Kengo Kuma’s HC Andersens Hus opens in Denmark
A new museum dedicated to Danish fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen, designed as an experiential « fantasy world » of gardens and underground exhibition spaces, has officially opened in Odense following a soft launch at the end of June 2021. Read more
Ten residential interiors showcasing exposed plaster walls
An award-winning council house renovation and homes with curved design elements feature in our latest lookbook, which collects ten interiors that celebrate the versatility of plaster walls. Read more
Michael Marriott builds ad-hoc Kioskö bar using only recycled objects
British designer Michael Marriott has installed a makeshift beach shack made out of recycled stereos, bottle crates and fridges in the historic Harewood House in West Yorkshire. Read more
Floral installations decorate Atrium bar in Atlanta by Smith Hanes Studio
Handmade fluted ceramic tiles, pink blown-glass lighting and tropical patterned fabrics all feature in this Atlanta bar and restaurant by local architecture firm Smith Hanes Studio. Read more
Vallribera Arquitectes contrasts heavy and light finishes at compact home in Barcelona
Exposed, white-painted concrete contrasts a delicate, skylit metal staircase at this minimalist house in Mataró, Barcelona, designed by local practice Vallribera Arquitectes. Read more
Ten home interiors animated by sculptural winding staircases
Sculpture-like concrete steps and a curving stair suspended above ground feature in this lookbook, which spotlights ten residential interiors with standout spiral or helical staircases. Read more
This week the world’s skinniest skyscraper was completed
This week on Dezeen, US studio SHoP Architects completed 111 West 57th Street in New York City, which is now the world’s skinniest skyscraper with a height-to-width ratio of 24:1. Read more
Knotty cedar clads 5280 House in Montana by Barkow Leibinger
The founders of architecture studio Barkow Leibinger have created a square-shaped dwelling for themselves in Bozeman, Montana, that features ample use of wood, including cedar siding and glue-laminated timber beams. Read more
TEF Design creates living wall for net-zero Larkin Street Substation in San Francisco
A lush green wall and back-lit fibreglass panels are found on the exterior of an electrical substation extension that was designed by TEF Design to achieve net-zero energy consumption. Read more
Senior politician denies deregulation agenda caused failure to review building codes before Grenfell
The most senior politician to appear at the inquiry into the deadly Grenfell Tower fire in London has insisted that his government’s deregulation policies did not lead to a failure to update lax building codes ahead of the disaster. Read more
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