In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing plans for a 100-metre-tall structure comprised of cascading pool terraces in Dubai. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the structure will have various terraces partly covered by a… Read More »“April 1st already?” asks commenter
Dezeen Showroom: Norwegian furniture brand Varier has updated the colour offering for its distinctive 1980s Ekstrem chair, created by Terje Ekstrøm to cater to a variety of sitting positions. The Ekstrem chair is now available in… Read More »Ekstrem chair by Terje Ekstrøm for Varier
Spanish studio Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura has released renders of the 190-metres-tall Papuli Tower in Tirana, Albania, which has the appearance of four elongated silos. Set to be one of the city’s tallest buildings,… Read More »Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura unveils La Fábrica-informed skyscraper in Tirana
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has launched a retrospective exhibition of designer Naoto Fukasawa, exploring his design ethos alongside his creative process and presenting product designs with models. Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) curator Colin Fanning, who… Read More »Ten highlights from Naoto Fukasawa: Things in Themselves exhibition
Italian designer Marco Campardo has revolutionised the production process behind his Jello furniture series together with Paris‘s Galerie Kreo, creating pieces that are nearly twice the size. Like Campardo’s first Jello collection, released in 2022,… Read More »Jello furniture receives ultra-glossy “almost edible” update to rival its gelatinous namesake
Artist collective Drift and design studios Garance Valée and Atra have presented work alongside dozens of others at nomadic festival Unique Design X’s second exhibition during Mexico City art week. The show consisted of galleries… Read More »Reusability and feeling of “sanctuary” characterise Unique Design X in Mexico City