Tag: Architecture
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Design Kenmare: Kerry’s New Creative Festival Brings Top Designers and Visionaries Together
Launching a Bold Creative Platform in County Kerry The inaugural Design Kenmare festival arrives in Kerry with a mission: to celebrate creativity and design across disciplines, from architecture and interiors to fashion, graphics, photography and product design. Spearheaded by a lineup that includes renowned designers and public figures, the event promises a multi-day program that…
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Design Kenmare: Kerry’s New Festival Propels Creativity Across Disciplines
Introduction: A bold new stage for creativity in Kerry The newly launched Design Kenmare festival marks a pivotal moment for creative communities across Ireland and beyond. Set in the picturesque town of Kenmare, County Kerry, this inaugural festival brings together leading voices from architecture, interiors, fashion, graphics, photography, and product design. It’s a celebration of…
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Design Kenmare Festival: Kerry’s Creative Hub for Design
Design Kenmare: A New Creative Festival for Kerry In the picturesque town of Kenmare, County Kerry, a new festival is making waves across the design world. Design Kenmare is billed as a multi-disciplinary celebration of creativity, bringing together architects, interior designers, fashion, graphics, photography, and product design under one roof. The inaugural event aims to…
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LEGO Landmarks Come to Manila: Brickman Wonders at The Space
LEGO Landmarks Arrive in Manila This holiday season, a global celebration of creativity and engineering lands in Manila. The Space at Solaire is transforming into a vibrant playground where art, architecture, and adventure converge. The acclaimed Brickman Wonders of the World exhibition invites visitors to travel the globe without leaving the city, as LEGO becomes…
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Melissa Penfold Interiors: A Day in the Life of an Expert
Introduction: A day shaped by design and ritual Melissa Penfold, a respected interiors expert and author, is known for turning everyday spaces into calm, timeless environments. Her day begins with deliberate rituals that set the tone for thoughtful design, from opening windows to inviting fresh air, to curating a pace that lets creativity breathe. This…
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Seven Homes with Scaly-Shingled Facades: Textured, Tangible Charm
Texture That Tells a Story: The Allure of Shingle Facades Shingles have long been a practical choice for weather resistance and insulation, but their visual impact goes far beyond utility. A growing number of homeowners and designers are embracing the distinctive, scale-like texture of shingles to create facades that feel alive and tactile. This roundup…
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Texture Triumph: Homes Wrapped in Scaly Shingles Around the World
Introduction: A Growing Trend in Facade Texture Textured exteriors are redefining contemporary housing, with shingles transforming facades into tactile works of art. This roundup features seven distinctive models, from a barn in rural England to a lakeside cottage in Poland, each wrapped in overlapping shingles that catch light and shadow in unique ways. As designers…
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Dezeen’s Top Five Houses of October 2025: Windowless Facades and Creative Urban Densifications
Introduction: October’s standout residential designs Dezeen’s monthly round-up of the world’s most inspiring houses for October 2025 spotlights five remarkable projects that push the boundaries of contemporary living. A notable through-line is a fascination with privacy, control of light, and adaptive strategies for dense urban environments. Three of the five homes feature windowless facades, a…
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Dezeen’s Top Five Houses of October 2025
October’s standout houses: a global snapshot of bold design Dezeen’s monthly review highlights five exceptional houses published in October 2025. Among them, three stand out for their striking windowless façades that redefine how light, privacy, and exterior form interact with the surrounding environment. In addition, an Austin-based accessory dwelling unit (ADU) captures attention with a…
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Dezeen’s Top Five Houses of October 2025: Windowless Facades Return
October’s Hottest Houses: Windowless Facades and Bold Proportions Dezeen shines a spotlight on five remarkable houses published in October 2025. Among the most striking trends this month is the renewed interest in windowless or minimally fenestrated facades, a bold architectural move that challenges traditional notions of light, ventilation, and connection to the street. The collection…