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Kriskadecor designs "dynamic" outdoor cladding system
Promotion: metal chain-link manufacturer Kriskadecor has created a customisable outdoor cladding system composed of intricate aluminium components that shift and sway with the wind. The idea was to draw attention to the building with a "constantly shifting surface" through the facade. "Far from being a static envelope, this façade takes on an active role within
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/08/kriskadecor-designs-dynamic-outdoor-cladding-system/
Glasst Innovation Company launches "temporary and peelable" paint
US firm Glasst Innovation Company has launched the "world's first peelable architectural paint", which can be applied to a range of surfaces and peeled off by hand. Designed to create a versatile solution for redecorating, Unpaint by Glasst Innovation Company aims to provide a temporary and more sustainable alternative to traditional paints, as it can
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/08/glasst-innovation-company-unpaint/
Selldorf Architects completes porcelain-clad Brooklyn skyscrapers
Local studio Selldorf Architects has clad a pair of skyscrapers on the waterfront of Brooklyn's Williamsburg neghbourhood with iridescent porcelain tiles Following images released of the project under construction last year, One Domino Square was recently completed, encompassing a 55-storey and 39-storey residential tower located adjacent to the Williamsburg Bridge and the recently opened Domino
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Design Week magazine relaunched by team of "raucous cheerleaders for design and designers"
Online design magazine Design Week has relaunched today after closing in January, with an updated visual identity informed by the Bauhaus. Originally launched as a print publication by writer Jeremy Myerson in 1986 before going fully digital in 2011, UK-based Design Week announced its closure in December 2023. The online publication was subsequently acquired by
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/07/design-week-magazine-relaunch-news/
Billo seating system by Adam Goodrum for Nau
Dezeen Showroom: designer Adam Goodrum took inspiration from vintage Italian sofas to create a pillowy modular seating system for Australian brand Nau. Named for its billowing forms, the Billo seating system features relaxed and inviting shapes reminiscent of a series of plumped pillows. It is designed to be exceedingly comfortable, offering an embracing experience for the
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/07/billo-seating-system-adam-goodrum-nau-design-dezeen-showroom/
Harry Bertoia's Diamond Chair requires "primitive method" of construction
As part of our mid-century modern series, we spotlight the iconic Diamond Chair, which artist Harry Bertoia sculpted for Hans and Florence Knoll by experimenting with metal wire. In 1950, Italian-American sculptor Bertoia was given the rare opportunity that many creatives dream about. Designers Hans and Florence Knoll granted him carte blanche to design, or sculpt,
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/07/harry-bertoia-diamond-chair-mid-century-modern/
"It's time to think about retiring the role of RIBA president"
The role of RIBA president is a Victorian-era relic that has lost its relevance and should be scrapped, writes Catherine Slessor. One of the perks of being president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is that you get your name chiselled for posterity into the marble portals of its Portland Place headquarters. Royal
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/07/riba-president-opinion-catherine-slessor/
World's 82 best buildings shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2024
Dezeen has announced the architecture shortlist for this year's Dezeen Awards, which includes buildings by Schemata Architects, Urbanus, Studio Gang, Stanton Williams and Grimshaw. The 82 shortlisted projects, which are in the running for awards in 15 different architecture project categories, are by studios located across 32 different countries including Bangladesh, Rwanda, Turkey, Taiwan, Niger
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/07/architecture-shortlist-dezeen-awards-2024/
Biodesign meets Pacific Islander craft in glowing Lucid Life objects
Designer Christopher Bellamy has sought to marry biotechnology and craft in a series of works that combine traditional knowledge from artisans in the Pacific Islands with a new material made from bioluminescent algae. Titled Lucid Life, or Marama Ora in Tahitian, Bellamy's research project saw him create three different objects – a drum, a swimsuit
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Bordeira coffee table by Greenapple among 13 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a range of coffee tables made from metal, stone and wood is among 13 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. Bordeira coffee table by Rute Martins for Greenapple Wood, stone and metal combine to form Portuguese furniture brand Greenapple's Bordeira coffee table. The tables are fully customisable in terms of size and materiality, and the
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The Rewear Chair is an "organised and stylish" take on the humble laundry chair
