Called the Lighthouse, this home is no ordinary one. It offers an innovative new approach to residential design. The circular glass home rotates continuously at a full 360 degrees, allowing the residents to enjoy the sunlight. It also offers access to a view that alternates between a lush landscape and a sunny beachfront. The Lighthouse (aka 179 Maraetai Drive) is located next to Maraetai Beach on the Pohutukawa Coast in Auckland, New Zealand.
Designer: Don Dunick
The home was originally designed by the current owner, Don Dunick, in the 1990s. The structure took a couple of years to be constructed and was a true labor of love. The design had to deal with all kinds of issues, such as working out the plumbing and electricity in a rotating house. The house is elevated on a platform, and it can rotate at the flick of a switch when needed. The spinning system is sedate and, on standard setting, takes 33 minutes to complete one revolution. On high speed, it takes around 15 minutes, so you won’t feel uncomfortable with the speed.
The interior of the house includes two floors with a spiral staircase at its center. This arrangement makes the most of the glazed walls. The ground floor features an open-plan layout with a stainless steel kitchen, a dining area, a cozy living room, and a bathroom. The home also includes a large master bedroom upstairs, as well as two other bedrooms. Each floor is equipped with a balcony area.
The Lighthouse is currently on the market and being sold by Carolyn Hanson of Sotheby’s International Realty. It is valued at over US$600,000, and the house is easy to relocate even if you’re not local.
As someone who has worn glasses since middle school, I’ve lived through the minor triumphs and occasional woes of eyewear. For most of us, glasses are more than tools—they’re an extension of our identity, a practical accessory that also has the power to irritate like no other. That subtle, relentless pressure on the sides of your head? It’s not just a quirk; it’s an everyday discomfort that Temple Eyewear promises to change with a bold redesign.
Temple Eyewear’s approach is simple but striking. Instead of leaning on the traditional frame architecture that hooks around your ears, they’ve opted for something that feels refreshingly intuitive: non-slip pads resting on the temples. If you’ve ever adjusted your glasses one too many times during a work call or mid-walk, you’ll understand the appeal of stability. By shifting the support to natural pressure points on the head, Temple Eyewear aims to eliminate ear irritation and prevent discomfort from prolonged use.
It looks interesting, sort of like those fancy glasses that balance on your nose bridge, or monocles that fit in your eye – but the design also raises a few questions. For one, will these temple pads truly stay secure during more active use, or will they end up sliding out of place? After all, no one wants their glasses taking an unplanned nosedive when they lean forward or break into a brisk jog. And how about fit? While adjustable pads are a nice touch, heads come in all shapes and sizes, and what feels snug on one might slip off another. These are the kinds of details that only time (and countless faces) can iron out.
The customization options, though, are undeniably enticing. Eyewear has always been about personal expression, and Temple leans into this with a range of color choices that cater to both minimalists and maximalists. From sleek, subtle tones to vibrant hues that make a statement, there’s room to find your perfect match. Pair that with a design philosophy emphasizing comfort and functionality, and Temple has carved out a thoughtful space for itself in a crowded market.
Still, there’s no denying the charm of this redesign. For anyone who’s struggled with ear fatigue or skin irritation, Temple’s design might feel worth a shot. The lightweight stability of the non-slip pads seems poised to offer a smoother, more comfortable experience. And, let’s not forget—when your glasses don’t distract you with discomfort, you actually get to focus on what matters: seeing the world clearly.
For now, I’ll be keeping an eye (pun intended) on how this design evolves, because comfort, style, and practicality are a trifecta worth rooting for, and I’m of the opinion that things that aren’t severely broken don’t need fixing. If you’re ready to ditch the ear hooks and try something that could redefine how glasses feel, Temple Eyewear might just be your next move. Let’s see how it holds up to the promise.
Ducati stable is loaded with high-performance road-legal bikes, but none better than the Panigale V4 S. For those who cannot afford the real thing, LEGO has the next best option – a buildable set that’ll be the perfect gift for a motorhead.
The Italian marque’s DNA flows in this breathtaking design of a racing demon that comes with the rush of acceleration and precision handling on the chicanes. Now it’s your chance to build the iconic Ducati bike from scratch and show off on your workstation setup or living room shelf.
