Zurich-based architects Mathis Kamplade have designed a free-standing apartment building set back from the street in an urban setting. The structure, composed of concrete pillars with stiffening walls and plastered brick infills, is legible from both the inside and outside.
(more…)MOREModern Buildings in Blackheath and Greenwich
Park Books has published 'Modern Buildings in Blackheath and Greenwich,' based on extensive research by architect Ana Francisco Sutherland. The book documents post-WWII buildings in Blackheath and Greenwich, a Southeast London area that became a fertile ground for modern architecture during this period. It features designs by renowned architects such as Eric Lyons, Patrick Gwynne, Peter Moro, Walter Greaves, and Chamberlin, Powell & Bon, along with works by lesser-known firms.
(more…)MOREThe Little Big House by Knox Bhavan in Hertfordshire, UK
London-based architects Knox Bhavan have designed a new house and studio in a Hertfordshire village for a client who became paralysed from the shoulders down following a life-changing accident as a teenager. The house stands on the same lane where the client grew up and replaces a poorly built 1950s chalet bungalow, maintaining a similar size. Knox Bhavan utilised a prefabricated cassette system, developed in collaboration with modular manufacturer BlokBuild and engineers Price & Myers.
(more…)MOREInternational Architecture Biennale Rotterdam 2024
29 June - 13 October 2024 | ROTTERDAM
The 11th edition of the International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam in 2024, themed 'Nature of Hope,' focuses on how architecture can restore ecological balance by prioritizing biodiversity and nature. The event will feature an exhibition at the Nieuwe Instituut, a public program, and Botanical Monuments showcasing green spaces in Rotterdam.
(more…)MOREWXCA modernise Pole Mokotowskie Park in Warsaw
Poland-based architects WXCA have modernized one of the largest urban parks in Warsaw, Pole Mokotowskie Park, also known as Warsaw's Central Park. Paying attention to evolved pathways and existing water systems, WXCA describes their approach as 'design acupuncture,' focusing on small, thoughtful interventions to support and safeguard the park's existing network.
(more…)MOREZurich Design Weeks 2024: Good News
12 - 29 September 2024 | ZURICH
The third edition of Zurich Design Weeks is centered on the theme of 'GOOD NEWS,' aiming to highlight positive developments in design over a three-week period. The event seeks to counteract our natural tendency to focus on negative news by showcasing progress, sustainable ideas, and innovations that inspire optimism. It emphasizes design's role as a problem-solving discipline that can create solutions to pressing global issues, making the world more sustainable, beautiful, and efficient.
(more…)MORETropical Modernism exhibition at the V&A
2 March - 22 September 2024 | South Kensington, LONDON
The Tropical Modernism: Architecture and Independence exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London explores the architectural styles of tropical modernism in West Africa and India. In the late 1940s, British architects Jane Drew and Maxwell Fry adapted a modern aesthetic valuing function over ornament and applied this to the hot, humid conditions of West Africa.
(more…)MORENatural History Museum’s transformed gardens
From 18 July 2024 | South Kensington, LONDON
The five-acre green space around London's Natural History Museum has been transformed by Architects Feilden Fowles in collaboration with landscape architects J & L Gibbons, into two gardens for visitors and research: the Nature Discovery Garden and the Evolution Garden.
(more…)MOREHAY Shim Coffee Table designed by Jonas Trampedach
Danish designer Jonas Trampedach has created the Shim Coffee Table for HAY. This table features three metal legs with a cut and bent construction. It is available in two sizes: one with a 45cm diameter and 51cm height, and another with a 54cm diameter and 44cm height. The table is manufactured in various colours and finishes, including high gloss and natural options. HAY
MOREThe 23rd Serpentine Pavilion by Mass Studies
7 June - 27 October 2024 | Kensington Gardens, LONDON
Archipelagic Void by Seoul-based Korean architect Minsuk Cho of Mass Studies is the 23rd Serpentine Pavillion in Kensington Gardens. The pavilion comprises a void in the centre surrounded by smaller adaptable structures, referencing the 'madang', or open courtyard found in traditional Korean houses.
Each structure is different in size, form, name, and purpose, providing a platform for various live events. The entry to the pavilion, The Gallery, hosts a sound installation; the artwork, 'Library of Unread Books' is hosted in the north of the Pavilion; the Tea House is in the east; the Auditorium in the west; along with an outdoor space, the Playtower. Five covered and five in-between spaces surround the void, integrating with the surrounding park and Pavilion activities.
