The role of RIBA president is a Victorian-era relic that has lost its relevance and should be scrapped, writes Catherine Slessor. One of the perks of being president of the Royal Institute of British Architects… Read More »“It’s time to think about retiring the role of RIBA president”
Dezeen has announced the architecture shortlist for this year’s Dezeen Awards, which includes buildings by Schemata Architects, Urbanus, Studio Gang, Stanton Williams and Grimshaw. The 82 shortlisted projects, which are in the running for awards… Read More »World’s 82 best buildings shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2024
Designer Christopher Bellamy has sought to marry biotechnology and craft in a series of works that combine traditional knowledge from artisans in the Pacific Islands with a new material made from bioluminescent algae. Titled Lucid… Read More »Biodesign meets Pacific Islander craft in glowing Lucid Life objects
Dezeen Showroom: a range of coffee tables made from metal, stone and wood is among 13 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. Bordeira coffee table by Rute Martins for Greenapple Wood, stone and metal combine… Read More »Bordeira coffee table by Greenapple among 13 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Promotion: collectible design fair PAD London is returning for its 16th edition, featuring 20th-century and contemporary furniture, jewellery, design and art presented by 63 galleries. Taking place every October within a tent pitched across Mayfair’s… Read More »PAD London returns to UK capital with 16th contemporary design fair
Creative agency Uncommon Creative Studio has produced a chair with collapsible arms that can be used to air out clothes, encouraging users to rewear garments rather than washing them more than needed. The Rewear Chair,… Read More »The Rewear Chair is an “organised and stylish” take on the humble laundry chair