Marimekko transforms « real Milanese institution » into flower-clad cafe
Jumbo poppies synonymous with Marimekko cover the floor of Bar Unikko, a pink-hued pop-up cafe created as a Milan design week pit stop to mark the print’s 60th anniversary. Read more
Brett Farrow designs San Dieguito House to embrace setting in coastal California
A large tree lies at the heart of a cedar-clad residence in southern California designed by US studio Brett Farrow Architect, which used various tactics to « meld nature into the home’s ethos ». Read more
Five US-based roles on Dezeen Jobs
We’ve listed five roles based in the USA available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions at Dezeen, Harvard Graduate School of Design and Morris Adjmi Architects. Read more
Shigeru Ban unveils Paper Log House at Philip Johnson’s Glass House
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has created a pavilion from paper tubes, wood and milk crates to mark the 75th anniversary of US architect Philip Johnson’s Glass House in Connecticut, USA. Read more
Brick in Architecture Awards winners revealed
Promotion: a Toronto hotel featuring dramatic brick arches and a parking lot converted into a public square in Texas are among the winning projects at the Brick in Architecture Awards. Read more
Andromeda sofas by LSM for UniFor
Dezeen Showroom: Italian design brand UniFor has included two modular sofas in its Andromeda collection, which is characterised by sweeping lines and dramatic proportions. Read more
Pietra Tiburtina tile collection by Casalgrande Padana
Dezeen Showroom: drawing inspiration from historic Italian architecture, the Pietra Tiburtina tiles from Casalgrande Padana recreate the charm of natural travertine. Read more
Erlebnis-Hus seaside visitor centre wrapped in timber grid to « play in, on, under or beside »
A gridded timber frame creates a flexible armature for play equipment and social spaces at the Erlebnis-Hus visitor centre in Sankt Peter-Ording, Germany, which was designed by Holzer Kobler Architekturen. Read more
Nifemi Marcus-Bello highlights plight of migrant Mediterranean Sea crossings in Milan installation
Nigerian designer Nifemi Marcus-Bello has created a sculptural interpretation of a boat from stainless steel to highlight the dangerous crossing faced by people crossing the Mediterranean Sea to Europe. Read more
Faye Toogood explores « sexuality and the body » in Rude Arts Club exhibition
Pillowy lamps, daybeds that look like stacked mattresses and rugs featuring abstract renderings of private body parts feature in an exhibition of new launches from Faye Toogood at Milan design week. Read more

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