Groundpiece sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform

Dezeen Showroom: Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio worked with furniture brand Flexform on a sprawling sofa that facilitates working, dining and lounging.

The Groundpiece sofa is defined by its ample goose down cushions and integrated armrests, which respond to how sofas are now used for multiple household activities.

These armrests are console-like, and thus can also act as side tables for dining and working, as well as shelving for storing or displaying objects.

Users can select from padded and upholstered armrest segments or ones made from metal and finished with cowhide detailing.

Various illustrations

Bold, modern, and full of personality. The style blends real likeness with playful shapes and clean lines, making each portrait feel both accurate and artistic. The focus is on what makes each person unique, not just how they look, which helps every portrait tell a clear story. Simple colors, strong shapes, and clear details are used to create images that stand out and are easy to recognize. Each illustration is designed to feel personal, expressive, and memorable. Designing thoughtful pieces that connect with people and leave a lasting impression.

The Spider Pro Tool Holster, a More Secure Alternative to Drill Clips

Most cordless drills come with a clip, so you can hang them from a pocket or a belt. The clips are fine for occasional-use DIY'ers, but they're not infallible. This Spider Pro Tool Holster is designed for tradespeople who prefer a more secure solution.

Using the holster does require some commitment; the user must install a stud on their drill. There are two options. The first is a $7 Drill Pin that replaces yur drill's built-in clip, by threading into the OEM hole. (Different manufacturers have been taken into account.)

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Alvim Kindergarten / Øyvind Johnsen Arkitektur

© Carlos Rollan architects: Øyvind Johnsen ArkitekturLocation: Sarpsborg, NorwayProject Year: 2025Photographs: Carlos RollanPhotographs: Mathilde NordhaugArea: 286.0 m2

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Schemata Architects reimagines machiya house with metal awnings for Uchida Shōten HQ

Local studio Schemata Architects drew on historic townhouses when creating this office along Japan's Tōkaidō road, which features a corrugated metal facade with window shutters that open "as if breathing".

The office building is located in Fujisawa City on the Tōkaidō road, which played a significant role during Japan's Edo era.

Drawing on this historic location, Schemata Architects looked to machiya – townhouses that were common during the Edo period – when creating the company building for hardware manufacturer Uchida Shōten.

The 351-square-metre office, which replaces the company's old headquarters, has a structure of laminated...

David Chipperfield Architects unveils updated design for Nobel Center in Stockholm

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Working with local architecture studio Sweco Architects, David Chipperfield Architects' latest design features a series of blocky brick volumes along the waterfront on Södermalm island.

The Nobel Center will contain spaces for workshops, lectures, events and exhibitions that showcase achievements and stories of Nobel Prize laureates across science, literature and peace sectors.

David Chipperfield Architects was first announced as the architect...

Over 2,500 buildings reportedly destroyed in Gaza by Israel since ceasefire

Research carried out by The New York Times has shown that over 2,500 structures in Gaza have been destroyed by Israeli actions since a ceasefire agreement was made in October 2025.

Analysing satellite imagery from Planet Labs, the New York Times reported that Israel has continued demolishing buildings despite signing a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which went into effect on 10 October.

The analysis found that over 2,500 buildings in Gaza have been destroyed since the start of the ceasefire, including entire neighbourhood blocks and agricultural greenhouses.

Buildings destroyed on both sides of truce line

As part of the US-brokered ceasefire agreement, the Israeli...

"A little over the top but it makes a statement" says commenter

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Tiffany & Co's flagship store in Beijing, designed by Dutch studio MVRDV with a curving glass facade.

Crafted from translucent, frosted glass fins in an icy blue hue, the store's 20-metre-high facade was intended to pay homage to jewellery created by Italian designer Elsa Peretti for the brand.

"An elegant and carefully considered architectural gesture"

Commenters were conflicted. Of the few commenters to praise the project, Steve Hassler called the store design "beautiful", while Institute of Urban Technology thought "this feels like an elegant and carefully considered...

IKEA launches pop-up furniture shop in Roblox game

IKEA is set to open a pop-up shop in the metaverse in collaboration with game platform Roblox, allowing players to add classic IKEA designs to their virtual homes.

For a limited time, players of the platform's life-simulation game Welcome to Bloxburg will be able to visit the Bloxburg Fancy Furniture Store and pick up recognisable IKEA items such as the Brännboll inflatable gaming chair and stuffed toy shark Blåhaj.

These products can then be used to furnish spaces within the game, so users can play with how they look in different virtual homes and environments.

Polestar 4 Poster Series

A series of unique posters for automotive brand Polestar, designed by Lundgren+Lindqvist, using discarded printing sheets from the production of the Polestar 4 Design Book.