Ben Alun-Jones of Knyttan explains how customers can create bespoke knitwear at the company\'s "factory of the future" and claims mass customisation is transforming the role of designers. Knyttan, which Alun-Jones co-founded with Kirsty Emery...

Video by Clare Lewis, Carolina Sorensen, Tom Spark and Rotor Works. Night after night, the windows of the tower blocks that make up the Waterloo Estate in Sydney have been gradually lit up in different colours as part of a public art project that...

Dezeen promotion: Spanish studio MUT Design has created a range of colourful sound-absorbing wall panels inspired by beetle shells for furniture brand Sancal. After a visit to a natural science museum, the Spanish studio was inspired to...

  Octavia, a French company that makes pool covers and enclosures, has a system for covering a pool by using a movable raised deck.   The deck is on rails that are laid into the grass, making it easy to move the deck when you want to have...

Zane Walker of Kvadrat explains how Kvadrat Soft Cells acoustic panels are custom-made by hand in this movie Dezeen filmed for the textiles brand at its Poland factory. Kvadrat Soft Cells is a modular acoustic panel system produced by Danish...

In this movie, Thomas Granier explains why his organisation La Voûte Nubienne believes the future of housing in Africa can be transformed by reviving a 3,500-year-old building technique.

Window on the Lake, Qubec Building, Canadian Residence, Home, Architecture, Images Window on the Lake in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton Rural Residential Building Development, Canada ? design by YH2 16 Feb 2018 Window on the Lake Architects:...

WOHA co-founders Richard Hassel and Wong Mun Summ explain why they have launched a new homeware brand in this movie, which Dezeen filmed for the Singapore-based architecture studio at Maison&Objet in Paris. Called WOHAbeing, the new brand...

High-end hotels and resorts are moving away from "gold, marble and chandeliers" to offering guests unique experiences, AHEAD Asia jury members claim in this movie Dezeen produced for the hospitality awards scheme. The AHEAD Asia awards 2017,...

  The designers at Studio Weave were asked by the London College of Fashion to give new life to the forgotten rooftop deck area they have that sits high above Oxford Street. They did this by using the a multi-colored basketweave pattern which...

This movie has been nominated for a Webby Award! Please vote for it here:http://bit.ly/1ckuTK6 Musician Imogen Heap invited Dezeen to her home-studio to film this exclusive demonstration of her Mi.Mu gesture-control gloves, which allow her to...

Rob Backhouse of Hassell explains how the architecture firm\'s office building for insurance company Medibank is designed to promote a healthy lifestyle amongst staff. Hassel\'s Medibank Workplace project in Melbourne, Australia, won the...

  With the promise that warmer weather is on its way we’re getting excited to spend more time outside eating, drinking, and being merry. But in order to do that, we need the perfect place. Today we’re sharing 7 ideas for creating...

Insteon has made the LifeEdited 2 apartment truly efficient. With their Insteon Wall Switches and Keypad we can control, customize, and even schedule our 

3D modeling programs that the architects use the most are Autodesk 3ds Max, VRay, Photoshop. The connection between these programs is also possible in order to be made excellent finish and clear project. The projects made in these programs are...

Baharash Architecture is the designer of this future star-shaped eco-resort located in Liwa, in southern United Arab Emirates. This project called Oasis Eco Resort is planned to be inaugurated in 2020 and to be equipped with almost 15,000 square...

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US firm Studio Gang has completed a student residential complex for the University of Chicago that features towers sheathed in glass and sculptural white concrete panels. Scheduled to open on 17 September, the complex ? called the Campus North...

Lake Cove House is a private residence designed by Stuart Silk Architects, a Seattle based architecture practice. From the architect: This home is on the shores of Lake Washington on a tranquil, tree-lined site in the Washington Park neighborhood...

BMW has unveiled its design for a six-seater SUV, as part of a new range of cars that promise customers a more luxurious experience. First unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show last month, the BMW Concept X7 iPerformance is conceived as a hybrid...

