Ignacio de la Vega, a Madrid-based architect, created his cantilevered residence to blend in with the surrounding forest as little as possible. The architect and his team decided on a building that slopes with the land, affording stunning views and…
For the decor of London’s Mayfair restaurant Il Gattopardo, French design and interiors team Dion & Arles referenced the works of 20th-century Italian designers Carlo Mollino and Gio Ponti. The designers told Dezeen, “We imagined Il Gattopardo to be a…
Shrek’s Swamp, a grass-and-mud-covered cottage beneath a tree in the Scottish Highlands, was created by vacation rental company Airbnb. The little home is “a stumpy, secluded haven fit for a solitude-seeking ogre” and features a floor entirely of bare soil….
The garment business is being revolutionized by a new material derived from tea waste. Instead of using typical leather, Wastea cleverly recycles tea trash that would otherwise be burned or dumped in landfills. A fascinating challenge for product, fashion, and…
The opulent Alila Marea Beach Resort, designed by interior designer Mark Zeff and created by architect Joseph Wong Design Associates. Embodies the idea of California sun, surf, and sand on the cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The 250,000-square-foot structure, which…
The Y.27 House, renovated by the architectural group Estudio Estudio in a way that respects the old structure’s original character, contains arched doors and a rooftop studio. The project is a full-time residence for a customer who is a social…
A waterfall edge is a design element for a kitchen island or cabinet where the countertop appears to flow effortlessly to the floor. The element, also known as a mitred end, is common in modern kitchens since it is a…
The jury of EDIT Napoli 2023 selected MiDA-Lab to be a part of the Young Dutch Titans exhibition, which is a joint effort with the Dutch Embassy and Consulate-General in Italy. Craftsmen play a significant part in molding the objects…
This Bilbao home’s sinuous blue walls flow through it like ocean waves, allowing the small area to accommodate the diverse demands of a young couple and their son. The residence, created by Tenka Arkitektura, is situated on the top floor…
The tattoo parlor Atelier Eva is housed in a former Brooklyn hardware shop that designer Alp Bozkurt restored. Arched niches serve as the tattoo artists’ workstations there. The second tattoo parlor managed by Eva Karabudak is on Grand Street in…
DesignMeet Soma – design abstractions from within the cell by Abid JavedGet ready to experience Soma and deep dive into the fascinating world that exists under the microscope at London Design FestivalA mesmerizing debut exhibition of scientist and artist Abid Javed and a part of the awaited London Design Festival – Select-Works delightfully announces the
For our latest lookbook, we have selected eight interiors that use lattice screens to conceal and divide spaces without blocking sightlines. Lattice screens can come in a variety of materials and provide a versatile alternative to solid walls and room dividers, offering a way to create privacy between two spaces while still maintaining a connection between
Frederik Molenschot presents debut solo sculpture show at Carpenters Workshop Gallery Sculptures crafted from recycled BMW airbags and oak railway sleepers feature in artist Frederik Molenschot’s Atlas 2000 exhibition, which is on display at Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Paris. Marking the Dutch artist’s first solo exhibition, Atlas 2000 features hand-sculpted works that are directly influenced
This townhouse in Los Angeles by US firm Olson Kundig is outfitted by furniture brand ATRA with “the best that Mexico has to offer”. The Garden House, which sits between West Hollywood and Beverley Hills, was designed as one of eight single-family homes that form the Rosewood Houses development. The interior of the Garden House
In this lookbook, we select eight apartments that prove basements are the new penthouses, from an art deco flat in Paris to a sci-fi-style hideaway in Madrid. Often associated with limited space and poor natural light, basement homes have not always been particularly coveted. But as the world’s cities get more expensive, busier and hotter
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
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
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
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.
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
