Parisian office blocks transformed into Ilot Saint-Germain social housing
Concrete loggias overlook a courtyard at this social housing block in Paris, which French studios Francois Brugel Architectes Associes, H2o Architectes and Antoine Regnault Architecture have converted from offices. Read more
« I wouldn’t want to be a young designer today » says Sebastian Herkner
German designer Sebastian Herkner believes there are fewer opportunities for young designers to work with furniture brands today than when he was first starting out in the industry. Read more
« Less is more is back » says panel during Gaggenau talk at Milan design week
Dezeen teamed up with kitchen appliances brand Gaggenau to host and film a talk about reduction in design with representatives from Zaha Hadid Architects, SOM and Industrial Facility during Milan design week 2024. Read more
Tono Mirai Architects encloses toilet in Japanese park with rammed earth
Japanese studio Tono Mirai Architects has used soil and wood to create Toiletowa, a curving structure in Saitama prefecture containing a public toilet that reuses wastewater. Read more
Luke McClelland uses stone and oak to overhaul Georgian apartment in Edinburgh
A select few materials appear throughout this apartment in Edinburgh, which architect Luke McClelland has revamped to let its historic features take centre stage. Read more
7 Ways Field Service Management Optimizes Business Performance
In today’s fast-paced business environment, optimizing performance is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. Among the myriad strategies to enhance business operations, field service management stands out for its ability to streamline processes, improve customer service, and ultimately drive profitability. Here are seven ways implementing a robust field service management strategy can transform your …
Takt chair is first furniture piece to receive EU’s « more transparent » sustainability score
Furniture brand Takt has begun using a new kind of lifecycle assessment for its products that was devised by the European Commission and considers a product’s full impact on nature and human health. Read more
Designing For Connectivity: The Role Of Design In IoT Software Development
Explore the crucial role of design in IoT software development and how it impacts connectivity. Understanding the Importance of User-Centric Design in IoT User-centric design focuses on creating products and systems that prioritize the needs and preferences of the end users. It focuses on creating products and systems that prioritize the needs and preferences of …
Airbnb creates rentals based on famous places and movies for guests
Rental platform Airbnb has announced the addition of its Icons program, a category that provides a range of international experiences including a stay in the house from Pixar’s Up and an overnight in the Musee D’ Orsay in Paris. Read more
Dezeen Agenda features Foster + Partners’ plans for « London’s lowest whole-life carbon high-rise »
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features the approval of Foster + Partners’ 18 Blackfriars Road development in London. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more