Rozana Montiel builds pro-bono home for Mexico earthquake victims
Mexican architect Rozana Montiel waived her fee to design this small house in Ocuilan, Mexico, for a family that was impacted by the earthquake that hit the country in 2017. Read more
View ArticleFolded Skies installation mimics the light created by Johannesburg's mine dust
Large-scale coloured mirrors recreate the iridescent beauty of Johannesburg's toxic sunsets in this installation by architecture studio Counterspace. Read more
View ArticleSoak in the sea views of beachfront properties via our new Pinterest board
Say goodbye to the January blues with our new Pinterest board, dedicated to beachfront properties boasting sea views, including Seascape Retreat – a honeymoon cottage in New Zealand – and a holiday...
View ArticleRise Design Studio remodels London garden flat to maximise storage and light
Clay walls and plenty of built-in storage feature inside this renovated and extended garden flat in northwest London by Rise Design Studio. Read more
View ArticleGolden Triangle antiques shop in Chang Mai is "modern retail theatre"
A complex of open-air galleries decorated like film sets designed by Techinphat Khachonphurithanakul form the new outpost of antique furniture shop The Golden Triangle in Chiang Mai. Read more
View ArticleKevin Daly Architects builds crinkled complex for UCLA's basketball teams
California-based firm Kevin Daly Architects has designed a sports complex for UCLA's basketball teams with fin-like panels and a wavy roofline with numerous skylights. Read more
View ArticleJohn Pawson designs private residences at the Jaffa Hotel in Israel
British minimalist John Pawson has fitted-out the interiors of a collection of apartments with oak and minimal decor for the Jaffa Hotel that he designed in Tel Aviv, Israel. Read more
View ArticleTowel With Further Options by NIIMI
Towel With Further Options by Japanese designers NIIMI is designed to be recycled as a bath-mat and a cleaning cloth as it wears out. The concept, by Takuya and Yuki Niimi, references the Japanese...
View ArticleMuji manufactured by Thonet
Japanese brand Muji and German furniture manufacturers Thonet have collaborated to produce two collections of tubular steel and bent wood furniture. The tubular steel series (above and below) was...
View ArticleNaoto Fukasawa designs minimal kitchen appliances for Muji
Design brand Muji is releasing a pop-up toaster and an electric kettle by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa at stores in the UK, USA and Europe (+ slideshow). Toaster Following success in Japan,...
View ArticleMinimal luggage, clocks and footwear among Naoto Fukasawa's products for Muji
Muji announced the roll out of Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa's minimal kitchen appliances internationally last week. Here's a look at some of the other products he has created for the design brand,...
View ArticleMuji launches trio of prefab minimal cabins by Morrison, Grcic and Fukasawa
Muji's set of ready-constructed huts were designed by Konstantin Grcic, Jasper Morrison and Naoto Fukasawa as minimal rural refuges for escaping the "hustle and bustle" of the city (+ slideshow)....
View ArticleMuji shelving units combine to create a living space in Fumihiko Sano's...
Tokyo architect Fumihiko Sano used Japanese design brand Muji's popular steel shelving system to create this room-like installation for an exhibition exploring standard units of measurement (+...
View ArticleMuji launches collection of homeware handcrafted by Japanese artisans
Japanese brand Muji is introducing a range of handmade homeware – including woodwork, ceramic and glass pieces – to its stores (+ slideshow). Muji is introducing a range of handmade objects to its...
View ArticleSou Fujimoto, Kengo Kuma and more propose future houses in House Vision...
Japanese architects including Sou Fujimoto, Atelier Bow-Wow, Kengo Kuma and Shigeru Ban have all designed houses of the future for a Tokyo exhibition (+ movie). Atelier Bow-Wow teamed up with Japanese...
View ArticleMuji to test prefab house by letting a competition winner live in it for free
Japanese design brand Muji has revealed the prototype for its latest prefab house, which it will test by having a competition winner move in rent-free for two years (+ movie). Located in the seaside...
View ArticleMuji to sell tiny blackened timber prefab huts for £21,000
Japanese brand Muji has unveiled its design for a compact nine-square-metre prefabricated house, which will go on sale later this year. The Muji Hut will be available for purchase in Japan for...
View ArticleMuji to open hotels in China and Japan
Japanese retailer Muji is set to open hotels in Shenzhen, China and Tokyo, Japan, which will be styled with the minimalist brand's furnishings and products. The first Muji Hotel will open in Shenzhen...
View ArticleMuji is not just about minimalism and simplicity, says art director Kenya Hara
Working for Muji is like "spinning circus plates" according to Kenya Hara, who discusses the hugely popular Japanese retailer's aesthetic and approach to products in this exclusive interview. Muji is...
View ArticleCompetition: win a bundle of minimal Muji home appliances
Dezeen has teamed up with Muji to offer two readers the chance to win a kettle, toaster and rice cooker, all designed by Naoto Fukasawa. This competition is now closed. Congratulations to the winners,...
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