Seestadt Aspern Housing by Berger + Parkkinen brought Red Vienna into the 21st century
The first case study in our Social Housing Revival series looks at a housing block in Vienna organised around a central « common heart » that harks back to the city’s golden age of municipal construction. Read more
Hamonic + Masson gives Alta Tower in Le Havre an « expressive » twisting concrete shape
A reinforced concrete frame defines the twisting form of a tower designed by local studio Hamonic + Masson & Associés for the port city of Le Havre in northern France. Read more
« Bowing out gracefully is a rare thing in the starchitect firmament »
Architecture has a long tradition of famous figures working well into their old age but sometimes it’s best to know when to stop, writes Catherine Slessor. Read more
Ten wearable technology products designed to enhance our bodies
Following the release of technology brand Samsung’s first smart ring, we round up 10 recent wearable technology designs, including a smart menstrual cup and an air-purifying collar. Read more
« Trend-forward » stone and wood patterns decorate Formica’s 2024 Living Impressions Collection
Promotion: Formica Corporation has launched a collection of versatile surfaces that reference current trends in interior design and were informed by customer research. Read more
Kingston Lafferty Design includes « sensual » red quartzite kitchen in townhouse renovation
Dublin studio Kingston Lafferty Design has transformed the architecture and interiors of this family home in Cork, Ireland, which features 1970s-style shapes and colours informed by the work of designer Verner Panton. Read more
Suspended bridges connect round cabin hotels in Mexico
Mexican architect MarÃa José Gutiérrez has placed a series of round, pine-clad cabins connected by suspended bridges onto a vineyard in Mexico to serve as vacation rentals. Read more
Norman Foster and Holcim develop modular housing unit for displaced communities
Promotion: the Norman Foster Foundation has collaborated with building materials company Holcim to develop the Essential Homes Project, a concrete-wrapped modular housing concept for displaced people. Read more
Noon Slate bathtub by Acquabella
Dezeen Showroom:Â made by Spanish bathroom brand Acquabella, the Noon Slate bathtub is designed to deliver maximum style and comfort in a choice of over 2,000 colours. Read more
Hutch Design transforms concrete pig shed into rural retreat outside London
Architecture studio Hutch Design has created The Maker’s Barn, a holiday home on the outskirts of London that is finished with a palette of « natural and honest » materials. Read more
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