Artem Kropovinsky

What if our homes could move with us? This is a question I explored through one of my recent design concepts—a mobile architectural unit that reimagines how we might live, travel, and connect with our surroundings. I wanted to merge the sculptural language of contemporary architecture with the intimacy of a private retreat. The result is a moving space that functions as a lounge, workspace, and sanctuary all in one. By day, it opens up as a transparent cocoon of glass and light, immersing you in the landscape. By night, it transforms into a softly glowing lantern architecture in motion. For me, this is more than just transportation. It’s a new typology of living space, where architecture and mobility converge into one fluid form. At Vojtek Morsztyn Studio, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries between design disciplines, and this project is part of that vision. I see potential connections here with forward-thinking brands in mobility like Polestar who are already shaping the dialogue between design, innovation, and movement. Would love to hear your thoughts, how do you see mobility and architecture coming together in the future? #DesignInnovation #FutureOfLiving #ArchitectureOnWheels #MobilityDesign #SustainableArchitecture #ConceptDesign #vojtekmorsztynstudio

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I have always admired designs rooted in parabolas—where geometry is not just aesthetic, but fundamental to performance. Timeless thinking, still incredibly relevant. A recent post by the Eames Institute on Felix Candela’s reinforced concrete hypar shell roof is a great reminder of the enduring relevance of parabolic geometry in design. Hyperbolic Paraboloid Concrete Roof | Kazam Magazine | Eames Institute https://lnkd.in/eTPjG4EZ

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Bárur could be the perfect typeface for an architecture firm. → Why Bárur works for architecture: Designed to echo movement and structure, Bárur combines clarity with character. Flowing forms, rooted in geometry. For the ÆNTS Architects mark, it balances bold precision with refined personality. I used a #fontpairing with the elegant and modern Munken Sans Regular by Arctic Paper. A perfect match! Furthermore, I applied two OpenType features to the word mark: a ligature for the NT + the alternate S with a serif. Version 0.1 of the typeface includes 39 of these ligatures and stylistic sets for C, G, S, and O. Will show them to you another time. ⋯ More to Come ⋯ I’ve gotten a lot of inquiries about the availability of the Bárur typeface already. I’m currently looking into professional publishing options and will keep you posted about the progress. You can join the subscriber list to get early access here: https://lnkd.in/gxA7zmeS ( Have you spotted my photo from Kintamani, Bali, taken in 2022? It’s included in my Tropical Lifestyle Photo Bundle on Creative Market. ) ∷∷∷∷∷∷ Hey, I’m Sarah, Founder & Creative Director of Mindt® Studio. We specialize in brand strategy and design for conscious brands. My passion for custom word marks naturally led me to type design. In 2024, I began exploring type more seriously—Bárur will be my first release.

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Designers working across product design and interior architecture view the Amazon not as a backdrop, but as a lesson in how materials, forms, and systems perform under real conditions. Designing in this context means moving away from rigid objects and fixed layouts, and learning from the forest’s logic of layering, adaptation, and response to heat, moisture, and constant change. From furniture to spatial planning, every decision must align with the environment rather than resist it.

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Light creates a space — and it’s highly technical. I’m sharing this post because it explains this so clearly. In any project, lighting must be considered with intention and precision from the start. It should never be an afterthought. Light defines atmosphere, shapes human behaviour, and has a direct impact on how a space performs, including sales. 👌🏻great post Zhulieta Dobreva

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Balance in design is rarely accidental. It is often achieved by carefully pairing materials that contrast in both feel and function. High-pile velvets bring a sense of depth and luxury, while structured weaves introduce durability and stability. Earthy tones anchor the palette, creating warmth and familiarity, while patterned textiles add rhythm, guiding the eye and breaking uniformity. When these elements are layered together, they do more than complement each other visually. They define how a space feels, how it performs over time, and how it speaks to the people who use it. Design is not just about choosing beautiful materials, it is about understanding how they interact to create harmony between comfort, function, and character. #InteriorDesign #MaterialSelection #ArchitectureAndDesign #DesignThinking #DesignProcess

