Rik van Veen transforms old gas pipes into spotted Leopard bench
Dutch designer Rik van Veen has created a bench made from leftover plastic pipes that are fused together and carved to create a textural pattern reminiscent of a leopard’s fur. Read more
High Line « under threat » from proposed skyscrapers and casino say Friends of the High Line founders
The rezoning of land in New York City for skyscrapers and a casino puts the experience of the city’s High Line « under threat » according to the founders of Friends of the High Line. Read more
Wheeler Kearns wraps Michigan lake house with two tones of wood
Chicago-based studio Wheeler Kearns Architects has created a wood-wrapped lake house with three separate structures whose design was informed « by the natural beauty and tranquillity » of Lake Michigan. Read more
Drexel University spotlights twelve architecture and design student projects
Dezeen School Shows: a spa that integrates natural materials including stone and mineral plaster is included in Dezeen’s latest school show by students at Drexel University. Read more
« The shadow of Grenfell Tower’s burnt-out husk will follow the refurbishment architect forever »
As the long-awaited final report from the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire is published, Nat Barker reflects on the role of the lead architect on the building’s notorious refurbishment project. Read more
Conscious collection by Carnegie
Dezeen Showroom: addressing sustainability– and wellbeing-related needs, American brand Carnegie has released a new range of upholstery, wall coverings and drapery. Read more
Pharrell Williams creates space-themed Lego set to make players « feel seen and empowered »
Producer Pharrell Williams has unveiled the Over the Moon Lego set, including a gold-hued spacecraft and Lego’s widest range of customisable minifigure skin tones. Read more
Rørbæk og Møller Arkitekter unveils curved concrete church in Roskilde
Architecture studio Rørbæk og Møller Arkitekter has completed the concrete Trekroner Church on the outskirts of Roskilde, Denmark. Read more
Production designer Naaman Marshall adopted « utilitarian » approach for Alien: Romulus
Heavy-lift machinery and vehicles informed the set design of the sci-fi horror film Alien: Romulus, production designer Naaman Marshall tells Dezeen in this interview. Read more
Cake Architecture « exposes the guts » of Rally festival with demountable fibreglass stage
Panels of translucent fibreglass envelop this multi-level stage designed by Cake Architecture for London arts and music festival Rally, revealing the reusable scaffolding structure at its heart. Read more
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