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Embraced in Recycled Steel Office

Nobuaki Miyashita Office Architectural Lighting Monday, 2 November 2026

Embraced in Recycled Steel

Embraced in Recycled Steel is an architectural lighting design for an office building in Yamaguchi, Japan. Billet-shaped seamless LED fixtures are embedded within steel louvers, creating a rhythm of light across the recycled steel surfaces. Lighting patterns inspired by barcodes and QR codes are placed through the interior and shift in appearance as people move. A control system adjusts brightness in response to daylight conditions. The design highlights the texture of recycled steel while providing comfortable illumination for daily work.

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Inno Air Louvre Air Conditioning Outdoor Unit

ZHEJIANG ZHONGGUANG ELECTRICAL CO.,LTD. Air Conditioning Outdoor Unit HVAC Sunday, 1 November 2026

Inno Air Louvre

Inno Air Louvre is an outdoor unit for heat pump air conditioners. The design takes inspiration from window louvres, and the blades can rotate and close individually. Air is released over a wide angle. When a passing pedestrian is sensed, the nearest blades rotate or close automatically, so hot or cold air is not directed at people. The blades return to the normal position once the pedestrian has left. When the unit is not in use, the louvre closes to keep out dust and rainwater. The heat exchanger fins are made of graphene and the fan blades are made of bamboo.

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Karst Water Filtration Staircase

Chi-Hao Chiang Water Filtration Staircase Building Components Saturday, 31 October 2026

Karst

Karst, a modular staircase designed for Governors Island in New York, is like a solutional cave for people to see and hear the flowing water, with a water filtering system that brings the sensation of nature into the house, connecting the community of humans and water. Each module has a pocket for placing a bag of crushed oyster shells. The shells composed of calcium carbonate can react with acid rain to help neutralize acidified ocean by absorbing carbon dioxide. In the end, it is a filter system that can blur the boundary between humans and nature on Governors Island.

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Magnetic Zosine Baseboard

Shenzhen Tianyu Design Co., Ltd. Baseboard Building Components Friday, 30 October 2026

Magnetic Zosine

Magnetic Zosine is a metal baseboard designed for interior walls. The baseboard is made of an aluminium panel and a metal back panel, both magnetized, so installation is completed by simple splicing without glue or plugs. The baseboard is only 5 mm thick after installation, and the tilted profile helps resist dust. The oxidized surface is smooth, durable and moisture-proof, and high-precision mechanical cutting gives accurate sizes. Glue-free assembly avoids the release of formaldehyde and benzene, and the parts can be removed and recycled.

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Inkslab Control Terminal

Hdl Automation Co., Ltd. Control Terminal Smart Living Thursday, 29 October 2026

Inkslab

Inkslab is a smart control panel series for home automation. Each panel measures 86 mm by 86 mm by 10 mm and combines a knob and buttons for precise control. The layout draws on the perforated window forms of Suzhou gardens, using fine lines to define separate function areas. Skin friendly paint and an anodizing process create a fine texture and improve wear and corrosion resistance. LED backlighting adjusts to ambient light, and a proximity sensor turns the backlight on or off to save energy. Several colors and materials are offered.

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KNX Waltz Touch Pad Smart Home Control Panel

Guangzhou Video-Star Intelligent Co.,Ltd Smart Home Control Panel Building Components Wednesday, 28 October 2026

KNX Waltz Touch Pad

Waltz Touch Pad is a smart home control panel for building automation. The panel combines a touch screen with physical buttons in a single unit. Users can customize the functions and colors of the buttons, and each button can be removed and replaced to suit different architectural styles. Button actions are linked to the screen, which shows dynamic feedback during operation. Electronic components are placed in a separate metal bar at the base, which makes the panel thinner. The body is made of 6063 aluminum with an anti-fingerprint coating.

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Design Interview of the Day

Design Interview of the DaySpecial CoverageMonday, 26 October 2026

Design Interview of the Day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about the design processes of great designers.

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