENT DISNIFICATION, Times Square remains a swarm of cameratoting tourists, cacophonous cabs, blinking billboards, and flashy storefronts angling for attention. Within this blur of activity, it takes some […]

IT BEGAN AS a serendipitous friendship, developed into an unlikely partnership, and resulted in a stunning flagship. Jean Paul Gaultier had long admired the work of fellow Frenchman Philippe Starck, […]

Strange but true: If not for styrofoam, three of the past century's most iconic chairs might never have existed. In the 1950s, Danish architect Arne Jacobsen was in the midst [...]

LIGHTING A few years ago, designer Christophe Pillet created the disc-shaped Berlin ceiling and wall fixture for Oluce. It comprises a 3' tall path light and various area-light configurations in three heights. As a follow-up, he's translated that design into a floor lamp that features a slim tubular stem with two LED-illuminated discs, which are rotatable, to aim light where it's needed. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on several architectural design products and supplies, including the modular lighting collection from Flos, the light fixture from BuzziSpace and the circular indoor/outdoor wall fixture from Louis Poulsen.

The Red List-free material comes in eight tones, from light Ash to Carbon black, and in three different performance tiers. lingrove.com Modwall This kit-of-parts system from KOVA comprises self-supporting post-andbeam frames, aluminum and MDF walls, glazed wall components, doors, and acoustic ceilings prewired for plug-and-play access and lighting. Ekoa Made with long flax fibers, this wood-look veneer by Lingrove is said to have a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel. Available in panel, roll, sheet, and edge-band formats, ekoa is suitable for walls and ceilings, as well as for millwork and furniture. [Extracted from the article]

Available in pendant, ceiling flush-mount, and wall-sconce formats, the cylinders are customizable in several ways: 2", 3", and 5" lengths; matte black, semi-gloss white, or custom colors; and in square or round profiles. csllighting.com AYNO Wall Lamp After its successful launch of the whimsical AYNO floor and table lamps, Midgard is following up with a wall model available in 85" or 154" lengths. Composed of a blend of cement and FSC- and PEFC-certified wood - a common construction material - this charming sconce is available in 12" or 8½" diameters, with or without dimming capability. rbw.com PLI Foscarini elevates the humble paper shade with this pendant series by Danish designer Felicia Arvid. LIGHTING Modula Suspension Powered on or off, this linear pendant from Slamp engages visually, with a sculptural lens offered in two different textures: Plissé, which sports wavy ridges, and Crystal (below), with the appearance of knurls. [Extracted from the article]