MVRDV has revealed its plans to redevelop a former US Army barracks in Mannheim, Germany, into a “village” of affordable housing. (more…)
MVRDV to transform old US Army barracks in Germany into affordable housing
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Design brands must integrate tech into their furniture or disappear, says Greg Lynn
Milan 2016: furniture brands are slow to embrace technology and could go out of business as a result, according to American architect and designer Greg Lynn (+ interview). (more…)
Herzog & de Meuron releases new images of National Library of Israel
Herzog & de Meuron has released further imagery of its curving, stone-clad National Library of Israel, which is now under construction and scheduled to complete in 2020 (+ slideshow). (more…)
Dezeen’s #milanogram2016 highlights: day four
Milan 2016: visitors are posting images of innovative products using our #milanogram2016 tag, including a sink that automatically lowers from a kitchen surface (pictured). Click through to see more of today’s highlights. (more…)
Zaha Hadid’s Mew table for Sawaya & Moroni is her last piece of furniture design
Milan 2016: Italian furniture brand Sawaya & Moroni has unveiled a table designed by architect Zaha Hadid, who died unexpectedly last month. (more…)
Matteo Thun becomes latest designer to launch own brand at Milan design week
Milan 2016: Italian architect Matteo Thun joins a growing list of individuals launching their own design brands, with a customisable furniture and lighting collection focused on handmade products (+ slideshow). (more…)
Dost converts 1960s restaurant into heart clinic with cork cubicles
Swiss studio Dost has transformed a 1960s restaurant into a heart treatment centre in Zurich, featuring cork-lined cubicles and waiting rooms (+ slideshow). (more…)
Michael Anastassiades unveils first furniture range for Herman Miller
Milan 2016: London-based designer Michael Anastassiades has debuted his first range of furniture for US company Herman Miller, in an installation themed around a 1915 painting. (more…)
Katamama hotel showcases Bali’s local crafts, materials and textile designs
Annabelle Selldorf designs New York showroom for piano maker Steinway & Sons
Architect Annabelle Selldorf has completed a New York store for Steinway & Sons, featuring wooden design elements that reference the company’s handcrafted pianos (+ slideshow). (more…)
