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Makrosha opens new Union Square showroom designed by Tara McCauley architecture-design
Esha Ahmed has unveiled a new showroom for her textile label, Makrosha, located in a historic Gilded Age structure at 1 Union Square W, New York. Designed by Tara McCauley, the…
111 West 57th Street: World's Skinniest Skyscraper Blends Tech and Preservation architecture-design
111 West 57th Street, the second tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere, has become a New York City landmark by combining cutting-edge technology with historic…
Unileão Sports Center by Lins Arquitetos Associados architecture-design
The Unileão Sports Center has officially opened in Juazeiro do Norte, Brazil, in 2024, designed by Lins Arquitetos Associados, under the guidance of architects George and Cintia…
New Neighbour Launches Hospitality Signage from Furniture Offcuts architecture-design
Sonia Ruparell-Martinez, a pediatric sports medicine physician and entrepreneur, launched New Neighbour, a brand offering redesigned hospitality signage such as menu holders and…
Wilson Butler Architects revives Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford architecture-design
Wilson Butler Architects (WBA) completed a $37 million renovation of the Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Originally opened in 1923 as a vaudeville hall designed…
Ikonstudio launches SOM and Louis Kahn furniture collections architecture-design
Canadian design firm Ikonstudio has released its first furniture collections, featuring historic designs by architecture firms SOM and Louis Kahn. Founded by David Feldberg, who…
Terrazzo flooring makes a comeback in contemporary design architecture-design
Terrazzo flooring, known in Italy as graniglia, is experiencing a revival in interior design. Originally popular in the 1950s and 1960s, it was long considered outdated and often…
CeraShingle: Robotically 3D-Printed Ceramic Facade System Responds to Light architecture-design
CeraShingle, a modular ceramic facade system, has been created by Studio WE, under the guidance of Yutao Chen and Yiwen Gu, utilizing robotic 3D printing and computational design.…
Symbol's Bowery Loft Doubles as Showroom and Listening Lounge architecture-design
Nyack, New York–based furniture company Symbol has opened its first showroom on New York's Bowery. The 3,000-square-foot loft serves triple duty as a display space, a workplace…
Daniel Libeskind turns 80: Jewish Museum Berlin architect reflects on fear-driven change architecture-design
Architect Daniel Libeskind, known for the Jewish Museum Berlin, turns 80. He believes that today, due to fear, such a building would hardly be constructed. The article reflects on…
Roberto Palomba designs Tipo-Z pedestal basin for Ideal Standard architecture-design
Designer Roberto Palomba has created the Tipo-Z pedestal basin for bathroom brand Ideal Standard. The sink features a tapered silhouette shared by its base and basin, available in…
Jolene Kessler's Subtractive Kitchen Design in Toronto Townhouse architecture-design
Interior designer Jolene Kessler of Ebuild Construction renovated a townhouse kitchen in Toronto's Deer Park neighbourhood for a busy professional client. The design took a…
Elissa Brunato Develops Compostable Bio-Iridescent Sequins from Cellulose architecture-design
During the 25th edition of Design Indaba, Elissa Brunato, a Global Graduate, showcased her Eco-Sequins project, which tackles the ecological consequences of fashion…
Stokes Coffee Rebrands with Illustrated Characters architecture-design
Stokes Coffee, a roaster with a rich 124-year legacy and now in its fourth generation, has launched a new brand identity in collaboration with Eat Marketing. Dubbed The Stokes…
Le Rio Cinema Renovation by FAB Architects and Unes Architectes architecture-design
FAB Architects and Unes Architectes have collaborated on the renovation of Le Rio, a neighborhood cinema in Clermont-Ferrand, France. The project, covering 400 m², is set for…
Atelier L's Origami Coffee Pavilion Opens in Beijing architecture-design
At Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing, Atelier L has unveiled a temporary coffee pavilion featuring two linked structures inspired by origami and pour-over drippers. The larger section…
Earth Lines completes Hilltop house in Bali with reclaimed wood and oversized roof architecture-design
Indonesian studio Earth Lines has completed Hilltop, a 280-square-metre residence in Uluwatu, Bali, replacing a derelict building on a site with ocean and forest views. The…
Han Gao Designs Empathy Museum Branding Around Chinese Character 同 architecture-design
Han Gao created the visual identity for the Empathy Museum, centering on the Chinese character 同 (tóng), which means 'same' or 'together.' The logo consists of five white…
BAST Designs L33 Narrow House in Toulouse's Bonnefoy District architecture-design
BAST has completed the L33 Narrow House in Toulouse, France, a 370 m² project on a through parcel that serves as an urban infill gap between two townhouses. The site features…
Koray Duman's Büro Koray Duman Unveils Five Major International Projects architecture-design
Büro Koray Duman (B-KD), founded in 2013 by Koray Duman, has completed five landmark international projects. Two are at the 61st Venice Biennale: the UAE National Pavilion in…
