Jamie Davis, along with his brother Casey, founded Portola Paints in 1998. Born and raised in Los Angeles, the duo were mentored by their father, a high-end custom home builder. “My brother and I have… Read More »F5: Jamie Davis on the Role of Music in His Life, His Love of LA’s Sandwiches + More
Technology brand Apple has opened its first store in Kuala Lumpur in an underground shop topped with a dome, designed by UK studio Foster + Partners. Named Apple The Exchange TRX, the Apple Store is… Read More »Foster + Partners tops subterranean Apple Store with square dome
A circular pavilion formed of wood and reed, created by students with guidance from Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari and design studio Material Cultures is on display in Barking for the London Festival of Architecture. Named… Read More »Rising from the Water pavilion draws on architecture by Yasmeen Lari
Lifelike robots could be a step closer to reality with a new development from the University of Tokyo, where scientists have made a prototype with living skin capable of a “natural smile”. The University of… Read More »Scientists use living skin to create robot that smiles
Dezeen Showroom: from aluminium stools to rugs with colourful motifs, we’ve selected seven accessories and items of furniture created by brands and designers based in the USA. This roundup features seating, rugs, fabrics and tables… Read More »Seven furnishings that contribute to America’s furniture-making heritage
A post-tensioned stone frame by engineering firm Webb Yates is among the exhibits in the architecture rooms of this year’s Royal Academy of Arts summer exhibition, curated by London studio Assemble. Webb Yates worked with The… Read More »Webb Yates creates structural stone frame for Royal Academy summer exhibition