(more…)MOREHouse C by celoria Architects in Medrisio, Switzerland
Swiss-based Celoria Architects have designed House C in the 'Alle Cantine' area in Mendrisio, Switzerland. It has the same volume as a previous house on the site and uses its foundations. The house stands with mountains and forest on one side and a valley leading to San Martino on the other. It is situated at the foot of a rocky wall in an area characterised by a row of houses and dominated by the Oratory of San Nicolao. The area is approached by a long, tree-lined avenue and features locally typical 'grotti' underground ventilation spaces.
(more…)MOREVaarni Maasto Table and Chair in Finnish pine plywood designed by Ronan Bouroullec
Vaarni has expanded Ronan Bouroullec's Maasto range by releasing the 016 Maasto Dining Table in Finsh pine plywood during Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design 2024 festival. The 016 Maasto Dining Chair was released earlier in the year. The Maasto range is designed to be suitable for domestic and commercial settings. Vaarni manufactures its pine plywood locally, reviving Pine plywood production in Finland. Photo by Vaarni. Vaarni
MORELUCCA coffee table by Broberg & Ridderstråle for Asplund
Swedish designers Mats Broberg & Johan Ridderstråle have designed the LUCCA coffee table for Asplund. This large coffee table pairs well with the Asplund LUC storage series and features a solid stained oak stand with a solid wood or stone top in Carrara Marble or Pietra Grey. Asplund
MOREMelbourne Design Week 2024
23 May - 2 June 2024 | Melbourne, Australia
The eighth edition of the National Gallery of Victoria's Melbourn Design Week explores the theme 'Design the world you want', focusing on energy, ethics, and ecology. The event includes over 300 exhibitions, displays, symposiums and talks throughout Melbourne and Victoria. Highlights include keynotes from Nigerian architect Tosin Oshinowo and design critic Alice Rawsthorn, the One-Stop Bug-Shop vending machine and the tenth Melbourne Art Book Fair.
(more…)MORE3daysofdesign 2024 in Copenahagen
12-14 June 2024 | Copenhagen
This year 3daysofdesign, with the theme DARE TO DREAM, will host over 350 exhibitions, in the streets, showrooms, galleries and event spaces across Copenhagen, Denmark. Since 2013 the show has been inviting architects, design enthusiasts as well as the general public to experience new concepts from a curated selection of brands from Denmark and around the world. 3daysofdesign
MOREMikado chair by Barber & Osgerby for Vitra
London-based designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have designed the Mikado upholstered chair for Vitra. The chair is upholstered on all sides and conceals a mechanism in its back that allows for a slight reclining movement of the backrest. Mikado is made with a high percentage of recycled materials, and individual components, including covers, can be repaired or replaced when necessary. At the end of the chair's life, the components, including covers that are not glued or stapled, can be easily separated for recycling.
(more…)MORESix Columns house in Crystal Palace by 31/44 Architects
London-based 31/44 Architects have built Six Columns, a house for its architect owner and family on a garden plot in Crystal Palace, South East London. The design responds to a trapezoidal site with a large Sycamore tree, incorporating architectural detail from the neighbouring house and also from the owner's travels. Conceived as a blend of a farmhouse and a California Case Study House, it reflects the directness of 1950s British architecture. The house is designed to evolve and prioritises shared spaces, minimising individual sleeping areas and contained rooms.
(more…)MORERHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
21-25 May 2024 | Chelsea, LONDON
The Royal Horticultural Society holds the Chelsea Flower Show annually in May on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. The event features garden designs and planting ideas by leading horticulturalists, with trends this year including edible food forests, naturalistic planting, flood-resilient design and drought-tolerant planting schemes.
(more…)MOREResidential complex in Chur with a large enclosed garden by Bearth & Deplazes
Swiss architects Bearth & Deplazes have designed a 96-unit residential complex with a cloister surrounding three sides of a large garden in Austrasse, Chur, Switzerland. Named 'Vier Jahreszeiten' (Four Seasons), the development shields the courtyard garden from a nearby highway. The garden, set with marlstone, accommodates children playing, pedestrians and cyclists, while ample trees provide shade, and islands of shrubs and flowers that are inspired by Japanese gardens.
(more…)MORESerpentine Gallery unveils public sculpture by Gerhard Richter
25 April - 27 October 2024 | Serpentine South, Kensington Gardens, LONDON
The Serpentine Gallery and The Royal Parks present a large-scale sculpture by the German artist Gerhart Richter. The sculpture, STRIP-TOWER, continues six decades of the artist's work.
