Magazine of Design

Magazine of Design

Magazine of Design featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Cosmic Creek

Cosmic Creek is a mixed-use development located in Chengdu Luxelakes, designed to blend with the surrounding environment. Spanning approximately 100000 square meters, the layout incorporates an L shaped water channel, stepped platforms and green areas aligned with the terrain. A central plaza with sculptural planters and modular seating units anchors the design. The project prioritizes ecological integration and accessibility, fostering a functional space where built structures complement the natural landscape.

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Arabica Riyadh Roastery

This theater style cafe has a huge roasting machine, allowing visitors to enjoy the story of how coffee is made. The show's star, the roasting machine, is placed on a stage at the back of the store. A bean cellar, the symbol of Arabica, surrounds the back and enlivens the starring role. A kitchen counter is placed at the position of the orchestra pit, and the atrium above it allows the pleasant sound of the baristas to echo throughout the store. Sheer curtains are installed as partitions in the box seats, to accommodate Saudis concerned about the distance between men and women.

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Birch

Birch is a high-performance flexible office chair with upgraded back comfort as its core. The designer uses the natural structural curves of the human body as the source of design inspiration, simulating the moving arcs of the human body's back and spine to present a linked double-back structure, which can easily handle the human body's forward, backward, side twisting and other movements, and can easily take care of a variety of usage scenarios.

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Dongguan Zhongshuge Library

The interior design covers functional areas within the bookstore, drawing largely on the scientific research and industrial elements. Through artistic refinement and integration, these elements are woven into the overall interior design. This balance of functionality across areas results in a bookstore space that exudes an industrial style and appealing atmosphere.

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MRC Vison

The design of Marche Vison was rooted in an effort to preserve an authentic mountain experience whilst ensuring accessibility for wheelchair and pushchair users. The structure, divided into four buildings, incorporates tiered platforms connected with ramps, maintaining the fun of a trail-like stroll and the fluidity of the view. This upward movement, from the terrain to the expansive roofs, encourages the gaze upwards. A distinctive aspect of this design is the continuous eaves running across the buildings, creating a long cascading curtain of rain, promoting a deeper connection with nature.

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Geely Galaxy E8

Geely Galaxy E8 is the flagship pure electric sedan of a C Segment NEV series of the Geely brand. Its design captures the classic, refined aesthetics in culture and harnesses technological prowess. The exterior design is dynamic, reminiscent of a tiger ready to pounce. Its headlights mirror the gaze of a tiger. With its sleek lines and smooth contours, it offers a visual feast that is proportionate, approachable, and fascinating. The cockpit boasts an 8K screen at 45 inches and AI-powered interactive features, promising a convenient and immersive experience.

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