I/Thee forms « frozen river in the sky » with algae-based Iowa pavilion
As part of a series of pavilions installed in an Iowa park system, Arizona design studio I/Thee has created the Puddle Pavilion, which is topped with caps made of « splattered » algae-based resin. Read more
CAAM + Arquitectos references warehouses for vaulted restaurant in Mexico
Mexico City studio CAAM + Arquitectos has vaulted a metal roof over a Japanese restaurant with brick walls in Querétaro, Mexico, referencing the industrial character of the area. Read more
Thai Trade spotlights diverse products by five of the country’s design brands
Dezeen Showroom: all-wood and all-metal pieces, including seating, tables and storage, are among those published by Thailand-based design brands on Dezeen Showroom. Read more
Ney and Partners curves footbridge between arches of French viaduct
Belgian engineering studio Ney and Partners has created a sinuous footbridge in Albi, France, which cantilevers from a 19th-century viaduct over the River Tarn. Read more
Glulam and polycarbonate pavilion by In Praise of Shadows gets permanent Stockholm home
A pavilion by Swedish studio In Praise of Shadows, originally created as a companion piece for a Venice Architecture Biennale design, has been placed in Stockholm’s Rosendal Garden. Read more
« Are malls back? » asks commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing Heatherwick Studio’s plans for a public square flanked by shops and offices in Prague’s historic centre. Read more
Donald Trump reportedly set to name Airnbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia to chief design role
President Donald Trump is expected to appoint Joe Gebbia as chief design officer for the US government as part of an « America by Design » initiative that will see the Airbnb co-founder lead a newly formed National Design Studio. Read more
Dry Cleaning exhibition is « airing the fresh new works of Londons emerging designers »
London-based Max Radford Gallery has filled a warehouse space near Borough Market with collectible designs by 53 artists, including pieces made from human hair and recycled leather. Read more
« World’s first » self-driving golf trolley follows players around the course
Technology firm Botronics has developed an autonomous AI-powered golf trolley that acts like a personal caddie, trailing players from hole to hole, providing tips on club selection and recording data to help improve their game. Read more
Circular transit hub shown in images of « built-from-scratch » American desert city
Renderings of the « built-from-scratch » city Telosa designed by BIG show details of specific buildings, such as a large, wooden « mobility hub » and a « sports village » hosted in an outstretched, silver building. Read more
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