Here’s the renovation project by John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects at Garduate Aerospace Laboratories at the California Institute of Technology (GALCIT). This project includes renovation of department’s laboratories, offices, common spaces and conference rooms. The designer goal is how to create joyful and creative environments space that encourage interaction, teamwork, and the free flow of...

The challenge in a sustainable suite design competition, sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), is redefining a high-performance, energy-and-resource-efficient hotel suite. The determining aspects are: Design Elements (water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources and indoor environmental quality), Education...

Minimalist rectangular aquarium was designed by Swedish designer Karl-Oskar Ankarberg. This aquarium combines the idea of Yin-Yang and multi-residential building design. Dubbed Archiquarium, this aquarium is very modern contemporary and is presented in two levels. This structure allows fish to swim between the floor and can be viewed from any angle. At the bottom level is made from black Corian,...

The world largest Barbie Flagship store and café built on the 35,000 square foot areas and most comprehensive collection of Barbie dolls and licensed Barbie products. The design concept of this store is how to make a figure where “Barbie is hero”; expression Barbie as a global lifestyle brand by building on the brand historical link to fashion. All the exterior, interior, fixtures and furnishings...