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Architecture for London and Hamish Vincent Design collaborate on Neo Georgian home in Islington architecture-design
In London's Canonbury Conservation Area, Architecture for London teamed up with Hamish Vincent Design on a residential project located on St Paul's Road in Islington, United…
Wallmakers' Petti restaurant in Tamil Nadu repurposes shipping containers with poured earth architecture-design
In Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India, Wallmakers has finalized Petti, a restaurant spanning 439 square meters, constructed from twelve split shipping containers. These containers,…
Impala restaurant opens in London's Soho with design inspired by Italian modernism and Cairo markets architecture-design
Impala, a restaurant inspired by Egyptian cuisine, has launched at 13, 14 Dean St, London W1D 3RS. Chef Meedu Saad, who previously served as head chef at Kiln, dedicated five…
Studio Yellowdot presents Barilla-sponsored pasta furniture installation at Milan Design Week architecture-design
During Milan Design Week, designers Bodin Hon and Dilara Kan Hon of Studio Yellowdot unveiled "Edible Reveries," a furniture installation featuring pasta-themed creations. The…
Five Design Innovations Aim to Transform Domestic Chores architecture-design
A collection of five contemporary product designs seeks to revolutionize household tasks, offering technological solutions to everyday chores. Dyson's PencilVac, launched last…
HOOPCycle Mobile Basketball Court Debuts at Milan Design Week to Revitalize Neighborhoods architecture-design
A redesigned version of the HOOPCycle mobile basketball court will debut in Italy during Milan Design Week. The original installation, created by American artists and MIT…
Superestudio's Hermi House transforms emptiness into architectural threshold architecture-design
Superestudio completed the Hermi House in 2019, a residential project spanning 400 square meters. The architectural firm, led by Nacho Marí with project team members Nacho López…
Yinka Ilori collaborates with Veuve Clicquot on 'Chasing the Sun' collection for Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori MBE has partnered with champagne house Veuve Clicquot to create 'Chasing the Sun', a limited-edition collection of drinks accessories. The…
Landscape architect Monica Botta details therapeutic garden design principles and Italian projects architecture-design
Monica Botta, a landscape architect specializing in therapeutic gardens, elaborates on their design principles and noteworthy examples from Italy. According to the American…
Milano Design Week 2026 transforms city into experiential infrastructure through brand activations architecture-design
During Milano Design Week 2026, traditional boundaries between creative disciplines are being intentionally dismantled rather than merely blurred. Fashion, installation,…
SCOB Designs Open-Air Theater in Catalonia's Historic Santa Clotilde Gardens for 2025 architecture-design
An open-air theater designed by the architecture firm SCOB is planned for the historic Santa Clotilde Gardens in Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, with completion targeted for 2025. The…
Studiopepe and Archiproducts Milano unveil FÒCO, the fire-themed finale to a natural elements design series architecture-design
At Via Tortona 31, Archiproducts Milano showcases FÒCO. Living notes by Studiopepe, which marks the conclusion of a four-part exploration of natural elements, with a focus on fire…
Atelier Fomenta to debut rubber furniture collection at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
Atelier Fomenta, a design studio based in Montréal, will unveil its 'Rubber Collection' at Milan Design Week 2026, marking the studio's first appearance in Europe. Established in…
Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO's 2023 Installation for Exhibit Columbus at I.M. Pei's Library Plaza architecture-design
Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO created a public installation for the 2023 J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller Prize, which is given by the Landmark Columbus Foundation. This installation, part…
Milan Design Week 2026 Preview Highlights 29 Key Events Including Zaha Hadid Architects Installation architecture-design
Milan Design Week 2026 was previewed by Dezeen, showcasing 29 significant installations and exhibitions throughout the city. Highlights include a mindfulness space created by Zaha…
Francis Kéré completes Goethe-Institut Dakar with climate-responsive design in Senegal architecture-design
In Senegal's Corniche Ouest district, the Goethe-Institut Dakar has been completed by architect Francis Kéré, a recipient of the Pritzker Prize. This marks Kéré's inaugural…
Architect Vandana Dhawan Saxena Advocates for Contextual Hospitality Design in India architecture-design
Architect Vandana Dhawan Saxena contends that contextual design in India's hospitality sector serves as both an ethical and economic bridge. She emphasizes that such an approach…
Design Week Highlights and Trends architecture-design
Design's Big Week showcases current trends and innovations in the design field. The event features various exhibitions, installations, and presentations from leading designers and…
Salone Milano Showcases Handmade Craft Objects in Departure from Industrial Design Tradition architecture-design
Milan's Salone, typically known as an industrial design hub, is presenting an exhibition featuring unique, handmade objects. This represents a significant shift for the…
Rushera's Recycled Plastic Accessories Merge Marine Forms with Industrial Hacking in Seoul Exhibition architecture-design
Rushera, a brand specializing in recycled plastic accessories, has teamed up with Object with Name, a design studio, and Plastic Bakery, a material manufacturer, to create…
