A series of intersecting blocks and voids form House of Courtyards, which Indian practice Studio VDGA has added to a neighbourhood in Dubai. Arranged around a number of courtyards, the home was designed to mimic… Read More »Studio VDGA arranges blocky Dubai home around sequence of courtyards
An elevated, winding walkway guides visitors through Park of Memories, a former graveyard in Aš, Czech Republic, renovated by local studio SOA Architekti. Covering the site of a graveyard that was demolished in the 1970s,… Read More »SOA Architekti transforms former graveyard into public park in Czech Republic
At this year’s Future Fabrics Expo, banana plants emerged as a fruitful source for making more sustainable materials. Here, we spotlight four examples of the plant being transformed into leather alternatives and clothing fabric. Hosted… Read More »Four materials made from banana plants at Future Fabrics Expo
Maritime transport firm Vessev has developed a fully electric boat that uses hydrofoil technology to reduce energy consumption by up to 90 per cent. The nine-metre-long VS-9 is designed to transport up to 10 passengers… Read More »Vessev launches electric hydrofoil ferry that “flies above the waves”
Summer’s warm hug brings longer days and vibrant outdoor activities, but one challenge that comes with decreased attention is an increase in humidity. High humidity works well for some plants, but it makes for easy… Read More »How to Prevent Mold Growth During Summer
Dezeen Showroom: this roundup collates seven products, items of furniture and homewares listed on Dezeen Showroom that are rendered in rich brown tones. The colour brown has been present in interior design for thousands of… Read More »Seven brown furnishings and fittings for down-to-earth interiors