Archipelago converts brutalist post office in Belgium into learning centre
"Once the original materials have been recovered, a screed of smooth concrete is poured to restore the dominant colour," explained Laborde.
True Joy named Dulux Colour of the Year 2025
"Where Sweet Embrace provided warmth and comfort, creating spaces that made people feel at ease during uncertain times, the yellow of this year encourages a joyful leap into new horizons," Scott explained.
Manijeh Verghese aims to develop Open City to its “full potential”
"I really think that Open City has this potential, through their incredible reach and the ways in which they engage the public, to really become a space where we can test guidance and run workshops and disseminate projects across the whole of London," Verghese added.
Seven architecture and design projects by students at Kean University
"I extend my designs to the nearby port, connecting with existing and new programs, with the project goal to force back against governmental control by encouraging interactions and moments of gatherings in and around Plaza Vieja.
Garza Studio creates bench with seats that move on steel bearing balls
"The result is a bench on which a couple can adjust the distance between themselves by sliding their seats over bearing balls, giving a physical representation of the proximity fluctuations we experience during different phases of relationships."
Dezeen Agenda features a space-themed Lego set by Pharrell Williams
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Amal and George Clooney’s former living room lighting trick makes me rethink industrial design – it’s my new favorite solution for brightening any home
The team decorated the New York City townhouse for their clients who are a family of six, revolving around the idea of integrating their collection of gorgeous art and one-off design pieces with a space that is comfortable for the lifestyle of four teenagers.
Jennifer Garner uses wood’s natural beauty to ground her zen pool area – her material choices mean her space will look good all year round
This natural material works in harmony with the surrounding greenery and pool water to bring a sense of calmness to the area, and it's one of the finest (and one of the most beautifully simple) examples of a zen garden we've observed over the reign of this ever-growing outdoor trend.
Bulb planting mistakes – 8 errors to steer clear of when prepping your spring garden display
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Production designer adopted “utilitarian” approach for Alien: Romulus
Referencing the fictional firearm created for director James Cameron's Aliens, Marshall played with scale for newer versions of gun prop designs by printing different sizes depending on the height of the actor, which he later cut out of foam core.
Rik van Veen transforms old gas pipes into spotted Leopard bench
Gouges cut into the yellow surface reveal the black layer underneath, creating a fur-like texture.
David Chipperfield combines three housing typologies at Hertogensite in Belgium
Situated on a narrow site between a fragment of the city's medieval wall and a branch of the river Dyle, the complex comprises a 14-storey tower, nine townhouses and a small apartment block united "into one coherent building".