Design

Design

Crafting Scala: How a 17,000-pound sculpture came to be

Of the many works built by Chicago-based Navillus Woodworks', one of the most impressive is an 8.5-ton sculpture that hangs on the University of Illinois Chicago campus. The piece made of wood combines Caribbean architectural heritage with communal gathering concepts that "create a vast, textured visual plane" that hangs in the building’s atrium space

Technology

Platinum Tooling to showcase Swiss CNC solutions at IMTS 2026

At the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2026), booth #432201, Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc., the exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads, will display a variety of complementary products designed to enhance the capabilities of Swiss CNC lathes, including such popular brands as Citizen, Star and Tsugami.

Event Coverage

International furniture show shifts 2027 show to November

The trade show landscape has shifted meaningfully in recent years. Tighter budgets, more selective travel and increasing demands on both brands and buyers have raised the stakes for every trip to market. Moving ICFF to November addresses this directly, offering exhibitors and attendees greater capacity for the kind of engagement that drives real business outcomes.

Design

Flooring association completes 86th home for Gary Sinise Foundation

In addition to the 86 homes already completed, NWFA currently is working with its members to source wood flooring for 13 additional R.I.S.E. homes in various stages of planning and construction. Currently, 163 NWFA member companies have donated product, logistics, and installation services in locations throughout the United States, with a total value of more than $7 million.

Design

Sherwin-Williams consumer brands release 2026 summer trend report

Warmer, more saturated colors are gaining momentum, with yellows, oranges, reds and yellow-based greens bringing energy and optimism into home projects. Summer is a natural time to experiment with color. The report sees an interest in warmer, brighter shades that feel expressive and a little more adventurous, especially for smaller DIY projects and accents.