Simon Gill Architects « juxtaposes a house for the living beside a home for the dead »
London studio Simon Gill Architects has extended and renovated a Victorian lodge in Fulham cemetery to create a house with a subterranean pool, courtyard gardens and lightwells. Read more
Five buildings that demonstrate the « beauty and sustainability​ » of Anna Heringer’s work
The Essential Beauty exhibition of Obel Award-winning architect Anna Heringer‘s work is currently on show at Madrid’s Museo ICO. Here, curator Luis Fernández-Galiano selects five highlights from the exhibition. Read more
Justin Bieber ventures into scooter design with flaming all-white Vespa
Vespa has revealed a monochrome version of its classic Sprint scooter designed by musician Justin Bieber that is surrounded by a ring of icy white flames to give it a « Justin spin ». Read more
US government implements improved energy-efficiency requirements for new federal buildings
The US Department of Energy has released updated energy efficiency standards for new government-owned buildings and commercially available air conditioning units, as the cost of fuel and electricity soars around the world. Read more
Dezeen Debate newsletter features Thomas Heatherwick’s « volcanic » performing arts centre in China
The latest edition of Dezeen Debate features Heatherwick Studio’s design for a performing arts centre planned for Hainan, China. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now! Read more
Perkins & Will uses wind direction to shape LA low-income housing complex
Architecture firm Perkins & Will has released designs for a three-building, low-income housing complex in Los Angeles that includes permanent supportive housing. Read more
Can Sneakers Make You Happy?
These sneakers would qualify for what my team member Annie calls Dopamine Dressing. I love them. They won my heart. Wishlisted!
Luggage Tags
I am so happy to see that Brooklyn based Various Keytags expanded into making Custom Luggage Tags. I am totally placing an order. SO FUN!
To Be Hopeful in Bad Times
“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives. If we see only the worst, it destroys …
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