Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches its first circular design strategy
Promotion: Ellen MacArthur Foundation has launched its first circular design strategy that states that in order for circular economy ambitions to be met « organisations need to leverage design systemically ». Read more
Rado unveils two-tone watches informed by Le Corbusier’s colour palette
Swiss watch brand Rado has launched True Square Thinline Les Couleurs Le Corbusier, three limited-edition timepieces that use architect Le Corbusier‘s « naturally harmonious » colour palette. Read more
NBBJ creates pediatric clinic in Seattle with « no blank walls »
Salvaged wood and colourful murals by local artists are among the decorative features in the NBBJ-designed Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic, which combines medical services with public amenities like a basketball court and community kitchen. Read more
Zeller & Moye and Katie Paterson align hundreds of glass cylinders for Apple campus sculpture
Architecture studio Zeller & Moye has collaborated with artist Katie Paterson to create Mirage, a massive sculpture made from glass cylinders for technology company Apple‘s campus in California. Read more
S1 stool by Derlot among 12 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: stools made from recyclable plastic that double as side tables are among 12 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. Read more
Time is Running Out exhibition features 24 clocks made from biomaterials
Promotion: online platform PlasticFree and creative studio OMSE have launched a London Design Festival exhibition highlighting the urgency to find alternatives to plastic. Read more
Qyos acoustic cabins by Actiu
Dezeen Showroom: office furniture brand Actiu has launched Qyos, its first acoustic meeting pod, designed to create « islands of privacy ». Read more
Spridd slots T-shaped house into rocky hillside in Stockholm
Raked concrete covers this T-shaped house, which architecture studio Spridd has slotted into a sloped site surrounded by trees on the island of Nacka in Stockholm. Read more
Andu Masebo crafts furniture from remains of a single car at LDF
Designer Andu Masebo took great care to avoid making anything « naff or kitsch » when transforming a scrapped car into eight furniture pieces, currently on display at the V&A for London Design Festival. Read more
« Why would architects let themselves be so vitiated? »
A recent documentary about The Line mega-project in Saudi Arabia paints a bleak picture of the architecture profession, writes Dana Cuff. Read more

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