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Hotel of concrete pods proposed by WSP for remote locations

Tetra Hotel by WSP

Engineers from WSP are working with architects at Innovation Imperative to create a carbon neutral modular hotel made from groups of concrete pods.  More ›

 
 

Twelve Architects to turn the ruins of Bodmin Jail into a hotel

Bodmin Jail by Twelve Architects

An abandoned and bat-infested 18th century prison in Cornwall, England, is being turned into a hotel and tourist attraction by Twelve Architects. More ›

 
 

U-Joints exhibition examines the diverse world of construction joints

Connective joints are "design projects in their own right", according to the curators of the huge U-Joints exhibition during Milan design week. More ›

 
 

Unfettered capitalism "can solve the housing crisis" says Patrik Schumacher

Height restrictions, space standards and rent controls should be scrapped in order to solve the housing crisis, according to Zaha Hadid Architects' principal Patrik Schumacher. More ›

 
 

Moustache's lamp for French national railway is now available for the home

The lamp that Moustache created for French national railway service SNCF is now available to buy and, to mark the occasion, the Parisian design brand has released a series of movies featuring huge furry characters. More ›

 
 

Copper pipes create storage solutions for Paris studio flat by Ariel Claudet

ARL008_Shaker Studio by Ariel Claudet

Architect Ariel Claudet has introduced a network of copper pipes to an otherwise simple studio apartment in Paris, to help it stand out on Airbnb. More ›

 
 

Martin Fenlon completes expansion of his own Los Angeles home and studio

Fenlon House by Martin Fenlon Architecture

Expanding a remodelled bungalow in Los Angeles and connecting it to an adjacent commercial building has allowed architect Martin Fenlon to create more living spaces for his family and offices for his studio. More ›

 
 

Ivy Studio uses simple furnishings to create a "barbershop unlike all others" in Montreal

Crisp by Ivy Studio

A dark green marble counter and a grid of tiny circular shelves are among the minimal details chosen by Ivy Studio for the Crisp barbershop in Montreal. More ›

 
 

"No architect today is capable of buildings like Luis Barragán's"

The sensual and autobiographical qualities of the house Mexican architect Luis Barragán built for himself are rarely found in today's buildings, says Aaron Betsky. More ›

 
 

Architects reveal ideas for £15 million refurbishment of Grenfell Tower estate

Architects including Adjaye Associates have presented ideas for the refurbishment of the Lancaster West Estate in London, site of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. More ›

 
 

Belén presents textile-based alternatives to "harmful" sunscreens

Belén presents textile-based alternatives to "harmful" sunscreens

Dutch design studio Belén has created a line of all-natural, textile-based products that are designed to be used in place of sunscreen lotions and polyester sunshades.  More ›

 
 

Burning Man founder Larry Harvey dies aged 70

Larry Harvey

Larry Harvey, the man who founded Burning Man festival, has passed away after suffering a stroke. More ›

 
 

Copper screen stretches across front of Memphis ballet school by Archimania

Ballet Memphis by Archimania

A metal brise-soleil and a sculptural rooftop block allow a new performing arts centre by Tennessee studio Archimania to stand out in a revitalised district in Midtown Memphis. More ›