Harmoniously blending design and technology – Apple has been collaborating with UK-based global studio Foster + Partners to create its Apple stores since 2014. With customers at the center of everything they do at Apple and on the other hand Foster + Partners rooted in sustainability, these boutiques present a refreshing captivating retail experience and
Japanese studio Akio Isshiki Architects has transformed an old wooden building into a warm-toned home and public restaurant named House in Hayashisaki Matsue Beach. Located on a coastal street in Akashi in southern Japan, the mixed-use space was built within a 50-year-old building for a local designer and features a curry restaurant as well as
US studio Michael Hsu Office of Architecture has designed the common areas and amenity spaces for a residential skyscraper in Austin, Texas, which include a circular outdoor swimming pool. The 51-storey 44 East Avenue development on the city’s riverfront was designed by Page Architects, and includes 330 condominiums and a variety of shared amenities for
DesignKibu headphones for children that can be built, repaired and recycled fuss-freeAre circular electronics possible today? Positively designed as an educational tool for a new generation of responsible consumers – Morrama and Batch.Works show us howWith the Right to Repair movement and booming circular economy, industrial design and innovation consultancy London-based Morrama collaborates with circular
Materials & Surfacesrehub is a cutting-edge startup located in Murano, dedicated to developing groundbreaking technologies aimed at transforming non-recyclable glass waste into valuable resourcesFounded by Matteo Silverio and Marta Donà, winners of the special award by EDIT Napoli at the latest Venice Innovation Design edition, rehub‘s mission is to develop technologies that aim to give
At the fourth edition of Venice Innovation Design, hosted at the picturesque San Servolo location in Venice, we had the pleasure of discovering Diasen, a pioneering company specializing in sustainable materials derived from cork, awarded the VID 2023 prize for being the most innovative startup.Diasen’s mission revolves around promoting sustainable comfort through their range of
At Sónar+D, you might encounter an influential thinker engaged in a talk about the impact of AI on the creative industry; nearby, others are presenting their latest models of modular synthesizers. A visionary scientist from a university research center exhibits a machine that transmutes particles from exploding stars into captivating melodies.An artist is presenting an
Paris-based Mariette Sans-Rival Studio has used floor-to-ceiling curtains, brass lighting and custom furniture to fit out this boutique hotel, set across two Bauhaus-style buildings in the centre of Athens. Studio founder Mariette Sans-Rival, whose background is in set design, took references from Greek seafaring culture when designing the interiors for the Apollo Palm hotel. The
For our latest lookbook, Dezeen has selected eight examples of rustic yet contemporary interiors, including but not limited to an apartment in Sao Paulo and a Tuscan boutique hotel. Rustic interiors have a strong focus on natural and aged materials as well as traditional wooden or stone furnishings. These material choices are often used to
Interior design studio Hauvette & Madani has made a sumptuous wine-red kitchen the focus of this otherwise neutral apartment in Paris. The Republique apartment is set within a typical Haussmann-era building in the French capital’s 11th arrondissement and belongs to a family with two children. From the outset of the renovation, the clients called for
New York designer Michael Groth collaborated with a Moroccan artisan cooperative to create the wall hangings for this worker-owned bar and restaurant in the West Village. The opening of Donna’s new location on Cornelia Street follows the closure of its Williamsburg spot in December 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Michael Groth has
Architecture firm Bindloss Dawes has reorganised a mews house in Chelsea, adding a full-height lightwell with a dramatic oak-and-steel staircase to forge “a sense of volume and theatre”. The client initially commissioned Bindloss Dawes to simply create a more spacious kitchen and living area on the lower ground floor of this typical London property and
Designers including Bethan Laura Wood and Maarten Baas have contributed a range of “sometimes jarring” chairs and lighting to an exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Called Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue, the exposition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) features 45 pieces of furniture and decor “that
Klein Dytham Architecture has aimed to counter rock music snobbery with its design for guitar brand Fender’s Tokyo flagship store, which is meant to feel welcoming to people who might feel judged in other guitar stores. The Fender store sits across the bottom four floors of the glass-walled Ice Cubes building, a 12,000-square-metre space in
Madrid studio Lucas y Hernández-Gil has completed a family home that makes the most of every inch, with details including a yellow storage wall, a corridor kitchen and a hidden closet. JJ16 is a three-bedroom apartment in Madrid’s Salamanca district, but until recently it had been used as an office. JJ16 is a three-bedroom apartment
Furniture designLaCividina: preserving the priceless value of Italian artisan workmanshipDuring the 2023 edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano, LaCividina unveiled two new seating collections that, through distinct design languages, embody the fusion of innovative design and traditional craftsmanshipWith nearly 50 years of experience, LaCividina has been crafting sofas and armchairs of contemporary design with talent
DesignBlossom: a multifunctional object for the elderly that integrates with home decorWe are accustomed to thinking of technology when it comes to smart homes. However, analog design still has a lot to say. This is the case with Blossom, a multifunctional product created by DesignLiberoA hybrid solution, presented in a modular manner to meet the
DesignElevate your bathroom shower with the new Rubinetterie Treemme’s stylish innovationsDiscovering the perfect fusion of design and functionality with the latest collections of the Italian brandIn the world of bathroom design, Rubinetterie Treemme has long been a renowned name synonymous with style, quality, and innovation. With over fifty years of experience, this Italian brand has
For Milan Design Week 2023 Nilufar dedicated the spaces of the renowned “Palcoscenico” at Nilufar Depot to Audrey Large for her most extensive solo exhibition to date – Celestial Proceedings orchestrated in collaboration with Nina Yashar which is an explosion, even in terms of size, of the research undertaken by the artist and showcased by
Design eventsThe winners will be announced during a live DDA Award Show on September 21, 2023. Additionally, the work of all nominees will be showcased at Dutch Design Week 2023 (DDW23) from October 21 to 29, 2023Each year, Dutch Design Awards acknowledges exceptional Dutch designers and their groundbreaking projects, while examining the influence of diverse
Design eventsVenice Innovation Design was a treasure trove of insights into innovation and sustainability, leaving participants inspired and enlightenedVID 2023 has successfully concluded at its customary location, the captivating Island of San Servolo. The event has been an annual gathering for four years now, consistently delivering top-notch content. With esteemed guests gracing the stage and
