Jennifer Hahn
Researchers create bio-concrete from weeds and crayfish shells
Central Saint Martins graduates Brigitte Kock and Irene Roca Moracia have collaborated to create concrete-like tiles that give new "economic and ecological" value to invasive species. More about Researchers create bio-concrete from weeds and crayfish shells
Flughafen Tegel book bids farewell to Berlin's brutalist "drive-in airport"
Photographers Robert Rieger and Felix Brüggemann have released a book that pays homage to the recently closed Tegel Airport and captures its distinctive hexagonal terminal that once served as a bastion of freedom for walled-in West Berlin. More about Flughafen Tegel book bids farewell to Berlin's brutalist "drive-in airport"
Brexit Britain "no longer a viable distribution hub" say small design businesses
Small design firms in the UK are moving their production abroad and setting up businesses in the European Union to get around a slump in business following Brexit. More about Brexit Britain "no longer a viable distribution hub" say small design businesses
Michele De Lucchi reimagines Harry Potter covers "in dialogue with contemporary architecture"
Architect Michele De Lucchi has redesigned the Italian covers of the Harry Potter books, shifting focus away from the characters and towards the fantastical buildings of the wizarding world. More about Michele De Lucchi reimagines Harry Potter covers "in dialogue with contemporary architecture"
Max Enrich sculpts lamps from upholstery foam for Gaudí's Casa Batlló
Pastel-coloured upholstery foam is cut into geometric totems to form a series of floor lights, created by Barcelona designer Max Enrich to contrast with the organic architecture of Antoni Gaudí. More about Max Enrich sculpts lamps from upholstery foam for Gaudí's Casa Batlló
NFTs will usher in a "creative and artistic renaissance" say designers
The emergence of NFTs will trigger a wave of artistic innovation and allow creatives to sell avant-garde work directly to customers, according to digital designers. More about NFTs will usher in a "creative and artistic renaissance" say designers
Five architecture and design events in April from Dezeen Events Guide
Nairobi Design Week, a retrospective of work by Yayoi Kusama and a tour of Frank Sinatra's Palm Springs estate designed by E Stewart Williams are among the architecture and design events listed in Dezeen Events Guide this April. More about Five architecture and design events in April from Dezeen Events Guide
Martin Thübeck assembles modular furniture collection using one simple joint
Swedish designer Martin Thübeck has constructed a furniture range with "infinite building possibilities" using reclaimed wood from a local birch sawmill. More about Martin Thübeck assembles modular furniture collection using one simple joint
Bocci releases DIY instructions for its 64 candle as an NFT
Canadian brand Bocci is selling the design method behind an unreleased candle prototype as an NFT, as design companies look to utilise blockchain technology to monetise their digital assets. More about Bocci releases DIY instructions for its 64 candle as an NFT
BMW's new electric iX car will feature "a completely new symphony" composed by Hans Zimmer
Drivers of BMW's upcoming iX electric sports activity vehicle will experience an interactive soundscape by movie composer Hans Zimmer instead of traditional engine sounds. More about BMW's new electric iX car will feature "a completely new symphony" composed by Hans Zimmer
Stella McCartney creates clothes from mycelium leather to foster a "kinder fashion industry"
Fashion designer Stella McCartney has unveiled a two-piece outfit made using a leather alternative grown from mycelium, making her among the first luxury fashion designers to turn the biomaterial into wearable clothing. More about Stella McCartney creates clothes from mycelium leather to foster a "kinder fashion industry"
Clayton Korte embeds hidden wine cave into Texas hillside
San Antonio architecture firm Clayton Korte has nestled a wine cellar into the rolling hills of Texas, tucked away in a limestone cave so it disappears into the surrounding landscape. More about Clayton Korte embeds hidden wine cave into Texas hillside
"Design titan" Zeev Aram dies aged 89
Furniture and interior designer Zeev Aram, who promoted numerous modernist and emerging designers at London's Aram Store, has passed away at the age of 89. More about "Design titan" Zeev Aram dies aged 89
Gucci releases first virtual sneaker that can only be worn in digital environments
Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele has designed a pair of neon-coloured, digital-only trainers that people can try on using augmented reality and "wear" in photographs for social media. More about Gucci releases first virtual sneaker that can only be worn in digital environments
Hermès creates mycelium version of its classic leather Victoria bag
French luxury house Hermès has partnered with biomaterials company MycoWorks to reimagine its Victoria shopper bag in a leather alternative grown from mycelium. More about Hermès creates mycelium version of its classic leather Victoria bag
Vestre becomes "first furniture manufacturer in the world" to declare carbon footprint of all products
Norwegian brand Vestre has announced that it will list CO2 emissions generated by each of its products alongside the price, in a bid to foster greater transparency and accountability in the furniture industry. More about Vestre becomes "first furniture manufacturer in the world" to declare carbon footprint of all products
IKEA unveils Allen key lamp in homage to "the most iconic IKEA item of all"
Japanese design studio Gelchop has created a lamp for IKEA that takes the shape of an oversized Allen key in a nod to the company's flat-pack furniture legacy. More about IKEA unveils Allen key lamp in homage to "the most iconic IKEA item of all"
Alexis Christodoulou sells Instagram-famous architectural renderings as NFTs
Alexis Christodoulou has become the latest 3D artist with a cult social media following to sell his renderings online as part of an NFT auction. More about Alexis Christodoulou sells Instagram-famous architectural renderings as NFTs
Jpeg file by digital artist Beeple sells for over $69 million at NFT auction
A collage by American artist Beeple has become the most expensive digital image ever, with the blockchain-verified artwork fetching over $69 million at auction. More about Jpeg file by digital artist Beeple sells for over million at NFT auction
DS Automobiles unveils carbon-capturing clothing collection at Paris Fashion Week
French car brand DS Automobiles has released a four-piece clothing range coated in living algae that sequesters carbon dioxide from the air and turns it into oxygen. More about DS Automobiles unveils carbon-capturing clothing collection at Paris Fashion Week