Nina Tolstrup channels Barbie Dreamhouses for Pavilions of Wonder
Designer Nina Tolstrup has positioned three immersive pavilions informed by Barbie Dreamhouses and Palm Springs' mid-century modern architecture on the Strand as part of London Design Festival. More about Nina Tolstrup channels Barbie Dreamhouses for Pavilions of Wonder
Claves evokes classic Parisian bistro interiors at cafe Le Cornichon
French design studio Claves has transformed the interior of a Paris cafe, introducing bespoke retro-style decor that mirrors the architecture of local bars and tobacconists from the 1930s to the present day. More about Claves evokes classic Parisian bistro interiors at cafe Le Cornichon
Production designer Naaman Marshall adopted "utilitarian" approach for Alien: Romulus
Heavy-lift machinery and vehicles informed the set design of the sci-fi horror film Alien: Romulus by production designer Naaman Marshall. More about Production designer Naaman Marshall adopted "utilitarian" approach for Alien: Romulus
Alastair Philip Wiper captures "over-the-top kitsch" 1970s doomsday bunker in Las Vegas
British photographer Alastair Philip Wiper has documented a subterranean fallout shelter in Las Vegas, Nevada, complete with a four-hole putting green surrounded by faux pine trees and painted scenery. More about Alastair Philip Wiper captures "over-the-top kitsch" 1970s doomsday bunker in Las Vegas
Siyuan Liu creates adaptable clothing for mothers in the workplace
Baby carriers double as skirts and handbags in this collection of functional workwear for mothers from London College of Fashion graduate Siyuan Liu. More about Siyuan Liu creates adaptable clothing for mothers in the workplace
Kacper Motyka designs cylindrical sex-centred furniture for "elevating intimate experiences"
Designer Kacper Motyka has developed Chairie, an adaptable piece of furniture that was informed by the work of designer Verner Panton and features a three-cylinder design that aims to enhance sexual experiences. More about Kacper Motyka designs cylindrical sex-centred furniture for "elevating intimate experiences"
EJM Studio's Pew stool reimagines traditional church pews with "tricky angles and curves"
London-based EJM Studio has designed a collection of oak stools made from repurposed timber, modernising traditional British church pews with a contemporary sculptural approach. More about EJM Studio's Pew stool reimagines traditional church pews with "tricky angles and curves"
David/Nicolas balances classic and contemporary in renovated Gio Ponti apartment
French-Lebanese design studio David/Nicolas has refurbished a Milan apartment from the 1920s, bringing in contemporary details while retaining features added by Italian architect Gio Ponti. More about David/Nicolas balances classic and contemporary in renovated Gio Ponti apartment
Na Chainkua Reindorf creates "empowering and inspiring" artwork for NYC basketball courts
Artist Na Chainkua Reindorf has refurbished two basketball courts in Downtown Manhattan together with cosmetics brand Glossier, creating large-scale artworks to celebrate women in sport. More about Na Chainkua Reindorf creates "empowering and inspiring" artwork for NYC basketball courts
Dezeen's guide to the architecture of the Paris 2024 Olympics
To kick off our Olympic Impact series, Dezeen profiles the most architecturally notable venues of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games – where the major theme has been renovation and reuse. More about Dezeen's guide to the architecture of the Paris 2024 Olympics
Pulp sci-fi and tropical modernism inform Glastonbury's first dedicated South Asian stage
Set designers Shirin Naveed, Shankho Chaudhuri and Esha Sikander created a mini-nightclub for this year's Glastonbury festival that only played music from South Asian artists. More about Pulp sci-fi and tropical modernism inform Glastonbury's first dedicated South Asian stage
Eight stylish nightclub interiors characterised by novel design approaches
For our latest lookbook, we've chosen eight nightclubs that utilise clever construction methods and aesthetic solutions to execute elevated interiors with grand fittings and lavish fixtures. More about Eight stylish nightclub interiors characterised by novel design approaches
Charles Jeffrey's "diverse body of material" goes on display at Somerset House
London's Somerset House has opened The Lore of Loverboy exhibition, which celebrates a decade of the genderfluid fashion house founded by designer and illustrator Charles Jeffrey. More about Charles Jeffrey's "diverse body of material" goes on display at Somerset House
Five Gay Times magazine covers that "balance visual impact with meaningful representation"
UK LGBTQ+ media brand Gay Times is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Here, senior art director Jack Rowe shares five key magazine covers with progressive design language. More about Five Gay Times magazine covers that "balance visual impact with meaningful representation"
Ten outdoor music festival installations and pavilions
This week sees the start of Glastonbury festival. As summer begins, we have rounded up 10 unique pavilions installed at outdoor music festivals. More about Ten outdoor music festival installations and pavilions
Six playful projects by Gab Bois that transform ordinary objects into tactile art
Montreal-based artist Gab Bois has compiled her viral clothes and furniture into a new book. Here, she shares her six favourite projects that show surreal compositions of ordinary objects. More about Six playful projects by Gab Bois that transform ordinary objects into tactile art
Emerging designers animate London's Royal Docks with Pews and Perches
Steel-banded timber crates and a wave-like rope seat are among the benches that have been installed throughout the Royal Docks for the London Festival of Architecture. More about Emerging designers animate London's Royal Docks with Pews and Perches
Buckley Gray Yeoman and White Red Architects renovate Heal's flagship store
Architecture studios Buckley Gray Yeoman and White Red Architects have redeveloped the flagship store of British furniture brand Heal's in London, expanding the shop and adding workspaces. More about Buckley Gray Yeoman and White Red Architects renovate Heal's flagship store
Eight decadent living rooms with 1970s-style furnishings
For our latest lookbook, we've collected eight living rooms that incorporate retro 1970s-style fittings and decorative accessories to create decadent textured interiors with rich, vivid colours. More about Eight decadent living rooms with 1970s-style furnishings
Nick Missel explores "cultural archeology" with silicone furniture at Design Miami.LA
Philadelphia-based artist Nick Missel exhibited a series of sculptural seats informed by scrap materials and working class survivalism at Design Miami's 2024 Los Angeles edition. More about Nick Missel explores "cultural archeology" with silicone furniture at Design Miami.LA