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Gallery: Sci-fi nightclubs and cave restaurants feature in the Frame Design Award nominations

Gallery: Sci-fi nightclubs and cave restaurants feature in the Frame Design Award nominations
A nominee for Best Craftsmanship and Best Use of Material, this Japanese restaurant called Nikunotoriko consists of two floors: one resembles a cave with a bespoke long glass table, and the other floor is designed to be a hillside environment with laser-cut contoured floors
A nominee for Best Craftsmanship and Best Use of Material, this Japanese restaurant called Nikunotoriko consists of two floors: one resembles a cave with a bespoke long glass table, and the other floor is designed to be a hillside environment with laser-cut contoured floors
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A Bar of the Year nominee, this stunning club/bar in China is like a scene from the movie Tron come to life. Stark LED lighting turns the Hepburn Club into a sci-fi spectacle
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A Bar of the Year nominee, this stunning club/bar in China is like a scene from the movie Tron come to life. Stark LED lighting turns the Hepburn Club into a sci-fi spectacle
A Bar of the Year nominee, this stunning club/bar in China is like a scene from the movie Tron come to life. Stark LED lighting turns the Hepburn Club into a sci-fi spectacle
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A Bar of the Year nominee, this stunning club/bar in China is like a scene from the movie Tron come to life. Stark LED lighting turns the Hepburn Club into a sci-fi spectacle
A Bar of the Year nominee, this stunning club/bar in China is like a scene from the movie Tron come to life. Stark LED lighting turns the Hepburn Club into a sci-fi spectacle
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A Bar of the Year nominee, this stunning club/bar in China is like a scene from the movie Tron come to life. Stark LED lighting turns the Hepburn Club into a sci-fi spectacle
A Bar of the Year nominee, this stunning club/bar in China is like a scene from the movie Tron come to life. Stark LED lighting turns the Hepburn Club into a sci-fi spectacle
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A Bar of the Year nominee, this stunning club/bar in China is like a scene from the movie Tron come to life. Stark LED lighting turns the Hepburn Club into a sci-fi spectacle
A nominee for Best Craftsmanship and Best Use of Material, this Japanese restaurant called Nikunotoriko consists of two floors: one resembles a cave with a bespoke long glass table, and the other floor is designed to be a hillside environment with laser-cut contoured floors
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A nominee for Best Craftsmanship and Best Use of Material, this Japanese restaurant called Nikunotoriko consists of two floors: one resembles a cave with a bespoke long glass table, and the other floor is designed to be a hillside environment with laser-cut contoured floors
A nominee for Best Craftsmanship and Best Use of Material, this Japanese restaurant called Nikunotoriko consists of two floors: one resembles a cave with a bespoke long glass table, and the other floor is designed to be a hillside environment with laser-cut contoured floors
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A nominee for Best Craftsmanship and Best Use of Material, this Japanese restaurant called Nikunotoriko consists of two floors: one resembles a cave with a bespoke long glass table, and the other floor is designed to be a hillside environment with laser-cut contoured floors
A nominee for Best Craftsmanship and Best Use of Material, this Japanese restaurant called Nikunotoriko consists of two floors: one resembles a cave with a bespoke long glass table, and the other floor is designed to be a hillside environment with laser-cut contoured floors
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A nominee for Best Craftsmanship and Best Use of Material, this Japanese restaurant called Nikunotoriko consists of two floors: one resembles a cave with a bespoke long glass table, and the other floor is designed to be a hillside environment with laser-cut contoured floors
A nominee for Best Craftsmanship and Best Use of Material, this Japanese restaurant called Nikunotoriko consists of two floors: one resembles a cave with a bespoke long glass table, and the other floor is designed to be a hillside environment with laser-cut contoured floors
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A nominee for Best Craftsmanship and Best Use of Material, this Japanese restaurant called Nikunotoriko consists of two floors: one resembles a cave with a bespoke long glass table, and the other floor is designed to be a hillside environment with laser-cut contoured floors
This amazing restaurant was inspired by two watercolor paintings. Digital printing company Neolith developed a novel process to print on sintered stone and the final result is Enigma, nominated for Best Use of Material
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This amazing restaurant was inspired by two watercolor paintings. Digital printing company Neolith developed a novel process to print on sintered stone and the final result is Enigma, nominated for Best Use of Material
This amazing restaurant was inspired by two watercolor paintings. Digital printing company Neolith developed a novel process to print on sintered stone and the final result is Enigma, nominated for Best Use of Material
