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Stone Island presents 'No Seasons' immersive installation at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
At Milan Design Week 2026, Stone Island has introduced an interactive installation within a former swimming pool at Capsule Plaza. Collaborating with NM3, a Milanese design…
Spanish startup LIUX launches BIG, a lightweight electric microcar with a linen composite body architecture-design
Founded in 2021, the Spanish startup LIUX has introduced the BIG, an electric microcar crafted from bio-based linen materials, with a price tag under €18,000, now available in…
Cloud Architects Completes Casa Cloud Terrace in Kobe, Japan architecture-design
CLOUD ARCHITECTS has designed Casa Cloud Terrace, a mixed-use architecture project in Kobe, Japan, completed in 2025. The structure combines a private residence with an…
Atelier cnS transforms Nanhai Dali industrial warehouses into public waterfront space architecture-design
In Dali's Nanhai District, the Yanbu 1432 project has revamped old riverside warehouses into a vibrant public waterfront. Spearheaded by HAN Shuang and designed by Atelier cnS…
Homo Faber Fellows Present Craftsmanship Collaborations at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
At Milan Design Week, 22 pairs of master-apprentices participating in the Homo Faber Fellows 2026 program are presenting their collaborative creations. This six-month fellowship,…
Birdhouses Reimagined as Contemporary Design Objects in European Exhibition architecture-design
Dutch designer Bertjan Pot created a series of colorful rope birdhouses inspired by his grandmother's farm kettle, where small birds would nest through the spout. His…
Fortune Chantraprapawat's Journey from Bangkok Architecture to New York Experiential Design architecture-design
Fortune Chantraprapawat, also known as Chayanidh Chantraprapawat, serves as the Creative Designer at My Beautiful City USA, a firm that crafts immersive experiences for high-end…
Valois Building: Rammed Earth Collective Housing in Asunción architecture-design
The Valois Building, a collective housing project by an unnamed architecture firm, has been completed in the Las Mercedes neighborhood of Asunción, Paraguay. The structure is…
SM Bureau's 'Rebirth' Exhibition in Paris Reimagines Collectible Design as Spatial Composition architecture-design
In Paris, France, SM Bureau unveils 'Rebirth,' an engaging exhibition that delves into collectible design through a variety of wood, stone, and ceramic pieces arranged in a…
Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts showcases student designs blending local culture with contemporary furniture architecture-design
The Department of Design at Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, under the leadership of Hiroki Takada, presented student design projects. The Takada Laboratory emphasizes the…
1-1 Architects completes Nagoya office-residence using reclaimed timber from client's warehouses architecture-design
In 2023, 1-1 Architects finalized a project in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, which serves as both an office and residence for a construction firm with a legacy spanning 50 years. The…
MASS Design Group renovates Ricardo Legorreta's Santa Fe campus into nonprofit arts district architecture-design
MASS Design Group's Santa Fe office is leading a renovation of Ricardo Legorreta's former College of Santa Fe campus, transforming 50,000 square feet across four acres into a…
Buccellati Presents Mythological Installation 'Aquae Mirabiles' at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
At Milan Design Week 2026, taking place from April 20 to 26, Buccellati introduced 'Aquae Mirabiles' in a pop-up gallery located near its Piazza Tomasi di Lampedusa headquarters.…
Stone Architecture Revival and Sustainable Textile Innovations Challenge Construction Norms architecture-design
Amin Taha, a prominent architect, along with structural engineer Steve Webb and master mason Pierre Bidaud, promotes the use of structural stone as a sustainable alternative to…
USM and Snøhetta create inflatable breathing space at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
At Milan Design Week 2026, Swiss furniture brand USM presents 'Renaissance of the Real,' an installation created with architecture firm Snøhetta and experience designer Annabelle…
Antonio Citterio designs curvilinear Quincy sofa for Flexform architecture-design
Antonio Citterio, an Italian architect, has designed the Quincy sofa for Flexform, opting for a soft, curvilinear shape rather than sharp angles. This piece showcases softly…
Mazbahul Islam's Safewheel Project Wins UNDP Award for Rural Healthcare Innovation architecture-design
Mazbahul Islam, a Global Graduate from Design Indaba, created Safewheel to address healthcare accessibility in rural areas of Bangladesh. This lightweight, three-wheeled vehicle…
Ambientec launches portable lighting designs across Milan venues, including Sage White and Vosco lamps by Nao Tamura architecture-design
Ambientec, a Japanese company, is showcasing its portable lighting designs simultaneously at Fiera Milano and in central Milan. The Sage White lamp, designed by Nao Tamura,…
Yuri Vital's Casa HaveBlue redefines residential architecture in Brazil's extreme climate architecture-design
Casa HaveBlue represents a bold architectural intervention in Parnamirim, Brazil, completed in 2025. Designed by Yuri Vital dos Santos of Yuri Vital Arquiteto, the…
Safdie Architects designs Cherokee Heritage Center revival with pavilions, trails, and preserved seminary columns architecture-design
In Tahlequah, Oklahoma, a new campus for the Cherokee Heritage Center is being designed by Safdie Architects, with an expected completion date in 2028. The Cherokee Nation has…
