Dezeen Magazine

Interview

Interview

Ron Arad: Restless - "This piece sucked me into the world of design"

In our second of four films made to coincide with the Ron Arad: Restless exhibition at the Barbican in London, we asked Ron Arad (above, pictured while studying at the Architectural Association) about his upbringing in Israel and how he found himself working as a furniture designer in London. Update: this interview is featured in Dezeen Book of Interviews which is on sale now for £12. More about Ron Arad: Restless - "This piece sucked me into the world of design"

Architecture

Architecture

House in Obama by Suppose Design Office

This house designed by Japanese studio Suppose Design Office in the grounds of a clinic is raised above the car park on piloti. More about House in Obama by Suppose Design Office

Architecture

Architecture

House SGLight by Grau.Zero

Portuguese architects Grau.Zero have completed a house in Santo Tirso, near Porto, where one end peels up from the ground. More about House SGLight by Grau.Zero

Design

Design

Batavus Utility Bike by VanBerlo

Eindhoven designers VanBerlo have been awarded an iF gold award for their Batavus Utility Bike, which has a frame based on the shape of a paperclip. More about Batavus Utility Bike by VanBerlo

Architecture

Architecture

Porta Fira Towers by Toyo Ito and b720 Arquitectos

Japanese architect Toyo Ito and b720 Arquitectos of Spain have completed two adjacent towers in Barcelona containing a hotel and offices. More about Porta Fira Towers by Toyo Ito and b720 Arquitectos

Architecture

Architecture

Les Ti’Canailloux by Topos Architecture

French studio Topos Architecture have completed a nursery in Nantes where the gabled ends are clad in red polycarbonate, engraved with floral patterns. More about Les Ti’Canailloux by Topos Architecture

Architecture

Architecture

860-880 Lake Shore Drive refurbishment by Krueck & Sexton

Chicago office Krueck & Sexton have completed the restoration of two apartment towers in Chicago by German-American architect Mies van der Rohe. More about 860-880 Lake Shore Drive refurbishment by Krueck & Sexton

Dezeentalks at Ron Arad: Restless- 100 tickets to be won

It's Dezeen night at the Barbican's Ron Arad: Restless exhibition in London next Thursday, 11 March and we have 50 pairs of tickets (worth £10 each) to give away for the show and the Dezeentalks we're hosting that evening. More about Dezeentalks at Ron Arad: Restless- 100 tickets to be won

Design

Design

United Nude Shoes by Rem D Koolhaas and Galahad Clark

Dutch architect Rem D Koolhaas and British shoemaker Galahad Clark have launched the latest collection of footwear for their brand United Nude. More about United Nude Shoes by Rem D Koolhaas and Galahad Clark

Architecture

Architecture

Chemical Laboratory Building by Héctor Fernández-Elorza

Photographer Roland Halbe has sent us his photographs of a chemical laboratory at the Universidad de Alcalá by Madrid architect Héctor Fernández-Elorza. More about Chemical Laboratory Building by Héctor Fernández-Elorza