Kartell recreates pink Philippe Starck-designed chairs to seat both humans and Barbies
Kartell has collaborated with toymaker Mattel to transform five of its chairs into two hot-pink versions, one to fit real people and one for Barbies, which were shown at Milan design week. Read more
Only a week left to enter Dezeen and Forbo Flooring’s Marmoleum Design Challenge
There is just one week left to enter our Marmoleum Design Challenge with Forbo Flooring, which invites architects and designers to create a wellbeing space using Marmoleum. Enter before 30 April. Read more
ÉCAL’s grow-at-home sponge furniture expands to ten times its size
Researchers from Swiss design school ÉCAL have unveiled a range of flat-pack furniture at Milan design week that needs to be soaked in water to reach its final form. Read more
Watch the second session of DesignMarch’s talks exploring how design can dismantle cultural barriers
Dezeen has teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks exploring the role of architecture and design in addressing global imbalances. Watch the second session here from midday uk time. Read more
Parabel table by Eero Arnio Originals
Dezeen Showroom: originally designed by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio in 1993, Helsinki-based manufacturer Eero Aarnio Originals has released the sculptural Parabel table made from maple wood. Read more
« Doing more with less is always commendable » says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing a skinny house with exposed concrete walls in Japan, designed by local studio IGArchitects. Read more
Watch the first session of DesignMarch’s talks on architecture’s role in community empowerment
Dezeen has teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks focusing on the role of architecture and design in addressing global imbalances. Watch the first session here from 10am. Read more
Dropcity In Progress showcases live reconstruction of historic tunnels
Dropcity, an upcoming urban centre for architecture and design, let visitors see the reconstruction of its historic tunnels alongside a series of installations during this year’s Milan design week. Read more
Lake Flato Architects looks to barns for design of North Fork house
American firm Lake Flato Architects has completed a family retreat on Long Island that consists of three barn-like structures wrapped in cedar and constructed using prefabricated timber elements. Read more
Dezeen Debate features « a peaceful place to live a peaceful life »
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features a family home in the South Downs National Park by Sandel Rendel Architects. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Read more
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