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I am proud to share the ILANEL 2025 Capability Statement. Over the past few years, our studio has evolved. While our foundation remains in bespoke, high-touch craftsmanship, our practice is increasingly focused on the intersection of structural permanence and the transformative power of illumination. We call this Form & Phenomenon. In this updated folio, we outline our "Four Pillars" of practice, showcasing how we partner with architects and developers to solve complex spatial challenges across: 🏛️ Institutional & Civic (e.g., National Gallery of Victoria, Australian War Memorial) 🏢 Commercial & Hospitality (e.g., 628 Bourke St, WeWork) 💎 Prestige & Global Luxury (e.g., Four Seasons, The Hour Glass) 🏡 Heritage & Bespoke Private (e.g., Royal Bank Chambers) More than just what we make, this document outlines how we make it - detailing our integrated capabilities in optical engineering, sustainable manufacturing, and site-specific risk management. Swipe through to see selected recent works, or download the full document below. If you are currently navigating the lighting strategy for a large-scale commercial void, a heritage adaptation, or a premium hospitality venue, let’s connect. #LightingDesign #Architecture #CommercialDesign #BespokeLighting #AustralianDesign #ILANEL #FormAndPhenomenon #ArchitecturalLighting

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Facing tight deadlines and constantly revising design concepts can overwhelm interior design teams. The struggle to visualize client requirements accurately while juggling material choices and spatial constraints remains a persistent challenge. Model Spotlight: Model: CLIPDraw Category: Text-to-Image What This Model Changes: CLIPDraw transforms textual design prompts into detailed visual representations, enabling faster iteration and more precise communication of ideas. Benefits: - Accelerates the concept development phase by generating initial design visuals from descriptive inputs. - Enhances collaboration by providing clients and teams with clear imagery aligned with project goals. - Reduces dependency on manual sketching, allowing designers to allocate focus on refinement and innovation. Risks / Negative Impact: - Over-reliance on generated images may limit creative exploration beyond algorithmic influence. - Possible misinterpretation of prompts leading to discrepancies between generated visuals and client expectations. Prompt or Workflow Formula: [ROOM TYPE] + [DESIGN STYLE] + [PRIMARY MATERIALS] + [FUNCTIONAL CONSTRAINTS] + [IMAGE OUTPUT] Example Prompt or Workflow Instruction: "Create a minimalistic living room featuring natural wood and stone elements suitable for small spaces, output as high-resolution renderings." Strategic Closing Insight: Adopting AI tools like CLIPDraw requires balanced leadership—embracing technological efficiencies without compromising the nuanced creativity essential to interior design. Hashtags: #InteriorDesign #AIDesignTools #DesignLeadership

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Bridging Imagination and Reality with AI-Driven Design As designers, the ability to rapidly iterate on complex lighting and material scenarios is a game-changer. This scene represents a modern family loft that prioritizes "warm minimalism"—a space that feels curated but lived-in. I utilized Nano Banana Pro to generate this high-fidelity visualization and using another software to generate the video. The precision in how the tool renders the diffused afternoon light against the slatted wood panels allows for a much more nuanced discussion with clients about "vibe" and "texture" early in the creative process. Design Highlights: • Integrated Storage: Seamless shelving that blends into the wall treatment. • Zoned Living: Using furniture orientation and rugs to define the lounge within a high-ceiling open plan. But AI won't ever replace humans. It's just a tool to make the step shorter than before, and it makes me more creative and playful.✨ #AIInDesign #InteriorVisualization #DigitalTransformation #NanoBananaPro #DesignTech #AIGC #Singapore

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Tessellate is excited to launch a large-format runtime media application at Terminal Warehouse in Manhattan. Our Manhatta software pulls real-time weather, seasonal and tidal data to control a virtual recreation of Manhattan from 1609 in the exact location of Terminal Warehouse. The view inside of this " virtual window into the past" is oriented North, along the western edge of Manhattan, where the building stands. Manhatta will never look the same twice and will constantly evolve over time.

