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From mattresses on concrete bases to beds encased within timber surrounds, this lookbook rounds up ten single, double and day beds that have been built into interiors. Some designers choose to integrate beds into the building’s wider structure to create cohesion throughout interiors, eliminating the need to add matching furniture. Built-in beds are often seen
Slight variations in tone and texture differentiate surfaces inside the PJ Lobster glasses store in Barcelona, which Spanish interiors studio El Departamento has finished entirely in green. The shop in the El Born district features walls, floors and stuccoed ceilings all covered in soft, tranquil tones of seafoam green, creating an immersive experience designed to challenge
One-palette rooms and statement staircases are featured in our latest lookbook, which explores the best yellow interiors from the Dezeen archives. From soft, buttery hues to vivid primary colours and deeper mustards, these residential and commercial spaces have challenged the use of traditional shades to create unique, eye-catching yellow interiors. The use of yellow has
DesignA sustainable solution amidst an evolving landscape of conscious consumptionIn a time marked by the prevalence of disposable consumption, the prominence of seeking a sustainable alternative that individuals readily adopt has grown significantly. Studio Wood’s pursuit through the Chilly’s Reusable Cutlery project directly addresses this specific requirementAs Studio Wood embarked on the design journey for
Creating framing views of the T-shaped cabin of the Mediterranean,Ignacio de la Vega and Pilar Cano-Lasso created a T-shaped cabin…
The Oulu City Council has approved the AALTOSIILO restoration proposal submitted by Skene Catling de la Peña.The concrete structure will…
Water and architecture are closely related to habitat design,including both functional and aesthetic aspects.The best option is to take this…
Design eventsINDEX Saudi Arabia is expected to embrace sustainable and tech innovationsThe interior design and fitout market in Saudi Arabia is experiencing a significant transformation and growth, fueled by the surge in construction, refurbishment, and the booming real estate sectors in the countryTaking place from the 10th-12th September, alongside the Hotel & Hospitality Expo and
Contemporary German furniture designs are displayed alongside vintage pieces at this travelling gallery that multidisciplinary designer Vanessa Heepen has launched in Berlin. Rather than having a permanent home, Forma will take over different locations across the German capital. Forma’s first exhibition was held in a building next to the Spree riverThe gallery’s inaugural exhibition, titled The
Dubbed the most important new museum in Australia,Powerhouse Parramatta is set to open to the public in 2025.Designed by Moreau…
Local architecture studio Lorenzo Botero Arquitectos and interior designer Martín Mendoza used a palette of natural materials to transform a three-storey house into a restaurant in Bogotá. Located in the city’s Zona del Nogal, a popular shopping destination, Ideal Restaurant takes cues from the materiality of the deserts of the southern United States and the
Introducing the Zera Cooling Crescent – designed by Aphra Hallam, a BA Industrial Design and Technology graduate from Brunel University London –, a compact wearable cooling device designed to adhere to the back of your neck using reusable silicone.More than half of the population experiences menopause, yet there is a lack of innovation when it
Completed concrete museum with pitched roof in China,We Live Architects have completed a concrete museum featuringa pitched roof overlooking fields…
For our latest lookbook, we have gathered eight examples of homes where tactile and practical lime plaster walls give the interiors a natural, calming feel. Lime plaster is a traditional wall coating typically made from sand, water and lime. It is often used in heritage buildings, since it is a breathable material that can be
Design eventsFIND – Design Fair Asia is making a comeback at the Singapore Design WeekOnce more, the awaited tradeshow and design hub will bring together top suppliers in furniture, lighting, décor, textiles, and smart interiors technology with Asia’s rapidly growing interior design, property development, retail, and workspace sectorsFrom 21-23 September 2023, FIND – Design Fair
A kitchen with a statement oxblood-colour island and another with curved child-friendly counters feature in our latest lookbook, which spotlights eight worktops that are covered in tiles. Tiled worktops can be a functional yet attractive addition to a kitchen, able to withstand hot pots and food stains while also creating an opportunity for decoration. The examples
In the pursuit of a perfect cup of coffee, enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike often turn to the charm of a manual coffee grinder. Designed by V12 Design+Valerio Cometti for Fiorenzato, Pietro sets the pace within its category with a cutting-edge product, the result of a successful collaboration between the company and the Milanese design studio.These
Complete elliptical planetarium and observatory in northern France,Snøhetta completed a planetarium and observatory in northern France,inspired by the constant, elliptical…
Dorothée Meilichzon reimagines historic Biarritz hotel with nautical nods French interior designer Dorothée Meilichzon has renovated a Belle Epoque-era hotel in Biarritz, France, blending maritime and art deco motifs to add contemporary flair to the historic building. The Regina Experimental sits on a clifftop overlooking the Bay of Biscay in the French seaside city, which
Materials & SurfacesThis injection molding technology creates super lightweight yet durable materialsCovestro and Arcesso Dynamics have successfully pioneered a groundbreaking manufacturing solution that employs reaction injection molding (RIM) on aliphatic polyurethanes, an achievement once deemed unattainableNot all “plastics” are made alike. Occasionally, research and industry come together to generate an innovative material outperforming those which
Local studios Inaba Williams Architecture and Kyle May Architect have created a cafe in New Jersey oriented around massive structural columns and bright, colourful elements. Called Lackawanna Café, the project occupies the ground floor and mezzanine of a mid-rise apartment building in Jersey City designed by Fogarty Finger Architecture. Inaba Williams Architecture and Kyle May
