Satish Jassal Architects adds red-brick social housing blocks to London estate
London studio Satish Jassal Architects has completed Rowan Court, a cluster of brick-clad social housing blocks in Seven Sisters that « repairs the frayed edges » of an existing 1970s estate. Read more
BIG to wrap Kosovo opera and ballet theatre in sculptural photovoltaic roof
Danish studio BIG has designed a curving folded roof informed by traditional Kosovan skirts for the Opera and Ballet Theatre of Kosovo in Pristina. Read more
Postmodernist Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro dies aged 91
Yrjö Kukkapuro, the Finnish furniture and product designer who dreamt up ideas « until the very end » over more than 70 years of creating, has passed away at his home in Kauniainen at the age of 91. Read more
One Day Exhibition showcases private flat filled with unusual design pieces
Swedish studio MatssonMarnell invited Stockholm Design Week visitors to the home of co-founder Magda Marnell, where local designers showcased beeswax candles, sculptural chairs and hairy lamps. Read more
Design should « blend into the background of everyday life » says Naoto Fukasawa
Ecological concerns and the pressures of the modern world mean designers no longer have the luxury of seeing their work as a form of self-expression, Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa tells Dezeen in this interview. Read more
Ying Gao’s All Mirrors clothing responds to the observer’s gaze
Montreal-based designer Ying Gao has created a pair of garments embedded with soft mirrors and eye-tracking robotic components that transform when people look at them. Read more
Creative Ways to Integrate Brand Identity into Apparel
Image by EyeEm via freepik While a well-designed logo is a cornerstone of brand recognition, limiting your swag, merch, uniforms and custom apparel to just logo placement misses a vast landscape of opportunities. To truly stand out and make a lasting impression, your business can explore innovative ways to integrate your brand identity into apparel—moving …
Ste Marie designs « dreamlike » interior for Toronto luggage store
Waxed plaster walls, rainbow onyx surfaces and an olive tree create a spa-like atmosphere inside the store that Canadian studio Ste Marie has designed for luggage brand Monos. Read more
Urko Sanchez Architects prioritises reusable materials for temporary school in Nairobi
Architecture studio Urko Sánchez Architects has created a series of classrooms for a school in Nairobi, Kenya, which are wrapped in wooden logs to blend into their forested surroundings. Read more
Eight retail stores that make a statement with metal
For our latest lookbook, we’ve rounded up eight retail spaces that use metal to define their interiors, demonstrating its ability to elevate the shopping experience. Read more
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