Contemporary design fair Design Mumbai‘s second edition is currently taking place. Here, we highlight the furniture and installations by Indian brands not to miss. Phantom …
Seven highlights from Indian brands at Design Mumbai
“A handsome, compact, efficient building” says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing a school in Canterbury completed by Walters & Cohen with a material palette of flint, oak and …
Sheppard Robson creates “beating heart” for University of Edinburgh campus
A campus building completed by Sheppard Robson for the University of Edinburgh, which has been shortlisted for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland …
Plastic Box store is “a brutalist art gallery disguised as a supermarket”
Architecture practice Minimal Studio has unveiled Plastic Box, a supermarket in Mallorca with a minimalist exposed-concrete interior and a ceiling of 1,200 plastic crates. The …
US architect Robert AM Stern dies aged 86
US architect Robert AM Stern, who was the long-time dean of Yale university, has passed away aged 86. Stern, who founded his studio, which is …
Desai Chia uses “camouflaging effect” for secluded Osprey House in New York
Charred wood was used by US studio Desai Chia Architecture to blend this home with the landscape, drawing wildlife to the property and enabling the …
Dezeen Agenda features waterfront stadium by Zaha Hadid Architects
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features the curved Greater Bay Area Sports Centre in China. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Zaha Hadid …
Royal Society for Arts appoints seven Royal Designers for Industry
Seven creatives that “exemplify the power of design”, including designer Yinka Ilori and journalist Mona Chalabi, have been named Royal Designers for Industry by the …
Are there too many designers?
With entry-level design jobs receiving hundreds of applications per opening, Cajsa Carlson explores whether there’s simply an oversupply of aspiring designers as part of our Performance Review series.
Hand-cleft oak shingles cloak wellbeing centre in Hertfordshire by Okra
Irregular oak shingles that double as habitats for bugs and bats cover the exterior of The Apple House, an education and wellbeing hub in Hertfordshire, …