interior-design
“Architecture is a rough and seldom-rewarding field”
Comments update: a study that named architecture as one of the highest ranking jobs for suicides triggered a debate about the state of the profession and its treatment of young graduates this week. (more…)
Shigeru Ban unveils “tallest hybrid timber structure in the world” for Vancouver
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has been commissioned to design a residential tower for Vancouver that its developers claim will be the tallest hybrid timber structure in the world. (more…)
“Above all, design has to be comfortable” says Soho House founder Nick Jones
Over the past 20 years, former caterer Nick Jones has built Soho House into a global empire of private members clubs, restaurants, spas and now Soho Home, an online homewares store. He sat down with Dezeen to discuss his approach to design (+ slideshow). (more…)
Yves Béhar and MIT’s Ori robotic furniture reconfigures tiny apartments
MIT Media Lab has partnered with designer Yves Béhar on a smart furniture system for micro apartments, which can turn the space into a bedroom or living room at the touch of a button (+ movie). (more…)
Sunken pools and planting proposed to ease flooding in Copenhagen neighbourhood
A network of sunken basins and water-purifying planting has been developed by landscape studio SLA and engineering firm Ramboll to help avert flooding in a Copenhagen neighbourhood (+ slideshow). (more…)
Electric planes and passenger-carrying drones are the future, says Paul Priestman
Advances in electric motors could see jet aeroplanes replaced by battery-powered craft and usher in a new era of personalised electric flying machines, according to transportation designer Paul Priestman. (more…)
First Yo! Home scheme to squeeze houses into small apartments
“Intuitive” apartments with moving surfaces and foldaway furniture will feature in the first residential development from the team behind Yo! Sushi and Yotel, which is currently awaiting planning permission. (more…)
Heatherwick appointed to design new stand for Fulham FC
London football club Fulham FC has appointed Thomas Heatherwick to redesign part of its stadium and create “an iconic landmark on the banks of the River Thames”. (more…)
BIG creates “bubble-like cloud pavilion” at Roskilde Festival 2016
Bjarke Ingels’ firm has revealed images of a huge inflatable pavilion it created for this year’s edition of the annual music festival in Roskilde, Denmark (+ slideshow). (more…)
