Dezeen Showroom
Hashira lights by Astro
Dezeen Showroom: British brand Astro has created a range of sconces, pendants and ceiling spots informed by neoclassical architecture. More about Hashira lights by Astro
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Soft Rock modular sofa system by Strand + Hvass for Narbutas
Dezeen Showroom: Danish designers Christina Strand and Niels Hvass have created a modular sofa system for workplace furniture brand Narbutas that fosters connectivity in modern offices. More about Soft Rock modular sofa system by Strand + Hvass for Narbutas
Carbon revolution
Blue bubbles helped "make the cause of climate change visible" say visualisers behind viral video
A 2012 animation showing New York City being buried under a mountain of giant bubbles allowed people to appreciate the scale of carbon emissions for the first time, according to its creators Real World Visuals. More about Blue bubbles helped "make the cause of climate change visible" say visualisers behind viral video
Design
Rolls-Royce sets out plans to decarbonise aviation engines as part of net-zero drive
British engineering firm Rolls-Royce has laid out how it will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, including modifying its jet engines to run on renewable fuels. More about Rolls-Royce sets out plans to decarbonise aviation engines as part of net-zero drive
Venice Architecture Biennale
Israel puts skeletons and taxidermy on display at Venice Architecture Biennale
Israel has displayed ancient human bones and stuffed animals in mortuary-style stainless steel cabinets at the Venice Architecture Biennale to explore the impact of the country's agricultural history. More about Israel puts skeletons and taxidermy on display at Venice Architecture Biennale
Dezeen Showroom
Koan sliding door system by Kokaistudios for Lualdi
Dezeen Showroom: vertical wood slats create visual intrigue with the Koan sliding door, designed by Kokaistudios for Lualdi to suit a range of interiors. More about Koan sliding door system by Kokaistudios for Lualdi
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1140 table by Werner Aisslinger for Thonet
Dezeen Showroom: Werner Aisslinger has designed the 1140 table for Thonet as a hub for dining or co-working that is strong enough to dance on. More about 1140 table by Werner Aisslinger for Thonet
Carbon revolution
Climate change is "a design project needing lots of attention" says William McDonough
Removing excess carbon from the atmosphere is a daunting but "very exciting" design challenge, according to sustainable-design guru William McDonough. More about Climate change is "a design project needing lots of attention" says William McDonough
Furniture
Space Available and Peggy Gou create furniture from "heartbreaking" plastic waste
Design studio Space Available and techno DJ Peggy Gou have joined forces to create a chair made of plastic trash collected from streets and waterways in Indonesia. More about Space Available and Peggy Gou create furniture from "heartbreaking" plastic waste
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Palais Royal table by Anya Sebton and Eva Lilja Löwenhielm for Asplund
Dezeen Showroom: designed by Anya Sebton and Eva Lilja Löwenhielm for Asplund in 2018, the Palais Royal table brings Swedish minimalism to the dining room. More about Palais Royal table by Anya Sebton and Eva Lilja Löwenhielm for Asplund
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Il Veneziano tiles by Fiandre among new products on Dezeen Showroom
Fiandre's Il Veneziano range of porcelain tiles that mimic the look of traditional Venetian terrazzo are among 14 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom this week. More about Il Veneziano tiles by Fiandre among new products on Dezeen Showroom
Installations
Enni-Kukka Tuomala creates inflatable chrome "echo chamber" for London Design Biennale
Finnish artist Enni-Kukka Tuomala has created an inflatable installation at the London Design Biennale that encourages visitors to step inside and reflect on their experiences together. More about Enni-Kukka Tuomala creates inflatable chrome "echo chamber" for London Design Biennale
Carbon revolution
Natural materials "lack investment and innovation" says Allbirds sustainability head
The race to tackle carbon emissions is being hampered by underinvestment in new plant-based materials, according to Hana Kajimura of Allbirds, which has launched a low-carbon trainer with Adidas. More about Natural materials "lack investment and innovation" says Allbirds sustainability head
News
"Flying bum" airship concept updated with motors powered by fuel cells alongside diesel engines
UK aviation company Hybrid Air Vehicles has updated its "flying bum" Airlander 10 hybrid airship concept with a lower-carbon version featuring electric motors powered by hydrogen fuel cells. More about "Flying bum" airship concept updated with motors powered by fuel cells alongside diesel engines
Dezeen Showroom
Horizon room dividers by 3form
Dezeen Showroom: American manufacturer 3form has introduced the Horizon collection of room dividers, which is made from gradient textiles embedded in translucent resin and etched, coloured glass panels. More about Horizon room dividers by 3form
Promotion
KPF designs Blue Pool Road semi-detached residence on Hong Kong Island
Dezeen Promotion: developer Hang Lung Properties has unveiled the 23–39 Blue Pool Road development designed by architecture studio, Kohn Pedersen Fox, to "offer a unique lifestyle that combines urban buzz with residential comfort". More about KPF designs Blue Pool Road semi-detached residence on Hong Kong Island
Dezeen Showroom
Il Veneziano tiles by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces
Dezeen Showroom: Fiandre Architectural Surfaces' Il Veneziano tiles have a terrazzo effect that runs all the way through their form, enabling three-dimensional and shaped designs. More about Il Veneziano tiles by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces
London Design Biennale
"I see huge potential in combining the traditional with the digital" says Kuma Lab director
Traditional craft materials can be reinvented with digital technologies according to Kuma Lab co-director Toshiki Hirano, who has created a London Design Biennale installation exploring a new use for Japanese paper. More about "I see huge potential in combining the traditional with the digital" says Kuma Lab director
Dezeen Showroom
HIMACS solid surfacing by HIMACS
Dezeen Showroom: HIMACS has created new recycled and terrazzo versions of its surfacing product HIMACS, providing sustainable options with a contemporary look. More about HIMACS solid surfacing by HIMACS
Design
Metronome is a sensory installation "where the notion of time is lost"
Alter-Projects and Servaire & Co have partnered to design Metronome, an oscillating installation at the London Design Biennale created to trigger memories through sounds and smells. More about Metronome is a sensory installation "where the notion of time is lost"