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Years ago, while working at Äther Studio, I made this small GIF. It collects the human figures architects use in their drawings. Those minimal silhouettes, often sketched in a single line. A dot. A stick. A posture. I was obsessed with them. Because they are not decoration. They are not scale references. They are devices. As Beatriz Colomina and Mark Wigley argue in Are We Human?, each designer invents their own human avatar that paradoxically represents everyone. That tiny figure already encodes a philosophy. A model of the human for whom the world is being built. In interaction design, we do the same. We call them personas. Users. Segments. More data driven, perhaps. But still fictions. Still models. Still doodles of a human. And the architecture of what we design depends on them. Change the model, and you change the system. So I keep asking myself: What would happen if we designed not for “users,” but for calm individuals? Not endlessly reactive bodies scrolling through accelerated time, but people with rhythms. With thresholds. With limits. This question sits at the core of my Time, Space, Body framework for calm design, which examines how every designed system structures tempo, spatial hierarchy, and bodily demand. Link to the article in the comments. #calmdesign

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Your design principal has 22 years of expertise. AI knows three things about your firm. Expertise that lives in conversations, relationships, and a portfolio doesn't exist to AI. Authority has to be validated to be recognized. Bylines. Published perspectives in the outlets your architecture and interior design clients read. Consistent positioning across credible third-party sources. It's less about what you know and more about whether what you know is legible to the systems making recommendations before you ever get a call. This is what separates firms with deep expertise from firms with deep AI authority. Both can exist. Most firms have only built one. The firms closing that gap are starting with the authority layer: the external record that validates what they already know. That's what gets you into the conversation before the conversation starts. What would it look like if your expertise were as visible externally as it is internally? #Architecture #ArchitectureFirms #BrandStrategy #AISearch

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The forthcoming Museum of AI Arts in Los Angeles revealed new details on its offerings and announced its opening in spring 2026. Occupying the base of a Frank Gehry-designed tower, the museum, called Dataland, will showcase machine-made art across five galleries spanning 25,000 square feet. Refik Anadol Studio, the L.A.-based digital art studio behind Dataland, also highlighted the museum's forthcoming Infinity Room, which will fill one of the galleries. The Infinity Room, referred to as an "immersive data sculpture" by its creator, artist Refik Anadol, is inspired by the Light and Space movement and was created over a decade ago (check out a teaser of the Infinity Room below). Besides trippy visuals, the Infinity Room features AI-generated scents from the museum's Large Nature Model, which sources data from the natural world. #AI #AIMuseum https://lnkd.in/gzWNMTPx

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Sean McNamara Studios Presents: Arched Pavilion - Monumental Geometry Integrating Carved Stone and Layered Platforms Architectural Visualization Explores How Classical Arch Form Reinterpreted Through Contemporary Material Language Creates Dramatic Spatial Theater This sophisticated architectural rendering demonstrates the enduring power of arched geometry within minimalist design vocabulary—where a massive carved opening becomes organizing principle for luxury residential architecture negotiating dialogue with primordial landscape elements. The Architectural Analysis: The composition centers on a dramatic arched opening dominating the upper facade—this monumental void lined with horizontal wood slats creates cathedral-like spatial presence while the louver system provides dynamic light control. The arch references classical architectural heritage while executed in contemporary timber detailing. Pure white geometric volumes establish crisp rectilinear framework, their angular massing creating stepped silhouette that echoes the layered platform system extending into landscape. Black vertical fins at left provide rhythmic counterpoint to horizontal architectural gestures while serving as privacy screen and sculptural element. Floor-to-ceiling glazing dissolves boundaries between interior and exterior—revealing warm living spaces with linear ceiling treatments that continue the horizontal material language established by the arched louvers. The transparency transforms interior spaces into illuminated stage sets visible across reflecting pools. Stone, Fire, and Water Integration: A massive dark granite boulder penetrates the architectural composition—this geological intrusion establishing the building as negotiation between human construction and ancient natural forces. The boulder's fractured surfaces and organic form provide textural contrast against smooth architectural planes. Stepped platforms cascade toward reflecting pools, each level featuring integrated linear lighting that transforms evening circulation into theatrical experience. A horizontal fire feature punctuates the stepped progression, providing warmth and visual drama. Material Palette and Philosophy: Monochromatic strategy—white architecture, charcoal stone, warm timber accents—ensures design remains timeless while allowing spatial relationships and geometric gestures to dominate visual experience. Applications: Ultra-luxury estates, resort pavilions, gallery architecture, meditation retreats requiring monumental spatial presence. Does reinterpreting classical architectural elements through contemporary materials create richer design narratives than purely modernist vocabulary? #SeanMcNamaraStudios #ArchedArchitecture #ContemporaryDesign #LuxuryResidential #MinimalistArchitecture #ArchitecturalVisualization #GeometricDesign #NaturalStone #ModernArchitecture

