5 important things that happened in design this week
A revamped Natural History Museum was unveiled, art and design university applications fell dramatically and Sky Sports got a new look – the design news from the last seven days.
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Subway introduces fresh, “modern” store concept
US consultancy FRCH Design Worldwide has worked on the restaurant chain’s Fresh Forward store concept, which features an updated food display system and self-service kiosks.
Government announces HS2 design tenders
Contractors are vying to design new stations in London and Birmingham where the “very best in engineering and design” are promised.
Natural History Museum revamp focuses on “authenticity”
Consultancy Casson Mann has made a blue whale skeleton called Hope the focal point of the redesign, as the institution looks to transition to a “museum of the future”.
5 important things that happened in design this week
From an exhibition celebrating 20th century Italian designer Franco Grignani, to a new initiative from the Mayor of London making housing in the capital more “affordable”, we round up the design news from the last seven days.
Sadiq Khan launches initiative to improve London’s housing design
The Mayor of London has committed to the Good Growth by Design programme, rallying the likes of David Adjaye and Wayne Hemingway to help make London’s buildings more “affordable”, “inclusive” and “environmentally-sustainable”.
Facebook to tackle Silicon Valley housing crisis with regeneration plan
The social media company plans to build new retail and office space, and 1,500 apartments as part of a new campus development, but has admitted that only 15% of the housing will be below the market rate.
British Museum reveals details of 10-year transformation plan
The initiative will see the museum introduce a new gallery, refurbish two of its existing gallery spaces and bring back its disused Reading Room.
5 important things that happened in design this week
From the BBC investing in digital design and virtual reality, to cultural organisations coming together in light of Brexit, we round up the news from the last seven days.
Morag Myerscough revamps North London arts centre to engage local community
The designer, famous for her colourful community projects, has given the Bernie Grant Arts Centre’s café a refresh as part of a wider refurbishment project for the building.
London Design Fair reveals programme for 2017
The annual tradeshow – which forms part of London Design Festival – will see a guest country pavilion from the US, and a craft pavilion hosting Britain-based designers and makers.
Prophet creates branding for new “pro-working” space Fora
The London-based workspace chain aims to distinguish itself through “hotel-style hospitality” and being free from interruptions such as “people larking about or playing table tennis”.
Interiors Inspiration
Coupette branding, by Hue & Cry
Consultancy Hue & Cry has created the visual identity for a new, French bar in Bethnal Green, East London. Coupette – which means to have a “cheeky one” in French – looks to bring lesser-known French drinks such as Calvados, cidre and poiré to London. Hue & Cry’s identity for the bar is inspired by […]
Creative Commercial Collections, by various
Hampshire Cultural Trust – which looks after more than 20 museums and art centres across the county – is leading a new cultural initiative commissioning creatives to create textile designs inspired by the history of the surrounding area. The Arts Council-funded Creative Commercial Collections project sees institutions such as Jane Austen’s House Museum in Chawton […]
Brutalist Supergraphics, by ECE Architecture and Creative Forager
ECE Architecture has teamed up with designer Creative Forager to create a 1,000m2 typographic mural on a brutalist, multistorey car park in Worthing, UK. The reimagined car park has been spray-painted in an array of bright colours by street artist Ricky Also, who went through roughly 600 cans of spray paint in seven days to […]
Couverture & The Garbstore interiors, by Alexander Martin Architects
Architectural practice Alexander Martin Architects (AMA) has redesigned the interiors of Couverture & The Garbstore, a lifestyle store in Notting Hill, West London. AMA has installed a new clothing display system with bespoke feature walls that can adapt from season to season. The system is based on a grid formation, with pegs for hanging different […]
Café Party interiors, by various
Glasgow-based studio Goodd and art gallery The Modern Institute have redesigned the interiors of the café at sculpture park and gallery Jupiter Artland in West Lothian, Scotland. The café’s newly constructed extension features a brightly coloured, surrealist-inspired mural by artist Nicholas Party. The mural is Party’s take on a Parisian-style bistro, and includes hand-painted interpretations […]
