Job of the day: retail interior designer at Paul Smith

Dezeen Jobs architecture and design recruitment

Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a retail interior designer for Paul Smith, who previously commissioned 6a Architects to create a cast-iron facade for a London store (pictured). Read more stories about Paul Smith or browse more architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.

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Students erect arching bamboo events pavilion in Hong Kong

ZCB Bamboo Pavilion by The Chinese University of Hong Kong School of Architecture

Bent bamboo poles and translucent fabric make up this curving events pavilion in Hong Kong, designed and built by architecture students. Read more

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Sam Jacob’s Insulation Scarf is a witty way to warm your neck

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This scarf by architect Sam Jacob features the wiggly symbol used to represent insulation on architectural drawings. Read more

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Chunky concrete staircase spirals through House in Akitsu by Kazunori Fujimoto

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A concrete staircase spirals between the austere concrete floors of this house designed by Kazunori Fujimoto Architect & Associates for a seaside spot in Japan’s Hiroshima Prefecture. Read more

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Viñoly, Meier and KPF design luxury towers for Manhattan waterfront

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American firms Rafael Viñoly Architects, Richard Meier & Partners, and Kohn Pedersen Fox have conceived a trio of high-end residential buildings that will overlook New York‘s Hudson River. Read more

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Benjamin Hubert designs self-gripping strap for Apple Watch

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Benjamin Hubert has created an injection-moulded Apple Watch strap, which negates the need for buckles with its self-gripping fastening. Read more

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Diagonal beams create irregular windows for sports hall by Schemaa

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A+Awards: angular polycarbonate windows create tessellating shapes across the facade of this gymnasium in France’s Champagné region, a winner at this year’s Architizer A+Awards.
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Sancal bases quilted Obi sofa on Japanese kimonos

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Dezeen promotion: Japanese kimono dresses informed the design of this bed-like sofa by Spanish brand Sancal, which features quilted fabric covers ideal for afternoon napping. Read more

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Best architecture photograph of 2016 revealed

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A shot of a brick reservoir in London’s Finsbury Park has been selected as the best architecture photograph of the year at the Arcaid Images Architectural Photography Awards 2016. Read more

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Chanel, COS and Dior revealed as fashion names that Dezeen readers care most about

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The inaugural Dezeen Hot List has revealed that that biggest names in fashion – as far as Dezeen readers are concerned – are Chanel, COS and Dior. Read more

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