Maison&Objet 2016: Finnish designer Mika Tolvanen based the simplicity of this umbrella stand on a vintage cast iron model he found at a flea market (+ slideshow). (more…)
Mika Tolvanen designs minimal umbrella stand for NakNak
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Studio Razavi inserts sculptural furniture block into 19th-century Parisian apartment
French office Studio Razavi has inserted a multifaceted black block into the centre of an apartment in Paris, creating a new layout while also offering a contrast to Haussmann-era details (+ slideshow). (more…)
Chicago installs “fitness tracker for the city” to improve infrastructure and residents’ health
Luxury campsite in Antarctica offers tiny domed pods for sleeping and dining
This remote “glamping” site in Antarctica features a series of igloo-like enclosures fitted with upscale decor like fur-covered chairs and bamboo headboards (+ slideshow). (more…)
Beams of daylight “streak across the walls” at Bing Thom’s aquatics centre in British Columbia
Canadian studio Bing Thom Architects has completed a community swimming pool building in suburban Vancouver, with a roof made from a series of giant trusses and skylights (+ slideshow). (more…)
Boeing 747 designer Joe Sutter dies
Drop in number of UK children studying creative subjects could trigger skills shortage
The Creative Industries Federation has warned that the UK could face a creative skills shortage, after the latest GCSE results revealed a drop of almost 10 per cent in students studying Design and Technology. (more…)
Renzo Piano to lead recovery plan following Italian earthquake
Architect Renzo Piano has been called upon to lead reconstruction efforts in towns left devastated by the earthquake that struck central Italy last week, and to mitigate against future disasters. (more…)
Seven of the most effective Minimalist rebrands
Brands have been scrapping their previously complicated logos in favour of flat designs that can be recognised in a heartbeat. We’ve rounded up seven of our favourite minimal redesigns from the last few years, including simplified lions, sans-serif icons and a “responsive W” (+ slideshow). (more…)
Five of the best houses in Rhode Island on Dezeen
Homes in this week’s roundup from each of the USA’s 50 states are in tiny Rhode Island, and include a cluster of barn-shaped volumes clad in wood and a black weekend retreat with pyramid-like skylights (+ slideshow). (more…)
Sig Nordal 