In Basel (Switzerland), you’ll find a strange building in the shape of a yurt. The Novartis Pavilion is an exhibition space dedicated to pharmaceutical sciences, which stands out for its innovative ar...
Over the past 5 years, the so-called “carbon plate” running shoe has revolutionised the world of running, rapidly gaining popularity amongst professionals and amateurs alike. The standout performance ...
For the first time in the industry, Château Galoupet, a vineyard belonging to the luxury group LVMH, is marketing a classified wine in a flat bottle made of recycled and recyclable plastic. This is en...
The first insulin pen was developed in 1985, providing millions of diabetics with a discreet and accurate means of self-administering the correct dose of insulin....
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Plastic objects, whether they are recent or firmly-established cult objects,
have revolutionised the world of design, changed habits and left their mark on our
daily lives for several generations
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The Tulip™ chair, an icon of industrial design
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