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Modular design

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about modular design

Project • By Oasis MeuBoathouses

Houseboat Amor

The new Houseboat Amor by Oasis Meu represents the next generation of floating living.Building on the signature elegance of the original design, the new Amor introduces enhanced materials, smarter technologies, and an even deeper connection to the environment. With its distinctive circular forms, refined metal slatted facades, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, the new Amor offers a fully immersive living experience. Expansive terraces, panoramic glass walls, and energy-efficient solutions — including solar integration and eco-certified materials — set new standards for sustainable luxury on water. Caption The interior has been reimagined for greater flexibility, offering modular layouts tailored to individual lifestyles,... More

Project • By NU architecture & designBars

Bosgaurus Nexus

In the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s business district, a new opportunity brought the client and architect together once again. Bosgaurus, a leading name in Vietnam’s specialty coffee, was ready to grow. With plans to expand across the country and beyond, the brand imagined a café model that could work in high-end urban spaces while staying true to its identity. The goal was to create a satellite café, a compact and flexible model that supports flagship locations and brings the experience closer to its customers. Hiroyuki Oki To succeed, the design needed to do more than look good. It had to function well within the constraints of a commercial building. It also had to support the baristas while delivering a smo... More

NewsNews • 9 Dec 2024

MVRDV-designed clubhouse in shipping container supports refugees through the power of sport

MVRDV has designed a modular and multi-functional sports club in a shipping container for Amsterdam-based social enterprise KLABU (meaning “club” in Swahili). KLABU builds clubhouses in refugee camps and cities, supporting refugees through the power of sport and community. Coco Olakunle Coco Olakunle MVRDV began working in partnership with KLABU in 2022 on the design of the modular sports club. The clubhouse gives people access to sports equipment, activities, Wi-Fi, music, and sports broadcasts. Housed in a shipping container, MVRDV has conceived an innovative and easily repeatable design. The clubhouse offers a welcoming, safe, flexible, and participative community space, a place where refugees can connect a... More

NewsNews • 7 Jul 2024

Mini One Tower by MODU: Redefining Urban Living in Brooklyn

Coming from award-winning, interdisciplinary design studio MODU, Mini Tower One is a nature-infused multi-family renovation and rear addition in Brooklyn, NY, that rethinks indoor-outdoor living while adding 30% more area to the building. The project’s clever design has led to urban planning research that would allow for increased density in existing NYC housing, making additions accessible to longtime owners while addressing issues in neighbourhoods undergoing rapid gentrification.  Courtesy MODU Recipient of the prestigious 2024 AIANY Design Award, the Mini Tower One is a testament to MODU's commitment to enhancing unit functionality and creating unique moments that connect residents to urban nature. This project exte... More

NewsNews • 20 Jun 2024

UNStudio completes Munich residential building with versatile plug-in partition and furniture system

International architecture and design practice UNStudio has recently completed the “Van B” residential project in Munich. Challenging conventional wisdom around fixed footprints and square footage, the design promotes flexibility with an architectural strategy that seeks to create a number of different ways in which to reconfigure an apartment. Working in collaboration with Munich-based architectural real estate company Bauwerk, UNStudio has designed a versatile plug-in partition and furniture system “that can make a 40-square-meter apartment feel like a 60-square-meter loft.” Evabloem Evabloem Van B is located on a square next to Munich’s Creative Quarter and Olympiapark (an urban park that... More

Project • By ARTIS HOMESHousing

Huia treehouse

The clients knew that they had found a beauty the moment they visited this site with sea views for the first time. So much so, that they decided to continue living in their caravan for a few more years while they saved up their money to put a small but beautiful designed house onto the site. Artis Homes Artis Homes Artis Homes Our design team had to work within the constraints of the site while ensuring the main living area and bedroom could profit from the view. The main living area is warm yet spacious, with its raking ceiling and timber lining. Artis Homes Artis Homes Artis Homes The house has large decks along the northern face, which make you feel as though you are up in a tree house. There is even space... More

Project • By MosaOffices

FTI Consulting NYC office

Spanning 120,000 square feet, FTI Consulting, a global consulting firm, has consolidated multiple NYC offices into one cohesive, three-floor space. The innovative design by STUDIOS Architecture features a striking signature surface using Mosa tiles. Connie Zhou A Space for Collaboration and ProductivityDesigned to foster collaboration and productivity, the spacious open plan encourages seamless interaction among associates while maximizing efficiency. The inclusion of Core Collection Terra in triangular shapes enhances the aesthetic appeal and durability of the space, adding a modern touch. Connie Zhou Smart and Sustainable Modular Tile SystemMosa's tile shapes have been designed as part of an intelligent and ultra-efficient sys... More

