#Design
11 of the most beautiful shopfronts and signs around Dublin, chosen by artists and designers
From venerable pubs to pop-up restaurants: the typography that brightens the streets of the capital.
Music, football and nostalgia: How and why Bands FC became a remarkable online phenomenon
What started out as a pub conversation between friends has morphed into one of the best things of 2018.
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4 events for... explorers seeking the best of Open House Dublin 2018
Free tours of Dublin’s finest architecture; from eighteenth-century townhouses to tenement buildings.
From Dublin Port to the 'Medieval Mile': People are being asked to vote for Ireland's favourite building
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland wants your opinion.
This wooden "vertical village" will be built in Paris
The mixed-use development will be built using a timber frame.
A look at Limerick's new multi-million courthouse
The courthouse is part of a €135 million redesign of court buildings across the country.
People are applauding The Economist's genius front cover depicting Trump with this megaphone
Turning the KKK hood on its side.
This is what the new Central Plaza in Dublin could look like
The plan includes restaurants, shops and a rooftop venue with 360° views of the city.
From tree houses to museums: Public asked to vote for Ireland's favourite building
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland wants your opinion.
Shanghai is building a massive agricultural district with a vertical farm
The farms will primarily grow leafy greens, like kale, bok choi, and spinach.
This Mayo designer has won two awards for her handwoven, luxurious 'agriculture fashion'
“I think even born city-dwellers have almost unconscious muscle memory of life in rural Ireland. We all share it,” according to designer Deirdre Duffy.
Britain has gone to war with brutalist architecture - should Dublin?
A British minister called it a “cult of ugliness”.
First collector coin commemorating an Irish woman issued by Central Bank
The first coin features one of Gray’s most iconic designs.
The challenge: How to design houses for people with mental illnesses
The world’s first architectural and interior design guidelines for those with mental health conditions were published by Irish institutions yesterday.
Could a floating parliament be the answer for Britain's £4 billion restoration?
The Palace of Westminster needs a serious facelift.
7 Instagram accounts you need to follow for home decor inspiration
They might not help your budget – but your home will look amazing.
8 simple steps to make any house feel like a home
We spoke to interior designer Carole Roberts who gave us her top tips.
Zara suspended sales of some of its clothes after artist accused the retailer of copying her designs
A California-based illustrator posted images on social media comparing the products.
'Dublin's ugliest building' is going to be knocked down and turned into this
Both Hawkins House and Apollo House are coming down.
This 1,000ft tower is being built in New York (that's as high as five Liberty Halls)
It would be the tallest building in Brooklyn.
Facebook looked completely different 12 years ago - here's what's changed over the years
It’s come a long way since it was called TheFacebook.
These are 15 of the most questionable corporate logos in history
That’s one happy satellite dish.
These posters are going to help give two families new homes
‘I struggle to get my head around how many people are homeless.’
New Zealand could have chosen itself a pretty crazy flag design
The people picking the short list were clearly no craic at all.
Take a look at 10 of the most beautifully designed products in the world today
Everything from a retro-themed motorbike to a rubbish bin made out of rubbish.
Johnny Depp's private French village complete with chapel and skate park is up for sale
More than 12 buildings as well as works of art are all part of the sale.
This house was extended to become a small village
The designers of this home in Australia had some rather interesting ideas when it came to expansion.
Can wall decoration be an art form in itself?
TheJournal.ie spoke to interior designer Aurora Aleson about all things paint and wallpaper.
London is getting a new bridge and some of the designs are amazing
One looks like a rocket ship.
Is this a museum of modern art or a truck driving school?*
*Spoiler alert: It’s a truck driving school.
What if you turned your home into a piece of artwork?
Polish artist Maria Umievskaya has been adjourning buildings around the world with Asian-inspired murals.
What do you think of the 19 'best new buildings' in America?
The list has been chosen by the American Institute of Architecture.
This gorgeous eco-friendly house produces more than 3 times the energy it needs
Architects haven’t scrimped on luxury… The extra energy is used to heat an outdoor swimming pool, and there’s a sauna too.
Did this famous Irish designer nearly fall into obscurity because of chauvinism?
Eileen Gray was known for her pioneering work within architecture’s Modern Movement.
Fancy living in the world's first underwater city?
The designers believe it will be sustainable and not affected by hurricanes or earthquakes.
Good mews: from laneway garage to a gorgeous city pad
Mews properties are a typical feature of city living – and this clever design makes the absolute best of their limited floor area.
Could this 'Homeless Wrap' be saving lives on the streets?
Emily Duffy, a student from Limerick, has been displaying the ‘Homeless Wrap’ idea this week as part of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.
9 cool innovations that should become part of everyday life
The future is *almost* here.
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