Twist pendant light by Shakúff
Dezeen Showroom: handmade using a complex glass-blowing technique, the Twist pendant by Shakúff brings a decorative spin to a classic style of lighting. Read more
Empty Brain
“Wonderful things can happen when your brain is empty.” – Maira Kalman
Caukin Studio adds classrooms with « raw » aesthetic to school in Zambia
Architecture practice Caukin Studio has added four classrooms built from locally sourced materials to the Evergreen School in Zambia. Read more
Chybik + Kristof unveils design for Czech Republic’s tallest skyscraper
Czech studio Chybik + Kristof has designed a 56-storey skyscraper in Ostrava, Czech Republic, which will become the tallest building in the country. Read more
MIT engineers invent plastic that is stronger than steel and could be used as structural material
Massachusetts Institute of Technology chemical engineers have invented a new type of plastic that is twice as strong as steel and could one day be used as a building material. Read more
Sprinkle pendant lamp by Note Design Studio for Zero Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: Note Design Studio has called its latest design for Zero Lighting Sprinkle, in reference to the pendant lamp‘s vibrant colour palette and thin cylindrical shape, which are reminiscent of the tiny sugary beads used to decorate cakes. Read more
Dreamachine installation set to give visitors a « vivid visual experience » from behind closed eyes
Architecture studio Assemble is one of the creators behind Dreamachine, an immersive art installation that will take place later this year as part of the Unboxed: Creativity in the UK festival. Read more
Häggå Icon rugs by Kasthall among new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a patterned rug collection designed to celebrate craftsmanship is among six new products featured on Dezeen Showroom this week. Read more
RCKa designs Nourish Hub to tackle food poverty in London
Architecture studio RCKa has transformed a row of vacant shop units in west London into a community kitchen and learning space that hopes to reduce dependency on food banks. Read more
Saunders Architecture designs « ribbon-like » Lily Pad house in Ontario
Canadian architect Todd Saunders has shaped this white house next to Lake Rousseau to create a continuous route through its interior and exterior spaces. Read more
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