Mae designs senior day-care centre in southeast London to tackle social isolation
Mae Architects has completed the John Morden Centre, a day-care and health facility that explores solutions to the issue of loneliness among elderly people. Read more
Muhhe Studio inserts « wooden box » into old factory to create light-filled photographer’s studio
A white-painted steel and timber volume that contains an office, dressing room, reception and studio space sits at the centre of this photographer’s studio in an old factory building. Read more
Freitag produces multipurpose bag using fabric from discarded airbags
Dezeen Showroom: Zurich-based bag manufacturer Freitag has designed the F707 Stratos, a foldable lightweight rucksack made from discarded airbags and truck tarpaulins. Read more
Life House transforms motor lodge in the Berkshires into hotel
A former motel in rural Massachusetts has been transformed by American hospitality brand Life House into a hotel decorated with accents influenced by 1970s hospitality. Read more
Snarkitecture uses recycled materials for Pharrell Williams’ streetwear brand store in Miami
New York design studio Snarkitecture has designed a flagship store for the streetwear clothing brand Billionaire Boys Club, created by American musician Pharrell Williams and Japanese graphic designer Nigo. Read more
Former RIBA presidents say revamp will turn the Sainsbury Wing into « an airport lounge »
Eight former presidents of the Royal Institute of British Architects have objected to Selldorf Architects‘ revamp of the National Gallery’s Sainsbury Wing, calling it « insensitive ». Read more
DuPont adds new contemporary colours to Corian Solid Surface range
Promotion: Corian Design of US brand DuPont has expanded its Corian Solid Surface range with eight new colours, informed by the patterns of natural materials. Read more
Wick
As a cat owner I shy away of having candles in my house and am wondering if the Wick would create somewhat the same ambiance as a candle would.
Arc’teryx Presents: Nexus
Nexus is a ski film documenting five distinct groups of female skiers, their connection to the mountains and how skiing shapes their relationships. Each segment explores how the mountains have been a transformative place for each of these athletes, and what they’ve learned from their time on skis. This is getting me excited for ski …
Kameleon Office Booth by Askia Furniture
Dezeen Showroom: the Kameleon Office Booth is a pod by Romanian brand Askia Furniture that is designed to adapt to suit different workspaces « like a chameleon does in nature ». Read more
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