This lifelike recreation in a 1:4 scaled-down version replicates every little detail of the racer and the mechanical intricacies as well. When put together the 1603-piece brick model is strikingly close to the real thing. The builders have gone down to the level of emulating the sophisticated 3-speed pedal gear shift that sets the 1 cm plastic Desmosedici Stradale 3 hp engine in motion. The rear wheels spin to engage the chain, setting the cool LEGO bike in motion. Add to that the realistic front and rear suspension, and a mechanically similar steering input, and you have a simulated experience of a MotoGP or Superbike.
LEGO Technic Ducati Panigale V4 S model measures more than 30 cm in height, 43 cm in length and 15 cm in width when completely put together by experience or using the companion app. Draped in the signature Ducato red, the set can be displayed on a dedicated stand to look like a miniature copy of the Panigale V4 S. Priced at $200, the LEGO set is slated to go on sale in stores and online portals on January 1, 2025. The set is targeted towards people aged 18 or older, and we already love the idea.
From the solo furniture shows of Jomo Tariku, Chris Schank and Norman Teague to an exhibition imagining the ramifications of cities on a planetary scale, Dezeen’s US editor Ben Dreith selects worthwhile exhibitions from the United States.
From the statewide PST Art fair in California to trade shows such as BDNY in New York, there were a variety of exhibitions in the design and architecture community in November.
The exhibitions below range in scale and content, from speculative architecture exhibitions to full-scale retrospectives of work by furniture designers.
While the events, as always, clustered around the design hubs of New York and Los Angeles, a few noteworthy exhibitions showcased work outside of the core, with inclusions from Philadelphia and Detroit.
Read on for 10 ten stand-out shows across the country and for more worldwide exhibitions visit Dezeen Events Guide.
Jomo Tariku: Juxtaposed at Wexler Gallery, Philadelphia
Ethiopian-American designer Jomo Tariku launched his first-ever solo exhibition showcasing new works that showcase the designer’s process over his thirty-year career.
The pieces, informed by the designer’s heritage, include Tariku’s well-known wood works but also explorations into new materials such as metal and plastic, such as the acrylic Birth Chair. Tariku said he wanted to develop “a new creative language based on Black culture” for the exhibition.
10 October to 20 December 2024
Views of Planet City at SCI-Arc and Pacific Design Center, Los Angeles
Derived from architect and film director Liam Young‘s ongoing work, this PST Art exhibition featured works based around a speculative future where the population of the world has risen beyond 10 billion people.
The multi-media project, spread over two venues in Los Angeles, featured work by multiple artists depicting future urban and natural landscapes, and speculative processes such as scavenging. Local studio Oficina.LA carried out the immersive exhibition design.
13 September 2024 to 16 February 2025
Photo by Eileen Travell
Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph at the Met, New York
Curated by Abraham Thomas, the exhibition showcased over 80 works and objects by American architect Paul Rudolph and was the first major showcase of 20th-century architecture at the storied New York museum in more than 50 years.
Focusing on Rudolph’s speculative work and models, the exhibition followed the stages of the architect’s career. “Rudolph’s intricate, visionary drawings and dramatic completed buildings represent a singular voice within the crowded, variable terrain of architectural late modernism,” said Thomas.
30 September 2024 to 16 March 2025
Photo by Matthew Gordon
Colorama: Tom Loeser & Wendy Maruyama at Superhouse, New York
Gallerist Stephen Markos of Superhouse featured the work of two educators and designers associated with the Studio Craft movement, who have “transformed American fine art furniture” since they first came onto the scene in the early 1980s.
Loeser presented a series of inventive wood pieces, some re-releases of old designs, including seating meant to explore “social dynamics”, while Maruyama presented wall pieces with intricate wood mechanisms and a massive, sculptural work explore “femininity and health”.
14 November to 11 January 2025
Intro/LA at Small Office, Los Angeles
The 11th edition of Intro/LA featured works by Los Angeles designers in an industrial space, laid out in groupings separated by semi-transparent green fabric that also acted as a backdrop.
Meant to give an idea of the current output of local designers, it featured furniture and objects by Adi Goodrich, Waka Waka, Willett, and many more.
25 October to 30 November 2024
Norman Teague: Jam Sessions at MoMA, New York
The first of an ongoing series where designers highlight work from the institution’s collection, Teague‘s exhibition paired design objects with AI renderings based on the MoMA’s collections.
According to Teague, the exercise was meant to show how new tools can be used to “embrace Black Imagination” and “to continually push beyond spaces of marginalization”.
28 October 2024 to 11 May 2025
Photo by Dan McMahon
In Praise of Shadows at Jacqueline Sullivan Gallery, New York
Named after the essay by Japanese author Jun’ichiro Tanizaki, the exhibition featured work by contemporary and historical designers, spread between lush red curtains.