James Davies designs compact Hackney mews house with 77 sq m floor area using CLT panels and green features architecture-design
Architect James Davies designed Greenview House in Hackney, London, as a two-bedroom residence with a 77 sq m floor area on a 40 sq m plot. The project replaced a former garage in…
Goethe-Institut Dakar opens first purpose-built facility in 75-year history, designed by Kéré Architecture architecture-design
The Goethe-Institut celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in Dakar on April 18, 2026, marking a significant milestone as its first purpose-built structure in 75 years.…
Lina Ghotmeh's pink maze 'Metamorphosis in Motion' transforms Palazzo Litta courtyard at Milan Design Week architecture-design
During Milan Design Week 2026, architect Lina Ghotmeh unveiled a striking pink installation named 'Metamorphosis in Motion' at Palazzo Litta. This 17-square-meter creation,…
Alcova Expands to Mexico City for 2027 Art Week with Two Venues architecture-design
In February 2027, Alcova, a nomadic design platform, will host two exhibitions during Mexico City art week, marking its second international venture outside Milan. One exhibition…
Design strategies for sports center pools emphasize modular systems and user experience architecture-design
Designing pools for sports centers requires tailoring to specific user needs, from casual gym-goers to competitive athletes. In gyms and clubs, flexibility and efficient space use…
Technogym's Unica Celebrates 40 Years with 'Unica Mente' Installation at Salone del Mobile 2026 architecture-design
Technogym marks the 40th anniversary of its Unica wellness equipment with the art installation 'Unica Mente,' curated by Felice Limosani and presented at Technogym Milano during…
Christian Haas designs Vea tapware for Villeroy & Boch with perfume bottle inspiration architecture-design
German industrial designer Christian Haas has created the Vea tapware collection for Villeroy & Boch, drawing inspiration from classic perfume bottle geometry. The bathroom taps…
Scavolini's Flair Collection Debuts at EuroCucina 2026 with Curved Kitchen Designs architecture-design
Scavolini's Flair collection launches tomorrow at EuroCucina 2026, marking a shift from industrial kitchen aesthetics toward warm, welcoming designs. The collection features fluid…
Limberlost Place: Toronto's Pioneering Tall Timber Educational Building by Moriyama & Teshima Architects architecture-design
Limberlost Place, an impressive 203,330-square-foot educational structure located on Toronto's waterfront, is poised to become the world's first public tall timber building. This…
Designer Dabito Creates Boldly Colored Personal Residence in Historic New Orleans architecture-design
Designer Dabito has constructed a vibrant personal residence in New Orleans, characterized by its bold color palette and distinctive personality. The project represents a…
Celeste Asfour Designs Seasonal Berlin Café Strom in Historic Courtyard architecture-design
Celeste Asfour, an architectural designer based in Berlin, is set to launch Strom, a seasonal café located in the courtyard of a 19th-century building, beginning in late 2024. She…
Casa Milana debuts collaborative rugs, glassware, and furniture at Milan's Salone del Mobile architecture-design
At the Salone del Mobile in Milan, design studio Casa Milana unveils its inaugural collaborative capsule collections. Founders Mario Milana and Gabriella Campagna showcase rugs in…
llabb's Genoa Duplex Renovation Blends Industrial Port Views with Historical Layers architecture-design
The Italian architecture firm llabb has revamped a duplex in Genoa, Italy, converting a sixth- and seventh-floor residence into The Watchtower (La vedetta) for a young couple. The…
Architect Maxime Bousquet Designs Art Deco-Inspired Luxury Apartments for Pied à Terre in Paris architecture-design
In the 8th arrondissement of Paris, French architect Maxime Bousquet has crafted three upscale rental apartments for Pied à Terre. Situated on the fourth floor of a 19th-century…
Visteria Foundation mounts Polish Modernism exhibition at Torre Velasca during Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
From April 20 to 26, 2026, the Visteria Foundation will host 'Polish Modernism. A struggle for Beauty' at Torre Velasca in Milan. Curated by Anna Maga and Federica Sala, this…
Casa Chelina: Pablo Oñate's Self-Sufficient Retreat in Tepoztlán architecture-design
Pablo Oñate Taller has completed Casa Chelina, a 150-square-meter residential project in Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico, set at the base of the Tepozteco hill. Designed by architect…
Zaha Hadid Architects' gender pay gap widens sharply as UK studios show mixed progress architecture-design
Zaha Hadid Architects' median hourly gender pay gap more than doubled to 14.5% this year, up from 6.3% in 2024/25, according to the latest UK government data. This places the…
Bocci's 'Light as Medium' installation transforms Milan apartment into immersive lighting laboratory architecture-design
Yesterday, Bocci unveiled its 'Light as Medium' installation at its Milan apartment showroom, coinciding with design week. This immersive exhibition showcases radiant glass…
Decospan launches Shinnoki Terra Sapele wood veneer panels with six-layer varnish finish architecture-design
Decospan, a Belgian company, has unveiled its Shinnoki Terra Sapele panels, which are prefinished wood veneer surfaces that replicate the appearance of genuine sapele wood while…
Exhibition in Segovia explores 100 years of hair dryer design as cultural artifact architecture-design
From May 4 to 15, 2026, the Escuela de Arte y Superior de Diseño de Segovia will host an exhibition titled 100 años de diseño de secadores de pelo, curated by industrial designer…

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