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Dorian Grinspan Transforms Historic Farmhouse into Maison Monna B&B and Residency architecture-design
Dorian Grinspan, a film producer, has converted a historic farmhouse from 1796 in Old Chatham, New York, into Maison Monna, a three-room bed and breakfast set on nearly 70 acres,…
Mutti's 'House of Polpa' Vaulted Installation Uses 20,000 Tomato Cans at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
At FuoriSalone 2026, Mutti unveils 'House of Polpa,' an impressive installation crafted from twenty thousand tomato cans, situated within the historic cloisters of the University…
Milan's Design Scene Transforms Beyond Traditional Boundaries architecture-design
Milan is undergoing a significant shift from its traditional identity as a manufacturing center. Historically associated with icons like Gio Ponti and Ettore Sottsass, the city…
Jiaqi Wang Reimagines Miss Chiquita for Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
Chiquita returns to Milan Design Week for the third consecutive year with the Miss Chiquita House, an immersive space blending art, design, and pop culture. For the 2026 edition,…
Smart Concept #2 Unveiled in Beijing as 'Automotive Couture' architecture-design
In Beijing, the Smart Concept #2 was revealed by the Mercedes-Benz Global Design Team, representing a significant transformation of the classic two-seater and emphasizing a…
Templo crafts warm, handcrafted brand identity for climate non-profit Casi architecture-design
Templo has designed the brand identity for Casi (Climate Action Service International), a climate non-profit that drives sustainable practices in the visual arts. The identity…
Buckminster Fuller's 1962 Floating City Vision and the Enduring Quest for Architectural Levitation architecture-design
In 1962, architect Buckminster Fuller envisioned a floating city composed of enormous aerial geodesic spheres called Cloud Nine, designed to levitate naturally using sun-heated…
Honduran Architect Alejandra Ferrera Critiques Security-Driven Urban Design in Central America architecture-design
Honduran architect Alejandra Ferrera, raised in Danlí, critiques how public safety concerns during the 2010s transformed Honduran cities. She argues that security-driven design,…
SpActrum's Tonglu Senbo Resort Redefines Landscape Integration in Hangzhou architecture-design
So, in Hangzhou, China, there's this big renovation happening at the Tonglu Senbo Resort, led by architect Yan Pan, and it's set to finish in 2026. Han Shuang is curating the…
VENUX presenta 'El Obrador' en Casa Decor 2026, cocina sensorial de Viruta Lab architecture-design
At Casa Decor 2026 in Madrid, VENUX unveils 'El Obrador', a groundbreaking concept by Viruta Lab that transforms kitchens into immersive sensory experiences. Located in the…
Ruiting Xu's The Vessel Type integrates water infrastructure with inhabitable architecture for seasonal extremes architecture-design
Ruiting Xu, an architectural designer, created The Vessel Type to make water infrastructure more visible and to connect with both environmental cycles and community dynamics,…
Architects and Designers Address Biodiversity with Urban Rewilding and Indigenous Practices architecture-design
On International Mother Earth Day, April 22, 2026, architectural and design initiatives highlight biodiversity conservation through urban rewilding and ancestral knowledge. The…
Kasing Lung's Labubu characters adorn USM Haller cabinets at Milan design week architecture-design
Swiss furniture manufacturer USM has teamed up with illustrator Kasing Lung to launch his inaugural collection, titled 'Beautiful Thing!', at Milan design week. This collection…
Mercedes-Benz unveils all-electric seventh-generation C-Class with SUV-inspired design and AI-powered hyperscreen architecture-design
Mercedes-Benz has introduced its all-electric seventh-generation C-Class, which traces its origins to the 1982 W201 190, a model that achieved sales of approximately 1.8 million…
Van Wassenhove Residence: Juliaan Lampens' Radical Concrete Home architecture-design
Constructed between 1972 and 1974 in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium, the Van Wassenhove Residence stands as a pivotal creation by architect Juliaan Lampens. This home features a…
Lumen Coffee 1936: Reversible Stainless-Steel Intervention in Yerevan architecture-design
Lumen Coffee 1936, designed by snkh studio, is a 73 m² coffee shop in Yerevan, Armenia, completed in 2023. The project revives a former bookstore from the 1930s, preserving its…
Casa en Kirigamine: A Mountain Refuge by imajo design architecture-design
Casa en Kirigamine is a contemporary mountain refuge designed by imajo design, located at an altitude of over 1,600 meters in Nagano, Japan. The 85 m² house, completed in 2025,…
Chaohu Natural and Cultural Center by change architects architecture-design
In 2022, the Chaohu Natural and Cultural Center was inaugurated in the Bantang hot spring town at Juzhang Mountain, Chaohu, designed by change architects. Spanning 1,500 square…
Champawat Market Plaza: Architecture as Living Craft architecture-design
The recently inaugurated Champawat Market Plaza in India represents a significant development in community-focused architecture. Covering an area of 250 square meters, the market…
Mine Resort Hotel in Jingdezhen by siarchitecture Challenges Conventional Local Architecture architecture-design
The Mine Resort · Hill hotel project in Jingdezhen, China, designed by siarchitecture, is scheduled for completion in 2025. Spanning 720 square meters, the hotel represents a…
Ulf Mejergren Architects constructs Spruce Bark Hut from beetle-damaged trees in Sweden architecture-design