A mobile by Ingo Maurer set the tone of the space, at the entrance, while contemporary designs by Bruno Grizzo, Claudia Girbau Pina, and Madeline Coven were arranged in a way that prioritised shadows throughout the loft space.
14 November 2024 to 11 January 2025
Photo by Clare Gatto
Chris Schanck: A Surreality at MOCAD, Detroit
Detroit-based designer Chris Schanck looked back at his career in an exhibition that was part of a series exploring the last century of surrealist art.
The sculptural furniture pieces have sci-fi elements and many were made with recycled metals, fabricated at the designer’s massive industrial workspace in the city. “The MOCAD exhibition will position Detroit as Schanck’s dreamscape home,” said the museum.
22 November 2024 to 23 February 2025
Photo by Marc Walker
Material Acts: Experimentation in Architecture and Design at Craft Contemporary, Los Angeles
Also part of PST Art, this exhibition presented 20 contemporary designers who work in innovative material processes such as biomaterials and 3D-printed adobe.
It forefronted the processes of material creation and had the state goal of recentering “human actors and systems in the event of the transformation of material, reminding us that materials are not inert objects, but active”.
28 September 2024 to 5 January 2025
Photo by Peter Baker
Jeremy Anderson for Gallery Fumi at Salon Art & Design, New York
Gallery Fumi showcased the work of local designer Jeremy Anderson for this year’s edition of Salon Art & Design, a fair held in a former armoury in the Upper East Side.
Anderson created a series of playful ceramic lighting pieces with geometric colouration that were displayed against the black-painted backdrop of the booth, at the front of the expansive show.
The founders of Spanish studio Takk have added a mobile child’s bedroom made of concrete blocks and recycled insulation to their industrial apartment in Barcelona as part of ongoing work on the space.
Roma’s Bedroom was designed and built by Takk founders Mireia Luzárraga and Alejandro Muiño for their six-year-old daughter, Roma, and is located within the family’s larger 400-metre-square loft space in Barcelona.
The founders of Takk have created a mobile bedroom for their daughter
Elevated on a wheeled base, the structure can be moved around the apartment to accommodate its constantly changing layout, which is the result of Luzárraga and Muiño designing and building a rotation of large-scale architectural works.
The structure was created at the request of Roma, who desired her own space. According to her parents, the generously pitched roof and elevated foundation were her ideas and resemble, they note, a child’s drawing of a house.
The bedroom was designed to move around the industrial loft space the family calls home
The bedroom is comprised of a wheeled foundation made from wood. Atop the foundation, stacked concrete blocks support a wooden enclosure that’s accessed by wooden steps and a small yellow door.
Operable, white windows and bubble windows surround the perimeter of the space, which is lined internally with wooden panels.
On another side of the structure, a ladder leads up to an exposed attic space concealed underneath the pitched roof. Both this area and the enclosed bedroom below are intended for sleeping, albeit in different temperatures.
“As part of adapting a 400-metre industrial space into a home, it became clear that it would be impossible to climate control the entire space without incurring significant economic and ecological costs,” said Takk.
It is made of recycled materials from previous projects
“In this regard, the new bedroom for Roma, a six-year-old girl, offers two ways of being inhabited,” the studio added. “One is interior, for the colder months of the year, and the other is exterior, under the gabled roof, designed to be used during the summer months.”
Like other structures in the Takk apartment, the bedroom is comprised of waste materials from previous projects, such as concrete blocks, timber, drywall sheets and the recycled cotton insulation that lines the exterior.
An enclosed space is suitable for the winter months
Luzárraga and Muiño use recycled materials in many of their projects to challenge conventional materials used in residential projects.
“It challenges modern design and architecture to address the climate crisis,” said the pair.
“Despite the seemingly rigid and repetitive regulations regarding home spatial characteristics, this project aims to showcase the possibilities of renewal in the housing industry.”
An upper level was built for sleeping in the warmer months
Additionally, despite their industrial qualities, the studio used these materials to create a “cheerful and playful” space for Roma.
“Roma’s bedroom is an example of how housing codes can be modified to suit environmental factors while promoting a more liberated and pleasurable experience,” said the designers.
