Fabrix has set a precedent in becoming the first developer in the UK to purchase second-hand steel for reuse, accelerating a move to a circular economy. Aiming to spur industry change and encourage open market purchases of used materials, Fabrix has…
The Don’t Move, Improve! 2022 shortlist has been announced, recognising 15 of London’s most notable extensions, conversions, and renovations. This annual London-wide architecture competition, organised by New London Architecture (NLA), is now in its 13th year and continues to celebrate…
A conductive textile belt characterises the new Plusminus lighting by Vibia, a versatile system that merges materiality and light. Designed by Diez Office, Plusminus allows for various playful and personalised lighting effects as its textile ribbon belt curves into any…
Say hello to Volume 44 – the sustainability issue! Order your copy of enki magazine’s April 2022 edition here if you’re based in the UK. Based outside of the UK? No problem. Order your copy of enki magazine’s April 2022 edition here. Want to subscribe? Click on the below…
An old cherry tree remains the dominant feature of a family’s terrace house in Prague which was redesigned by SOA Architekti to unify the connection between inside and out. The end-of-terrace house was a repeated design, using pseudo-mansard roofs, partial…
“I have high hopes that fungi-based materials are the solution for many environmental issues in the future. There is the possibility that they will replace the use of both animal leather and plastics,” Mari Koppanen, Finnish designer and Ph.D. student. Multi-disciplinary…
For its upcoming 23rd edition, the Biennale of Sydney 2022 has announced its theme titled rīvus, meaning ‘stream’ in Italian, which will focus on waterways and weaving through the form contemporary art. Led by Colombian curator José Roca, Artistic Director…
Beijing-based studio OPEN has revealed the first look of its under-construction Sun Tower on the coast of Yantai, an ambitious curvilinear structure that embraces the Yellow Sea. The fast-developing coastal district called for a landmark that would provide essential cultural…
For its latest bathroom collection, Roca has chosen soft curves and organic lines inspired by the Mediterranean’s coastal charm. The Ona collection, named after the Catalan word for ‘wave’, combines the use of natural materials with water-saving technology and intuitive…
The world’s largest consumer-owned wind farm, owned by Ripple Energy, is now open for share purchases in an effort to offer households green energy ownership and stable-priced power. With recent energy price hikes announced, this initiative offers customers the potential…
The rooftop greenhouse Agrotopia in Belgium has become Europe’s largest public building dedicated to urban food production. Conceived by Van Bergen Kolpa Architecten in collaboration with Meta Architectuurbureau, Agrotopia highlights the feasibility of rooftop agriculture in an urban setting. At…
The first visuals of the proposed world-class remodelling of the National Gallery and Sainsbury Wing by Selldorf Architects have been unveiled. Plans to future proof the Sainsbury Wing and the public realm, and to create a new Research Centre and…
Dedicated craftsman Tom Raffield has designed Semper, a new multifunctional lighting collection with tilting layers that create a shifting form. New for spring 2022, the Semper lighting range is the first in Tom Raffield’s offering that features a pivoting, fully…
Norm Architects have realised the tranquil interiors for the Basao Tea Lounge in Xiamen, bringing authenticity and mindfulness together to offer a tranquil antidote to busy city life. Borrowing its name from Baisao, a Japanese monk who is widely known…
A boutique staycation experience with a difference, Wild Escapes offers the first set of treehouses ever to be built on a UK vineyard. Owner and designer, Will Hardy took the opportunity to transform 1,000 acres of disused farmland into a…
