Uchronia designs celadon-hued suite at Mandarin Oriental hotel as « weird underwater world »
Design studio Uchronia has showcased works by British artists, including chairs made from extruded plastic and seafoam-green glass sculptures, in a suite unveiled at London’s Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park for Frieze Art Fair. Read more
« A cathedral of wood » says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing a wood-lined diabetes health centre in Copenhagen created by Danish studio Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter. Read more
Mason & Fifth offers short and long stays in canal-side building by AHMM and TiggColl
London studios AHMM and TiggColl have completed a 12-storey building near Notting Hill combining co-living and hotel stays under the same roof. Read more
Zeitgeist 2.0 exhibition transforms artist’s home into showcase for « new Norwegian design movement »
As part of Designers’ Saturday festival in Oslo, curators Kirsten Visdal and Per Olav Sølvberg displayed an array of vintage and contemporary Nordic design objects in the home of artist Paul Hellsegg. Read more
Five UX Mistakes That Kill Mobile App Engagement
You’ve poured your heart and soul into your mobile app. The idea is brilliant, the visual design is stunning, and the development is flawless. You launch with high hopes, only to watch your retention charts plummet after the first week. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. In the hyper-competitive arena of mobile apps, a great idea …
Symbolplus « quietly integrates » natural materials into its own office in Tokyo
Design studio Symbolplus has renovated its office in Tokyo, using earthen plaster and delicate Japanese paper to complement the existing building. Read more
The Evolution of Exterior Cladding: From Stucco to Modern Alternatives
When building or renovating a home, exterior cladding plays a crucial role in both aesthetics and functionality. It’s the first line of defense against the elements, but also a major factor in the overall look and feel of a house. Over the years, the materials used for exterior cladding have evolved, reflecting changes in design …
Architectural Rendering Tips to Wow Clients and Investors
Architectural renderings are more than just pretty pictures, they’re storytelling tools. A powerful rendering can make a project leap off the page, sparking excitement, securing funding, and helping clients envision the future. Whether you’re presenting to a developer, an investor, or a city planning board, the way you render a project can dramatically influence how …
« Hopeful and imaginative » social housing wins RIBA Stirling Prize 2025
The Appleby Blue Almshouse social housing complex in London, designed by local studio Witherford Watson Mann Architects, has won this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize for the UK’s best new building. Read more
Dezeen Agenda features modular sports playground by Lego and Nike
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features a colourful modular playground at a primary school in China. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more
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