Despite its name, Chant, the newest lighting creation by British designer Lee Broom, doesn’t raise its voice. Instead, it emanates a quiet presence that transcends function. “I am increasingly understanding of how important light is… Read More »Lee Broom’s Chant Reimagines Sacred Light for Everyday Spaces
Dezeen School Shows: a cultural centre focused on teaching artisanal craft techniques native to Tuscany is among work by Florence Institute of Design International students. Also featured is an educational centre dedicated to the study… Read More »Cultural hub celebrating Tuscan crafts among projects by Florence Design Institute International
When it comes to productivity, more screen space can make a significant difference – especially when multitasking or managing multiple applications. But when you’re on the move, you’re often limited to your laptop’s modest display.… Read More »The UPERFECT Omega Is a Portable Monitor That Folds in Half
During this year’s 3daysofdesign festival in Copenhagen, this carefully orchestrated exhibition, curated by Gabriel Tan and presented by EST.18 on the third floor of The Conary, reveals an installation featuring Japanese furniture brand Ariake and… Read More »Apartamento Secreto Showcases Objects Transcending Their Origins
Swiss studio Leopold Banchini Architects has turned an existing fountain on a main road in Logroño, Spain, into a temporary bathhouse as part of the Concentrico festival. Named Round About Baths, the temporary bathhouse and… Read More »Leopold Banchini transforms roundabout into “intimate and communal” public bathhouse
Despite its huge environmental benefits, cob is an extremely niche construction material. As part of our Building with Cob series, architecture editor Lizzie Crook explores what it would take to change that. “Cob really is… Read More »How to make cob a mainstream building material