H Arquitectes transforms 19th-century Barcelona terrace with brick extension
Spanish studio H Arquitectes has converted a small 19th-century dwelling into a spacious family home in Barcelona named House 1616. Read more
« No hiding » from sustainability impact of trade fairs say designers at Salone
More work is needed to improve the sustainability of trade fairs like Salone del Mobile, designers told Dezeen at Milan design week. Read more
IKEA reflects on « the past, the present and the future » of the home at Milan design week
Swedish retailer IKEAÂ marked its 80th anniversary at Milan design week with Assembling the Future Together, an immersive exhibition that charts the furniture company’s history and addresses its future. Read more
Rick Owens creates wearable helmets that double as fluorescent floor lamps
American designer Rick Owens has released a collection three of helmets that have a single and dual-prong strobe light protruding from their shell and can be used as sculptural floor lamps. Read more
BOB Corner by Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius for Blå Station
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish furniture brand Blå Station has expanded its BOB sofa line with a modular corner unit named BOB Corner, created by designers Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius. Read more
Asif Khan and Theaster Gates unveil Liverpool Docks transformation plans
A pyramidal pavilion for contemplation is set to be introduced to the Liverpool waterfront as part of a transformation project led by architect Asif Khan and artist Theaster Gates. Read more
Gaetano Pesce designs his first-ever handbag for Bottega Veneta
Italian Radical Design pioneer and octagenarian Gaetano Pesce has made his debut foray into bags as part of a collaboration with fashion house Bottega Veneta that was unveiled at Milan design week. Read more
Matter designs recyclable plastic-free remembrance poppy
Design consultancy Matter has redesigned the Royal British Legion remembrance poppy to be created entirely of paper made from coffee cup waste and recycled wood fibres, the first change in the flower’s design for 28 years. Read more
Moholy-Nagy University addresses pressing social and environmental challenges
Promotion: projects that explore textile circularity and mycelium packaging are among the strategic initiatives set up by the Innovation Centre at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) in Budapest, Hungary. Read more
Zaha Hadid Design launches wooden furniture collection Seyun with Karimoku
Zaha Hadid Design has unveiled its wooden Seyun chairs and table, which were designed to « stand the test of time », at the historic Museo Bagatti Valsecchi during Milan design week. Read more
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