SOLEIL-S: How can design harness solar energy for a better future?

SOLEIL-S, the second edition of the Solar Biennale, explores how design can boost solar-empowering innovation and reimagine material culture.

SOLEIL-S, the second edition of the Solar Biennale, explores how design can boost solar-empowering innovation and reimagine material culture.

A gigantic trompe-oil on the Central Station’s facade, suspended climbing nets, colourful ‘brutalist’ smart toilets, a love boat for giant cats and more. Check out these immersive design installations at Milan Design Week 2024.

380 colourful tiles compose the canopy of The Solar Pavilion, a gathering space harvesting the sun’s power to offer a new perspective on solar energy.

Microbial vending machines, solar pavilions, intentional low-resolution furniture, and more. Dutch Design Week 2022 is in full swing. We selected seven must-visit destinations, bringing forward a positive attitude for the future.

Themed ‘Emotional States’, London Design Biennale 2018 focuses on the power of design to create, trigger and shape emotions. We selected 12 of the best installations on show including a kinetic architecture adapting to body movement, a rainbow structure celebrating LGBT right to equal love, nostalgia-infused wallpapers and a temporary shelter and objects designed by refugees.

Swarovski Designers of the Future Award 2017: at Design Miami/ Basel emerging designers apply cutting-edge technologies to crystal.

Terrazzo tiles made from recycled Swarovski and Mars inspired furniture. Archipanic selected 8 design exhibitions at 2017 DesignMiami/ Basel.