The jagged glass edges of this restaurant by Norwegian studio Reiulf Ramstad Architects point up towards a sheer cliff face. (more…)

A good sense of humor & storytelling are part of the fabric of close friendships.  Chivas Regal has partnered with Academy Award® winning short filmmaker Joachim Back to produce two short films honoring the journey of modern friendship, from trial to triumph and all the idiosyncrasies in between.

The two short films have narratives, which are independent of one another, but  share a common idea.  Through the bond of friendship, heartbreak & despair can be mined for nostalgia & laughter.

Here’s to Big Bear’, follows a group of friends as they find themselves stranded at a train station in the middle of nowhere after getting off at the wrong stop. Stranded in the desert in black tie, they embark upon a journey that finally leads them to an awkward moment with Big Bear.

Here’s to Twinkle’, recounts a difficult break-up and the unwavering support of friends. The group share stories, reflect on the good times and in the end toast the welcomed arrival of Twinkle.

Check out all the videos here:

Dutch studio Ector Hoogstad Architecten have converted a former Rotterdam steel plant into offices filled with plastic bridges, potted trees and picnic benches. (more…)

Dezeen Watch Store: Michael Young’s brand new Hacker watch is now available at Dezeen Watch Store, both online and at our Christmas shop The Temporium from tomorrow until 24 December at 65 Monmouth Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9DG. (more…)

Our Christmas pop-up store The Temporium opens tomorrow and will host an eclectic array of designers and brands including Australian company Matilda, who will showcase a selection of products and furniture by designers from Down Under (Dove Stools by Brian Steendyk shown above).

Read on for details of other products that will be available at The Temporium including padded pockets for portable devices, indestructible maps and much more… (more…)

French designer Matali Crasset presents a series of vessels shaped like horns, speaker components and loudhailers at Mica Gallery near Rennes in France. (more…)

Dezeen Wire: Quentin Blake, the man responsible for illustrating many of author Roald Dahl‘s famous novels, has been announced as the winner of this year’s Prince Philip Designers Prize. (more…)

Circular mirrors, glowing acrylic rods and large yellows discs adorn the ceiling of this canteen for German magazine Der Spiegel (photos by Zooey Braun). (more…)

Tread-like indents in the concrete facade of this rock-climbing centre might encourage visitors to scale the walls (photos by Julien Lanoo). (more…)

Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs will chair a discussion with Milan designer Fabio Novembre at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London tonight as part of Peroni Nastro Azzurro‘s latest series of talks on Italian design. You’ll be able to watch the talk via a live stream on Dezeen Screen from 7pm.