Design Shanghai 2026 championed modern design across Asia
Promotion: trade show Design Shanghai returned for its 13th edition last month, bringing together over 500 Asian and international brands for the four-day-long event. Read more
Kelly Akashi creates glass chimney as memorial to Los Angeles wildfire losses
California-based artist Kelly Akashi has created a glass chimney to recount her personal experience of loss after the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles for the 2026 Whitney Biennial exhibition. Read more
Menssula sit-stand work tables by Actiu
Dezeen Showroom: office furniture brand Actiu has released a series of sit-stand desks and meeting tables that feature a cantilever design created with modularity in mind. Read more
Esteras Perrote nestles brick-clad painting studio in Argentinian woodland
Austere brick walls cloak a bright skylit painting studio at the heart of Atelier Cambre in Argentina, designed by local architecture practice Esteras Perrote. Read more
Tricolour washbasin bowls by Laufen
Dezeen Showroom: Swiss brand Laufen has released a washbasin made characterful by its colourful inner bowl and the conjunction of matt and glossy finishes. Read more
Dragon-i nightclub renovation captures « rebirth of the romantic side of Hong Kong »
Koko interior designer Pirajean Lees looked to the sultry, saturated colours of director Wong Kar Wai’s films when renovating Hong Kong’s Dragon-i nightclub. Read more
« The only thing these towers are missing are feather boas » says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing Henriquez Partners Architects’ designs for a trio of skyscrapers in Vancouver, including the city’s first supertall skyscraper. Read more
« Technology and craftsmanship align » at Spotify’s immersive London listening room
Audio streaming service Spotify has opened a listening lounge at its London headquarters, featuring a bespoke speaker system and a material palette chosen to enhance the room’s acoustic properties. Read more
Roland and Karimoku design artisanal Kiyola digital pianos crafted with techniques « refined over a thousand years »
Promotion: musical instrument manufacturer Roland and renowned Japanese furniture company Karimoku have unveiled two pianos designed to blend analogue and digital technology with traditional and cutting-edge craftsmanship. Read more
Restaurant Identity Systems: From Napkins to Neon
A restaurant’s identity isn’t a logo. It’s a thousand small decisions that add up to a feeling. The weight of the menu paper. The font on the takeout bag. The color of the aprons. Each element alone is small. Together, they tell you whether this place is for you. Here’s how successful restaurants create cohesive …
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