US firm Montalba Architects looked to California’s modernist heritage to design this boutique set up by celebrity twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Read more
Californian modernism informs Olsen twins’ fashion store in Los Angeles
Architecture
Undulating roof covers Benthem Crouwel’s rail and bus station in Utrecht
A wave-like roof covers this vast transport hub in Utrecht designed by Dutch firm Benthem Crouwel Architects for the largest railway station in the Netherlands. Read more
OMA gets green light for £110 million arts centre in Manchester
Dutch firm OMA has been granted permission to build its first major UK project – a cultural centre in Manchester named Factory. Read more
Accurate world map scoops grand prize at Good Design Awards 2016
Dezeen promotion: an alternative world map thought to be the most accurate 2D projection ever made has taken the top prize at the Japan Institute of Design Promotion’s Good Design Awards. Read more
V&A appoints politician Tristram Hunt as new director
The V&A museum in London has named British politician Tristram Hunt as it new director, following the resignation of Martin Roth. Read more
Job of the day: assistant furniture designer for Paul Smith
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for an assistant furniture designer for Paul Smith in London, who previously applied his trademark stripes to some of Hans J Wegner’s mid-century chairs (pictured). More ›
Mawson Kerr uses oak, cedar and slate for rural music centre in Cumbria
Cedar shingles, slate and oak were all used to build this rural music centre in Cumbria, England, designed by Newcastle-based studio Mawson Kerr for a charity offering musical therapy. Read more
Matt Fajkus Architecture Designs a Home Incorporating Its Local Landscape in Austin, Texas
Have you always dreamed of living in a lovely, clean home that lets you wander in and out to a gorgeous outdoor space from just about any room? Perhaps you love modernly styled homes but you’re careful about which pieces you pick out so that your home doesn’t become modernized to the extent that it feels cold or unlived in? Then prepare to be inspired by a home that fits..
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Refuge Renovates a Private Residence in Megève, France
Often when we see residences and homes that are heavy on wooden decor, we think of cottages, lodges, and beautifully rustic chic aesthetics. Every once in a while, however, a contemporary designer comes along and changes things up, putting a twist on rich wooden features that comes off modern above all else. At this point, we’d like to introduce you to The Hermitage! This gorgeous home is a private residence..
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Sebastián Irarrázaval Designs a Cozy Woodland Home in Chile
When we think of large lakeside homes, our minds automatically picture a few things. We imagine either small, cozy cottages where nature is the experience rather than the decor, or sprawling woodland lodges that make a distinct but beautiful claim on the countryside. 2Y House in Colico, Chile, however, puts a new spin on hillside lake homes that’s breathtakingly unique and actually quite environmentally friendly. The final effect is nothing..
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