In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing videos released by US company Alef Aeronautics of an electric flying car in California. The videos show the car, which can reach up to 25 miles per… Read More »“What could possibly go wrong?” asks commenter
The UK government has announced debarment investigations for the architecture and construction firms related to the deadly Grenfell Tower fire, as well as building safety reforms. Earlier this week, the government published its response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s… Read More »Grenfell Tower architects and construction firms face debarment investigation
Spanish studio Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura has revealed designs for the 190-metre-tall Barcelona Tower skyscraper in Tirana, Albania. Designed to serve as a “modern landmark” overlooking the city’s Skanderbeg Square, the mixed-use skyscraper will… Read More »Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura to create red twisted skyscraper in Tirana
A storm felled-timber chair and a giant mushroom lamp are among our highlights from this year’s Collect fair for contemporary craft and collectible design, opening today at Somerset House in London. Organised by the UK’s… Read More »Six home objects pushing natural materials to their limit from Collect 2025
New York-based designer Nik Bentel has unveiled the RC Car Handbag, a leather accessory that functions as a fully operational remote-control car. Designed to blur the lines between fashion and function, the playful piece aims… Read More »Nik Bentel creates remote-control handbag informed by toy cars
Promotion: this month saw electric vehicle brand Zeekr partner with Stockholm Design Week to celebrate emerging and established studios pushing the boundaries of design. Under the theme Seek More, the company’s programme included talks and… Read More »Zeekr celebrates “inimitable” Swedish design talent at Stockholm Design Week