Project • By Hollandse NieuweOffices

iO campus

iO is a full-service digital agency that combines in-depth knowledge and expertise in strategy, technology, marketing and content creation. In 2021, Hollandse Nieuwe and Cerius won the competition to create a flexible concept that could be rolled out to a number of new iO locations throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. Ewout Huibers Design principles The iO Campus concept is inspired by how iO sees the world. Operating in an ever-changing market has led the company to continuously seek out innovation, follow their curiosity and explore infinite opportunities. An iO work environment therefore should also embody these ideas. Hollandse Nieuwe were tasked with developing a workplace that facilitates and encourages change, offers flexib... More

Project • By YAEL PERRY | INTERIOR DESIGNERApartments

PL Apartment

This 115 sqm apartment is located in the suburbs of Tel Aviv. The apartment's previous plan featured a segregated layout including the public & private spaces divided by a long wall. The kitchen was small and the public space, living & dining area were located in a long, narrow space. Karin Ravenna The apartment was designed for a couple with a girl and a dog who wanted a contemporary cozy space that would include a public open plan, two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a home office, work areas and lots of storage space. Karin Ravenna Interior Designer Yael Perry took the task & created various alternative plans for the interior. For Perry, the most important challenge was to change the long narrow structure and c... More

NewsNews • 27 Dec 2022

Linkchance Architects highlights Arabesque arches and flowing rhythms in the M11 Huayang restaurant

Located in phase II of Qingguo lane, Changzhou city in Jiangsu Province, Meet11 is a contemporary restaurant designed by Linkchance architects. Seeking inspiration from the timeless aesthetic of traditional Arab culture, the restaurant boasts flowing yet refined forms and patterns, directing a sense of visual movement in the interiors.  Jin Weiqi Young, independent modern women in Changzhou are the core demographic for the restaurant. The interior's abstract cues of nuanced intensity and soft curves are consistent with the fundamentals of Arabesque beauty, giving visitors a feel of its order, balance, and beauty. Jin Weiqi The main area of Meet 11 is based on a Middle Eastern aesthetic highlighting the Arabesque arc... More

Product • By TeknionBonds

Bonds

Bonds takes a fresh approach to modular seating. Inspired by the concept of a Jacob’s Ladder, a toy made up of loosely bonded segments, Bonds employs a unique mechanism that connects individual units in countless configurations. The free-form design strikes a balance between playful innovation and simple functionality. The Jacob’s Ladder concept is enabled with a strap kit attachment that remains invisible until put in use. The straps are attached at the bottom corner which allows a unit to pivot at either end. The unit can be turned clockwise or counterclockwise a full 180º yet remains attached, allowing for adaptation while providing a degree of control over spur-of-the-moment repositioning by users. More

Project • By ElevateOffices

Cougnaud Campus

French company specialized in industrial modular buildings chose Elevate’s RubberGard EPDM membrane to waterproof the roof of the ‘Cougnaud Campus’ on the west of France. With an area of ​​5,000 m², the prefabricated modular building houses Cougnaud Construction’s 250 employees since January 2019 and is a true manifesto in favor of eco-responsible construction.    Why RubberGard EPDM ? Cougnaud Construction imagined a new generation roof that would contribute to the reduction of the building’s overall carbon footprint. With a service life of more than 50 years, Cougnaud was convinced to use RubberGard EPDM thanks to its compatibility with green and photovoltaic systems and its chemical inertne... More

NewsNews • 9 Oct 2020

London makers Boano Prišmontas unveil an affordable prefab home-office concept

‘My Room in the Garden’ is an affordable prefab home-office concept from Boano Prišmontas, a London-based office of architects and makers. The modular structure is easy to assemble and can be built in one day. Offering a future way of working from home, the design is particularly relevant given the latest urgent need for work-from-home solutions in the CV-19 pandemic. Credit: Boano Prismontas, Dylan Drake Striking a balance between affordability and cosy design, the structure is made of digitally fabricated birch plywood modules that can be customized according to each user’s need. Credit: Boano Prismontas, Dylan Drake The pods offer flexibility as they can be added onto infinitely. With a starting modul... More

Product • By GispenCIMO desk programme

CIMO desk programme

Circular and Modular CIMO derives its name from the innovative combination of its ‘circular’ and ‘modular’ characteristics. The CIMO desk collection combines peerless sustainability with clever design. Not to mention its smart adjustment mechanism, as well as a unique design that supports a healthy way of working. Flexible, quick and simple to operate, CIMO allows you to freely alternate between sitting and standing at your desk. More

Product • By dade-designdade RACK FOR 4 - concrete shoe rack

dade RACK FOR 4 - concrete shoe rack

dade RACK is a concrete shoe rack. Design: Wolfgang HAINZ The frames are cast from only 3.5cm thick concrete and can be stacked on top of each other. 4 insert plates (dade PLATE) are included. dade PLATE can be individually adapted to your favourite shoes for a surcharge. For this we need your favourite shoes or a photocopy of their underside. Available in the colours natural grey, anthracite, light grey and white. The dade RACK is also available in individual dimensions for a surcharge. More