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This amazing restaurant was inspired by two watercolor paintings. Digital printing company Neolith developed a novel process to print on sintered stone and the final result is Enigma, nominated for Best Use of Material
This amazing restaurant was inspired by two watercolor paintings. Digital printing company Neolith developed a novel process to print on sintered stone and the final result is Enigma, nominated for Best Use of Material
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This amazing restaurant was inspired by two watercolor paintings. Digital printing company Neolith developed a novel process to print on sintered stone and the final result is Enigma, nominated for Best Use of Material
This futuristic office redesign from Italian architect Alberto Puchetti is nominated for Best Use Of Color. The stunning design incorporates gallery spaces, offices and meeting rooms turning the abstract nature of the digital “cloud” into a literal aesthetic influence
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This futuristic office redesign from Italian architect Alberto Puchetti is nominated for Best Use Of Color. The stunning design incorporates gallery spaces, offices and meeting rooms turning the abstract nature of the digital “cloud” into a literal aesthetic influence
This futuristic office redesign from Italian architect Alberto Puchetti is nominated for Best Use Of Color. The stunning design incorporates gallery spaces, offices and meeting rooms turning the abstract nature of the digital “cloud” into a literal aesthetic influence
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This futuristic office redesign from Italian architect Alberto Puchetti is nominated for Best Use Of Color. The stunning design incorporates gallery spaces, offices and meeting rooms turning the abstract nature of the digital “cloud” into a literal aesthetic influence
This futuristic office redesign from Italian architect Alberto Puchetti is nominated for Best Use Of Color. The stunning design incorporates gallery spaces, offices and meeting rooms turning the abstract nature of the digital “cloud” into a literal aesthetic influence
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This futuristic office redesign from Italian architect Alberto Puchetti is nominated for Best Use Of Color. The stunning design incorporates gallery spaces, offices and meeting rooms turning the abstract nature of the digital “cloud” into a literal aesthetic influence
This futuristic office redesign from Italian architect Alberto Puchetti is nominated for Best Use Of Color. The stunning design incorporates gallery spaces, offices and meeting rooms turning the abstract nature of the digital “cloud” into a literal aesthetic influence
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This futuristic office redesign from Italian architect Alberto Puchetti is nominated for Best Use Of Color. The stunning design incorporates gallery spaces, offices and meeting rooms turning the abstract nature of the digital “cloud” into a literal aesthetic influence
A nominee for Best Use of Light this convention hall in Seoul, Korea was designed by Gensler
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A nominee for Best Use of Light this convention hall in Seoul, Korea was designed by Gensler
A nominee for Best Use of Light this convention hall in Seoul, Korea was designed by Gensler
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A nominee for Best Use of Light this convention hall in Seoul, Korea was designed by Gensler
A nominee for Best Use of Light this convention hall in Seoul, Korea was designed by Gensler
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A nominee for Best Use of Light this convention hall in Seoul, Korea was designed by Gensler
This stunning lecture hall is a collaboration between MVRDV and Argentinian artist, Alexandra Kehayoglou. Representing the natural landscape of Taiwan this epic single textile artwork spans the floor and wall and is quite rightly nominated for Best Craftsmanship
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This stunning lecture hall is a collaboration between MVRDV and Argentinian artist, Alexandra Kehayoglou. Representing the natural landscape of Taiwan this epic single textile artwork spans the floor and wall and is quite rightly nominated for Best Craftsmanship
This stunning lecture hall is a collaboration between MVRDV and Argentinian artist, Alexandra Kehayoglou. Representing the natural landscape of Taiwan this epic single textile artwork spans the floor and wall and is quite rightly nominated for Best Craftsmanship
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This stunning lecture hall is a collaboration between MVRDV and Argentinian artist, Alexandra Kehayoglou. Representing the natural landscape of Taiwan this epic single textile artwork spans the floor and wall and is quite rightly nominated for Best Craftsmanship
This stunning lecture hall is a collaboration between MVRDV and Argentinian artist, Alexandra Kehayoglou. Representing the natural landscape of Taiwan this epic single textile artwork spans the floor and wall and is quite rightly nominated for Best Craftsmanship
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This stunning lecture hall is a collaboration between MVRDV and Argentinian artist, Alexandra Kehayoglou. Representing the natural landscape of Taiwan this epic single textile artwork spans the floor and wall and is quite rightly nominated for Best Craftsmanship