Drawn to natural stone but also a fan of color" Until recently, the options in the countertop world were limited, but of late, lava stone has been gaining traction?and introducing an eye-opening new palette to the kitchen. Is this a countertop to...

  When the owners first encountered this apartment in San Francisco, they were attracted to its warehouse vibe, reminiscent of the 1924 building?s previous stint as a printing business. They saw the potential in the space and decided to...

This movie shows the installation of a trio of domed chambers from stacked silver and magenta paper tubes that Chicago-based Studio Gang Architects has designed for the National Building Museum in Washington DC. The installation called Hive...

Maison&Objet 2016: Czech designer Petra Krausová used traditional glass-blowing production and finishing techniques to create a constellation of pendants for lighting brand Lasvit. Petra Krausová ? part of Lasvit\'s team of in-house designers ?...

Custom carved tiles are the specialty of new Swedish brand Tilemark, which has launched with a debut collection designed by Form Us With Love. The brand has developed a technique for carving bespoke designs created through its online design tool...

Netatmo is a revolutionary smart home company developing groundbreaking, intuitive and beautifully-designed connected consumer electronics. Their intelligent heating solutions - the Smart Thermostat and Smart Radiator Valves designed by Philippe...

From 2019, all new Volvo cars will have electric or hybrid engines, the Swedish auto manufacturer announced today. The move makes Volvo the first of the major car companies to commit to phasing out the internal combustion engine and going...

Designed in 2017 by Garrison Hullinger Interior Design, this midcentury single family house is located in Beaverton, Oregon, United States. Description by Garrison Hullinger Interior Design This iconic Rummer house in Beaverton...

Sustainable design is not always about high-tech gadgets and cutting-edge technology and it is often intuitive and eco-friendly architecture that works wonders in creating green homes. Nestled on a sloping site in Avalon Beach, New South Wales,...

In the highly competitive café and restaurant industry you have only one chance to make a great first impression and that is by café interior design. This will also determine the turning back of those first-time guests at your...

Prompted by reports of accidents involving players of Pokémon GO, Australian firm Büro North has devised a concept for in-ground traffic lights to prevent pedestrians glued to their smartphones from walking out onto the road. Read the full story...

This video shows a model puffing bright red smoke out of a stick of dynamite. The clip was produced by New York studio Sagmeister & Walsh for fashion brand Milly. Read more on Dezeen: http://www.dezeen.com/"p=958383 Subscribe to our YouTube...

In this exclusive video produced by BIG, partner Jakob Lange discusses how the firm\'s plans for Hyperloop One high-speed transportation system will change the world. Read more on Dezeen:...

The top-to-bottom renovation is located in the medieval town of Pals in Catalonia A top-to-bottom renovation of a traditional farmhouse has come on the market in Catalonia, and it?s pretty much the embodiment of luxurious...

Yves Behar\'s Fuseproject studio has designed an "emotionally intelligent robotic companion", which is intended to help the ageing population connect with technology and to continue learning through later life. Subscribe to our YouTube...

Improved sleeping is what most of the people needs in these fast and busy days. As a matter of fact more and more people are dealing with day’s responsibilities, trying to joggle their work, family and personal needs. For this reason they are...

Brit designer Jasper Conran (son of Sir Terence) has had a robust career; his areas of expertise include apparel, interiors, and home decor; now he’s moved into hospitality. Conran first visited Morocco in 1984 and had been mulling the idea of...

The partnership will start with 20 Zipcars in Boston The U.S. could reach ?peak car? in the next three years, and Uber is ready to pave the way forward not only for passengers, but drivers, too. The ride-sharing behemoth has just teamed...

In our final movie from the World Architecture Festival 2016, architect Ann Lau explains how Australian firm Hayball plans to create collaborative learning spaces in the Melbourne school that was named Future Project of the Year last month. South...

Into the Wild is an über-modern residential project on 2.3 acres of undeveloped land in the heart of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. The house was designed by Acre Architects in close collaboration with the homeowners - Judith Mackin and Robert...

