An interesting idea from Korean designer Joonhuyn Kim. As practical as it is to have a flat light bulb, say in regards to shipping perhaps, or storage, or even in the carry home… I think this may be too smart for it’s own good. What it gains in efficiency of transport, it looses in uniformity of light. Not to say I’m not disappointed I can’t get a few of these for my apartment (sadly, they aren’t in production). Because how cool is a flat light bulb? Images after the jump.

A slight departure from artist driven wall accents, the new pattern wall tiles from Blik highlight spaces with eco-friendly designs. In collaboration with Threadless, the offerings include “tree”, “ten”, and “bird fury.”

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UXUS, an architectural design firm located in Amsterdam, shares images of the new Nike Canteen at the companies Hilversum, The Netherlands headquarters. The objective, a personalized social hub, is met with different elements designed to meet different needs. The visual aesthetic takes cues from the brand’s past – celebrating storied athletes and their achievements. For the full story, visit Dezeen.

More images of the Nike Canteen by UXUS after the jump.

Maison Martin Margiela happily announce a new collaborative project, which finds the fashion house reworking the interiors of the La Maison Champs-Elysees.

La Maison Champs-Elysées consists of two buildings, one dating from the Second Empire under Napoleon III, the other built more recently. Maison Martin Margiela, appointed after winning the competition to design the historical part of the building, has re-thought this space to create hotel suites, a restaurant, a smoking room, a bar and a reception area. In designing this project Maison Martin Margiela aimed for continuity in relation to its own artistic history by offering a place where contrasts harmonize that are further tinged with surrealism.

The hotel, located at the junction of Avenue Montaigne, the Grand Palais and Place de la Concorde, will open in July of 2011.

A look at the Maison Martin Margiela interiors after the leap.

The latest interior design project from acclaimed David Collins Studio draws influence from simple Italian cooking to create a relaxed environment for Chef Massimo Riccioli’s new London eatery. Collins says, ““our vision was to make this restaurant simple, informal, enjoyable and beautiful – as always translating words into reality is a journey, and this journey has been exciting and fun.” Mixing English architectural references with classical Italian styling, the design reflects the beauty of Massimo’s cooking. With a high vaulted ceiling, the overall space has a feeling of grandeur, softened through the addition of a shallow ceiling and graceful lunettes above each of the many windows.

Massimo is located in Central London.

From Lil Snob – “Japanese design studio, Fantastic Design Works, peered through the looking glass into Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland and recreated what they saw in the form of a restaurant. Situated in Tokyo, this creative eatery is the fourth in a series of Alice in Wonderland restaurants created by Fantastic Design Works and opened by Diamond Dining. The 2254-square-foot restaurant has been divided into various scenes from the 1951 animated film and includes psychedelic decorations, dramatic designs and even waitresses dressed as Alice. A dream come true for any Alice in Wonderland fan.”

Alrik Koudenburg and Joost van Bleiswijk use cardboard as primary material for a superb office interior created for the Nothing advertising agency. From desks to individual spaces, the Amsterdam offices are remarkably well detailed and smartly composed. (via Fubiz).

More looks after the jump.

Lladro Atelier, a new creative department within Lladró,  under the creative guidance of designer Jaime Hayón, is responsible for the Metropolis Collection. With a central aesthetic stemming from dynamic buildings, the collection includes a number of vases, lamps, mirrors and boxes. Together, they come together to form a mini city.

More looks after the jump.

Joan Sandoval is the architect behind the brilliant new Pave bike shop in Barcelona. Specializing in road bikes, Pave backlights each of their cycles, providing a rather dramatic view of the offerings. It is a terrific looking space.

More looks follow.

Nike’s latest Stadium concept space recently opened in Milan. Inspired by the elasticity and flexibility of the sneaker, architects Maat Architettura create a fluid environment that encourages seamless movement throughout. The main installation, 5000 meteres of overlapped black and magenta fabric, creates drama and pushes the central idea behind the store – energy and Nike’s international “Free Yourself” campaign.

A full view of Nike Stadium Milan after the jump.