Nominated for Bar of the Year, this temporary inflatable space can be set up anywhere. Designed by Daniel Zamarbide (Bureau) with Leopold Banchini, the bar can accommodate a DJ and is made out of a black PVC membrane
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Nominated for Bar of the Year, this temporary inflatable space can be set up anywhere. Designed by Daniel Zamarbide (Bureau) with Leopold Banchini, the bar can accommodate a DJ and is made out of a black PVC membrane
Nominated for Bar of the Year, this temporary inflatable space can be set up anywhere. Designed by Daniel Zamarbide (Bureau) with Leopold Banchini, the bar can accommodate a DJ and is made out of a black PVC membrane
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Nominated for Bar of the Year, this temporary inflatable space can be set up anywhere. Designed by Daniel Zamarbide (Bureau) with Leopold Banchini, the bar can accommodate a DJ and is made out of a black PVC membrane
Nominated for Bar of the Year, this temporary inflatable space can be set up anywhere. Designed by Daniel Zamarbide (Bureau) with Leopold Banchini, the bar can accommodate a DJ and is made out of a black PVC membrane
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Nominated for Bar of the Year, this temporary inflatable space can be set up anywhere. Designed by Daniel Zamarbide (Bureau) with Leopold Banchini, the bar can accommodate a DJ and is made out of a black PVC membrane
Nominated for Best Use Of Light, Prismverse is akin to sitting inside a diamond, with a large LED floor reflecting off a geometric mirrored wall creating a series of kaleidoscopic visual experiences
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Nominated for Best Use Of Light, Prismverse is akin to sitting inside a diamond, with a large LED floor reflecting off a geometric mirrored wall creating a series of kaleidoscopic visual experiences
Nominated for Best Use Of Light, Prismverse is akin to sitting inside a diamond, with a large LED floor reflecting off a geometric mirrored wall creating a series of kaleidoscopic visual experiences
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Nominated for Best Use Of Light, Prismverse is akin to sitting inside a diamond, with a large LED floor reflecting off a geometric mirrored wall creating a series of kaleidoscopic visual experiences
Nominated for Best Use Of Light, Prismverse is akin to sitting inside a diamond, with a large LED floor reflecting off a geometric mirrored wall creating a series of kaleidoscopic visual experiences
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Nominated for Best Use Of Light, Prismverse is akin to sitting inside a diamond, with a large LED floor reflecting off a geometric mirrored wall creating a series of kaleidoscopic visual experiences
On top of a tiered stone garden is this “ivy of mirrors”, nominated for Best Use Of Material. Over 40,000 polished shards of steel creates a disorienting visual effect
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On top of a tiered stone garden is this “ivy of mirrors”, nominated for Best Use Of Material. Over 40,000 polished shards of steel creates a disorienting visual effect
On top of a tiered stone garden is this “ivy of mirrors”, nominated for Best Use Of Material. Over 40,000 polished shards of steel creates a disorienting visual effect
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On top of a tiered stone garden is this “ivy of mirrors”, nominated for Best Use Of Material. Over 40,000 polished shards of steel creates a disorienting visual effect
On top of a tiered stone garden is this “ivy of mirrors”, nominated for Best Use Of Material. Over 40,000 polished shards of steel creates a disorienting visual effect
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On top of a tiered stone garden is this “ivy of mirrors”, nominated for Best Use Of Material. Over 40,000 polished shards of steel creates a disorienting visual effect
Nominated for Best Use Of Light, this innovative theatrical experience for the Jian Li Ju Theatre Company is inspired by 1950s Hollywood thrillers. The spectator moves through several environments as if journeying through a film noir narrative
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Nominated for Best Use Of Light, this innovative theatrical experience for the Jian Li Ju Theatre Company is inspired by 1950s Hollywood thrillers. The spectator moves through several environments as if journeying through a film noir narrative
Nominated for Best Use Of Light, this innovative theatrical experience for the Jian Li Ju Theatre Company is inspired by 1950s Hollywood thrillers. The spectator moves through several environments as if journeying through a film noir narrative
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Nominated for Best Use Of Light, this innovative theatrical experience for the Jian Li Ju Theatre Company is inspired by 1950s Hollywood thrillers. The spectator moves through several environments as if journeying through a film noir narrative
Nominated for Best Use Of Light, this innovative theatrical experience for the Jian Li Ju Theatre Company is inspired by 1950s Hollywood thrillers. The spectator moves through several environments as if journeying through a film noir narrative
