Recently named as the largest organism on earth, mushrooms are a dynamic lens through which we can understand the early throes of creation. An entirely different kingdom of creature, the mycelium networks created by these… Read More »MycoWorks Turns Mycelium Into Luxe Leather-Like Alternatives
Dezeen Showroom: electrical outlets characterised by colourful, disc-shaped forms are among nine new products recently featured on Dezeen Showroom. 22 System sockets by Bocci Canadian design brand Bocci‘s 22 System sockets, designed by the brand’s co-founder… Read More »22 System sockets by Bocci among nine new products on Dezeen Showroom
Local practice Carmody Groarke has converted a former textile workshop in London into an office block, placing a “distinct but unified” extension clad in galvanised steel atop the existing grey brick structure. Originally constructed in… Read More »Carmody Groarke tops former warehouse in London with steel-clad extension
Producer Pharrell Williams and fashion designer Nigo are collaborating with Japanese hospitality brand Not A Hotel to design a commercial district in central Tokyo. Set to open in 2027 in the yet-to-be-built Yurakucho Park, the… Read More »Pharrell and Nigo design “surprising and entertaining” district in Tokyo
Deconstructivist architect Helmut Swiczinsky, a founding partner Viennese studio Coop Himmelb(l)au, has passed away at the age of 81. The news was announced in an Instagram post written by fellow Coop Himmelb(l)au co-founder Wolf D… Read More »Coop Himmelb(l)au co-founder Helmut Swiczinsky dies aged 81
San Francisco studio Aidlin Darling Design has wrapped concrete and cedar panels around the L|J Residence in Atherton, California, which was designed to support multigenerational living. The recently completed 6,466-square-feet (600-square-metre) L|J Residence sits on… Read More »Aidlin Darling Design sculpts concrete bas relief into California house