Kinder
“It’s embarrassing that after 45 years of research and study, the best advice I can give to people is to be a little kinder to each other.” – Aldous Huxley⠀
Office for Strategic Spaces revitalises historic Barcelona apartment block
Spanish studio Office for Strategic Spaces has refurbished a 19th-century housing block in Barcelona, unlocking a previously neglected yard space with a new public courtyard linked by criss-crossing metal walkways. Read more
Linehouse designs Hong Kong hotel to evoke the comfort of home
Shanghai-based interior studio Linehouse used natural materials and a muted colour palette to give the Ying’nFlo hotel in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, the feel of an inviting home. Read more
« We’re recontextualising what a shoe is » says Nike VP Darryl Matthews
New manufacturing processes are pushing the boundaries of trainer design, says vice president of footwear design at Nike‘s Catalyst team in this interview. Read more
Typo planters by David Karásek and Michael Tomalik for MmCité
Dezeen Showroom: designers David Karásek and Michael Tomalik have collaborated with Czech brand MmCité to create a planter made from 3D-printed concrete. Read more
OMA develops « wood plug and play system » for 30 Amsterdam schools
David Gianotten and Michael den Otter of Dutch studio OMA have designed a modular, mass-timber system that will be used to construct up to 30 schools in the Netherlands. Read more
« Architects are so sheltered in terms of their sharing of knowledge » says Wendy Perring
Hampshire-based Pad Studio recently completed a post-occupancy study on an eco-house it completed 13 years ago. In this interview, director Wendy Perring discusses the findings. Read more
Lexus Design Award exhibition displays « power of design » at Milan design week
Promotion: Japanese car brand Lexus displayed the four winning works of this year’s Lexus Design Award as part of Milan design week 2023, including a jacket that turns fog into drinking water and a humidifier made from recycled ceramic waste. Read more
Ember Locke hotel channels Kensington’s decadent heyday
Warm saturated colours and maximalist touches are combined inside Locke Hotels‘ latest outpost in west London, designed by local studios Atelier Ochre and House of DrĂ©. Read more
Five intern and assistant roles featured on Dezeen Jobs
We’ve selected five internships and assistant job roles in design, office administration and editorial available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions at Dezeen, Zaha Hadid Architects and Studio Olafur Eliasson. Read more

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