A circular pavilion formed of wood and reed, created by students with guidance from Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari and design studio Material Cultures is on display in Barking for the London Festival of Architecture. Named… Read More »Rising from the Water pavilion draws on architecture by Yasmeen Lari
Lifelike robots could be a step closer to reality with a new development from the University of Tokyo, where scientists have made a prototype with living skin capable of a “natural smile”. The University of… Read More »Scientists use living skin to create robot that smiles
Dezeen Showroom: from aluminium stools to rugs with colourful motifs, we’ve selected seven accessories and items of furniture created by brands and designers based in the USA. This roundup features seating, rugs, fabrics and tables… Read More »Seven furnishings that contribute to America’s furniture-making heritage
A post-tensioned stone frame by engineering firm Webb Yates is among the exhibits in the architecture rooms of this year’s Royal Academy of Arts summer exhibition, curated by London studio Assemble. Webb Yates worked with The… Read More »Webb Yates creates structural stone frame for Royal Academy summer exhibition
Design studio Halleroed has combined rustic, earthy tones with bold colours and glossy finishes for online retailer Boygar’s first store in Tbilisi, Georgia. Set across three floors in a historic building on Tbilisi‘s Rustaveli Avenue,… Read More »Halleroed contrasts colour and texture inside Boygar’s Tbilisi store
Promotion: design school Istituto Europeo di Design is running a master’s course in retail design at its Florence campus, aiming to equip students with the skills to create brand-recognisable shop interiors. Starting in November, the Master… Read More »IED launches master’s degree in future store design at its Florence campus