Plus modular seating system by Francesco Rota for Lapalma
Dezeen Showroom: designer Francesco Rota and Italian brand Lapalma have released an outdoor seating system in which every module accommodates lying down. Read more
London loft extension by Office S&M explores « how far cork can go »
London studio Office S&M has used cork as cladding, insulation and flooring in this mansard extension to a house in Walthamstow, which is enlivened by bright yellow details. Read more
Balmuda designs handless alarm clock for phoneless bedtime
Japanese brand Balmuda has created a white-noise-producing alarm clock with a glowing dial to reduce smartphone use at bedtime. Read more
Venice Biennale unveils renovated Central Pavilion
The Central Pavilion at the Giardini della Biennale is set to reopen for this year’s Venice Art Biennale, following a restoration by Italian architecture studio Labics and architect Fabio Fumagalli. Read more
Brick Bonds book celebrates « the skill and craft of bricklaying »
Graphic designer Melissa Price shines a light on the anatomy of the humble brick and the variety of bricklaying techniques used in construction in her book Brick Bonds. Read more
Kéré Architecture designs perforated brick health clinic in Burundi
Berlin studio Kéré Architecture has revealed its design for the Ineza Clinic, which will step up a hillside in rural Burundi within a series of brick pavilions. Read more
AI toys could stunt emotional development of young children, study warns
Designers need to work closely with child development experts when creating AI toys to ensure they help rather than hinder kids’ psychological growth, the co-author of a pioneering study has told Dezeen. Read more
A Breath of Fresh Air: BlazeType’s Redesigned Website Puts Playfulness First
In the world of type design, where digital storefronts can often feel as rigid and impersonal as a default system font, stumbling upon a foundry with genuine personality is a treat. Enter BlazeType, an independent French type foundry founded in 2016 by Matthieu Salvaggio. From their base, this international team of type designers, researchers, and …
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AIA suing Donald Trump over Kennedy Center renovation in unprecedented coalition
US organisations the American Institute of Architects and Docomomo US are among the plaintiffs in a lawsuit suing US president Donald Trump over his proposed renovations for the Edward Durell Stone-designed Kennedy Center. Read more
Magnetic catch-alls by Dodomoom
Dezeen Showroom: Ukrainian brand Dodomoom has released a product that streamlines the look and function of entryways by magnetically holding keys and other necessities. Read more
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