Hal’s Bar & Grill interiors, by Mystery and Relativity
Consultancy Mystery and architectural practice Relativity have designed the interiors for Hal’s Bar & Grill in Los Angeles, following the restaurant’s move from its original venue in the Venice area of the city to Playa Vista. The new interiors nod to the restaurant’s association with the local art scene over the last three decades, featuring […]
Zaha Hadid in Italy exhibition, by various
Maxxi museum in Rome, Italy has opened a new exhibition to mark the one-year anniversary of architect Zaha Hadid’s death. Made in Italy has been curated by the museum in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Design, Zaha Hadid Architects and the Zaha Hadid Foundation, and explores the architect’s long-lasting relationship with the country. It features conceptual […]
Le Drugstore, by Tom Dixon
Designer Tom Dixon’s Design Research Studio has redesigned the interiors of the brasserie in shopping and entertainment complex Publicis Drugstore in Paris, France. The studio has renamed the restaurant as Le Drugstore, and added oxblood coloured upholstery and brass fixtures to complement the existing timber walls and marble bars in the space. The interiors take […]
Tokyo ice cream and chocolate shop, by Nendo
Japanese design consultancy Nendo has created the interiors for a new shop aimed at those with a sweet tooth. A Tes Souhaits! Glace et Chocolat is based in Tokyo, and is the sister shop to patisserie A Tes Souhaits!. The shop features a curved wall made out of various soils, which mimic the effect of […]
Wing Wing branding and interiors, by The Plant
London-based consultancy The Plant has designed the branding and interiors for Wing Wing, a new Korean fried chicken and beer restaurant in Central London. Both the visual identity and interiors are rooted in the “vibrancy” and “energy” of Koren pop culture, says The Plant, featuring a bright colour palette and abstract patterns. The logo is […]
Papersmiths London store design, by B
Design studio B has worked on a self-initiated project creating the interiors for a new shop from paper company Papersmiths. The store marks Papersmiths’ first London outlet, and is based in a shipping container at the Boxpark in Shoreditch. It sells stationery, greeting cards, magazines and home products. The interiors feature a “muted” colour palette […]
Sourced Market Barbican interiors, by YourStudio
London-based consultancy YourStudio has designed the interiors for Sourced Market’s new offering in Barbican, London. The design of the deli, food store and restaurant is based around the concept of a “food library”. Quarry floor tiles with cast concrete features nod to the architecture of the nearby Barbican Centre and Golden Lane Estates. Seating includes […]
V&A Photography Centre, by V&A
The Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum has released the first visual of its new Photography Centre, which is set to open in 2018. The centre is being designed by David Kohn Architects (DKA), and will more than double the museum’s display space dedicated to photography. The newly released render offers a glimpse into what The […]
Tom Dixon Hong Kong store, by Tom Dixon
British designer Tom Dixon has opened his first standalone store in South East Asia. The shop is located on Hollywood Road in Central Hong Kong, and features the brand’s latest furniture, lighting and home accessories collections. On the ground floor of the store, shoppers are invited to explore the collections in more depth by using […]
Botanic Art wall, by Build Studios
Built Studios has introduced a living, green wall in its co-working space in Waterloo, London. The Botanic Art wall is comprised of 140 plants, including green ferns, climbing fig, English ivy and the Peace Lily plant. The living wall has been introduced to remove carbon dioxide and add extra oxygen into the surrounding air. The […]
Conran restaurant Bibendum rebranded
The Counter Press has worked on the new look and feel, referencing the Art Deco and Art Nouveau heritage of the restaurant while marking the occasion of its reopening.
Airbnb opens new Paris office featuring hospitality area
The new office does away with designated “neighbourhood” desks in favour of communal work spaces to encourage collaboration.
5 important things that happened in design this week
The Design Week Awards winners were revealed, NatWest launched its own digital studio and designers responded to the general election result – the news from the last seven days.
Giraffe rebranded as Giraffe World Kitchen by Ragged Edge
The new identity and brand positioning looks to appeal to a wider audience, as well as reflect the restaurant’s globally-influenced food menu.