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
There’s still the chance to be listed in Dezeen Events Guide‘s digital guide to London Design Festival 2025, which highlights the key events taking place during the week. Taking place from 14 to 22 September… Read More »You can still feature in Dezeen’s guide to London Design Festival 2025
Northumbria University graduate Hope Underwood has developed a water harvesting system that can be retrofitted to domestic drainpipes to divert rainwater and use it for flushing toilets. Underwood set out to develop a practical solution… Read More »Student creates retrofit rainwater harvesting kit to reduce water bills