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Adam Nathaniel Furman on his new Flute Lamps
The London-based designer and Designer in Residence at London's Design Museum last year, talks to Cate St. Hill about his latest series of porcelain lamps. Developed with 3D modelling technology in Southwark, then manufactured in Hackney, andassembled in Soho, they are a proper little London-wide design project.
Zaha Hadid to design new Maths Gallery for London Science Museum
Architect Zaha Hadid, who studied mathematics at university, is to design a new mathematics gallery for London's Science Museum
Ptolemy Mann - interview
Weaver and colour consultant Ptolemy Mann has bridged what to many is a chasm between craft and industrial design, with large-scale commissions from the NHS and Johnson, the latter working in collaboration to present a mural at the Clerkenwell Design Week.
Jane Withers on the new architecture for urban swimming
In our post-industrial cities, it's time we reclaim water sources for fun and social activity, argues self confessed aquaholic Jane Withers, who has curated a new exhibition on urban swimming
Shortlist for RIBA's Stephen Lawrence Prize announced
Shortlist announced in prize to honour emerging architects and practices and named after the murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence, who was himself on the road to becoming an architect
Willow at the Ruthin Craft Centre
Exhibition curator Sara Roberts tells us about the immersive, abstract installation in willow, especially devised for Ruthin Craft Centre:
Ralph Lauren Polo Tech shirt monitors wearer's biological and physiological information
Fashion and sportswear brand Ralph Lauren has released a special polo shirt which reads biological and physiological information such as activity, breathing and cardiac readings, allowing the wearer to analyse their physical performance during sport.
Oslo Architecture Triennale calls for curator and speaks to Blueprint
Today, 1st September, the Oslo Architecture Triennale issued an Open Call to Curators for their sixth edition, in 2016. The Triennale's director Hege Maria Eriksson (also Professional Director of The Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture) talks with Blueprint's Herbert Wright
Entries open for The RSA Student Design Awards
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce’s (RSA) has announced details of its Student Design Awards, which challenge young designers to use craft and ingenuity to drive innovation.
What to see at this year's Open House London event
Open House London is once again opening the city’s doors to members of the public. This year the selection of buildings is more comprehensive than ever before, providing a great opportunity to see, explore and learn about architecture and design in your area and across London over one weekend. More than 800 buildings of all kinds will be open across London, alongside a programme of neighbourhood walks, engineering and landscape tours, cycle rides and experts’ talks – all for free. Here’s our pick of the must-see top buildings that should be top of your list