Creative agency Uncommon Creative Studio has produced a chair with collapsible arms that can be used to air out clothes, encouraging users to rewear garments rather than washing them more than needed. The Rewear Chair, which will be showcased later this month during Dutch Design Week, was developed by Uncommon Creative Studio as part of
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/07/rewear-chair-stylish-laundry-chair/
AART cloaks Cold War museum in Denmark with black metal
Black-metal panels and shutters bring an "aura of mystique" to the Cold War Museum Regan Vest in Denmark, designed by architecture studio AART. The museum is located on the site of Regan Vest, a hidden Cold War-era bunker that was secretly built 60 metres below northern Jutland's Rold Forest. In the event of nuclear war,
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/06/aart-cold-war-museum-regan-vest/
Eight soothing cabin interiors to retreat to this autumn
Our latest lookbook collects eight cabin interiors united by their calming timber accents and escapist settings, ranging from an English conservation area to a private Norwegian island. Typically constructed with wood, cabins are common in rural locations and are often designed as temporary living quarters to provide calming retreats. As temperatures begin to drop in
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/06/eight-soothing-cabin-interiors-lookbooks/
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios completes "invisible repair" of world's first cast iron building
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios has completed its 20-year transformation of a historic mill in Shropshire into a museum and workspace that celebrates its pioneering cast iron-framed structure. The Grade I-listed Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings was originally constructed in 1797 by architect Charles Bage and is known as the "grandfather of skyscrapers" due to its structure, which
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/05/shrewsbury-flaxmill-maltings-feilden-clegg-bradley-studios/
King's Cross masterplan brings part of the city "back into an entirely new use"
This video spotlights the King's Cross masterplan by Allies and Morrison and Porphyrios Associates, which is one of six projects shortlisted for this year's RIBA Stirling Prize. The 20-year-long redevelopment of King's Cross is the largest project on the shortlist, which is the focus of a short-film series currently being published by Dezeen in collaboration with
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/05/stirling-prize-kings-cross-masterplan-video/
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios completes "invisible repair" of world's first cast iron building
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios has completed its 20-year transformation of a historic mill in Shropshire into a museum and workspace that celebrates its pioneering cast iron-framed structure. The Grade I-listed Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings was originally constructed in 1797 by architect Charles Bage and is known as the "grandfather of skyscrapers" due to its structure, which
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/05/shrewsbury-flaxmill-maltings-feilden-clegg-bradley-studios/
UNStudio creates skyscrapers to "redefine vertical living" in São Paulo
Dutch firm UNStudio has completed two skyscrapers in São Paulo designed to "redefine vertical living" in the city by incorporating sustainable strategies and a "windmill-shaped" floor plan. Located in São Paulo's Chacara Santo Antonio neighbourhood, EZ Parque da Cidade encompasses two residential skyscrapers reaching 39 and 36 storeys tall. The towers are made of a
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/04/unstudio-sao-paulo-windmill-shaped-skyscrapers/
Seven student furniture designs that convey unusual concepts
Dezeen School Shows: we've selected seven student furniture designs that have been featured on Dezeen School Shows that represent conceptual narratives. These undergraduate and postgraduate furniture projects include chairs, wardrobes and tables, all of which are designed with conceptual themes in mind, presenting as both functional objects and creative commentaries. Featured in this roundup is
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/04/conceptual-student-furniture-designs-dezeen-schoolshows/
Round bathtub by Acquabella
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Acquabella has released a circular freestanding bathtub that brings a sense of indulgence and wellness to the bathroom. The Round bathtub has a rounded, tub-like shape that creates an inviting area for bathing. Its pure white colour and silky feel adds to the sense of relaxation. The tub is made of Acquabella's
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/04/round-bathtub-acquabella-showroom/
Wraxall Yard designed as "attractive, comfortable, fully inclusive holiday accommodation"
This video spotlights the Wraxall Yard holiday accommodation by Clementine Blakemore Architects, which is one of six projects shortlisted for this year's RIBA Stirling Prize. The project in Dorset is one of a trio of reuse projects on the shortlist, which is the focus of this short film series being published by Dezeen in collaboration with
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/04/stirling-prize-shortlist-wraxall-yard/