Richter began a series of works titled Strip Painting in 2010, inspired by an earlier 'squeegee painting' titled Abstract Painting 724/4 from 1990. The paintings were photographed, scanned, and divided into two strips, then four, eight, sixteen and thirty-two. The vertical strips of the painting were stretched horizontally, laminated onto aluminium and covered with perspex.
(more…)MOREClerkenwell Design Week 2024
21-23 May 2024 | Clerkenwell EC1, LONDON
Clerkenwell Design Week 2024 marks its 15th year as a global design festival and follows on from last year's record of 37,00 visitors. This year, there will be over 600 curated events throughout Clerkenwell, 160 local design showrooms, and 300 exhibitors across 12+ venues.
(more…)MOREModern Brussels Map by Jacinthe Gigou for Blue Crow Media
Blue Crow Media has published the Modern Brussels Map (Carte Bruxelles Moderne) covering 56 buildings built between 1910 and 1990, with an introduction and research by Brussels-based architectural historian and guide Jacinthe Gigou. The double-sided guide is presented in English and French.
(more…)MOREInternational Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) and NYCxDESIGN Festival 2024
ICFF 19-21 May 2024 | NYCxDESIGN 16-23 May 2023 | New York
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) 2024 takes place at the Javits Centre during the NYCxDESIGN citywide design festival. Aiming to connect the global design community, the 35th edition of ICFF hosts 350 exhibitors from 35 countries. Highlights include the second edition of Crossroads, the collaboration between the brand directors of ICFF, with the theme of sustainability in the context of craft traditions.
(more…)MOREFootbridge in Litomyšl, Czech Republic by EHL & Koumar Architekti
Prague-based EHL & Koumar Architekti have constructed a new footbridge with an elevator in Litomyšl, in the Czech Republic, connecting the Municipal office to the town centre. The footbridge replaces an overpass built in 1981. The new steel structure is supported by exposed concrete pillars, with the elevator block forming part of the support. A central pillar with a concrete staircase, and on the western side, an abutment on an existing retaining wall, serve as the other supports for the structure.
(more…)MOREFrieze New York 2024
1-5 May 2024 | The Shed, NEW YORK
The 2024 edition of Frieze New York will feature more than 60 galleries spanning 25 countries, alongside collaborative projects with the city's non-profit arts organizations. The 'Focus' section of the exhibition will showcase 11 exhibitors presenting works by emerging and underrepresented artists. Additionally, during Frieze week, various activities and events will take place across New York's art spaces. Photo by Casey Kelbaugh, courtesy of Frieze and CKA. Frieze New York
MOREThe 10th edition of Spain’s Concéntrico festival
25 April - 1 May 2024 | Logroño, SPAIN.
Concéntico is the annual Logroño (Spain) International Festival of Architecture and Design, featuring installations, exhibitions, and activities throughout the streets of Logroño. Since 2015 Concéntrico has brought together national and international architects, along with designers, to create more than 100 urban installations, with the aim of reflecting on the urban environment and the city.
(more…)MOREThe Big Roof in Cambridge by Mole Architects and Invisible Studio
UK-based Mole Architects and Invisible Studio have designed the Big Roof, a low-carbon, low-energy storage and training centre in the Cambridgeshire Fens for Forest School Camps, a charity providing educational camps for children. The single-storey, 745m2 building includes 400m2 for camp equipment storage for sites across the country and replaces three dilapidated buildings.
(more…)MORERenovation and new timber buildings at a primary school in Essen, Germany by Sehw Architektur
Berlin-based Sehw Architektur has completed the first phase of the expansion and renovation of a primary school in Essen, in the North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This involved the renovation of two buildings from the 1950s and the addition of new structures to create a 'learning village' of four buildings.
(more…)MOREDesignMarch 2024, Iceland’s annual design festival
24-28 April 2024 | Reykjavik, ICELAND
DesignMarch 2024 is the 16th edition of the annual design festival in Iceland. The theme this year is 'Where chaos is the norm and the balancing act is art'. The festival includes over 100 exhibitions, 200 events including workshops and guided tours, and 400 participants, bringing together designers, architects, and creative thinkers. The opening ceremony is at Hafnarhúsið, with the international conference DesignTalks at Harpa. DesignMarch
MOREArray sofa system by Snøhetta for MDF Italia
Architects Snøhetta have designed a modular sofa system for MDF Italia aimed at reducing environmental impact, enabling customized living solutions, and simplifying logistics. The system comprises small modules that allow for a variety of layouts, which are easy to transport and can be assembled and reassembled to alter configurations or for recycling purposes.
