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Turenscape transforms concrete sea wall into “resilient public space”


Turenscape transforms concrete sea wall into “resilient public space”

Turenscape transforms concrete sea wall into “resilient public space”

The concrete structure, which spans a 3.72-kilometre-long beach, has been updated by Turenscape with an improved stormwater management system as well as recreational facilities, such as sculptural pavilions and walkways.


Why Christmas bath towels are this year’s surprise festive hit – and where to find the best options

Why Christmas bath towels are this year’s surprise festive hit – and where to find the best options

‘ They additionally come in a large range of patterns, colours, and textures, so you can match them to any type of shower room ambiance, whether it’s minimal, cosy, or full-on cheery. They’re an affordable method to rejuvenate your area for the period.’ Call me with information and provides from various other Future brandsReceive e-mail...


John Puttick Associates expands St Leonard’s Church with glulam porch

John Puttick Associates expands St Leonard’s Church with glulam porch

"Actual reuse of existing fabric – such as the choir stalls, which now form the counter of the cafe survey – make both creative use of the church's heritage and reduce the amount of new material needed for construction, minimising environmental impact," added Puttick.


Wildlife experts are urging people to think twice before putting up this outdoor Halloween decoration

Wildlife experts are urging people to think twice before putting up this outdoor Halloween decoration

Kezia Reynolds joined the Suitable Home team as News Writer in September 2024. After graduating from City, College of London in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Kezia began her profession investing two years dealing with females’s once a week publications. She is constantly in search of the most up to date home news,...


The 8 places interior designers and stylists buy bedroom lighting – steal their insider knowledge

The 8 places interior designers and stylists buy bedroom lighting – steal their insider knowledge

‘I can always find lighting with interesting design details and tactile finishes at Industville, but it’s also timeless, and won’t disrupt the balance of a calm, relaxing bedroom,’ says interior stylist and author, Pippa Jameson.


I made the most luxurious pumpkin spice latte in the Jura J8 coffee machine

I made the most luxurious pumpkin spice latte in the Jura J8 coffee machine

At a steep $2,000, the Jura J8 supplies phenomenal coffee that equals a high-level coffee shop. This might pay for itself if you on a regular basis purchase takeout coffee. With a vast array of beverages, from coffee to coffee and the sweet foam flavorful coffee– the alternatives are ever before. As a cooking area...


How to hide a heat pump – 4 ways to conceal your exterior unit without compromising on efficiency or functionality

How to hide a heat pump – 4 ways to conceal your exterior unit without compromising on efficiency or functionality

‘If you have a sizeable area to work with, you could plan a lovely deep border to disguise the whole thing with evergreen shrubs such as Sarcoccoca, Bay, or Lavender, along with perennials such as Gaura Whirling Butterflies or Phlox Blue Paradise for some summer interest,’ he says.


Emil Eve Architects uses mid-century colours in homey office for Drama Republic

Emil Eve Architects uses mid-century colours in homey office for Drama Republic

Distinct shades of green, orange and blue give character to this workplace, designed by Emil Eve Architects for the production company behind TV shows including the BBC's Doctor Foster and Netflix's One Day.


5 easiest fruit trees to grow for low-effort harvests year after year

5 easiest fruit trees to grow for low-effort harvests year after year

With a background in the environmental and charity sectors, Gareth grew up in Northern Ireland where he learnt about the many different species of local plant life, developing a strong desire for the conservation of the natural environment at an early age.


10 kitchen lighting rules that experts swear by for a beautiful and multifunctional space

10 kitchen lighting rules that experts swear by for a beautiful and multifunctional space

'If you are embarking on a new kitchen extension, discuss with your architect ways to incorporate natural light through glazing and don’t forget those sightlines – you want to be able to enjoy unique, interesting views which change with the seasons,' concludes Nicolle.


How to store pumpkins – 5 important steps to ensure they keep for as long as possible

How to store pumpkins – 5 important steps to ensure they keep for as long as possible

To keep pumpkins for the lengthiest time, you require to collect them at the correct time. When you choose a pumpkin off the creeping plant, it needs to ideally be totally free and completely mature of acnes or swellings. Immature pumpkins or those with flaws can not be saved for as long. The pumpkins need...


Kaldewei collaborates with e15 and Stefan Diez for oak bathroom furniture | Dezeen

Kaldewei collaborates with e15 and Stefan Diez for oak bathroom furniture | Dezeen

The collection comprises a variety of accessories made from leather and European oak that rests on and around the products such as the Meisterstück Oyo Duo bathtub from Kaldewei, a fourth generation family business going back over 100 years.


Eight architecture programmes featured on Dezeen Courses

Eight architecture programmes featured on Dezeen Courses

The Master of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism course at the University of Southern California (USC) provides students with leadership skills and prepares them to address environmental challenges in their designs.