Most of us, for all sane reasons, would prefer not to wear a watch to a sauna. Saunas have an unfriendly environment for watches that can experience failure due to expansion from heat and moisture. Casio, however, believes sauna goers would have a better track of the time to spend inside if they had a watch on the wrist; supposedly why sauna-going creators within Casio have developed heat and moisture-resistant watch that you can wear in a sauna.
This special watch – Casio CPP-002 – is intended for use in hot and humid environments, such as in a sauna. It features a body made from resin, said to have low moisture absorptivity, and comes paired with a coiled, expandable wristband that draws design reference from wristbands used with locker keys at gyms and saunas. The watch with the band weighs only 24.5 grams.
The idea of a heat and humidity-resistant watch from Casio is welcome news for many G-Shock takers – including firefighters – who would want this tech to trickle down to their favorite Casio watch lineup. We don’t have a word on whether that is happening anytime soon, but what we know is that Casio is going to launch the watch through a crowdfunding campaign on the Makuake platform in Japan.
Maybe a successful campaign allows the experimental tech to reach through to a heat-resistant and moisture-resistant G-Shock. For now, this 35.4 mm sauna watch wears an analog dial and comes with a 12-minute counter to time sauna sessions. The timer will let you know “sauna, cold bath, and break times at a glance,” the campaign page (expected to go live on December 2) reads.
The Casio CPP-002 arrives in three color variants: Orange, Black and Blue. Blue watch, model no CPP-002-BU, has been designed in collaboration with Sauna Ikitai: A sauna search website. The water resistance rating is 5 ATM (50 meters) and features two pusher buttons to switch modes and reset. It is likely to cost in the ¥10,000 – ¥11,000 ($60 to $70) range, but sadly will only ship to addresses in Japan. There is no mention of global availability at the time of writing: more clarity is expected once the crowdfunding campaign gets underway.
Also included is a church which is has been reimagined as a community playground and a pavilion featuring design elements inspired by local community and culture.
“The following four projects are a selection from a vertical topic studio under the direction of faculty member Kevin Sherrod; the topic studio includes undergraduate architecture students in their fourth year of study and graduate architecture students in their final year of study at the University of Southern California.
“The Money Train: The Last Mile introduces an innovative approach to upcycling Los Angeles’s Metro rail system by utilising it as both a transportation resource for commuters and a food delivery network.
“This semester, the studio is focusing on the last mile of metro users’ journeys, investigating what goods, services and programs can enhance the travel experience for commuters as they head home.
“The studio has identified underutilised church properties, in collaboration with Logos Faith Development, as temporary community hubs along the users’ journeys.
“Churches were chosen for communal familiarity for accessing information, goods and services. The studio’s programming includes grocery stores, libraries, cafes and internet bars, among other offerings.
“The studio’s formal exploration aims to critically examine the aesthetics of the familiar by introducing transient figures.
“This approach creates a formal entanglement in which spatial proximity is shared, making it difficult to describe each figure independently.”
Games Played by Aliya Formeloza and Jianghui (Jack) Qu
“The Game of LA Life explores what it means to design safe spaces for adults and children to learn, gather, play and rest.
“Drawn from the rich heritage of Los Angeles, the project uses cultural artefacts and nostalgic board games to invite curiosity and community engagement.
“It creates an immersive experience to explore the diverse communities of each city district while engaging in meaningful learning.
“Beyond the game, the project uses playfulness as a tool for building a collaborative environment where the community can engage in mutual support, creative exchange and sharing resources and services – reflecting the spirit of LA.”
Students: Aliya Formeloza and Jianghui (Jack) Qu Course: Vertical studio (combined undergrad and grad student topic studio): The Money Train – The Last Mile Tutor: Kevin Sherrod
Reflective Growth by Aliza Rosenkranz and Catherine Acosta
“The project invites visitors to walk along the path of a mirrored pavilion that invites self-observation.
“Subtly curved reflective surfaces capture and echo the vibrant colours, patterns and textures inspired by the local culture, creating an interplay between personal and communal identity.
“Serving as both a literal and symbolic lens, the design highlights marginalised communities often overlooked within the urban fabric.
“As users interact with the space, they encounter reflections of themselves and others, cultivating a shared sense of belonging and interconnectedness.
“The design imagines architecture as a platform for social reflection, empowering communities to observe, recognise and celebrate the diverse identities that shape their shared environment.”
Students: Aliza Rosenkranz and Catherine Acosta Course: Vertical studio (combined undergrad and grad student topic studio): The Money Train – The Last Mile Tutor: Kevin Sherrod
PLAYxBOOKo: Revitalising a Church as a Community Playground by Delaney Ryan and Christopher Paliungas
“In a community with a significant lack of open park space and recreation opportunities, this project reimagines the vacant Heavenly Vision Church as an interior playscape.
