ICON 215 : Spring/ Summer 2024
As we bask in the longer days and soak up the slightly warmer weather, we are excited to introduce you to ICON's new Spring/Summer 2024 edition
Sabine Marcelis adds a colourful touch to the VitraHaus Loft
This summer, Sabine Marcelis is bringing a fresh perspective to residential interiors through a bold transformation of the VitraHaus Loft. Focusing on colour, Vitra will also launch a limited-edition collection to coincide with the collaboration
RAD DESIGN 2024: Romania’s new collectible design fair opens its doors this month
In its inaugural edition, RAD DESIGN marks a significant moment this month being the first contemporary collectible design fair to open in Eastern Europe.
Caon Design Office partners with Woolmark to unveil a circular aircraft seating concept
In a future-focused research project, Caon Design Office and Woolmark have unveiled Modulo – an innovative seating concept centred around circularity.
Architecture
Architecture Icon: The post-war designs of Yrjö and Irmeli Kukkapuro live on in their unique home studio
The curved roof of Kukkapuro House in Kauniainen, Finland, shelters the former studio and home of its creators, designer Yrjö Kukkapuro and his visual artist wife Irmeli. Their daughter, Isa Kukkapuro-Enbom tells ICON the story of this unique space dedicated to creativity
Atelier L’Abri completes silver-clad house in forested hills of Canadian Laurentians
A contemporary cabin for dog lovers, this tiny home marries functionality and minimalism within an ultra-compact building footprint
Photographer Ruben Hughes shares how he captures the streets of New York and Copenhagen
Best known for his collaborations with high-value brands, Copenhagen-based Ruben Hughes, whose work features on the cover of ICON 214, captures the street spirit of New York and the young people of his adopted home with his Leica M6
Design
Sabine Marcelis adds a colourful touch to the VitraHaus Loft
This summer, Sabine Marcelis is bringing a fresh perspective to residential interiors through a bold transformation of the VitraHaus Loft. Focusing on colour, Vitra will also launch a limited-edition collection to coincide with the collaboration
Enter Dezeen Awards 2024 now!
Dezeen Awards 2024 in partnership with Bentley is open for entries. Submit your entry by midnight London time on 30 May to avoid late entry fees.
RAD DESIGN 2024: Romania’s new collectible design fair opens its doors this month
In its inaugural edition, RAD DESIGN marks a significant moment this month being the first contemporary collectible design fair to open in Eastern Europe.
Opinion
How Minus Furniture is exploring a net zero business model
Can furniture really be carbon negative? Minus Furniture is a research-driven design studio seeking to explore the reality of a net zero and below zero business model. Roddy Clarke investigates
Milo Mcloughlin-Greening of Batch.Works on how we must change patterns of manufacturing
To truly bring about change we must foster entirely new ideas about how products are manufactured and consumed, writes Milo Mcloughlin-Greening of Batch.Works
Speakers at the Sharjah Architecture Triennial took inspiration from the past in redefining strategies of renewal and sustainability for Africa
The Sharjah Architecture Triennial saw a new focus on redefining scarcity and abundance in Africa, writes our new columnist Rue Kothari