Global design consultancy IDEO has created a concept for a four-pod self-driving car that could be shared by everyone in the neighbourhood. The concept was created as part of the consultancy\'s The Future of Moving Together research, which...

UCD International Design Competition, Dublin Building Contest, News, Images University College Dublin?s Future Campus International Design Competition International Building Contest – Launch by UCA / Malcolm Reading Consultants (MRC) 24 Feb...

?Rapid liquid printing? could let you customize your office chair The material mavens over at MIT have teamed up with the office furniture company Steelcase to pioneer an innovative 3D printing technique called ?Rapid Liquid Printing.?...

The 1997 home was designed by Mack Scogin and Merrill Elam Architects Have a nomination for a jaw-dropping listing that would make a mighty fine House of the Day" Get thee to the tipline and send us your suggestions. We\'d love to see...

In the first movie in our Bolon at Heart video series, Annica and Marie Eklund explain how they transformed their grandfather\'s rug company into a glamorous design brand. Led by sisters Annica and Marie Eklund since 2003, Bolon is famous for...

Few cities in the world combine the aura of unabashed luxury, an access to top-notch beaches, an almost never-ending nightlife, glitz, glamour and fusion of varied cultures like Miami. Life in this dazzling city seems as much about rest, recreation...

Firms large and small alike showcased their work in the realm of global shelter In today?s unstable environmental, social, and political climate, can architects play a role in creating a more equal society" Organizers of the World...

Redesigned in 2016 by 08023 Architects, this modern single family house is located in Alella, Spain. Description by 08023 Architects The renovation is a project of 08023 Architects, located in one of the most exclusive...

French chef Alain Ducasse, 19 Michelin stars, inaugurated in April, a his new brasserie, Champeaux located under La Canopée des Halles. A contemporary design that keep the charm of the Parisian brasseries. A unique opened room to have a great space....

This video shows the logo for fashion brand Milly freezing. It was produced as part of a new branding campaign by New York design studio Sagmeister & Walsh. Read more on Dezeen: http://www.dezeen.com/"p=958383 Subscribe to our YouTube channel...

British designer Benjamin Hubert has teamed up with entrepreneur Asad Hamir to launch a new electronic accessories brand, which they hope will rid us of "chaotic cords and broken cables". Hubert and Hamir debuted the Nolii brand this morning at...

Roof is actually more important than people understand. It is more than just protector of the interior and the tenants pf the outside weather conditions. It gives the basic look of the house architecture and allows more space in some points. The...

German designer Clemens Weisshaar discusses how networking industrial machinery could transform manufacturing in this talk Dezeen filmed for lighting company EWO. Networking industrial machinery could transform manufacturing says German designer...

Free links offering many important info’s about the architecture and its connection with the nature. Sustainability as a new design trend and a lifestyle might be offering the final chance to avoid an inevitable catastrophe on the Earth....

Designed in 2013 by Fabrizia Frezza Architecture & Interiors, this amazing b&b hotel is located in Pienza, Italy. Photography courtesy of Fabrizia Frezza Architecture & Interiors Visit Fabrizia Frezza Architecture &...

Site analysis are very important part of the process of building a building. The deep analysis of the construction site where the sun path is followed, wind force analysed and so, are the basics of construction. Every segment of the building later...

It?s found at L?Angolo Estate in Newberg This sleek tasting room at L?Angolo Estate, a family-operated winery in Newberg, Oregon, takes advantage of its lush vineyard landscape by way of its architecture. Designed by Portland-based Lever...

Work is already underway on the Ras Abu Aboud stadium in Doha, designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects for the controversial 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. Made from modified steel shipping containers arranged in an "elegant curved square", the...

Ateliers Jean Nouvel has released new renderings for its plant-covered luxury hotel adjoining a former maternity hospital in São Paulo, which will feature interiors by Philippe Starck. Nouvel\'s Paris-based firm teamed up with developer...