Ulf Mejergren Architects (UMA) has built a structure called Spruce Bark Hut in Grödinge, Sweden, using bark collected from forests affected by spruce bark beetle infestations. The…
Sofia Coppola's Belize Beach House Served as Writing Retreat for 'Priscilla' architecture-design
Sofia Coppola established a personal beach house in Belize, which she describes as a home away from home. The filmmaker utilized this location as a retreat to write her film…
Design-Driven Dining Pop-Ups Transform Unusual Venues into Culinary Experiences architecture-design
A fresh trend in temporary dining experiences is redefining conventional restaurant norms by emphasizing distinctive locations and designs. Montreal's culinary studio, Menu Extra,…
RoCollectible 2026 reimagines doors as symbolic thresholds in Milan exhibition architecture-design
RoCollectible 2026, an exhibition curated by Rossana Orlandi and Nicoletta Brugnoni, transforms the door into a site of aesthetic and symbolic exploration during Milan Design…
Stantec completes George Mason University's Fuse at Mason Square academic and research facility in Arlington architecture-design
Stantec has completed the construction of Fuse at Mason Square, a 345,000-square-foot facility dedicated to academics and research for George Mason University, located in…
XL Extralight and Nichetto unveil stone-like Airstone tote at Milan design week architecture-design
At Milan design week 2026, Italian brand XL Extralight debuted the Airstone tote bag, created in collaboration with design studio Nichetto. The bag is made from a sustainable…
Blooming Imperfections transforms Portanuova into urban laboratory during Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
The Blooming Imperfections initiative reimagined Portanuova as an urban laboratory during Milan Design Week 2026, delving into the theme of human connections through art and…
t + m design office completes 157 m² Loli House in Hanoi for young family architecture-design
Completed in 2023, the Loli House stands on a narrow 35m² plot with just 3.6 meters of frontage along Tran Cung Street in Hanoi. Designed by t + m design office for a young…
Lewis Kemmenoe's 'Quilted Fragments' debuts at Max Radford Gallery during Salone Raritas 2026 in Milan architecture-design
At Salone Raritas 2026 in Milan, Pavilion 9, Fiera Milano Rho, the Max Radford Gallery is showcasing 'Quilted Fragments,' a solo exhibition by British designer Lewis Kemmenoe.…
Dilmos Gallery presents Mimesis exhibition at Milan Design Week 2026 featuring Onno Adriaanse and Valeria Vaccaro architecture-design
During Milan Design Week 2026, Dilmos gallery unveiled Mimesis, an exhibition exploring nature's translation into design objects. Dutch designer Onno Adriaanse and Italian artist…
Bocci's 93 lighting collection features molten aluminium poured into hand-blown glass architecture-design
Canadian design brand Bocci has introduced the 93 lighting collection, designed by co-founder Omer Arbel. Each piece is crafted by pouring molten aluminium into hand-blown glass…
Issey Miyake's Paper Furniture Debuts at Milan Design Week, Featured in Dezeen Debate Newsletter architecture-design
Issey Miyake has unveiled a line of handcrafted furniture made from tightly rolled paper, which is recycled from waste generated during pleated garment manufacturing. This…
'L'Appartement' Exhibition Celebrates Collective Housing in Nanterre Amid CAUE Architecture Associations' Uncertainty architecture-design
In Nanterre, the exhibition 'L'Appartement' has been launched to honor collective housing. This extensive retrospective emphasizes the crucial contributions of CAUE associations…
Enoteca/Naturale Offers Free Exhibition Space for Emerging Designers During Milan Design Week architecture-design
During Milan Design Week, the venue enoteca/naturale launched 'Entra pure,' a free exhibition initiative for emerging designers under 35. The open call received nearly 100…
Alcova 2026 transforms Baggio Military Hospital with experimental design installations architecture-design
The Alcova exhibition during Milan Design Week 2026 is set in the Baggio Military Hospital, showcasing original features such as laundry areas and kitchens through preserved…
Casa Cafelândia renovation in São Paulo reimagines 1938 residence for contemporary living architecture-design
The Casa Cafelândia project in the Sumaré neighborhood of São Paulo has revitalized a 1938 home through an extensive renovation spearheaded by Ana Sawaia Arquitetura. Finished in…
AtkinsRéalis and Nvidia Partner on Nuclear-Powered AI Data Center Designs architecture-design
Canadian engineering firm AtkinsRéalis has announced a partnership with technology company Nvidia to develop nuclear-powered data center designs. These facilities will integrate…
BRABUS and DAB Motors launch three electric motorcycle models at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
At Milan Design Week 2026, the German mobility brand BRABUS unveiled its inaugural series of electric motorcycles in collaboration with French manufacturer DAB Motors. This new…
Herb Newman's Futuristic Tunnel at New Haven's Union Station Faces Demolition in $402M Renovation architecture-design
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed a $402 million renovation that could lead to the destruction of the unique pedestrian tunnel at Union Station New…
Design on a Dime Moves to Storied on West 26th Street for One-Night Benefit on May 5 architecture-design
Design on a Dime, the annual shopping benefit for Housing Works, will occur on May 5 at a new Manhattan venue: Storied on West 26th Street. This year's event shifts from its…

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