Using sea-friendly architecture and agricultural technology, Japanese startup N-ARK has designed a floating marine farm called Green Ocean to address the global issue of rising sea levels. The salt-resistant architecture system cultivates seawater and uses it as nutrients for agriculture…
A balanced combination of natural light and sleek white surfaces ensure an open and spacious feel in the multi-functional kitchen extension in the Nook House. With a brief to transform a dark and compact space whilst preserving the building’s exterior…
In true Scandinavian style, the new pouf by Vipp combines a beautifully simple aesthetic with blissful levels of comfort. It’s the latest addition to the furniture collection by the Danish brand, designed to offer an extra seat or act as…
Welcoming visitors to its brand new London showroom, Fritz Fryer has opened a lighting emporium filled with inspiration in Clerkenwell. In this area which is renowned for being a vibrant design district and home to an abundance of contemporary design and…
At the heart of The Forestias project by Foster + Partners is a new intergenerational family neighbourhood within a landscaped forested oasis. This unique project development in Thailand will provide a prototype for future cities, with the aim to reconnect…
With the aim to increase the longevity of its boiling-water taps, Quooker has teamed up with the Used Kitchen Exchange to sustainably re-home its ex-display and pre-owned designs. This means Quooker taps will be sold below the normal retail price,…
Founder of Nordic Kitchen Stories and food enthusiast, Louise Hurst, shares the recipe for her traditional pepparkakor cookies that are sure to inspire your Christmas baking. In the December 2021 edition of enki, we feature a full-length interview with Louise…
Addressing air pollution and carbon neutrality, the Air Bubble eco-machine and BioFactory architectural system are innovative projects using PhotoSynthetica technology by ecoLogicStudio. Architecture and innovation firm ecoLogicStudio are introducing the on-going research projects in conjunction with COP26 in Glasgow, with…
On the shore of Lake Porovesi, Pirinen & Salo have built the Filmmakers Hut, an unassuming dark oak-clad cabin with an air of mystery for an escapist cinema enthusiast. A path that follows the shoreline leads the way, navigating along…
The vital role of pollinators is put into focus with Pollinator Pathmaker, a new permanent 55-metre-long living artwork installation by artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg has arrived at the Eden Project in Cornwall. This one-of-a-kind interspecies artwork is part of the…
Craftsman Gareth Neal has revealed his Of Cuts furniture series made from unused wood off-cuts, demonstrating his mission to reduce waste wood within the timber industry. From his East London design and craft studio, Gareth Neal works hands-on and combines…
We travel to rural Lancashire for our next meet the maker Q&A with Rachael Clark, founder of independent home fragrance company hobo + co. Driven by her passion and strong sense of wanderlust, she started candle-making in 2013 and combined…
Interior Architect Lene Marie Weum Knudsen called on natural stone experts Lundhs to ensure her new studio workspace is well-equipped for project planning. Into Design, based in Sandefjord in Norway, work on commercial and residential projects and founder Lene Marie…
At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) World Leaders Summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres insisted that “we must keep the goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius alive”. The goal has been set to reduce global emissions by 45% by 2030,…
In the form of a portable glass lantern, the new Light Speaker by Swedish sustainable audio brand, Transparent, produces light that mimics flickering flames as well as authentic sound. Combining light and with an omnidirectional speaker in one compact…
