Six innovative infrastructure projects from bridges to boardwalks
With six days left to enter Dezeen Awards 2024, we look back at last year’s six shortlisted infrastructure and transport projects, which include a rolling bridge and submerged bicycle park. Read more
RIBA confronts colonial history of London HQ in Raise the Roof: Building for Change exhibition
A graphite mural and pine sculptures are among the artworks in an exhibition examining the colonial history embedded in the Royal British Institute of Architects‘ London headquarters. Read more
Brick-wrapped lobby by Merge Architects wins Gold in Brick in Architecture Awards
Promotion: more than 9,000 red bricks form a curved volume within the interior of this mixed-use building’s lobby, which has been awarded Gold in the Commercial category at the Brick in Architecture Awards. Read more
2LG repurposes vintage helter skelter to « harness nostalgia » at Clerkenwell Design Week
Stay Playful (When No One Feels Like Playing) is a sugary pink helter skelter, which has been repaired by interiors studio 2LG and placed in London’s Spa Fields park as an installation for Clerkenwell Design Week. Read more
Riley Hooker creates inflatable seating informed by « slime mold » for collective gathering
During this year’s NYCxDesign festival, local designer Riley Hooker has created a modular and twisting inflatable seating system informed by « slime mold » meant to acts as a gathering place in times of « crisis ».Read more
Dezeen Agenda features IKEA’s first pet range Utsådd
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features IKEA’s reveal of its first product range for pets, Utsådd. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more
Head Hi Lamp Show in New York prioritises « creation over commercialization »
Brooklyn design bookstore Head Hi has showcased lamps made by 54 different designers for its annual group show during NYCxDesign. Read more
Flexform showcases furniture for homes that « express your personality » in its own magazine
Promotion: Italian furniture brand Flexform has created the Somewhere magazine, which highlights its sofas and armchairs, for « homes that make people feel welcome ». Read more
Yõso armchair by Samuel Wilkinson for Allermuir
Dezeen Showroom: designer Samuel Wilkinson has created a contemporary take on traditional timber armchairs with Yõso, manufactured by British brand Allermuir. Read more
Tempus Obsidian timepieces by Ben Rousseau
Dezeen Showroom: British art and design studio Ben Rousseau has released a contemporary version of a traditional wall clock that features a digital display set into a glossy black face. Read more
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