The findings of the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire should serve as a stark warning to architects to ensure they fully understand their contractual responsibilities, writes expert witness Paul Hyett. The attempts by… Read More »“We should all take the Grenfell Tower report as a mighty, much overdue wake-up call”
Italian fashion house Stone Island has launched a campaign for its Autumn Winter 2024-2025 collection featuring architect Philippe Starck as one of its models. Starck is captured in a series of portraits in which he… Read More »Philippe Starck models Stone Island’s Ghost collection
RIAS has unveiled the shortlist for the 2024 Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland award, which includes projects by Moxon Architects, John McAslan + Partners, PagePark Architects and Reiach and Hall Architects. The five projects in… Read More »RIAS unveils five-strong shortlist for Scotland’s best building
Finnish Design Shop has unveiled a collection of open-ended wooden toys during Helsinki Design Week, created in collaboration with different Nordic designers to mark the retailer’s 20th anniversary. Designed for all age groups, the Pelata… Read More »Pelata wooden toys are “slayers of awkward silences”
Australian artist CJ Hendry was forced to move her Flower Market installation of 100,000 “plush flowers” overnight from a New York City island to a Brooklyn warehouse due to overcrowding. The Flower Market installation took… Read More »CJ Hendry moves installation with 100,000 “plush flowers” overnight in New York
Local studio Max Núñez Arquitectos designed this concrete care home in Chile with open interiors to reduce maintenance, create a dialogue with a park and build a sense of community for the elderly inhabitants. Set… Read More »Max Núñez Arquitectos creates concrete care home in Chile