Atelier Archmixing Completes Relocation and Expansion of Wuning Middle School in Shanghai architecture-design
Atelier Archmixing has successfully relocated and expanded Wuning Middle School, now known as The Second High School Affiliated to Tongji University, situated in Shanghai's Putuo…
Artell unveils 'Plano Háptico' tactile interior design vision for 2026 architecture-design
Artell, a Mexican textile design company, unveiled its 2026 Editions initiative titled 'Plano Háptico', which focuses on the tactile warmth of interior spaces. The event showcased…
Bar Dalí Opens as Spanish Tapas Restaurant in Baltimore's Mount Vernon architecture-design
Bar Dalí, a new Spanish tapas restaurant, has opened in Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood. The hospitality brand Ash acquired the townhouse next to its John…
Woods Bagot completes LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse South ahead of 2028 Olympics architecture-design
Woods Bagot has completed the Midfield Satellite Concourse South (MSC South) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), a 150,000-square-foot terminal with eight gates for…
Architects Fabiola Uribe and Jorge Raedó Discuss Educational Projects for Children in Online Talk architecture-design
On March 26, 2026, Fabiola Uribe and Jorge Raedó, both architects, took part in an online discussion organized by the Sociedad Colombiana de Arquitectos – Regional Nariño, at the…
Italian Design Day Showcases Six Contemporary Designers at São Paulo's Italian Cultural Institute architecture-design
The exhibition '5 + 1' at the Instituto Italiano de Cultura de São Paulo presents six prominent Italian contemporary designers. It features five previous 'Designer of the Year'…
Studio Michael Burman designs KEIT Bakery in Berlin with reclaimed millstone counter and washi paper walls architecture-design
Studio Michael Burman has completed the interior design for KEIT Bakery in Berlin's Kreuzberg district. The compact space presents bread-making through a textural minimalism…
Construction Begins on HENN-Designed German Language Forum in Mannheim architecture-design
On March 18, 2026, a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony in Mannheim officially launched construction of the Forum Deutsche Sprache, a museum and science center dedicated to the…
PoliLam Unveils Translucent HPL Surfaces with Light-Diffusing Edges architecture-design
The US brand PoliLam has introduced a new collection of translucent high-pressure laminate surfaces called Seamless HPL Translucent Surfaces. These surfaces feature clear edges…
Brad Mead's Experimental Typography Gains Recognition Through Digital Platforms architecture-design
Brad Mead, a 27-year-old graphic designer from Norwich, UK, has built a reputation for bold poster design and experimental typography. His 2020 "Daily Poster Challenge," which…
Studio Gontijo Arquitetura completes Casa Boutique, a two-generation residence in Brasília architecture-design
In 2021, Studio Gontijo Arquitetura realized Casa Boutique, a 537-square-meter residential project in Brasília. The design addresses the challenge of housing two family…
Omar Gandhi Architects completes Cedar's Kin, a waterfront residence on Lake Huron in Ontario architecture-design
Canadian studio Omar Gandhi Architects has finished Cedar's Kin, a 5,000-square-foot house in Huron County, Ontario, positioned on a forested bluff above Lake Huron's eastern…
Green-Wood Cemetery opens Green-House welcome center in restored 1895 Victorian greenhouse architecture-design
Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn has unveiled the Green-House, a $34 million educational and welcome center that features a restored Victorian greenhouse from 1895, the only one of…
SpAce's Sustainable Design Methodology Emphasizes Ethical Practice and Measurable Impact architecture-design
Glocal Design Magazine's Issue 88 delves into the theme of sustainability within modern architecture, showcasing various projects and interviews that tackle aspects such as…
GBBN's Hillman Library Renovation Transforms 1968 Brutalist Building into 21st-Century Hub architecture-design
The University of Pittsburgh's Hillman Library, originally built in 1968, underwent a renovation by the international architecture firm GBBN, which introduced a stacked-glass…
BM Windows: Vietnamese facade manufacturer enables iconic global architecture through production expertise architecture-design
BM Windows, a Vietnamese company that specializes in facades, starts its manufacturing process right from the design stage to keep the architectural intent intact and ensure the…
Designers Allie Heesh and Sara Silva Santos Create Brush Lettering Brand Identity for Coimbra Climbing Gym upa! architecture-design
Designers Allie Heesh and Sara Silva Santos developed a distinctive brand identity for upa!, a bouldering gym in Coimbra, Portugal. The project breaks from conventional outdoor…
GLG Residence by Ximenes Leite Arquitetura in São Paulo architecture-design
The GLG Residence, designed by architects Bruna Ximenes and André Leite, is located in the Fazenda da Grama Condominium in São Paulo, Brazil, and was finalized in 2024. Spanning…
Pentaspace Design Studio Creates Ecological School Campus in Hyderabad with Living Forest Integration architecture-design
Pentaspace Design Studio has completed the Heartfulness International School in Hyderabad, India, a pre-primary educational facility designed around ecological principles. The…
Noah Ruttenberg renovates Eugenia Zobel de Ayala's Upper East Side apartment with personal approach architecture-design
Designer Noah Ruttenberg completed a renovation of his best friend Eugenia Zobel de Ayala's Upper East Side apartment in New York City. The project was described as deeply…

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