New planning legislation that aims to boost biodiversity in development projects will come into effect in England in January. Here, Dezeen explains what architects need to know. What is biodiversity and why does it matter?… Read More »The UK’s new biodiversity net gain rules explained
Designer Manu Bañó used a single sheet of weathered steel to create OBJ-03, a sculptural lamp formed from “the fewest possible elements”. OBJ-03’s minimalist design is defined by a folded sheet of oxidised steel, which… Read More »Manu Bañó models oxidised-steel lamp on sheets of paper
Promotion: Swiss firm Küchel Architects has revealed its design of fashion brand Moncler’s St. Moritz store, which features burnt and brushed oak wood to evoke rugged Alpine landscapes. Located in the Alpine town of St.… Read More »Küchel Architects unveils mountain flagship store for Moncler Grenoble
Examples of practical and playful paper packaging were presented at this exhibition curated by designer Makoto Umebara as part of the Takeo Paper Show in Tokyo, Japan. The exhibition was organised by Takeo Co, a… Read More »Takeo packaging exhibition highlights “unique sensory properties” of Japanese paper
Local architect Florencia Rissotti has converted a warehouse into a textile shop in Buenos Aires, using fabric dividers to organise the space. To house a retail location for fabric shop Tienda Mayor, Rissotti integrated textiles… Read More »Florencia Rissotti uses curtains to organise Buenos Aires fabric shop
Local studio Hopson Rodstrom Design placed a sawtooth roof on top of this black-clad apartment building with an interior courtyard in southern California. Located in West Los Angeles on a busy thoroughfare, the project is… Read More »Hopson Rodstrom Design creates jagged-roof Los Angeles building with interior courtyard