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Social housing project wins Britain's most prestigious architecture award
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Architecture & Interiors
The purpose of the Goldsmith housing project was to present a new model of high-quality low-income houses.
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18 Oct 19
Meet Hayden Williams, the fashion illustrator to Hollywood stars
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Graphic Design & Illustration
The 27-year-old talks to us about how he harnessed his 1,2 million Instagram followers to build a global brand.
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20 Jun 19
Converting historical sites into modern architecture with John Pawson
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Set to speak at Design Indaba 2019, architect and interior designer, John Pawson is known for his minimalist approach.
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29 Nov 18
John Pawson
Architect and Interior designer
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29 Nov 18
This British Nigerian artist's films celebrate the full spectrum of blackness
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Seye Isikalu’s work thoughtfully captures black bodies on screen.
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24 May 18
Life Kitchen offers free cooking lessons for people living with cancer
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Life Kitchen is extending classes and has teamed up with designers to create a special range of plates, totes, and t-shirts.
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25 Apr 18
Two campaigns that raise awareness by altering public spaces
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In this age of digital marketing and social media, these campaigns prove physical installations remain potent in generating awareness.
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3 Apr 17
Arjun Harrison-Mann
Arjun Harrison-Mann is a London-based designer, activist and advocate for dialogue. He is also the co-founder of Studio Hyte.
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9 Feb 17
Skin Deep: A photography project giving hope to ex-gang members
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This photographer is digitally removing tattoos from gang member’s portraits to help them see themselves without the marks of their past.
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2 Nov 16
South African designer Thabo Makhetha’s new concept store celebrates Africa
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African Design
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Thabo Makhetha has garnered numerous awards and accolades. Her concept store promises to honour everything Africa.
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25 Oct 16
Hornsea Project Two: UK’s massive new wind farm
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The British government has recently approved construction of a second, world-leading collection of wind turbines.
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1 Sep 16
Welcome Shelter: Charlie Redman’s kinetic dining experience
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Architecture student Charlie Redman designed an outdoor structure that functions in any weather.
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1 Jun 16
When life hands you elephant dung, make paper
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Kenyan entrepreneurs are protecting their environment by turning elephant dung into paper.
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13 May 16
Tanning leather from pineapples
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
In a world where sustainability is high on the agenda, Carmen Hijosa is looking to pineapples as the future of textiles.
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10 Feb 15
Poster celebration
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Paula Scher has designed a striking poster in celebration of the National Theatre's 50th anniversary.
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28 Oct 13
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