(more…)MOREThreefold House in Teddington, London by KnoxBhavan
London-based architects Knox Bhavan have transformed a landlocked triangular plot in Teddington, once housing a disused warehouse, into Threefold House, a low-energy single-family dwelling with three planted courtyards. The site's restricted access rendered it unsuitable for industrial use. The replacement dwelling features a 2.5-meter-high perimeter wall echoing the old warehouse wall, behind which lie courtyards surrounded by single-storey accommodation, with a two-storey section bordering the street.
(more…)MORESchool buildings utilising modular timber construction in Cologne by Sehw Architektur
Berlin-based Sehw Architektur has completed a series of school buildings using modular timber construction in Cologne, in the North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
For a special school in Dünnwald, Cologne, timber modules were lifted over the existing listed buildings to extend the school. The extensions are finished in red brick to blend with the existing listed post-war buildings. The interiors are designed to maximise daylight and feature classrooms with adjoining annexe rooms.
(more…)MOREAnniversary editions of Louis Poulsen lighting to celebrate 150 years
In 2024, Louis Poulsen, the Danish lighting manufacturer, celebrates its 150th birthday by re-issuing its most famous designs. Based on the works of Arne Jacobsen and Poul Henningsen, the anniversary collection uses Pale Rose on the inside of the shades instead of white, with matt white on the outside, and brass detailing.
(more…)MOREVisitor centre at Het Steen in Antwerp by noAarchitecten
Belgium architects noAarchitecten have replaced a 1950s extension with a tourist reception and visitor centre at the collection of historic buildings known as Het Steen in Antwerp. The extension draws inspiration from the site's history, transitioning from being a part of the city wall to a freestanding castle around 1890. To restore its character, the 1950s extension was replaced with a contemporary structure, referencing historical elements such as stone walls, bay windows, and towers.
(more…)MOREEmeco to Emeco exhibition designed by Jasper Morrison, at Triennale Milano
16-21 April 2024 | Triennale, MILAN
As part of Milan Design Week 2024, an exhibition by Jasper Morrison traces the 80-year history of Amercian furniture manufacturer Emeco and its iconic 1006 Navy Chair. Designed in 1944 for the US Navy, the 1006 Navy Chair was to be lightweight, non-corrosive, and fire-resistant. The chair was made from 80% salvaged aluminium and tested to last 150 years.
(more…)MORESalone del Mobile. Milano 2024
16-21 April 2024 | Milan, ITALY
The 62nd Edition of the Milan Furniture Fair (Salone del Mobile. Milano) will showcase furniture and designs from over 1,900 international exhibitors, including 600 young talents. The exhibition this year features: EuroCucina presenting 'All You Ever Wanted to Know About Food Design In Six Performances';
(more…)MORECarl Hansen & Søn launches paper cord version of the Børge Mogensen Table Bench
Family-run Danish design company Carl Hansen & Søn, established in 1908, have launched a paper cord variant of the 1958 Børge Mogensen Table Bench. The Table Bench was part of Danish designer Børge Mogensen's 'building furniture concept', which advocated building multifunctional durable furniture.
(more…)MORETwig stool by Gilli Kuchik & Ran Amitai for MDF Italia
Gilli Kuchnik and Ran Amitai designed the Twig stool for Milan-based furniture company MDF Italia. The cylindrical Twig stool comprises a seat, footrest, and base connected by a tubular metal structure, drawing inspiration from a bicycle frame. The tubes are cut at an angle and welded, forming a cantilevered structure. The stools are available in two heights and two colours. MDF Italia
MORE‘House with a Curtain’ in Grabs, Switzerland by Allen + Crippa
Swiss architects Allen + Crippa have designed 'House with a Curtain' in Grabs, Switzerland, within the Rhine Valley offering views of the Prealps. The house spans three floors including a basement, featuring identical floor plans inspired by traditional barn houses of the region. The front section accommodates living and dining spaces alongside a bedroom, while service areas at the rear encompass a bathroom, pantry, and staircase. Internally, partition walls serve dual purposes as built-in storage.
(more…)MORETransform! Designing the Future of Energy
23 March - 1 September 2024 | Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, GERMANY
The exhibition, 'Transform! Designing for the Future of Energy' focuses on how design plays a key role in the transition to renewable energy. It covers the design of everyday products that use renewable energy, from the design of solar houses to wind power stations, and smart mobility systems to self-sufficient cities.
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