India Mahdavi enlivens Rome’s Villa Medici with bold geometric furnishings
Architect India Mahdavi has updated six rooms within Rome‘s 16th-century Villa Medici to feature an array of contemporary and colourful furniture. Read more
Norman Foster launches academic institute to « improve the quality of life in cities »
British architect Norman Foster has launched the Norman Foster Institute, which will offer educational courses focused on the sustainable development of cities. Read more
« Dead architects’ names are the perfect secret ingredient for selling loads of mediocre merch »
Architecture-branded products like Kith and New Balance’s recently released Frank Lloyd Wright sneakers undermine the values of the profession, writes Ryan Scavnicky. Read more
Lose Yourself in the Barbican archive makes the story of the brutalist icon « much more widely available »
London’s Barbican Centre has launched a digital platform to publicise its vast collection of drawings, photos and never-before-seen material that tell the story of the brutalist icon. Read more
Emily Oberman, Ben Sheppard and Rama Gheerawo named Dezeen Awards 2023 judges
Pentagram‘s Emily Oberman, architect Ben Sheppard, designer Rama Gheerawo and interior designers Little Wing Lee and David Flack have been announced as Dezeen Awards 2023 judges. Read more
« Of course there’s a link between sustainability and inclusivity » says Katy Ghahremani in Climate Salon podcast
Architects Katy Ghahremani, Shawn Adams and Sumele Adelana explore the link between sustainability and inclusivity in the third episode of our Climate Salon podcast series with SketchUp. Read more
Takt creates flat-pack sofa that is « designed for repair »
Danish furniture company Takt has launched Spoke Sofa, a sofa that can be fully disassembled and have its parts replaced and recycled, in Copenhagen for 3 Days of Design. Read more
Design Industry Shakeup: Unveiling Expert Data-Driven Insights & Exclusive Advice
Design is normally considered an art. The visual of how something appears, and how it can grab the audience. But everyone in the industry also knows it’s a science! If you’re new to the design industry or if you haven’t considered how data science can impact and improve your outcomes, then it’s time to listen …
HEAD Genève students create glassware in tribute to pioneering women designers
The legacy of designers including Ray Eames and Eileen Gray is translated into cocktail glasses in designs by students at HEAD Genève in Switzerland. Read more
Overlay Rugs by DesignByThem among 14 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a collection of jewel-toned graphic rugs made out of wool from New Zealand is among 14 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. Read more
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