Lucerne School of Art and Design presents 15 textiles design student projects
Dezeen School Shows: a collection of accessories crafted from reclaimed materials that explores body image is included in this school show by Lucerne School of Art and Design. Read more
Shakti Design Residency will connect emerging designers with « artisanal » Indian practices
Promotion: interior architect Shalini Misra has announced the inaugural and free-to-enter Shakti Design Residency, a month-long creative programme in India with a strong emphasis on craft. Read more
Patagonia Original « Extra » surface by Antolini
Dezeen Showroom: a look reminiscent of dramatic landscapes is created by Italian company Antolini‘s Patagonia Original « Extra » surface, which consists of specially processed natural minerals. Read more
Studio VDGA arranges blocky Dubai home around sequence of courtyards
A series of intersecting blocks and voids form House of Courtyards, which Indian practice Studio VDGA has added to a neighbourhood in Dubai. Read more
SOA Architekti transforms former graveyard into public park in Czech Republic
An elevated, winding walkway guides visitors through Park of Memories, a former graveyard in AÅ¡, Czech Republic, renovated by local studio SOA Architekti. Read more
Four materials made from banana plants at Future Fabrics Expo
At this year’s Future Fabrics Expo, banana plants emerged as a fruitful source for making more sustainable materials. Here, we spotlight four examples of the plant being transformed into leather alternatives and clothing fabric. Read more
Vessev launches electric hydrofoil ferry that « flies above the waves »
Maritime transport firm Vessev has developed a fully electric boat that uses hydrofoil technology to reduce energy consumption by up to 90 per cent. Read more
Seven brown furnishings and fittings for down-to-earth interiors
Dezeen Showroom: this roundup collates seven products, items of furniture and homewares listed on Dezeen Showroom that are rendered in rich brown tones. Read more
Raskh launches « world’s first » watch with built-in bottle opener
Hong Kong design studio Raskh has developed the Leverage watch, which features a patented mechanism that reveals a hidden bottle opener concealed in the case body. Read more
Office La draws on « special magic » of New Orleans for colourful house
The colours of New Orleans‘ iconic streetcars informed the decor palette chosen by local studio Office La for this bright pink house. Read more
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