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AI and the New Language of Architecture Midjourney is quietly transforming architecture into something far more fluid — a discipline where imagination and computation meet. Architects like Tim Fu (Zaha Hadid Architects), Hassan Ragab, and Chantal Matar are redefining what’s possible — using AI not to replace creativity, but to expand it. From crocheted houses and surrealist villas to structures sculpted from light and water, they’re building new visual vocabularies — one prompt at a time. This mirrors what I’ve seen in my own AI explorations: the moment where a tool becomes a creative collaborator. Each iteration pushes you further — beyond the logic of design software, into the poetry of possibility. We’re entering a new design era — where the blueprint starts with imagination. Human creativity first — powered by AI delivery. #AI #Architecture #Midjourney #AIDesign #ComputationalDesign #DesignInnovation #CreativeDirection #FutureofDesign #AIXDesign

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🎓 EXPERT TIP: Design with Intent - Understanding the Kelvin Scale (K) As design professionals at Rad Studio, we know great interiors are built on layers. The most critical layer? Light temperature. If you're only focused on the fixture's look, you're missing the single most powerful tool for shaping a space's atmosphere. The Kelvin (K) rating of your bulb is not arbitrary, it dictates the functional and emotional mood of your room. The Essential Kelvin Blueprint: 3000K (Warm White): This light features a pleasant yellow hue that promotes tranquility. Use it for: Creating cozy, inviting spaces like living rooms, dens, and bedrooms where the primary function is relaxation. 4000K (Neutral White): This crisp, neutral white light enhances clarity and alertness. Use it for: Task-intensive zones like detailed work areas, modern kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms, where accurate color visibility is paramount. The Takeaway: A 4000K light will make a cozy bedroom feel cold, and a 3000K light will make a kitchen task frustratingly dim. Match your lights’ 'K' to your room's purpose. Elevate your next project by designing with the Kelvin scale. What K-rating are you choosing for your reading nook? Your space is a reflection of your identity. Let’s collaborate to create an interior that speaks sophistication. 👇 +91 8897999122 Schedule an appointment: https://lnkd.in/gr6M6TWm #RatnaKalluri #BeYourRadiantSelfThatIsInfectious #InteriorDesign #LuxuryDesign #ResidentialArchitecture #HomeDecor #TimelessDesign #RadStudio

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TRASCEND - AADRL Studio Angius Karim Hallak Noa Guy India Baz Behice Ozer Yujie Wang Konstantina Stella Tsagkaratou Angel J. Tenorio Castillo Reimagines architecture as mobile, minimal and untethered from the ground. It operates as a transformable macro-suit / micro-architecture that expands or compresses to maximise and minimise volume as needed. In motion, it becomes a self-recharging glider, harvesting convective air currents for energy. An adaptive habitat that moves, transforms and evolves with its environment.

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Improve your SketchUp ArchViz material workflow. 1. Organize your model structure 2. Create, name, and assign placeholder materials to faces 3. Replace material IDs in D5, Twinmotion, Unreal, V-Ray, or others Professional tip: Automate step 2 and turn hours of render prep into seconds.

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Bold structures do not merely house experiences—they sculpt them. Sydney’s upcoming Powerhouse Parramatta, realized by Moreau Kusunoki and Genton, signals this by wrapping innovation in an intricate exoskeleton that transcends traditional building form. This architectural choice is more than aesthetic bravado; it embodies how spatial storytelling can infuse a property with identity. The exoskeleton—a visible narrative layer—turns the building into a symbol, a memory trigger, and a marker of place. For hospitality spaces, this approach reframes art and design from superficial decoration to foundational experience. When architecture tells a story, it signals to guests that every detail is purposeful, elevating perceived luxury and emotional engagement. Hotel owners and architects should reconsider their relationship with structure and art—not as afterthoughts but as co-authors of the guest journey. Integrating bold, story-driven design elements can transform generic spaces into distinctive destinations that linger long after checkout. Because in hospitality, what guests remember is not just where they stayed, but the story the space told them.

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