British furniture maker Ercol has introduced a sister brand called L.Ercolani, honouring its founder Lucian Ercolani as it embarks on a new design era. Celebrating 101 years of making well-crafted furniture, Ercol will put its classic furniture pieces into capable…
A strong Japanese aesthetic has inspired the vision for Sugi House, a small-scale holiday home by Condon Scott Architects designed to maximise passive solar gain. The owners were on a Japanese ski trip, staying in cosy accommodation in the mountains,…
In collaboration with Exmoor wool farmers, Vispring has introduced its luxurious, limited edition Lana mattress filled with the naturally renewable wool from one of Britain’s oldest native sheep breeds. The luxury bedmakers are using the fine quality Exmoor Horn wool…
The creators of Design Shanghai have announced a new, cutting-edge event called Design Shenzhen which will be hosted in China’s creative metropolis this December. The intention of Design Shenzhen is to give a voice to brands and designers within the…
A shortlist of 17 sustainable projects from around the world will be exhibited in the ‘Build Better Now’ Virtual Pavilion taking place during the UN’s Climate Conference COP26 in Glasgow. Focusing on the built environment, the COP26 Virtual Pavilion hopes…
Designed using LED technology and repairable materials, the Muse is the first portable light by eco-conscious lighting brand Tala. It is made from a combination of brass, aluminium, and borosilicate glass to ensure it is built to last. Its timeless…
Koto has introduced Sora House in the UK, adding to its offering of sustainable modular buildings and furthering its aim to actively contribute to carbon reduction. Built off-site using locally sourced timbers, the design-led modular building comes in 2, 3,…
The sustainable Aurora installation by Arthur Mamou-Mani and Dassault Systèmes is being showcased in London’s Design Museum, coinciding with the ‘Waste Age: What Can Design Do?’ exhibition. Opening the Waste Age exhibition, the large-scale and interactive Aurora Installation is displayed…
Organically sourced clay and oak have been used to create the Lur collection of containers by French design brand Alki in collaboration with family-run Goicoechea Pottery. Seeking to support a local company and celebrate their expertise, it was a natural…
Pioneering a new approach, the founders of Grain have announced a ‘No New Product’ campaign in a bid to tackle the detrimental impact that fast furniture is having on our planet. Co-founders of the sustainable furniture brand, Robin Tyler and…
Nature-focused brand 1 Hotels puts roots down in Toronto and reveals its eco-friendly interiors as part of the city’s downtown urban regeneration. The design concept for 1 Hotel Toronto, by leading New York architecture and design studio Rockwell Group, places…
On former Icelandic farm, Studio Bua has converted a derelict concrete barn into an artist’s studio and home-from-home for the owners. The new building features a gabled volume slotted inside the existing walls. The architects were initially asked to develop…
Jack Trench have transformed the lower-ground floor of a London townhouse with a beautifully crafted, multi-functional kitchen. As part of a full-house refurbishment, the clients desired a light and airy open-plan kitchen-living space that was in keeping with the modern…
The flagship store for luxury lifestyle book company New Mags has opened its doors in the heart of Copenhagen, uncovering a minimalist-style emporium of beautifully curated books and magazines. To deliver a quiet and calm space that let the beauty…
The Gathering Place by artists Sans façon and architects KHBT for the City of Inverness is a new public artwork designed to reconnect the city with the river. Bringing architecture, art, and landscape design together, the collaboration was focused on…
