MVRDV designs giant sphere for sports arena in Tirana
Dutch studio MVRDV has unveiled plans for The Grand Ballroom, a sports arena in Tirana, Albania, held within a 100-metre-wide sphere modelled on a sports ball. Read more
Nieuwe Instituut appoints Yesomi Umolu as general and artistic director
Former Chicago Architecture Biennial artistic director Yesomi Umolu has been named general and artistic director of Rotterdam’s Nieuwe Instituut museum starting next year. Read more
Dubai courtyard installation examines how « architecture evolved in the region »
Emirati studio Some Kind of Practice presented a palm-clad pavilion with a central courtyard at this year’s Dubai Design Week, exploring how this architectural feature has been shaped by climate and communities over time. Read more
Auckland apartment block by Monk Mackenzie integrates Fisher & Paykel appliances
Ergonomic kitchens fitted with Fisher & Paykel appliances feature in this eight-apartment building in Auckland, as shown in this video produced by Dezeen for the luxury kitchen brand. Read more
Herzog & de Meuron creates reading spaces with own furniture at Tokyo art centre
Architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron showcased stools that sit at the « crossroad between analogue and digital », as well as floor lamps and books at the SKWAT art centre for design event Capsule Plaza Tokyo. Read more
Cosentino hosts C Next Designers to explore interior design trends
Promotion: nearly 300 design professionals from over 30 countries attended this year’s C Next Designers convention, hosted by surface design brand Cosentino in Almeria, Spain. Read more
Creating a Visual Echo: The Role of Cohesive Advertising Campaign Design Across Billboards and Digital Ads
In the relentless scroll of our digital lives and the fleeting glance of a highway commute, a brand has only a moment to make an impression. In this fragmented attention economy, a disjointed ad campaign isn’t just a missed opportunity, it’s a brand liability. The modern consumer doesn’t live in one medium; they flow seamlessly …
Fiandre’s latest collection features « carefully selected materials »
Promotion: ceramics manufacturer Fiandre has unveiled its latest collection of tiled surfaces, which it describes as « an architectural language built around eight carefully selected materials ». Read more
Adjaye Associates designs Studio Museum in Harlem based on « familiar local architectural tropes »
Architecture studio Adjaye Associates has unveiled the Studio Museum in Harlem, New York City, ahead of its opening later this week. Read more
Grounded rugs by Plesner Patterns and InHouse Group
Dezeen Showroom: Norwegian studio Plesner Patterns has brought lush and playful nature-inspired designs to this collection of rugs, developed in collaboration with carpet supplier InHouse Group. Read more
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