Dezeen Showroom: American materials brand 3form has recently launched its highest-rated acoustic product, Hush Blocks – a chunky and fun extension to its Elements series. A wall-mounted acoustic felt tile, Hush Blocks come in six… Read More »Elements Hush Blocks by 3form
Debuting for the first time outside of the United Arab Emirates is the Tirhal Collection, conceptualized by Lithuanian-born textile designer Loreta Bilinskaite-Monie for Al Ghadeer Emirati Crafts. Tirhal’s (meaning ‘journey’) launch marks a contemporary revival… Read More »The Tirhal Collection Empowers Women Artisans Through Craft + Culture
A cantilevered form with thatched surfaces defines Summer House, a holiday home designed by architecture studio RAPA on the shores of Lake Balaton in Hungary. RAPA used materials sourced locally in Hungary to create the three-storey… Read More »RAPA combines thatch and stone at lakeside holiday home in Hungary
British designer Thomas Heatherwick has recently launched a book, radio series and campaign calling for more “humanised” architecture. Here he picks 10 buildings that are “givers rather than takers”. In his book named Humanise, along with… Read More »Ten “humanised” buildings selected for Dezeen by Thomas Heatherwick
Increasingly prevalent disasters mean collaboration and humility in architecture are more important than ever says Mehmet Kalyoncu, the architect coordinating efforts to rebuild following the Turkey-Syria earthquake. “Our problems in the world are more complex… Read More »Turkey-Syria earthquake rebuild “most sophisticated urban problem in the world” says Mehmet Kalyoncu
Dezeen Showroom: designed in-house by British brand Morgan, Valencia seating is intended as a lighter and more visually interesting alternative to typical modular sofas. A classic of Morgan’s catalogue, the Valencia modular sofa comprises individual seating… Read More »Valencia modular seating by Morgan