Welcome to a new year of Designer Desktops! If you’re new here, here’s the scoop: every month, we team up with designers, artists, and brands to bring you a free downloadable desktop wallpaper. Think you’ve… Read More »Desktop Wallpaper: January 2025 With Designtex + Sophie Smallhorn
Set in a quiet rural landscape, the Des Lauriers House – located in Bromont, Canada and designed by Paul Bernier Architecte – was created as a place to pause and reflect. Its three simple gabled volumes,… Read More »Des Lauriers House’s Trio of Gabled Volumes Embraces Rural Serenity
An extension entirely clad in rust-coloured Corten steel has been added to a 1950s terraced house in south London by architecture practice Studio on the Rye. Named Rusty House on the Rye after its reddish-brown… Read More »Studio on the Rye encases Rusty House in London with “seamless” Corten steel
To kick off the new year, here’s a look at 12 exciting architecture projects expected to open in 2025, including a giant domed skyspace and an earth-covered sports complex. Render courtesy of Sou Fujimoto Expo… Read More »Twelve architecture projects to look out for in 2025
Designer Tom Dixon has been awarded a CBE, while architect Peter Clegg and graphic designer Neville Brody have been awarded OBEs in King Charles III’s New Year Honours list. Also recognised by King Charles were architect Timothy… Read More »Tom Dixon, Peter Clegg and Neville Brody recognised in new year’s honours
Local studio Gianni Botsford Architects has added an extension to a house in Hampstead, London, that complements a distinctive, high-tech addition created by Norman Foster in the 1960s. After the home was acquired by new… Read More »Gianni Botsford Architects adds trapezoidal home to Norman Foster extension