Irish Design Week 2026 runs November 7–14 across Ireland, with Dublin talks, a Kilkenny exhibition and the European Creative Industries Summit.
Kohlerstraumann's Nelkenrain hides a concrete apartment building in Oberwil behind hollow gables that shade, screen, and echo the street.
Downtown Design 2026 returns to Dubai Design District, 4–8 November, with a Memphis showcase, Tristan Auer at The Forum and 30 UAE designers.
Choosing windows for conservation area extensions requires early planning advice. Match period details or contrast boldly; avoid compromises. Timber and slim glazing often succeed where uPVC fails.
Vista House by BLA Design Group: a North Vancouver house that hides its scale from the street, then opens to the inlet. Photos by Andrew Latreille.
LUO studio's Historic Bridges Micro-Museum recasts Huizhou's vernacular stone bridges in concrete and timber. Photos by Zhu Yumeng and Han Dawang.
ARKOBJECT, a collectible design gallery in Istanbul, gives raw clay a slick metal room and lifts chairs into sculpture. Photos by Sinan Çırak.
Find quality kids' art classes in Vaughan & Thornhill. Learn what to look for: age-appropriate instruction, small groups, varied materials & balanced creativity.
Festival des Architectures Vives 2027 opens Montpellier's hidden courtyards to free, experimental architecture installations, June 15–20.
Protect your garage slab with click-together PVC tiles. Easy DIY install, durable & repairable. Hide stains, reduce dust & add comfort.