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Nominated for Best Use Of Light, this innovative theatrical experience for the Jian Li Ju Theatre Company is inspired by 1950s Hollywood thrillers. The spectator moves through several environments as if journeying through a film noir narrative
These two installations at Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort encapsulate the work of artist Mondrian by telling the story of this artist using aesthetic devices inspired by his work. Nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology
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These two installations at Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort encapsulate the work of artist Mondrian by telling the story of this artist using aesthetic devices inspired by his work. Nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology
These two installations at Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort encapsulate the work of artist Mondrian by telling the story of this artist using aesthetic devices inspired by his work. Nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology
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These two installations at Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort encapsulate the work of artist Mondrian by telling the story of this artist using aesthetic devices inspired by his work. Nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology
These two installations at Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort encapsulate the work of artist Mondrian by telling the story of this artist using aesthetic devices inspired by his work. Nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology
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These two installations at Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort encapsulate the work of artist Mondrian by telling the story of this artist using aesthetic devices inspired by his work. Nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology
These two installations at Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort encapsulate the work of artist Mondrian by telling the story of this artist using aesthetic devices inspired by his work. Nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology
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These two installations at Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort encapsulate the work of artist Mondrian by telling the story of this artist using aesthetic devices inspired by his work. Nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology
A nominee for Best Craftsmanship, He Tohu is designed by Studio Pacific Architecture. Built to display a series of important historical New Zealand documents the room is inspired by the idea of a traditional timber box called a waka huia
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A nominee for Best Craftsmanship, He Tohu is designed by Studio Pacific Architecture. Built to display a series of important historical New Zealand documents the room is inspired by the idea of a traditional timber box called a waka huia
A nominee for Best Craftsmanship, He Tohu is designed by Studio Pacific Architecture. Built to display a series of important historical New Zealand documents the room is inspired by the idea of a traditional timber box called a waka huia
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A nominee for Best Craftsmanship, He Tohu is designed by Studio Pacific Architecture. Built to display a series of important historical New Zealand documents the room is inspired by the idea of a traditional timber box called a waka huia
A nominee for Best Craftsmanship, He Tohu is designed by Studio Pacific Architecture. Built to display a series of important historical New Zealand documents the room is inspired by the idea of a traditional timber box called a waka huia
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A nominee for Best Craftsmanship, He Tohu is designed by Studio Pacific Architecture. Built to display a series of important historical New Zealand documents the room is inspired by the idea of a traditional timber box called a waka huia
Produced by Moment Factory this expansive exhibition, nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology, looks at the history of Japanese food using remarkable interactive digital projections
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Produced by Moment Factory this expansive exhibition, nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology, looks at the history of Japanese food using remarkable interactive digital projections
Produced by Moment Factory this expansive exhibition, nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology, looks at the history of Japanese food using remarkable interactive digital projections
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Produced by Moment Factory this expansive exhibition, nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology, looks at the history of Japanese food using remarkable interactive digital projections
Produced by Moment Factory this expansive exhibition, nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology, looks at the history of Japanese food using remarkable interactive digital projections
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Produced by Moment Factory this expansive exhibition, nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology, looks at the history of Japanese food using remarkable interactive digital projections
