Camouflaged homes prove a truth rarely acknowledged: Houses don’t need to be visible to be appreciated. In fact, sometimes their lack of visual impact is exactly what makes the structure so exciting. Spread across countries and continents, these unique properties hide in plain sight—a particular benefit for anyone looking to live in a truly undisturbed
Local practice Child Studio has designed a house in a mews courtyard in London that mixes mid-century modern furniture with custom-made pieces in a nod to fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent’s home. Child Studio designed the home, which was created for a hotelier and restauranteur, as a space for dining, entertaining and hosting parties. A
Italian architect Paola Navone has joined Dezeen Awards 2023 as a judge. Here she selects five projects that best reflect her studio’s work. Navone says she has “a free and nomadic nature”, which informs her practice, ranging from interior, furniture, graphic and accessory design to creative direction. “I’m a dreamer, instinctive and always curious about
We see and use ratchet straps on a daily basis. Whether to prevent load shits, tighten cargo or make the most of space available, they serve an important purpose. As we can see from modern product designs, ratchet straps can also become an impressive design detail. You’d be surprised to see how they can give
Building materials to leather alternatives, protective headgears, furniture and restaurant crockery made from the eateries’ own food scraps – researchers and designers are exploring endless ways of creating materials and products from discarded seashells.Every year, close to eight million tonnes of waste seafood shells are generated by the global food industry. Did you know?These disposed
With a successful trajectory and only four years in the market, the Poland-based brand Artu, has paved its way to the home interior and hospitality market with an identifiable style that can be defined as refined, minimalistic and aesthetically pleasing. Artu’s collections of furniture are identifiable through the quality of fabrication and materials, resulting in long
As soon as this couple stepped inside this Arts and Crafts property in London’s leafy Muswell Hill, it was love at first sight. “We knew instantly that it was a very special house,” reveal the duo—a pair of creatives with two children and beloved dog. “It had such good vibes and something about it felt
For anyone interested in evocative modern interiors, the notion of Bauhaus interior design probably comes up a lot. Whether or not you’re fully aware of the history of the style, what grew out of an unusual art school in Germany has influenced so much of the world that surrounds us today. Below, we unpack the
Our latest lookbook features cross-laminated timber interiors, including a colourful German vacation home and a tenement-style housing development in Edinburgh, and is part of Dezeen’s Timber Revolution series. Architects looking to offset the carbon emissions of a building often choose cross-laminated timber (CLT), a type of mass-timber made from laminated timber sections that can be
Crippa e Assis Arquitetura’s “Loft on Life” design focuses on minimal elements without losing its elegance and grandeur.“Our modern world doesn’t let us hang up,” the studio explains. “We live online 24 hours a day, under the eyes of the constant need for acceptance, and to share everything in the search for popularity. How we
The chosen theme by Milano MuseoCity for the new 2023 edition is “La luce dei Musei” (Museums’ light), explored by participating institutions from multiple perspectives – artistic, photographic, scientific, design, and others – highlighting one of the strengths of the event: its interdisciplinary nature and the ability to capture the interest of a wide audience
Our latest lookbook explores eight bathrooms with striking concrete interiors, ranging from a Mexico City bathroom that also features a rough-hewn stone bathtub to a UK bathroom built around a “concrete sculpture”. Concrete is a practical choice for bathroom interiors since the material is water-resistant, hardwearing and easy to clean. It can also be a
While a vacation to Europe often inspires images of days meandering cobblestoned streets in historic towns, these sustainable European cabins offer a different way to visit the continent. Just imagine, you could wake up to 360-degree views of a Swedish fjord or spend an evening admiring the birds in a suspended cabin in Belgium. Located
That appreciation for Dumbo’s seafaring history and the neighborhood’s enviable views extends to how Workstead approached Olympia’s interior design. Alongside abstract renditions of the Manhattan skyline by painters including Georgia O’Keeffe, Workstead senior designer Nadine Lynch explained that “a photograph of a sailboat that was in this very dark and stormy sea” was an important aesthetic touchstone
Spanish design studio Nagami has completed a shop interior for sustainable clothing brand Ecoalf near Madrid that is almost entirely 3D printed from recycled plastic. Walls, shelves and display tables inside the store in the Las Rozas Village designer outlet are made from 3.3 tonnes of repurposed plastic waste, sourced mainly from hospitals and used
When chosen smartly, the structure can become the focal point of your living area. We have picked ten modern and stylish fireplaces that will surely warm your heart. 1. Oblo, Hailed by WhynotHailed by Whynot attempts to use clean geometries and Scandinavian elegance to achieve a minimalist look. Keeping these concepts in mind, the studio has
Small, big, round, square – swimming pools, nowadays, come in all shapes and sizes. The key to success? Choosing a swimming pool that complements the landscape instead of competing with it.We’ve handpicked ten stunning pools all around the world to get you dreaming about summer.1. Amangiri, USAFirst on our list is the beautiful pool of
When Aiko Morton and Momoko “Momo” Morton Wong were growing up in Colorado, every few months their mom would drive them from Pueblo—the small town they called home—to Denver. They’d make a day of it (go shopping and have lunch somewhere fun), but the most memorable moments for the two of them rarely had anything to
A designer of objects, furniture and lighting by passion, Strasbourg-based Teddy Moissant skillfully crafts ‘À DADA’ – an extraordinary warm oak wood and leather stool inspired by a pommel horse.With most projects fabricated by craftsmen – this approach allows him to participate in the sustainable local crafts scene leading to a sharing of knowledge, skills
Born from creativity, research, planning and mind-bending techniques, Canadian designer Troy Smith brilliantly crafts ‘Star Lounger’ – a one-of-a-kind conceptual piece of furniture created from stretch velvet and brass.“Named after the shape and appearance of a star – my aim was to break the mold, go beyond and make a sculptural work of art” says
Ever wonder what works by Antoni Gaudí might look like if they were designed today? Ariadna Giménez, a visual designer based in Spain, has. And thanks to the power of AI, she—and her 120,000 followers—are finally able to get a peek into this never-built, fantastical world. “I was going through a difficult time, so I
