French artist Baptiste Lanne has gone back to nature to handcraft the sculptural Clapot table lamp, drawing influences from raw and textural details. Part of a collaboration with family-owned French manufacturers Faïencerie de Charolles, who are renowned for their traditional…
An innovative waste-to-energy plant wins World Building of the Year, whilst numerous other projects are recognised for addressing urban biodiversity and pushing the boundaries of zero-carbon design, at the World Architecture Festival 2021. World Building of the Year 2021 CopenHill,…
The Simone de Beauvoir School, by local firms Bond Society and Daudré-Vignier & Associés, signifies a new model for a clean-air learning environment in the suburbs of Paris with a focus on spatial quality and timber design. In order to…
Progressive material research by Studio Plastique has inspired a collaborative project with Snøhetta to develop glass tiles made from recycled electronic waste. Addressing the increasing problem of waste from discarded home electronics, such as fridges, microwaves, and computers, the project…
Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Sussex woodland, Flimwell Park is a new sustainable mixed-use project that shows how architectural and woodland development can work in harmony. The initial idea for this new type of rural…
The contemporary Shaker-inspired F Chair, originally created by furniture designer Rasmus Bækkel Fex, has been restyled in fumed oak with a hand-woven natural linen seat. Danish furniture brand Brdr. Krüger has introduced this new take on the F Chair design which has…
From the founders of boutique staycation company Kip Hideaways comes Kip Kiosk, an exclusive online store selling beautiful artisan designs by independent makers. The one-stop-shop brings together unique, handmade pieces, each chosen from the hideaways in Kip’s highly curated collection.…
A former crofter’s cottage has been redesigned by Loader Monteith, using two volumes clad in locally sourced black timber to strengthen its bond with its remote Scottish Highlands site. Strone of Glenbanchor, nestled into its remote mountainous landscape in the…
For the 2021 festive season, The Royal Ballet invites audiences to enjoy their magical production of The Nutcracker featuring debut performances and students from The Royal Ballet Upper School. The classic ballet production, set to Tchaikovsky’s much-loved score, remains to…
A recent addition to courtyard area at Collective, the centre for contemporary art in Edinburgh, the Calton Hill Play Shelter follows circular economy principles with its flexible modular timber system. The fully demountable structure by O’DonnellBrown sits atop Edinburgh’s renowned…
Honouring outstanding design and craftsmanship, the Wood Awards 2021 has recognised six buildings and two products as this year’s best timber-made structures. The annual competition, first established in 1971, seeks to encourage and promote wood as a trusted and adaptable…
Marking the start of a new era, leading architecture and interior design studio Conran and Partners has revealed its new UK headquarters in London’s Clerkenwell. The move is part of what the studio is calling a “wider re-calibration” for the…
Balanced on one single column at 600 metres above sea level, The Bolder Sky Lodge offers unparalleled views across Norway’s Lysefjord in a unique and daring new tourism concept. When owner Tom Norland bought 170 hectares of untouched land over…
Architectural designer John Pawson has created the timber Frame table for Nikari based on a dining table for his own family farmhouse in the Cotswolds. A master of design that is modest in character yet speaks volumes through its warm…
Henning Larsen has revealed plans for a large, entirely timber-built workspace, to create a vibrant market place and inspire biodiversity on the Nordhavn waterfront in Copenhagen. As part of the redevelopment of the Marmormolen wharf, formerly an industrial area and…
