Argentine-Spanish artist Felipe Pantone and Los Angeles-based designer Etai Drori have unveiled Parallel Practices: Tailored Structures & Kinetic Surfaces, their first collaborative exhibition, now on view at albertz benda in Los Angeles. The presentation explores the intersection of contemporary art, collectible design and craftsmanship, pairing Pantone’s kinetic artworks with a…

German hardware manufacturer Franz Schneider Brakel (FSB) has reintroduced the FSB 1138 door handle, a design created by legendary industrial designer Dieter Rams in 1986. The updated edition replaces the original plastic components with an all-aluminium construction, enhancing durability while preserving the minimalist form that has made the handle a…

Japanese architecture practice Yano Aoyama Architecture Design has completed the Tobe Zoo Toilet in Ehime Prefecture, creating a compact public facility that combines sculptural concrete forms with a naturally curved cedar canopy. Located at the entrance to Tobe Zoological Park, the project replaces outdated amenities with accessible restrooms while demonstrating…

Uruguay-based architecture studio Gómez Platero has revealed plans for Miami Bay Towers, a mixed-use development proposed for the former site of the historic Miami Herald headquarters on Miami’s waterfront. The project reimagines the long-vacant property with four sculptural residential towers, hospitality spaces, and publicly accessible waterfront amenities. Located between Highway…

Acne Studios is celebrating the first anniversary of its Aoyama flagship in Tokyo with a new collaboration featuring French-Russian artist Apollinaria Broche. The project transforms the entire store through immersive installations, collectible ceramic works, and an exclusive apparel capsule, reinforcing the fashion house’s ongoing dialogue with contemporary art. Large-Scale Installations…

Starbucks Japan has introduced the Starbucks Collection Rack, a self-assembly miniature display shelf designed to showcase the brand’s collectible merchandise while recreating the atmosphere of a full-size Starbucks store. Available exclusively to Starbucks Rewards Gold members in Japan, the display combines functional storage with a detailed retail-inspired design for collectors…

Designer Rudy Guénaire has unveiled his latest residential interior, transforming an apartment on the penultimate floor of a 1920s building in Paris into a refined living space that layers historical references with contemporary design. Overlooking the city’s iconic zinc rooftops and offering views towards the Panthéon, the project combines bespoke…