Dezeen Showroom: Swedish brand Asko has been inspired by the Scandinavian natural environment in launching Elements Pearl Grey, a new colour for its signature appliance collection. Pearl Grey is a warm slate-coloured tone that Asko said… Read More »Elements Pearl Grey appliances by Asko
Ron Radziner was aware of architecture early on, but one particular Frank Lloyd Wright building in his home state of California piqued his interest. The Hollyhock House was Wright’s first Los Angeles commission, completed in… Read More »F5: Ron Radziner on Earth Food, Travels With Family + More
Norwegian studios Vatn Architecture and Groma have extended a home called Dråpa in Oslo, adding a curved form with a large terrace looking towards the city and its archipelago. Designed for a painter and filmmaker,… Read More »Vatn Architecture and Groma add curved extension to 1930s home in Norway
US studio Steven Holl Architects has completed Meander, a housing project in Helsinki, Finland, with a snaking form that frames gardens and maximises outward views. Completed with local studio ARK-house Arkkitehdit and property developer Newil&Bau,… Read More »Steven Holl winds Meander housing around gardens in Helsinki
Beverage company Diageo has produced what it believes is the world’s lightest standard-sized glass spirits bottle for its Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra whisky, launching next week at the London Design Festival. Where a typical… Read More »Johnnie Walker sheds 300 grams to make “world’s lightest” glass whisky bottle
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing a home in north London with a timber-slatted floor by local practice S2B Studio. Named Cooper House, the two-storey home has a timber structure and a natural… Read More »“All concept and no practicality” says commenter