From 27th February-2nd March, Design Shenzhen 2023 opened its doors to its much anticipated inaugural show in the ‘Silicon Valley of China’. Over 250 curated brands came together under the roof of the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre (SZCEC), which…
British architect Sir David Chipperfield has been awarded the 2023 Pritzker Architecture Prize for his “understated but transformative” work. Becoming the 52nd winner of the award, which is recognised as architecture’s highest honour, Chipperfield is known internationally as a civic…
Marc Thorpe Design has created a conceptual structure of Crystal Lake Pavilion, a floating, timber-built pavilion for the West Catskills region of New York, which functions as a meditation and yoga retreat. Architect and designer Marc Thorpe was inspired by…
Renowned designer and architect Daniel Germani has collaborated with compact stone specialists Cosentino on a beautiful new surfaces collection called Dekton® Pietra Kode. Inspired by Italian architecture, the surface collection reimagines classic stones into contemporary beauty with quality and high performance.…
Timmins + Whyte has updated a single-fronted Edwardian house in Melbourne, Australia, creating a 10-fold, origami-style roofline, which draws light into the centre of the home. Sitting unassumingly on its street in Abbotsford, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, the house…
London Design Biennale has revealed the first confirmed exhibitors for its 2023 edition, taking place at London’s Somerset House from 1st-25th June. There will be over 40 exhibitors from around the globe who are set showcase world-leading design, addressing global…
Spring has almost sprung and it’s that time of year when we all start to dream about where we want to go for our next weekend break. If you are looking for inspiration for a long weekend spent totally off-grid,…
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Textile designer and maker Iseabal Hendry is launching an exclusive series of sculptural steam bent wood baskets with accompanying woven panels at this year’s Collect Art Fair. Based in the Scottish Highlands, Iseabal Hendry has been selected by Craft Scotland…
Belgian architecture studio Hé! has completed a transformative renovation of an industrial building in Brussels, using bio-based materials to create a flexible four-storey apartment with a studio and co-working space. Situated in the Molenbeek area of Belgium, the building which…
Seeking a toxin-free home, the owners of a converted Victorian ground-floor flat in London approached Clayworks to help with the design of contemporary style, healthy living spaces. Yazen Hasi, owner of design and build firm Gestalt Developments, and his wife…
Heirloom Farm Studio by Bushman Dreyfus Architects has been announced as the winner of the 7th Annual Architecture MasterPrize in the Small Architecture category. By scooping this annual global architecture award, Bushman Dreyfus Architects has been recognised for its approach…
Welcome to Enki’s Eco Edit: February 2023, the second in our monthly sustainable lifestyle news series which will round-up our curated selection of the best eco-friendly brands, shopping ideas, and places to visit. This month, we take a look at…
A new low-carbon footbridge at London’s Dukes Meadows has been designed by Moxon Architects to rejuvenate a previously disconnected stretch of the Thames Path. The Dukes Meadows Footbridge flows beneath the existing Grade II-listed Barnes Bridge in Chiswick, West London,…
Three contemporary gable extensions of varying scales have been built by Studio McW, completing the first phase of a multi-stage renovation of Follyfield, a large 18th century traditional stone house in Cambridgeshire. This sensitive restoration and revival arose from a…
