Dezeen Showroom: traditional Scandinavian craft techniques such as weaving and wood carving are referenced in this woollen blanket created by Norwegian design studio Plesner Patterns. Designer Kiki Plesner-Löfroth created the Heritage throw for her eponymous… Read More »Heritage throw by Plesner Patterns
Architecture studio Cairn has used hand-poured hempcrete to form the rough textured walls at House Made by Many Hands, an extension of a Victorian home in east London. Approached to redesign the “dark and cramped”… Read More »Cairn uses hand-poured hempcrete for House Made by Many Hands in London
The past 18 months has seen a flurry of skyscrapers unveiled by luxury car brands including Bentley, Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin. Nat Barker reports on the growing phenomenon of car-branded skyscrapers. “Fans of the brand… Read More »Why are luxury car brands suddenly building skyscrapers?
UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects is designing a yacht club, nightclub and casino in the Bahamas as part of the Habacoa marina development. The UK-based studio is designing two venues – a yacht club and… Read More »Zaha Hadid Architects designs nightclub and casino for Bahamas marina
A breakroom for medical staff informed by Japanese tea rooms and playful tents made from waste materials are among six designs shortlisted for Dezeen and Forbo Flooring’s Marmoleum Design Challenge. The shortlist for the contest,… Read More »Six calming wellness spaces shortlisted in Dezeen and Forbo Flooring’s Marmoleum Design Challenge
UK architecture practice Heatherwick Studio has unveiled its plans to transform the uninhabited Nodeul Island in Seoul into a public park called Soundscape. Situated on the Han River in South Korea, Soundscape will serve as… Read More »Heatherwick Studio reveals plans for island park with “floating islets” in Seoul