Using impressive projection mapping technology this exhibition, designed by Kunzberg for the World Expo 2017, highlights energy and sustainability concepts through elaborate large-scale interactive exhibits and is nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology
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Using impressive projection mapping technology this exhibition, designed by Kunzberg for the World Expo 2017, highlights energy and sustainability concepts through elaborate large-scale interactive exhibits and is nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology
Using impressive projection mapping technology this exhibition, designed by Kunzberg for the World Expo 2017, highlights energy and sustainability concepts through elaborate large-scale interactive exhibits and is nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology
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Using impressive projection mapping technology this exhibition, designed by Kunzberg for the World Expo 2017, highlights energy and sustainability concepts through elaborate large-scale interactive exhibits and is nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology
Using impressive projection mapping technology this exhibition, designed by Kunzberg for the World Expo 2017, highlights energy and sustainability concepts through elaborate large-scale interactive exhibits and is nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology
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Using impressive projection mapping technology this exhibition, designed by Kunzberg for the World Expo 2017, highlights energy and sustainability concepts through elaborate large-scale interactive exhibits and is nominated for Best Use of Digital Technology
Called Archive Dreaming, this installation takes 1.7 million documents and uses a neural network to find unexpected correlations in the data that are then translated into a 3D space
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Called Archive Dreaming, this installation takes 1.7 million documents and uses a neural network to find unexpected correlations in the data that are then translated into a 3D space
Called Archive Dreaming, this installation takes 1.7 million documents and uses a neural network to find unexpected correlations in the data that are then translated into a 3D space
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Called Archive Dreaming, this installation takes 1.7 million documents and uses a neural network to find unexpected correlations in the data that are then translated into a 3D space
The Hidden Museum Tirpitz is an old WWII bunker, repurposed into a museum, with different spaces turned into stories that highlight moments in history using elaborate multimedia projections
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The Hidden Museum Tirpitz is an old WWII bunker, repurposed into a museum, with different spaces turned into stories that highlight moments in history using elaborate multimedia projections
The Hidden Museum Tirpitz is an old WWII bunker, repurposed into a museum, with different spaces turned into stories that highlight moments in history using elaborate multimedia projections
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The Hidden Museum Tirpitz is an old WWII bunker, repurposed into a museum, with different spaces turned into stories that highlight moments in history using elaborate multimedia projections
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The Frame Awards were established last year to celebrate the increasingly experimental field of interior design. After evaluating nearly 900 submissions across 30 different categories the short list of nominees has now been revealed highlighting a magnificent assortment of spatial designs, from a nightclub in China that looks like a scene from the movie Tron, to a restaurant in Japan featuring a dining room inside a cave.

The Awards categories span a variety of non-domestic categories from bar and restaurant designs to office and exhibition spaces. The competition also includes some fascinating "executional" categories such as the best use of digital technology or the best uses of color and light.

This futuristic office redesign from Italian architect Alberto Puchetti is nominated for Best Use Of Color. The stunning design incorporates gallery spaces, offices and meeting rooms turning the abstract nature of the digital “cloud” into a literal aesthetic influence
This futuristic office redesign from Italian architect Alberto Puchetti is nominated for Best Use Of Color. The stunning design incorporates gallery spaces, offices and meeting rooms turning the abstract nature of the digital “cloud” into a literal aesthetic influence

Some of the more remarkable nominees illustrate the growing influence of technology on interior design from elaborate new printing techniques that transform a watercolor painting into stone structures, or a giant LED-covered floorspace that reflects light onto geometric mirrored walls in a space called the Prismverse.

Other nominees include an inflatable black PVC bar, a lecture-hall with handmade textiles covering the floor and walls, and an exhibition space creating a kaleidoscopic visual effect from 40,000 shards of mirror. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Amsterdam on February 21, 2018.

Click through to our gallery to take a closer look at some of these astonishing interior designs.

Source: Frame Awards

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