Brick in Architecture Awards winners revealed
Promotion: a Toronto hotel featuring dramatic brick arches and a parking lot converted into a public square in Texas are among the winning projects at the Brick in Architecture Awards. Read more
Andromeda sofas by LSM for UniFor
Dezeen Showroom: Italian design brand UniFor has included two modular sofas in its Andromeda collection, which is characterised by sweeping lines and dramatic proportions. Read more
Pietra Tiburtina tile collection by Casalgrande Padana
Dezeen Showroom: drawing inspiration from historic Italian architecture, the Pietra Tiburtina tiles from Casalgrande Padana recreate the charm of natural travertine. Read more
Erlebnis-Hus seaside visitor centre wrapped in timber grid to « play in, on, under or beside »
A gridded timber frame creates a flexible armature for play equipment and social spaces at the Erlebnis-Hus visitor centre in Sankt Peter-Ording, Germany, which was designed by Holzer Kobler Architekturen. Read more
Nifemi Marcus-Bello highlights plight of migrant Mediterranean Sea crossings in Milan installation
Nigerian designer Nifemi Marcus-Bello has created a sculptural interpretation of a boat from stainless steel to highlight the dangerous crossing faced by people crossing the Mediterranean Sea to Europe. Read more
Faye Toogood explores « sexuality and the body » in Rude Arts Club exhibition
Pillowy lamps, daybeds that look like stacked mattresses and rugs featuring abstract renderings of private body parts feature in an exhibition of new launches from Faye Toogood at Milan design week. Read more
« Did I wake up in the wrong multiverse today? » asks commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing Thomas Heatherwick’s Humanise campaign, which reimagines « boring » versions of UK landmarks including The Tower of London and Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Five key projects from designer and Dezeen Awards 2024 judge Jasper Morrison
British designer Jasper Morrison has joined Dezeen Awards 2024 as a judge. Here he selects five projects that best reflect his work. Read more
Patterned stone-and-clay floor showcases Hermès’ « connection with the earth »
French fashion house Hermès has designed an installation that uses reclaimed bricks, slate, marble and terracotta to draw attention to the brand’s artisan roots at Milan design week. Read more
Day two from Milan design week 2024
The Dezeen team are reporting live from Milan Design Week (15-19 April). Read on for all the coverage from the second day (Tuesday 16 April) – and follow the live feed for today’s activity! Read more
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