Rift bench by Inglis Hall

Dezeen Showroom: British kitchen brand Inglis Hall aimed to create a quintessential kitchen bench with Rift, a handcrafted seat made from solid wood.

The Rift bench is intended to serve as a social gathering point in the home, with its raw oak timber construction giving it a warm and inviting look that fits in with both historic and contemporary interiors.

"A seat for all reasons, Rift is made for friends united around the dining table – sliding along to squeeze in one more," said Inglis Hall.

"Just as easily, it finds its place in...

Construction material costs set to rise if Strait of Hormuz blockade continues

The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could push up prices of building materials, including steel and cement, a study by global construction consultant Linesight has warned.

If disruption continues in the Strait of Hormuz – a narrow waterway between Iran and the UAE – the construction industry should prepare for higher prices for aluminium, steel, copper and cement, the report states.

Iran is currently restricting access to the waterway used to ship a fifth of the world's oil supply following US and Israeli strikes on the country creating a bottleneck for the oil and gas trade.

The blockade is pushing energy...

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Studio Elèn Letort transforms 1920s Amsterdam cinema into "easygoing and approachable" restaurant

A stained glass arch and striped cocktail bar add colourful geometry to the Ceintuur Theatre restaurant in Amsterdam, designed by dutch interiors firm Studio Elèn Letort.

Located in a former cinema originally built in 1921, Studio Elèn Letort transformed the interior into a cafe and restaurant in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighbourhood.

Studio Elèn Letort aimed to respect the original character of the building while introducing playful elements to the Ceintuur Theatre restaurant.

"The goal was to honour the history of the building while introducing a more modern character," studio founder Elèn Letort told Dezeen.

"We...

Dezeen Awards 2026 early entry deadline closes today

You still have time to submit your projects for Dezeen Awards 2026, in partnership with Trimble, before the early entry deadline closes at 23:59 London time.

Dezeen Awards champions the best architects and designers from around the world, recognising those individuals and studios producing the most outstanding work across architecture, interiors, design and sustainability.

For your chance to be showcased to our global audience of 10 million and save 20 per cent on our entry fees, make sure you enter before today's deadline.

Submit now and save on your entry fee

Our early entry prices start at only £105 per category entry.

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Laurids Gallée shapes gloopy resin lighting like glowing antenna masts

Brussels gallery Objects with Narratives is presenting Lima Charlie, an exhibition by Austrian designer Laurids Gallée featuring a constellation of polished resin lights.

Called Lima Charlie in reference to the radio shorthand for "loud and clear", the show is anchored by five colourful, sculptural lamps arranged across the White Cube gallery at Objects with Narratives's expansive exhibition space in Brussels.

"The compositions are fairly simple geometric shapes, loosely inspired by infrastructure, antennas and satellite dishes," said Gallée, who is based in Rotterdam.

To create the pink, purple and orange lights, Gallée worked...

"Our courses rethink design beyond anthropocentric perspectives," says HEAD – Genève’s Javier Fernández Contreras.

Urgently integrating new technologies and ecological awareness are priorities within creative education, says Javier Fernández Contreras, associate professor and head of the Department of Space Design/Interior Architecture at HEAD Genève.

Dezeen School Shows: Designing the Future explores the challenges facing design and architecture departments, and the changes they are implementing in response.

Recently, HEAD Genève's curriculum has adapted to incorporate a "broader and more inclusive" approach to design, according to Contreras.

Contreras explained that the curriculum has expanded to consider the impact of design on non-human entities and ecosystems, the influence of AI and virtual media on creative practice, and the importance...

Industrial & Texture Studies

For some reason, I love everything that's old, rusty, and ruined. I have collected several sketches in this project. To be continued.

OFF SPACE ? Identity & Editorial

OFF space is a project that focuses on space analyses and definition through a practical and theoretical research practice, based on a selection of collective exercises that consider all physical and abstract dimensions of a space in order to reflect on its activation. The project departs from the space of Rumore and initially defines its approach by questioning basic elements like shape, structure, limits, or even function, to then step into a deeper critical dimension that intends to reflect on the creation and purpose of new learning methods and how space itself can become a fundamental learning element or rethink...

Oryzo AI

FWA of the day 25 March 2026:

Oryzo AI

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A cinematic product story that turns an ordinary cork coaster into an immersive digital experience through craft, detail, and interaction.

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