At Ashoka University, a new bamboo pavilion titled The Hungry Caterpillar introduces an alternative way of thinking about campus infrastructure, material responsibility, and everyday student spaces. Designed by Apoorva Shroff, the project takes the form of a pavilion rather than a conventional building, allowing it to function as both an architectural intervention and a lived-in environment. The pavilion spans approximately 650 square meters and is constructed entirely from b

Abimis has developed a new copper-infused finish for its stainless steel kitchens, presented as part of its preview for EuroCucina 2026 at Salone del Mobile.Milano. The finish expands the company’s existing surface treatments and introduces a different material expression within its stainless steel kitchen systems. The finish is produced using a galvanic metal deposition process applied to stainless steel. This treatment alters the external surface by depositing a metallic la

Wall/Pepper® develops wallpaper solutions for environments exposed to water, steam, and humidity, including bathrooms, wellness areas, and kitchens. The application is made possible through the WP/H2O system, designed for use in spaces where traditional wall coverings are typically unsuitable. WP/H2O is a high-density fiberglass wall covering with water-repellent properties. When combined with the WallSilk® Antibacterial Bi two-component protective finish, it creates a surfac

There was a time when ceramic in furniture was treated cautiously, almost politely. Durable, yes. Practical, certainly. But rarely central to the design conversation. For Cattelan Italia , that perception began to shift more than a decade ago, during a period when the brand was actively questioning how materials could do more than simply finish a surface. The decision to work with ceramic at the scale of large tabletops was not a cosmetic one. It changed how the furniture beh

The Great Eastern Home has built its identity around craftsmanship, historical references, and a deep respect for material. Their latest collection continues that line of thinking but takes it in a direction that most people don’t expect- this furniture features ceramic that functions as the core structure of a piece, rather than merely serving as an accent or decorative topper. Ceramic has always been associated with pottery, tiles, tableware, or small decor objects. You don