« The only thing these towers are missing are feather boas » says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing Henriquez Partners Architects’ designs for a trio of skyscrapers in Vancouver, including the city’s first supertall skyscraper. Read more
« Technology and craftsmanship align » at Spotify’s immersive London listening room
Audio streaming service Spotify has opened a listening lounge at its London headquarters, featuring a bespoke speaker system and a material palette chosen to enhance the room’s acoustic properties. Read more
Roland and Karimoku design artisanal Kiyola digital pianos crafted with techniques « refined over a thousand years »
Promotion: musical instrument manufacturer Roland and renowned Japanese furniture company Karimoku have unveiled two pianos designed to blend analogue and digital technology with traditional and cutting-edge craftsmanship. Read more
Restaurant Identity Systems: From Napkins to Neon
A restaurant’s identity isn’t a logo. It’s a thousand small decisions that add up to a feeling. The weight of the menu paper. The font on the takeout bag. The color of the aprons. Each element alone is small. Together, they tell you whether this place is for you. Here’s how successful restaurants create cohesive …
Arcade-Style Gaming Interfaces Still Lean on Dark Color Palettes: Explaining Their Color Strategy
Arcade-style gaming interfaces still return to dark palettes because their job is larger than navigation. They have to stage anticipation, compress hierarchy, and make a fast emotional impression before a viewer reads a single line. For design readers, that is the interesting part. The dark background is not just a mood choice. It is a …
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Experimental pavilion in Oregon « challenges the rectilinear logic » of mass timber
US architecture studio Lake Flato and engineering firm Structurecraft have experimented with dowel-laminated timber for a pavilion at the Mass Timber Conference in Oregon. Read more
« The lime struggle is over » thanks to Corona’s latest campaign
Promotion: global beer brand Corona has redesigned the lime to tackle the issue of an ill-fitting wedge – a problem shared by « millions of Corona drinkers worldwide ». Read more
Planning commission approves White House ballroom design
Despite a judge’s order to halt construction on the White House ballroom project this week, Washington DC advisory committee National Capitol Planning Commission has approved the design of the project. Read more
Dezeen Agenda features O’Donnell + Tuomey’s V&A East Museum
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features an exclusive look at the exterior of the V&A East Museum in London. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more
Design Doha Biennial postponed « in light of the evolving situation in the region »
This year’s Design Doha biennial, which was set to open later this month, has been postponed until November due to the continued war in the Gulf. Read more
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