Trauma of Ukraine war “was crucial for me as an architect” says Tallinn Architecture Biennale curator Anhelina Starkova

Trauma of Ukraine war “was crucial for me as an architect” says Tallinn Architecture Biennale curator Anhelina Starkova

The Ukraine war is referenced in one installation, produced by Elina Liiva and Helena Manna in collaboration with PAKK, composed of a series of images of apartment living rooms printed on translucent fabric and placed in a line, with chunk of concrete lying nearby that corresponds with a hole cut into the scene.


RCR Arquitectes unveils plans for “unusually narrow” skyscraper in Dubai

RCR Arquitectes unveils plans for “unusually narrow” skyscraper in Dubai

"The structure, whose unusually narrow profile and appearance could only be achieved by the very latest design and engineering, is inspired by a domestic architecture that is centuries old, traditionally seeking to meet basic human needs for refuge, security, privacy and a close connection to nature."


Gustaf Westman hosts Brooklyn pop-up modeled on “museum experience”

Gustaf Westman hosts Brooklyn pop-up modeled on “museum experience”

The remaining space was filled with pedestals and shelving outfitted with existing glassware and objects such as a spiralling book stand and flower-shaped mirrors, along with furniture such as a coffee table that pinches wine glasses in place.


American University in Dubai spotlights seven urban design projects

American University in Dubai spotlights seven urban design projects

"At the heart of the project is a vibrant hub, which integrates a variety of functions, including retail outlets, cafes, co-working spaces and recreational areas, all designed to encourage social interaction and community engagement.


4 small upgrades that can boost your home’s value by 20 per cent – according to real estate experts

4 small upgrades that can boost your home’s value by 20 per cent – according to real estate experts

If you want a quick repair, undertaking minor upkeep and cleaning tasks when your home is being valued, such as cleaning up rain gutters from the roof and replacing split windows, can make a genuine difference, without excessive initiative or cost. Bringing timber burner concepts right into your home makes the space really feel climatic...


Renzo Piano Building Workshop completes “big cube” in Paddington

Renzo Piano Building Workshop completes “big cube” in Paddington

However, its 75-metre-tall redesign also received opposition over fears of how it would impact the conservation area surrounding London's Paddington station, and its construction was briefly put on hold following a petition for a public inquiry into the plans.


Wutopia Lab wraps Chinese arts centre in translucent mesh

Wutopia Lab wraps Chinese arts centre in translucent mesh

This membrane shelters a series of external terraces on top of the blocks, which the studio said reference "grey spaces" found in traditional Chinese homes that are covered with gauze to defend against mosquitoes.


The 3 bathroom lighting rules you must follow for a safe home – according to an electrician

The 3 bathroom lighting rules you must follow for a safe home – according to an electrician

Whether you're planning ahead for dark mornings where a quick wake-up is needed or looking forward to snug evenings spent soaking in the tub, the right combination of bathroom lighting will make your space usable and ambient.


“Simple, elegant and taut in form and detail” says commenter

“Simple, elegant and taut in form and detail” says commenter

However, commenter Orangikaupapa went against the general consensus, declaring "I'll stand alone", before saying "I recognise the cues for this house and find the assimilation of place and idiom really lovely".


CCA shades a Mexican baseball stadium with concrete umbrellas

CCA shades a Mexican baseball stadium with concrete umbrellas

Recently, CCA constructed a wooden pavilion around orchid cultivation at Casa Wabi in Puerto Escondido and built a nearby community centre with a central arched colonnade featuring the same orange-toned concrete as the Polideportivo de Alto Rendimiento and Estadio Manuel Vargas Izquierdo.


Can I use a patio heater under a pergola or gazebo? Yes, but these are the things experts want you to know first

Can I use a patio heater under a pergola or gazebo? Yes, but these are the things experts want you to know first

Each patio area heating system will have its very own height clearance assistance, which is the amount of cost-free area over that it needs in order to function successfully and securely. Patio area heating units are thin and normally high, which suggests that they’re extremely conveniently tipped over. And while several contemporary patio area heating...


World’s 59 most outstanding designs shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2024

World’s 59 most outstanding designs shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2024

The seventh edition of the annual awards programme is in partnership with Bentley as part of a wider collaboration to inspire, support and champion design excellence and showcase innovation that creates a better and more sustainable world.


“Megalopolis is a reminder that the heroic conception of the architect is an intoxicating one”

“Megalopolis is a reminder that the heroic conception of the architect is an intoxicating one”

The probing tendrils of Megalopolis hint that it might have more insidious ways of spreading itself, but ultimately these questions of creative destruction are solved with the convenient crash-landing of a satellite, which craters the necessary site.


