July 2012

Design Academy Eindhoven "gives in to demands" of departed masters heads

Dezeen Wire: three senior Design Academy Eindhoven teachers have agreed to return to their posts after claiming victory in their dispute with the school.

Jan Boelen, Joost Grootens and Louise Schouwenberg, the heads of Social Design, Information Design and Contextual Design respectively, resigned two weeks ago but will now return to the school in the new academic year. More about Design Academy Eindhoven "gives in to demands" of departed masters heads

Emilie Chalcraft | 20 July 2012 | 1 comment
The Royal Family Stools by Ellen Heilmann

This family of stools by German designer Ellen Heilmann can be used as tables or seats. More about The Royal Family Stools by Ellen Heilmann

Emilie Chalcraft | 20 July 2012 | Leave a comment
London by Hand by Jenni Sparks at Dezeen Super Store

London landmarks from Brick Lane to Brixton feature on this hand-drawn poster by graphic designer Jenni Sparks, now available at Dezeen Super Store, 38 Monmouth Street, London WC2. More about London by Hand by Jenni Sparks at Dezeen Super Store

Emilie Chalcraft | 20 July 2012 | 3 comments
Coca-Cola Beatbox by Asif Khan and Pernilla Ohrstedt

Here are some photographs of the recently completed Coca-Cola Beatbox, a pavilion in the London 2012 Olympic Park that can be played like a musical instrument (+ slideshow). More about Coca-Cola Beatbox by Asif Khan and Pernilla Ohrstedt

Amy Frearson | 20 July 2012 | 6 comments
Princeton University Julian Street Library by Joel Sanders

New York architect Joel Sanders has overhauled a library at Princeton University by installing interactive technology and colour-coded study areas (+ slideshow). More about Princeton University Julian Street Library by Joel Sanders

Emilie Chalcraft | 20 July 2012 | 4 comments
Dezeen named Digital Business Publisher of the Year 2012

Dezeen Wire: Dezeen has been named Digital Business Publisher of the Year 2012 by the Association of Online Publishers.

Judges of the AOP 2012 Awards described Dezeen as "A smart entrepreneurial brand, with beautifully designed products - from websites to pop-up shops. Strong evidence of experimentation, fast growing revenue and audience". More about Dezeen named Digital Business Publisher of the Year 2012

Marcus Fairs | 20 July 2012 | 3 comments
Roger Sanchez names techno track after Zaha Hadid

Dezeen Wire: house music DJ Roger Sanchez has named one of his latest tracks after architect Zaha Hadid. More about Roger Sanchez names techno track after Zaha Hadid

Amy Frearson | 20 July 2012 | Leave a comment
Fruits Table Lamp by Hisakazu Shimizu

This bowl of candy-coloured glass fruits is a lamp by Japanese designer Hisakazu Shimizu of S&O Design. More about Fruits Table Lamp by Hisakazu Shimizu

Emilie Chalcraft | 20 July 2012 | 2 comments
Nebuta House by Molo

Red steel ribbons are parted like curtains to welcome visitors into this museum in northern Japan by Canadian studio Molo (+ slideshow). More about Nebuta House by Molo

Emilie Chalcraft | 20 July 2012 | 3 comments
Call for entries to A Gentleman's Call for Ketel One vodka

Dezeen promotion: vodka brand Ketel One is inviting designers and entrepreneurs to submit innovative ideas for men's lifestyle products and ventures. More about Call for entries to A Gentleman's Call for Ketel One vodka

Dan Howarth | 20 July 2012 | 5 comments
Eel's Nest by Anonymous Architects

This 4.5 metre-wide house in Los Angeles by Anonymous Architects was inspired by the narrow residences found in Japanese cities. More about Eel's Nest by Anonymous Architects

Amy Frearson | 19 July 2012 | 2 comments
"Architects becoming more cautious over future workloads" - RIBA Future Trends Survey

Dezeen Wire: the latest RIBA Future Trends Survey has shown that the majority of architects in the UK anticipate a decline in workload over the summer, particularly in the private housing sector.

The survey reports that London practices remain the most optimistic about future workloads, but that architects in the north of England and Northern Ireland expect a downturn in the coming months. More about "Architects becoming more cautious over future workloads" - RIBA Future Trends Survey

Dan Howarth | 19 July 2012 | Leave a comment
Sugar Hill housing by Adjaye Associates

Dezeen Wire: work starts today on an affordable housing development in Harlem by architects Adjaye Associates More about Sugar Hill housing by Adjaye Associates

Amy Frearson | 19 July 2012 | 3 comments
Dezeen Mail #110

The latest issue of Dezeen Mail features a speedboat designed by Zaha Hadid (above), a shoe inspired by a bird's skull and a proposal to thatch London skyscrapers, plus new jobs, competitions and music.

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Dan Howarth | 19 July 2012 | Leave a comment
Black Ruby by Studio Debbie Wijskamp

Rubber pellets made from recycled car tyres form the knobbly surfaces of these bowls and pots by Dutch designer Debbie Wijskamp. More about Black Ruby by Studio Debbie Wijskamp

Emilie Chalcraft | 19 July 2012 | 1 comment
Screenplay by Oyler Wu Collective

Architects Oyler Wu Collaborative wound more than 13,000 metres of rope through steel frames to create this screen wall for Dwell on Design 2012 in Los Angeles (+ movie). More about Screenplay by Oyler Wu Collective

Emilie Chalcraft | 19 July 2012 | 6 comments
The British public don't understand the role of the architect

Dezeen Wire: the majority of the British public have "little idea" what architects do, according to a recent survey commissioned by online architect's forum Inbuilding.org.

The results reveal that 15% of adults are unaware that architects design buildings, while as many as 72% don't know that architects apply for the planning permission required for construction. More about The British public don't understand the role of the architect

Amy Frearson | 19 July 2012 | 4 comments
Olympic Village furniture goes on sale

Dezeen Wire: London 2012 organisers have started selling off the furniture that will used by athletes in the Olympic Village before the games have even begun.

Items for sale range from beds and tables to clothes racks and mail sorters and can be purchased online at www.remainsofthegames.co.uk.

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Dan Howarth | 19 July 2012 | Leave a comment
Office for Emu Films by Studio Swine

A pegboard wall with customised pockets provides flexible storage at this tiny Soho office by London designers Studio Swine. More about Office for Emu Films by Studio Swine

Emilie Chalcraft | 19 July 2012 | 5 comments
The Portal by Bureau A

Swiss architects Bureau A have created decorative steel gates to discourage nocturnal "illegal activities" in the entrance to their Geneva studio. More about The Portal by Bureau A

Amy Frearson | 19 July 2012 | 10 comments