Revealing NEOM’s vision for the future of architectural design
Revealing NEOM’s vision for the future of architectural design, The NEOM project shone the spotlight…
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Relogged house by Balbek Bureau reinterprets traditional log cabins
Architecture studio Balbek Bureau has revamped a house in Ukraine using stainless steel and concrete to create a modern interpretation of a log cabin. The three-bedroom cabin was built from horizontally stacked logs, which the designers kept on display throughout the interior. Horizontally-laid logs clad both the exterior and interiorThe Kyiv-based studio aimed to deviate from
Japanese patchwork technique informs interior of Sando burger bar in Geneva
Sapid Studio aimed to keep as much of the original fit-out as possible during this renovation project, which saw the Swiss design firm turn one burger restaurant in Geneva, Switzerland, into the home of another. The new burger joint, named Sando after the Japanese word for sandwich, is located near the waterfront in Rive Gauche
Design of a house with a large porch featuring geometric openings
Design of a house with a large porch featuring geometric openings, Italian architecture practice MIDE…
Architectural firms in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the most important investment destinations in the…
Studio Andrew Trotter refreshes 17th-century home in Puglia
Andrew Trotter and Marcelo Martínez refresh 17th-century home where time “stood still” Casa Soleto, a 17th-century house in Puglia, Italy, has been carefully renovated using lime plaster, terrazzo and furniture salvaged from a monastery. The four-bedroom house, parts of which are over 400 years old, was given a refresh by its owners – architecture firm
Chicago exhibition includes Frank Lloyd Wright building fragments
Fragments of buildings by American architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan have been displayed at a new exhibition in Chicago by US design studio Norman Kelley. A variety of fragments from iconic buildings are on display at the Art Institute of Chicago as part of a permanent exhibition called Architectural Fragments from Chicago.
Exploring architecture for resilient communities on World Architecture Day 2023
The International Union of Architects (UIA) has announced the theme for this year’s World Architecture…
COS unveils “most sustainable store concept from to date”
COS architectural creative lead Marcus Cole explains how more sustainable design principles were used in its recently opened concept stores, in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen for the brand. The brand recently opened two stores, located in Stockholm and Mexico City, which according to COS exemplify its commitment to sustainable building and circular design. Cole
Arent & Pyke designs Sydney hair salon to be “best appreciated from seated height”
Triangular slabs of terrazzo and a vintage chandelier frame Sydney’s Koda hair salon, which local studio Arent & Pyke has conceived as an eclectic mishmash of old and new. Located on the upper mezzanine level of the city’s George McRae-designed Queen Victoria Building, the salon was created for Australian hairdresser Koda. Arent & Pyke created
Inversive Enclosure opens at the first Harvard University Arts Festival
Inversive Enclosure opens at the first Harvard University Arts Festival, The Inversive Enclosure is located…
The most important works and designs of Heaven and Earth architect John Lautner
John Lautner is considered one of Southern California’s most valuable and noteworthy architects of the…
Mid-century Zero House in London imbued with “Kubrick feel”
Timber ceilings and a fireplace clad in mahogany tiles feature in this London house, which its owners have renovated to honour the dwelling’s mid-century roots and nod to the colour palette of Stanley Kubrick films. Located in north London’s Stanmore, Zero House belongs to recording artists Ben Garrett and Rae Morris, whose former home in
MAGNA Glaskeramik®: broken glass that makes perfect shine
Materials & SurfacesBroken glass that makes perfect shine: a versatile material from industrial wasteFor over ten years a German stone distributor has been transforming industrial waste into fully recyclable crystal-like panels for exterior, interior and product size applicationsGlass is a wonderful and ancient material, intuitively desirable also for its recyclability. However, it is not easy
3 Tech Project: the most advanced ceramic surfaces
Materials & SurfacesSurfaces: how 3 Tech Project boosts esthetics and creativity3 Tech Project by Lea Ceramiche is a single aesthetic, multiple thicknesses and infinite possibilitiesImagine a flowing space, where outdoor and indoor merge in a chromatic and material continuum. Imagine the serene and peaceful feeling of an uninterrupted surface on floors and walls and, why
Synthesis Collection: an iconic outdoor pieces by Unopiù
Furniture designThe return of Unopiù Synthesis Collection: an icon, redefinedElevate your outdoor spaces with Unopiù’s range of eco-conscious outdoor furnitureUnopiù, the renowned brand synonymous with exquisite outdoor living, proudly presents the reimagined Synthesis Collection. Originally unveiled in 2006, this iconic furnishing has returned, even more contemporary and captivating than before.A fusion of exclusive teak wood
PW Architecture Office brings “a little excitement” back into mid-century Australian home
Australian firm PW Architecture Office has revived the fortunes of this mid-century house in Orange, New South Wales, with a sensitive renovation that respects the original building while taking design cues from its material palette. Park Lane house was originally designed by noted Australian architect Neville Gruzman for the 1962 Carlingford Home Fair before being
GRT Architects references “vacation Italian” at New York bar and restaurant
New York studio GRT Architects has designed a light and airy Italian restaurant and adjacent cocktail bar at the base of Thomas Heatherwick’s Lantern House in Manhattan. The new dining and drinking destinations face the corner of West 18th Street and 10th Avenue through the distinctive bay windows of the building, which straddles the popular
The use of organically arranged brick walls in the design of the Asmalay house
The use of organically arranged brick walls in the design of the Asmalay house, Named…
Create interiors for Mumian Chengdu Hotel with oriental architectural elements in China
CCD created the interiors of the Mumian Chengdu Hotel using oriental architectural elements inspired by…
Tamadoro: the thoughtful design of a drone for children
TechnologyNurturing joy and safety: the thoughtful design of a drone for kidsDesigned by Liam de la Bedoyere, the design of Tamadoro is crafted to encapsulate the fundamental values of delight, security, and ease crucial for the well-being of childrenAmidst the realm of innovation and creativity, Tamadoro emerges as a remarkable creation designed with young adventurers