Delve Architects transforms pair of houses with light-filled extensions

Delve Architects transforms pair of houses with light-filled extensions

"Our main aim for the project was to allow two families to independently renovate and extend their homes while utilising the benefits of a joint planning application," Delve Architects co-founder Ed Martin told Dezeen.


How to clean an air purifier in six simple steps – experts warn you must do it every few weeks

How to clean an air purifier in six simple steps – experts warn you must do it every few weeks

Recognizing how to cleanse an air purifier is important for maintaining these handy devices functioning optimally. A clean air cleanser implies cleaner air and a cleaner home, which means you’ll be getting the most out of your tool when you use it. Given that we make use of air purifiers to cleanse our environment, it...


Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios restores world’s first cast iron building

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios restores world’s first cast iron building

To avoid disrupting the large, open spaces of the mill, circulation is housed in the former kiln, with lifts, a black-steel staircase and walkways positioned beneath its restored timber- and steel-framed roof.


Buster + Punch and Staub celebrate “the importance of the Full English Breakfast” with cast iron cookware

Buster + Punch and Staub celebrate “the importance of the Full English Breakfast” with cast iron cookware

"Staub are a French heritage brand steeped in 50 plus years of culinary excellence, which would have made it very easy for us to weave a campaign around prestige and performance but something kept pulling me in the other direction," explained Minale.


MVRDV transforms world war two military base into housing in the Netherlands

MVRDV transforms world war two military base into housing in the Netherlands

The site's perimeter fences have been removed to allow wildlife to roam freely, while narrow footpaths are used to minimise the amount of hard landscaping and allow the natural surroundings to flourish.


BIG to “reanimate” Connecticut power plant on Scape-designed park

BIG to “reanimate” Connecticut power plant on Scape-designed park

"It's just incredible that this private industrial parcel – which has pockets of rocky coastline, thriving wetlands, sandy beaches, and shady woodlands – is going to be healed and made public for all to enjoy," said Scape founding principal Kate Orff.


Tulane University presents ten student research and studio projects

Tulane University presents ten student research and studio projects

"This project proposes revitalising the former Market Street Power Plant into a dynamic destination that celebrates the spirit of New Orleans, embraces sustainability and fosters a thriving community, through the hypothetical real estate development venture Cultivated Solutions.


Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents four student design projects

Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents four student design projects

"The ambient soundtrack within the room is crafted from nine significant sounds: such as planes taking off, the clang of Balikbayan boxes, phone dial tones, the rustle of Barong Tagalog shirts, the melodic horns of Jeepneys, the strumming of a Bandurria, the gentle jostling of a string of pearls and the thumping beats of bamboo instruments.


Viriato creates sustainable furnishings for hospitality interiors

Viriato creates sustainable furnishings for hospitality interiors

We will just utilize your e-mail address to send you the newsletters you have actually requested. We will never offer your details to anybody else without your authorization. We will just use your e-mail address to send you the newsletters you have requested. The duty of the furniture sector in the decline of ecological wellness...


Wraxall Yard designed as “attractive, comfortable, fully inclusive holiday accommodation”

Wraxall Yard designed as “attractive, comfortable, fully inclusive holiday accommodation”

"The client for the project, Nick Reid, had personal experience through his mother who had multiple sclerosis, of the challenges for people in wheelchairs or with a range of disabilities in finding attractive, comfortable, fully inclusive holiday accommodation," explained Clementine Blakemore in the video.


What to plant in October – the best flowers, fruit and vegetables for a productive winter garden

What to plant in October – the best flowers, fruit and vegetables for a productive winter garden

‘ When the leaves have actually fallen and the tree becomes inactive, prepare the growing hole,’ suggests Andy from Belvoir Castle. ‘Surge the sides and base of the hole to prevent it from becoming a bowl that fills with water. By loosening the sides of the growing opening, you’ll assist the origins get involved in...


How to change lawn mower oil – and why now is your last chance to do it, according to experts

How to change lawn mower oil – and why now is your last chance to do it, according to experts

As Peter Chaloner, Handling Supervisor of Cobra, explains, ‘If you have a gasoline lawn mower, transforming the oil in your machine is vital for guaranteeing its longevity and performance.’ We can recognize that this task can be difficult, so we’ve placed together the best detailed overview on exactly how to alter the oil in your...


Elizabeth Line designed to have an “elegant simplicity”

Elizabeth Line designed to have an “elegant simplicity”

Described by RIBA as "a mammoth feat of construction and collaboration", the project overseen by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation and Atkins is the biggest expansion to London's underground railway network for more than a century.


How to grow holly – if the perfect security hedging for a home with some festive flair

How to grow holly – if the perfect security hedging for a home with some festive flair

'Planting holly near entryways doesn't just enhance the aesthetic appeal of the home; it also provides easy access to sprigs for holiday decorations – a cherished tradition,' he adds, noting that they're also great if you want to keep unwanted visitors off your plot.