“Inspired by the X’s and O’s of childhood games and sports playbooks, the forms encourage kids to interact, explore and play.
“The house shapes reflect the surrounding neighbourhood, positioning the space as an extension of the community.
“Similarly, many of the main iconic church elements were retained, such as the arched opening and stained-glass windows, to maintain its status as a central gathering space and symbol of togetherness in the community.”
Students: Delaney Ryan and Christopher Paliungas Course: Vertical studio (combined undergrad and grad student topic studio) – The Money Train: The Last Mile Tutor: Kevin Sherrod
Soundscape by Macintyre Schnell and Janette De Los Santos
“Soundscape reimagines the landscape by capturing a moment in music, creating a space where Watt can sing.
“Musical rhythms shape the layout of the landscape, giving it a natural flow that resonates with sound.
“The central performance stage encourages expression through both music and movement, while the interactive elements inspire children to produce their own art, whether through sound, movement or visual creation.
“This vibrant, community-focused space seamlessly blends music, art and play, inviting children to explore, learn and perform in an environment where imagination and creativity come together.”
Students: Macintyre Schnell and Janette De Los Santos Course: Vertical studio (combined undergrad and grad student topic studio): The Money Train – The Last Mile Tutor: Kevin Sherrod
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Almost everyone wants to ride the TWS earbuds wave, so it’s not surprising that the majority of designs all look quite similar. It’s only recently that manufacturers have started diversifying the designs of not just the earbuds themselves but also the charging cases. We’re even starting to see charging cases with built-in displays, paving the road for even more variety.
There’s definitely still plenty of room for growth, especially for designs that eschew traditional shapes and form factors. This concept, for example, turns Bluetooth earbuds into something more than just an accessory: it also become something like a friend that keeps you company and entertained all throughout the day and even through the night.
The basic shape of earbuds chargers is box-like for practical reasons. It is, after all, easier to cram everything inside such a plain and simple shape. There are some that go for a tube-like design for some extra impact, though those tend to be more cumbersome to use because of fancy but unnecessary sliding mechanisms.
Being square doesn’t have to mean boring, even though the idiomatic expression does mean exactly that. With a few additional details, a plain old earbuds case becomes an anthropomorphized robot that wouldn’t look out of place in a Toy Story scene. That’s what the DMOOSTER D76 mini TV concept design tries to bring to the table, or to your pocket for that matter, giving an accessory a face and a relatable character you can get attached to.
There are sides to the same coin of this design. The most obvious is the armless robot form, with the charging case’s display as its expressive face. When you pull out its legs, however, you not only see the USB-C charging port, it also becomes the eponymous mini TV that sparks the imagination of a miniature toy world. These two modes don’t really have any practical function, but they bring the otherwise plain and boring accessory to life.
Of course, it’s still a charging case, but the location of the earbuds is curious. They’re actually outside the box, inserted in silos behind the case and to the sides. It does mean you don’t have to open the case to get the buds and put them back in, leaving more room for essential electronics or a larger battery inside. It also means, however, that the buds have a greater risk of being dislodged and getting lost, which would probably earn a frown on this cute robot’s face.
The Tempo Walk, by golf cart manufacturer Club Car, is an autonomous golf caddie. Developed before the pandemic, the original version was pretty utilitarian-looking:
When it was time for a design upgrade, Club Car contacted industrial design firm Cardboard Helicopter for help.
“At Cardboard Helicopter, our team was delighted to collaborate with Tempo Walk to create an innovative and cutting-edge autonomous golf caddie. Our goal was to provide golfers with a unique and immersive experience on the golf course. From the initial stages of industrial design sketch concepts to the final manufacturing production of 3D CAD and engineering, we were deeply involved in the development process.”
“We pushed the boundaries of design to ensure the caddie was not only sleek and stylish, but also practical, marketable, manufacturable, and most importantly, adored by golfers.”
Client and company CEO Timothy Doane gave Cardboard Helicopter a rave review:
“The folks from CH were great to work with. They combine a unique blend of creativity, artistic ability, and innovation. Their work helped us create an industry shocking design for our new Tempo Walk product which increased sales from the start. If you are looking for an eye-catching new look you can’t go wrong with CH!”
You can see more of Cardboard Helicopter’s work here.
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