In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing an interview with Joe Gebbia in which he suggested that the creation of a National Design Studio demonstrates Trump’s commitment to design. Known for co-founding Airbnb, Gebbia… Read More »“Trump and good design go together like oil and water” says commenter
Double-bullnose brick referencing the older parks of Singapore informed the renovation of In a Park, a flat redesigned by architecture studio L Architects. Located in Singapore’s Hougang neighbourhood, the 98-square-metre (1,054-square-foot) flat was designed for a… Read More »L Architects uses double-bullnose bricks to create flat that “plants would enjoy”
A stone and steel bridge in the Cairngorms by Scottish studio Moxon Architects, which has been shortlisted for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award, features in this video produced by Jim Stephenson.… Read More »Moxon Architects adds “functional and graceful” bridge to Scottish highlands
Born from his obsession with the colour black, The Black Book is architect Paul Cournet’s in-depth investigation into 100 black material samples. Here, he highlights 10 of his favourites. The book features materials ranging from… Read More »Ten diverse materials that express black as the “ultimate colour”
Japanese designer Kazuhiro Yamanaka has created the inflatable Tsubomi table lamp, which has a distinctively creased appearance due to its paper material and packaging. The Tokyo-based designer has previously created a floor lamp that fit… Read More »Kazuhiro Yamanaka designs flat-packed paper lamp that fits in an envelope
Promotion: Prague-based festival Designblok returned in 2025 for its 27th edition, focusing on “risk-taking” within design, architecture and art. The festival, which took place from 7 to 12 October 2025, explored the theme of Courage.… Read More »Designblok celebrates courage with its inaugural conference