Ribbon textile by Sophie Smallhorn for Designtex
Dezeen Showroom:Â US textile company Designtex worked with artist Sophie Smallhorn to make Ribbon, a material that aims to bring colour and energy into interiors. Read more
Open Practice Architecture and Kinder Design create « architecturally unique » home in London
London studio Open Practice Architecture and interior design studio Kinder Design have completed Coach House, a family house tucked into a neglected infill site in East Dulwich. Read more
The top 10 material innovations of 2024
The realities of climate change have driven another big year in material innovation in 2024. Here are 10 of the best solutions that have put a promising spin on cement, plastic, fur, linoleum, or even introduced something new. Read more
Renzo Piano Building Workshop unveils « hospital of the future » for Sharjah
Architecture studio Renzo Piano Building Workshop has revealed its plans for Jawaher Boston Medical District in Sharjah, which will include healthcare facilities surrounded by a park. Read more
Light and Shadow rug collection by TenBerke for Warp & Weft
Dezeen Showroom: architecture studio TenBerke worked with US brand Warp & Weft to create a rug collection informed by dawn, midday and dusk. Read more
Permanent buildings will be on the moon « within the next few decades » says NASA’s Nujoud Merancy
As NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the moon in 2027, the US space agency is already thinking about how lunar resources could be exploited for commercial purposes, architecture strategist Nujoud Merancy reveals in this interview. Read more
Studio Saar creates forest-like pavilion at Design Mumbai
Architecture practice Studio Saar has created a lily-shaped, reusable pavilion called Srivan, which was unveiled at Design Mumbai last month. Read more
Taiwan Design Week returns for its second edition with AI-focused theme
Promotion: design festival Taiwain Design Week has returned, taking place between 7 to 15 December, following its inaugural edition last year. Read more
AI-Powered 3D Rendering: Create Realistic Interiors in Minutes
Introduction Creating photorealistic 3D renders has long been a cornerstone of architecture, interior design, and real estate. Yet, traditional rendering processes are often time-consuming, expensive, and reliant on technical expertise. Designers face long wait times and high costs, making it challenging to deliver projects quickly while maintaining visual quality. AI 3D rendering is revolutionizing this …

Paul Coenen adds « shrink-wrap » pattern to aluminium furniture collection
Dutch designer Paul Coenen has used plastic film to create a wrinkled pattern on the anodised aluminium surfaces of furniture and lighting pieces he presented during Dutch Design Week. Read more