ISA creates skinny metal-clad apartment building in Philadelphia
American studio ISA has used a range of strategies to maximise space, light and views in the metal-clad Signal House, which rises from a slender urban lot. More
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Quilt launches whole-home heat pump system with "thoughtful design"
Studio Mike and Maaike has worked with California start-up Quilt to create a design-led heat pump system, to make it more appealing for people to switch their homes to low-carbon heating and cooling. More
"Public technology sculpture" The Portal shut down after "inappropriate behaviour"
An interactive video installation connecting Dublin and New York City that was set to form part of NYCxDesign programming was temporarily shut down for poor behaviour from both cities. More
Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign launches "joyful architecture" degree
British designer Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign is developing a master's degree at Loughborough University, which aims to challenge conventional architecture education. More
Modular One herringbone flooring by Parador
Dezeen Showroom: design brand Parador has introduced a herringbone variation of Modular One, its eco-focused flooring. More
Vestiges of industry inform hotel complex on former factory site in Bordeaux
A 36-metre-tall concrete silo has been converted into a dramatic hotel lobby at Bacalan Block – the transformation of a former factory site in Bordeaux into a mixed-use development by Colboc Sachet Architects. More
Heams & Michel Architectes shrouds prefabricated pavilions in geometric lattices
French studio Heams & Michel Architectes has updated a public square in Cannes with seven prefabricated aluminium kiosks that can be adapted to various uses. More
Christian Louboutin and Pierre Yovanovitch perch chairs on legs informed by "iconic women"
Chairs with high heels for feet feature in this seating collection from French designers Pierre Yovanovitch and Christian Louboutin, meant to reflect "female individuality". More
Eight highlights from DesignMarch 2024 in Iceland
Each year at DesignMarch, Iceland sets out to prove that being a remote island with a tiny population isn't a barrier to having a thriving design scene. Here, Dezeen rounds up the highlights of the 2024 festival. More
Zaha Hadid Architects and The Dalmore create rare whisky "imbued with life experiences"
In this talk filmed by Dezeen for The Dalmore, Zaha Hadid Architects director Melodie Leung explains how she worked with the Scottish distiller to create a rare edition of its single malt whisky. More
Aram and Max Radford Gallery showcase emerging designers in Now 4 Then exhibition
London's Aram Store has collaborated with Max Radford Gallery to launch an in-store gallery space with an exhibition of pieces by upcoming furniture and lighting designers that nod to the brand's past. More
Winner of the 2024 Rimowa Design Prize revealed
Promotion: a pressure-technology waistcoat by Janne Kreimer that aims to tackle anxiety and depression has won the 2024 Rimowa Design Prize. More
Casetify launches global installations made out of recycled phone cases
Electronics accessory brand Casetify has launched a series of public art installations in five cities around the world using recycled phone cases as the key material. More