Photography by Dion Robeson   Janik Dalecki of Australian architecture firm Dalecki Design, has recently completed the renovation of a 100 year-old heritage listed home that included updating the facade as well as adding a modern extension....

Definition for anthropometry is explaining that the word comes from the Greek anthropos (human) and metric (measure).It is the discipline that describes the quantitative differences of human body measurements and studies about the dimensions given...

The products that designers help create are the biggest contributors to climate change, according to research presented at our Good Design for a Bad World talks at Dutch Design Week last month. The claim came from designer Babette Porcelijn, who...

This video shows the concept for Austin-based startup Kasita. The micro-homes the company proposes can be moved depending on their owner\'s needs. Read more on dezeen: http://www.dezeen.com/"p=954665 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the...

Ideas courtesy of Victorian terrace houses in London English terraced houses, defined as side properties that connect to each other in a row, were first constructed in the 17th century, then gained even more popularity in the 19th century...

Industrial designer Leonie Tenthof van Noorden, who uses 3D scanning to produce bespoke dresses, claims the technique will soon be commonplace in fashion stores. "In the future you will go into a store where you get a 3D body scan and start...

The exit of summer is eminent and while fall brings with it a wide array of energizing new hues and a lineup of festivities that we adore, some of us still miss the warmth of summer months. No matter where you live, a sunroom can partly compensate...

Technique are very important because with the tricks and the knowledge you will same money and time. The most used materials for building objects are the bricks. For that purpose, you can learn a simple calculation that will give you the final...

Gravity retaining walls actually are concrete crib walls which are made form interlocking elements. These walls are with free draining materials which help with the elimination of the dangers of hydrostatic pressure from behind the wall....

No glue or scissors required Known for their marvelous Brutalist London paper model kit, the designers at Zupagrafika are at it again. Their latest creation is an homage to Constructivism?the socially-oriented artistic and architectural...

Developed by a team of researchers from MIT Media Lab, Stanford University and Royal College of Art, these miniature robots can crawl over clothing to personalise the garments, adapt them for different climates, and perform other helpful tasks. Read...

Adaptive reuse of old structures is not only a budget-friendly way to find a new home with unique flavor, but is also planet-friendly and saves on precious resources. The one-of-a-kind Fitzroy Loft in Melbourne, Australia personifies this smart and...

This video shows a bright yellow high-heeled shoe sprouting flowers as the camera pans around it. The clip was produced by New York studio Sagmeister & Walsh as part of a new campaign for fashion brand Milly. Read more on Dezeen:...

Going green is definitely a hot trend in the decorating world and homeowners are increasingly embracing both design and décor that is sustainable and eco-friendly. Of course, in the urban jungle creating an oasis of green is a much more challenging...

Superb home design means well planned project and excellent “read� by the construction workers and engineers. When people are trying to find their perfect shelter making their dream home by their needs and finance, they do a research. Actually,...

Glass-made walls are something that always gives more character and more class to the space. So, if you have a garden, but you need a little bit more privacy, you can install such wall. Generally, the wall is made from pebbles or stones, but, they...

As Leonordo da vinci said: ?Art is never finished, only abandoned.? I started a project last week in which the client asked me for a modern but at the same time Islamic design. He wanted it to be suitable for a special event taking...

Universal Design Studio\'s Hannah Carter Owers explains how her team transformed a brutalist bank headquarters into an art-filled hotel, in this movie filmed ahead of the AHEAD Europe hospitality awards. At Six opened earlier this year on...

Kids can mould working musical instruments and robots using Technology Will Save Us\' new interactive learning kits based on conductive dough. Launched in 2012 by Bethany Koby and Daniel Hirschmann, Tech Will Save Us targets the STEAM learning...

This video shows Toyota\'s e-Palette prototype, which made its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas yesterday, and presented by Toyota president Akio Toyoda. Car company Toyota has unveiled an autonomous, fully electric...

