Sonia and Sonya rug collection by Sonya Winner Rug Studio
Dezeen Showroom: the colourful artwork of late French artist Sonia Delaunay was the basis for this duo of rugs created by British brand Sonya Winner Rug Studio. Read more
RAD+ar encloses tropical Frame Garden with mirrored panels in Indonesia
Large mirrors frame the tree-planted interiors of this cafe and seating area beside a park in Jakarta, Indonesia, completed by local studio Research Artistic Design + architecture. Read more
Thomas Heatherwick’s Humanise campaign creates « boring alter-egos » of UK landmarks
Creative agency Uncommon Creative Studio has made « boring » versions of UK landmarks including Buckingham Palace and Edinburgh Castle for Thomas Heatherwick‘s Humanise campaign. Read more
Dezeen video captures reconstructed spire at Notre-Dame
This Dezeen video shows the restoration progress of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, including its reconstructed spire that is crowned by a golden rooster. Read more
Leo Maher references « queer legends » with Something Sticky lighting sculptures
British artist-designer Leo Maher has created sculptural lights that tell stories about homosexuality, set to feature in the Alcova exhibition during Milan design week. Read more
Oblò pendant light by Paola Navone for Lodes
Dezeen Showroom: Italian architect Paola Navone collaborated with Venetian brand Lodes to create Oblò, a pendant light with a chromatic palette designed to recall « the sensations of the sea ». Read more
Study finds botanical gardens offer « greater cooling effect » in cities compared to parks
The Global Centre for Clean Air Research has published research that found botanical gardens are one of the best ways to cool cities and mitigate the effects of heatwaves. Read more
Saint Laurent rereleases handpainted Gio Ponti plates designed for Villa Planchart
French fashion house Saint Laurent will unveil the Villa Planchart Segnaposto collection of 12 porcelain plates designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti in 1957 at Milan design week. Read more
Poetica furniture system by Scavolini
Dezeen Showroom: Italian design brand Scavolini has released a modular furnishing system that allows users to customise kitchens and living rooms. Read more
Workshop Architecture Inc creates « raw and unvarnished » prefabricated home in Ontario
Toronto studio Workshop Architecture Inc has created a prefabricated home in Ontario with an exposed structure and blue-painted element on the interior. Read more
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