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…)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
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.
(more…)MOREFrieze Los Angeles 2024
29 February - 3 March 2024 | Santa Monica Airport, LOS ANGELES
In 2024, the fifth edition of Frieze Los Angeles will feature 95 galleries from around the world, alongside collaborations with non-profit art organisations. Additionally, there will be pop-up restaurants from Los Angeles. Photo by Casey Kelbaugh, courtesy Casey Kelbaugh and Frieze. Frieze Los Angeles
MOREChanging our Footprint
17 November 2023 - 3 March 2024 | Danish Architecture Center, Copenhagen, DENMARK
The Changing our Footprint exhibition, organized by Henning Larsen Architects and hosted at the Danish Architecture Center, showcases innovative approaches to carbon-friendly construction, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable architecture in the face of the climate crisis.
(more…)MOREArchio designs affordable homes in Lewisham for the London Community Land Trust
London-based architects Archio have completed eleven affordable homes at Citizens House, the first Community Land Trust (CLT) in London. Extensive collaboration with the local community led to the replacement of an underused garage site with a three-to-four-storey building facing a landscaped courtyard.
Staggered balconies and a wide walkway encourage residents to interact. A stepped profile responds to the surrounding buildings, with insets bringing light into the centre of the building.
(more…)MOREGewers Pudewill. Tailor Made Architecture
Park Book's publication 'Gewers Pudewill. Tailor Made Architecture' presents projects completed since 2019 by the award-winning Berlin-based German architecture firm. Founded by Georg Gewers and Henry Pudewill, the firm's portfolio during this period includes office buildings, conversions of manufacturing and commercial structures, housing, research facilities, and nursing residences for the elderly.
(more…)MOREBottega table designed by Kensaku Oshiro for Kristalia
Japanese designer Kensaku Oshiro has designed the Bottega table for the Italian furniture brand Kristalia. Inspired by utilitarian objects such as a wooden easel, the base of the table is made from solid ash and is available in a natural or stained finish. The surface is either rectangular or oval and made of glass, wood or Laminam®. Kristalia
MOREHouse in Vuissens, Switzerland by Deschenaux Architectes
Swiss architects Deschenaux have designed a house adjacent to a forest in a neighbourhood of villas in Vuissens, a secluded village in Fribourg, Switzerland. The house is oriented towards the forest and entered through an opening in a concrete wall. Following the topography of the site, a small entrance hall leads two steps down to the kitchen, which connects to a larger volume of the living room. The living room, with forest views through a wall of glazed doors, opens to a double-height loggia.
(more…)MOREHow to Build a Low-Carbon Home
8 July 2023 - 10 March 2024 | Design Museum, LONDON.
'How to Build a Low-Carbon Home', an exhibition at London's Design Museum, explores how we can design homes to respond to the climate emergency, given that almost 30% of global carbon emissions are caused by construction and the running of buildings.
(more…)MOREGerman Architecture Annual 2024
DOM publisher's German Architecture Annual 2024 presents the most notable buildings shortlisted for the DAM (Deutsches Architekturmuseum) Prize for outstanding buildings in Germany. The editors are Yorck Förster, Christina Gräwe and Peter Cachola Schmal. The Annual presents the winning, finalist and shortlisted projects with in-depth portrayals of 26 selected projects. This year's projects reveal a strong emphasis on sustainable materials.
(more…)MOREEaston Combs designs House SIX in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
US architects Easton Combs have built House SIX, a 5,000 sq ft house in Berkshire County, western Massachusetts, near New York’s Hudson Valley. The house responds to a sloped site with a low, elongated, thin volume featuring a folding roofline. A bend and fold in the plan allows the central living space to open onto the south and east while also connecting to bedrooms to the southwest.
(more…)MOREBlå Station Moodbord table designed by Modesty Concept
The Moodbord table was designed by Modesty Concept, a design firm based in Gothenburg, for Blå Station, a furniture brand in Åhus, Sweden. The table features a single drawer with its contents visible through the glass top surface. It is double-sided and can be linked to create larger tables. Manufactured from cross-laminated pinewood, it can be dyed in various colours. Blå Station
MOREAsplund LUC Cabinets designed by Broberg & Ridderstråle
The LUC range of cabinets from the Swedish design brand Asplund is designed by Stockholm-based designers Broberg & Ridderstråle. The freestanding cabinets are made of oak-veneered MDF with lacquered metal stands and stone or glass tops. The range includes the Luc Drawer, Luc Cabinet, Luc Sideboard, and the Luc Console. Asplund
MOREVitra launches the Eames Plastic Chair RE made from recycled plastic
The Eames Plastic Chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950, utilised glass-fibre reinforced polyester resin after experimenting with plywood and sheet aluminium to create a seat tailored to the human body's contours. It became the world's first mass-produced plastic chair. Beginning in 2024, Vitra will manufacture the shell from recycled plastic sourced from Germany's 'Yellow Bag' (Gelber Sack) collection program, and the chair will be fully recyclable at the end of its life.
(more…)MOREWXCA to create ‘green district of the future’ on the site of a former car factory in Warsaw
The 60-hectare FSO car factory in Warsaw, which manufactured 4 million cars over 60 years, is to be transformed into a green space accommodating 17,000 residents and providing employment for 13,000. Polish architects WXCA, collaborating with SAWAWA urban planners and Warsaw City Council have designed the masterplan for developers OKAM. The first phase of the project is scheduled for 2026, with completion expected by 2050.
The plan aims to foster a sense of community and establish a timeless, high-quality, living and working space 5km from the centre of Warsaw.
(more…)MOREStockholm Design Week and Stockholm Furniture Fair 2024
SDW 5-11 February 2024 | SFF 6-10 February 2024 at Stockholmsmässan | STOCKHOLM
Stockholm Design Week 2024 features events, exhibitions and open showrooms, coinciding with Stockholm Furniture Fair 2024, welcoming design professionals and the public from around the world.
This year, the Stockholm Furniture Fair presents a series of exhibitions addressing shifts in design and architecture.
(more…)MOREHouse Schweizer-Schmid in Ardez, Switzerland by Bearth & Deplazes
The Swiss architectural practice Bearth & Deplazes, based in Chur, has built House Schweizer-Schmid in the village of Ardez in the Lower Engadin valley, Switzerland. The house, with its exposed concrete exterior, is a contemporary interpretation of an Engadine house, traditionally characterised by large arch openings and deep, hole-like windows with funnel-shaped reveals. Photo by Juan Rodriguez. Bearth & Deplazes
MOREEnzo Mari exhibition at the Design Museum, London
29 March - 8 September 2024 | Design Museum, LONDON
The Design Museum will host the first solo UK exhibition of Italian designer Enzo Mari. Curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist and Francesca Giacomelli, the retrospective spans Mari's 60-year career, featuring over 300 objects, including furniture, art, and conceptual installations. Mari, a pioneer in post-war Italian design, emphasized sustainability, in both their materiality and aesthetics, along with accessibility.
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