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American studio ISA has used a range of strategies to maximise space, light and views in the metal-clad Signal House, which rises from a slender urban lot. The multi-level apartment building is located in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighbourhood, a transitioning area that has been attracting creative types and urban professionals. Local firm ISA, or Interface Studio

Studio Mike and Maaike has worked with California start-up Quilt to create a design-led heat pump system, to make it more appealing for people to switch their homes to low-carbon heating and cooling. Launching today in the US and Canada, the Quilt heat pump system is intended to have an aesthetic appeal both inside and

An interactive video installation connecting Dublin and New York City that was set to form part of NYCxDesign programming was temporarily shut down for poor behaviour from both cities. Founded by Lithuanian artist Benediktas Gylys, The Portal installation is an ongoing initiative in which two circular screens are installed in partner cities and cast a 24/7

British designer Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign is developing a master's degree at Loughborough University, which aims to challenge conventional architecture education. Set to start in autumn 2025, the degree is hoped to foster a generation of architects who will "inspire joyful architecture", in line with the goals of the movement. Heatherwick's Humanise campaign was launched

Dezeen Showroom: German brand Parador has introduced a herringbone variation of Modular One, its eco-focused vinyl flooring. Parador's Modular One is PVC-free, plasticiser-free and durable, and is made with over 90 per cent renewable raw materials, according to the brand. It released the herringbone variation in response to renewed interest in the traditional laying pattern, which

A 36-metre-tall concrete silo has been converted into a dramatic hotel lobby at Bacalan Block – the transformation of a former factory site in Bordeaux into a mixed-use development by Colboc Sachet Architects. Overlooking the River Garonne near the city's centre, the new scheme was completed in 2021 and provides two hotels, a combined hostel

French studio Heams & Michel Architectes has updated a public square in Cannes with seven prefabricated aluminium kiosks that can be adapted to various uses. Named 7 Kiosks, the project forms part of a wider effort to renovate the Allées de la Liberté, a street between the port and the old town that holds local

Chairs with high heels for feet feature in this seating collection from French designers Pierre Yovanovitch and Christian Louboutin, meant to reflect "female individuality". Unveiled at Yovanovitch's gallery in New York City, the duo's latest collaboration includes nine bespoke oakwood chairs influenced by female muses from throughout history, mythology and film – Dita, Josefina, Syrena,

Each year at DesignMarch, Iceland sets out to prove that being a remote island with a tiny population isn't a barrier to having a thriving design scene. Here, Dezeen rounds up the highlights of the 2024 festival. DesignMarch is Iceland's biggest design festival, with more than 100 exhibitions taking place across Reykjavík over five days.

In this talk filmed by Dezeen for The Dalmore, Zaha Hadid Architects director Melodie Leung explains how she worked with the Scottish distiller to create a rare edition of its single malt whisky. During the talk, which was moderated by Wallpaper* China editor Yoko Choy, Leung described her collaboration with whisky makers Richard Paterson and Gregg

London's Aram Store has collaborated with Max Radford Gallery to launch an in-store gallery space with an exhibition of pieces by upcoming furniture and lighting designers that nod to the brand's past. The Now 4 Then exhibition showcases work by ten emerging UK designers – all showing pieces that were seen for the first time

Promotion: a pressure-technology waistcoat by Janne Kreimer that aims to tackle anxiety and depression has won the 2024 Rimowa Design Prize. Read more

Electronics accessory brand Casetify has launched a series of public art installations in five cities around the world using recycled phone cases as the key material. Read more