Tarkett launches Lino Style linoleum collection with stone-inspired patterns architecture-design
French flooring brand Tarkett has unveiled Lino Style, a linoleum collection that updates the natural material with subtle, mineral-inspired patterns. The range is divided into…
IKONstudio Launches with Archival SOM Chair at NYCxDesign architecture-design
On May 16, David Feldberg, the CEO of Teknion, launched IKONstudio, a platform focused on reviving iconic furniture designs from architects. The first item presented is the SOM79…
Casa Sota la Mola: A Monochrome House Blending into the Red Landscape architecture-design
TwoBo arquitectura, a Barcelona-based studio founded by María Pancorbo, Alberto Twose, and Pablo Twose, has completed Casa Sota la Mola in Matadepera, Spain. The 250 m² residence…
Archermit's Feixue Pavilion in Luzhou Features Pear-Petal Roof Pools architecture-design
In Pear Blossom Village, Luzhou, China, Archermit has finalized the Feixue Pavilion, designed as a nature education center for families and children. The structure features five…
Barclay & Crousse Architecture: microcosms of Peruvian landscape in Milan exhibition architecture-design
The Peruvian architecture studio Barclay & Crousse Architecture, founded in 1994 in Paris by Sandra Barclay (Lima, 1967) and Jean Pierre Crousse (Lima, 1963), will be the subject…
Félix Candela's Palacio de los Deportes for Mexico 1968 Olympics architecture-design
The Palacio de los Deportes, designed by Félix Candela for the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, exemplifies the synthesis of modern engineering and local cultural references. Mexico…
Understanding Light Sources and Metrics in Architectural Design architecture-design
Choosing the right light bulbs for an architectural project involves understanding key concepts such as lumens, color temperature, and wattage. Lighting design significantly…
Heirloom pendant light by Buoyant among latest products on Dezeen Showroom architecture-design
The Dezeen Showroom showcased five innovative products, including the Heirloom pendant light designed by Josh Neretin for the US brand Buoyant. This lighting piece features a…
Bruce Ginsberg's Hampshire garden: a masterclass in lost landscape design architecture-design
Architect Gabriele Mulè profiles the private garden of Bruce Ginsberg in Hampshire, England, arguing that contemporary public gardens have abandoned the pursuit of beauty.…
Bruzkus Greenberg Designs C1 Workplace in Berlin architecture-design
Berlin's C1 office building features shared amenity spaces designed by Bruzkus Greenberg, completed in 2025. The 1,600 m² interior, curated by Hadir Al Koshta, blends home-office…
AI Platforms Like Ichi Plan Reshape Architecture Firms architecture-design
Architecture firms are adopting AI platforms such as Ichi Plan to address structural inefficiencies in traditional labor-based models. These tools read construction documents,…
Plutarco rehabilitates 1934 house in Madrid's Salamanca district with eclectic materials architecture-design
Madrid-based architecture studio Plutarco has completed the rehabilitation of a 1934 single-family home in the Barrio de Salamanca, transforming it into a domestic laboratory…
Casanova+Hernandez Architects Renovates Albania’s National Historical Museum architecture-design
Casanova+Hernandez Architects is in the process of renovating the National Historical Museum located in Tirana, Albania, with the first phase approaching its conclusion. This…
Eva Gold wraps Peckham listening bar Upstairs at Hausu in curtains architecture-design
Artist Eva Gold has designed the interior of Upstairs at Hausu, a new listening bar above the Hausu restaurant in Peckham, London. The space is enveloped in wool and sheer voile…
Bette to showcase ultra-flat bathroom solutions at Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 architecture-design
At Clerkenwell Design Week, scheduled for 19 to 21 May 2026 at The Charterhouse in London, the German bathroom brand Bette will unveil its newest material innovations. Highlighted…
Vienna's Alterlaa housing scheme offers lessons for UK Labour architecture-design
The Alterlaa social housing complex in Vienna, Austria, features 20 saunas, 14 swimming pools, affordable rents, and a five-year waiting list. Built in the 1970s, it exemplifies…
NORM Architects Completes Shoreline Studio in Odsherred, Denmark architecture-design
NORM Architects has completed Shoreline Studio, a refined standalone workspace adjacent to an existing brick summer house in the coastal landscape of Odsherred, Denmark.…
The Woodward in Geneva Joins Auberge Resorts Collection architecture-design
The Woodward, a historic Belle Époque establishment from 1901 located on Lake Geneva, has shifted from the Oetker Collection to the Auberge Resorts Collection. Designed by…
CSADI Completes Qinling Museum in Shangluo, China architecture-design
The Qinling Museum, designed by CSADI, has opened in Shangluo, Shaanxi province, as China's first comprehensive space dedicated to the natural wonders and cultural heritage of the…
OHDUDI Creates BRYN Coffee House Brand Identity with Bold Red and Oversized Typography architecture-design
OHDUDI, a design firm, has developed a striking brand identity for BRYN, a new coffee shop. The design features a bold deep red color, which contrasts sharply with the usual…

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