  Jeremy Jih of J.Roc Design recently completed Wood Flow, a sculpted, modular roof deck that’s 600 square feet in size and surrounded by greenery.   A pergola made from Sapele wood slats sits above a living green wall and provides a...

Dutch designer Lilian van Daal claims 3D-printing can replace traditional upholstery techniques to produce spongy-surfaced furniture in this movie filmed in Eindhoven. Van Daal is investigating alternative production methods for upholstered...

From rough hewn to refined, concrete countertops have moved beyond the drab slabs of the past. Advancements have catapulted concrete into the world of architectural-grade products, alongside popular stone and wood options. A serious contender for...

  Megan Grace of Grace & Robot, blends the delicate art of jewelry making with digital technology to create modern jewelry pieces. 3D printing allows Megan to challenge traditional manufacturing techniques by creating jewelry that is unique...

Located in Kent, the Black House is a new project completed by Winchester-based AR Design Studio, with inspiration leaning towards both historic and modern buildings in the area. After visiting architectural sites in Kent, the design plan came...

Since the beginning of July, the visitors of the National Building Museum of Chicago can admire this impressive structure in the Great Hall of the museum. The monumental construction name “Hive� is the work of the architects of Studio Gang...

designer and researcher Amy Congdon explains how tissue engineering could be used to grow new biological textiles for the fashion industry. "I\'m looking at how we might make materials such as leather in a new way," she explains in the movie....

Building with the already used materials is not a novelty lately. Making the project that would include people’s waste as a construction material is what would increase the eco awareness and keep the environment more clean. 3D drawings,...

Could there be life on Mars" Bjarke Ingels, the Danish wunderkind architect behind ambitious projects like Via 57 West in Manhattan and designs for Hyperloop One, continues to innovate with an eye toward the future. His next project,...

The architect Stefano Boeri Stefano Boeri designed the first vertical forests in Nanjing, China. These vertical forest are going to produce 132 pounds of oxygen every day with 1,000 trees and 2,500 shrubs from 23 different species. Towers will...

Notable designers Tom Dixon, Ilsa Crawford, and others championed rising stars At this year?s winter edition of Maison & Objet, the biannual design trade fair in Paris, a cadre of six young British designers had the chance to strut their...

The project is a renovation of a 70 sqm apartment in the eleventh district of Paris. The space features herringbone flooring, and maintains as much of the original structure as possible, including ceiling moldings and wall trims. Continue reading

This movie shows an installation that students from the University of Brighton have created for London\'s East Street Market for the London Festival of Architecture 2016. Called Live Projects, the design is the result of an academic...

Great design and architecture come from understanding the world around us, responding to specific needs and allowing local traditions, culture and quirks to seep into a more generic, global style. This is precisely what one comes across at Veranda...

Nagano, Japan has one cheap made house in spiral shape and all made of earth bags. This is another way of making alternative homes all of natural materials and waste in other cases and all by your bare hands. This is such of example making a real...

The latest movie in our Dezeen x MINI Living series explores Bartlett graduate Matt Lucraft\'s concept for a modular building system that aims to address London\'s housing crisis. Matt Lucraft\'s proposal, titled the Dagenham Breach Housing...

A Seattle area-based start-up backed by Boeing and JetBlue Airways has announced plans to fill a gap in the market for low cost regional airline travel with the launch of a hybrid-electric commuter plane. Zunum Aero said is will start selling its...

French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have put their spin on the humble roller blind using textiles the duo created for Danish brand Kvadrat. Launched in Berlin yesterday, the Kvadrat Roller Blinds are the Bouroullec brothers\' take on...

Yoga, a painting robot and Teenage Engineering\'s live synth show all feature in today\'s programme of events and installations taking place at IKEA Festival. IKEA\'s Let\'s Make Room for Life festival is entering its fifth day with a...

The technology that is currently used for the wood-frame construction is developed and improved trough many years besides the extensive research by the National Research Council, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, industry and others....