Mecanoo have unveiled plans for the forthcoming Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, a project which resonates with natural rock formations. The museum by the Dutch architecture firm is set to become a world-leading and pioneering scientific research institution, housing some…
British-Chinese textile designer Elaine Yan Ling Ng has created a sustainable composite made from discarded eggshells for Nature Squared. This new composite has shaped the CArrelé handmade collection of speckled wall tiles, made from eggshell fragments which are a by-product…
Danish watchmaker Nordgreen has unveiled the Guardian, its first-ever sustainable watch which has been built and designed to last up to 100 years. Award-winning designer Jakob Wagner has turned his hand to this sophisticated watch, ensuring it meets the highest…
Up to 40% of heat loss in a home is through its doors and windows, according to bespoke glazing experts Klöeber. If you are embarking on a self-build or renovation project, it’s never been more important to consider the thermal…
Bringing Swiss design and heritage to the forefront, V-Zug showcases its sleek, luxury kitchen appliances in its newly opened Wigmore Street showroom. The detailed exterior of the 1907 Historic England listed building incites curiosity before stepping into the contemporary studio,…
French architecture firm Atelier Fasea has conceived plans for a self-sufficient and adaptable cabin house with folding walls. The small mobile living unit concept features a folding mechanism which opens the home up to nature and increases its floor space…
Danish design house Fritz Hansen is introducing two iconic furniture pieces by Poul Kjærholm as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations. Conceived at Fritz Hansen in 1952, the PK0 A™ chair and the previously unreleased PK60™ coffee table embody the…
“There’s nothing quite like making your own mugs and plates to eat breakfast off of each morning. It makes your ritual of drinking coffee or tea all the more meaningful.” Florian Gadsby, ceramicist. Norfolk-born potter Florian Gadsby is dedicated to…
Say hello to Volume 45 – the homes and gardens issue! Order your copy of enki magazine’s May 2022 edition here if you’re based in the UK. Based outside of the UK? No problem. Order your copy of enki magazine’s May 2022 edition here. Want to subscribe? Click on…
A new exhibition at the Utzon Center in Aalborg, Denmark, titled ‘Holiday Home’, explores the past, present and future of the iconic Danish sommerhus. The Nordic centre for architecture and design in Aalborg presents this thought-provoking exhibition and takes visitors…
Claybrook introduces 20 new colours, from soft neutrals to deeper shades, to its eco-conscious and vegan-friendly paint collection. Adding to its already 30 colour-strong palette, the 10 new neutrals and 10 richly pigmented hues are designed to complement each other…
Returning in June, Salone del Mobile 2022 has announced the programme for its 60th edition, focusing on environmental and social wellbeing. This year’s edition of the internationally renowned design fair will address sustainability and the future of design as a…
A prototype Solar Greenhouse in Barcelona’s Natural Park proposes a space for self-sufficient farming and a blueprint for future zero-emissions cities. Designed by a team of students and researchers at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), the small…
Online design marketplace The Invisible Collection has opened the doors to its new London home, welcoming visitors in to discover interiors inspiration aplenty. Forming a new creative hub for the brand, the three-storey Mews property in Marylebone has been sustainably…
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the Museum of Architecture have announced the winners of their international competition, seeking out exceptional treehouse designs that will be showcased at the Treehouses at Kew exhibition in 2023. Responding to the brief set out…
