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Houses Awards finalists announced
Visit the image galleries to view the amazing finalists in each category.
Aroma cup by Nendo
Japanese designers recreate a tub of Haagen-Dazs from ceramic and add melting ice-cream details to emulate the real thing.
Design-led wedding inspiration
An elopement in the Urbis office late last year had us chatting about nuptials and gifts for the design-conscious couple.
College Hill project nears completion
Matter architect Jonathan Smith reflects on what has been achieved throughout the four year construction saga.
Tomas Gabzdil on art and science
An artist by training, Gabzdil’s work has ventured into industrial design exploring the line between art and design.
Urbis digital
Urbis magazine is now available in digital format via Zinio.
2012 Milan Furniture Fair round-up
The 2012 Milan Furniture Fair is already in full swing and there is plenty of eye candy around to whet the appetite.
‘Cause & Effect’
Spanish artist Ana Soler’s latest installation involving 2000 tennis balls is beautiful.
Gardens at Lake Como on the road to Milan
It’s not all hard work at the Milan Furniture Fair. Jan Henderson gets away from the city bustle to visit these gardens.
Learning to shoot
Urbis spends an hour or two with fashion photographer Stephen Tilley as he experiments with a new camera.
Inspiring ideas at Better by Design
Tim Brown from design consultancy IDEO talks to Urbis about design’s role in business.
Transitional Cathedral site announced
The Shigeru Ban-designed ‘cardboard cathedral’ has a home in Christchurch.
Benja Harney on paper
With Semi-Permanent coming up, we interview paper engineer Benja Harney about his work.
Model your kitchen at Blum
European fittings manufacturer Blum has recently opened a new showroom with space to let you model your kitchen 1:1.
The line, the arch, the circle
In preparation for Milan Design Week 2012 here is a snippet of Ron Gilad’s work that he will be exhibiting.
Kiwi ‘Resident’ in Milan
‘Resident’ is due to make its debut appearance at this years Milan Design Week.
Starbucks with cultural significance
Japanese designers Kengo Kuma Associates create Starbucks Dazaifu with careful consideration for its sacred location.
Clockwork Forest
Discover how this public art work has brought music into the forest.
MINI, Material Creative and Urbis HQ
Urbis gets in on the fun and pulls together a fun installation with MINI and designers Material Creative for Urbis Designday.
Design fête at Douglas + Bec
Workroom Design and Douglas + Bec created the vibe of a spring fair with their outdoor party.