Oliver Salway calls for people to "redesign their lives" instead of redesigning the planet
A short film by Oliver Salway that imagines a future where humanity has chosen to embrace a simpler existence to avert climate catastrophe has been highly commended by the judges of Dezeen's Redesign the World competition powered by Twinmotion. Read.....»»
Kartell by Laufen collection "breaks down the boundaries and barriers of the bathroom"
Dezeen promotion: Swiss brand Laufen and Italian company Kartell have relaunched a flexible set of bathroom fixtures including ceramics, furniture, faucets and accessories, with campaigns shot by two visionary photographers. Read more Dezeen.....»»
Shoin sliding system by Lualdi
Dezeen Showroom:: Italian brand Lualdi has introduced the Shoin system of glass sliding doors and fixed panels to evoke the lightness of Japanese interiors. Read more Dezeen Showroom:: Italian brand Lualdi has introduced the Shoin system of.....»»
Overlapping stone and concrete layers form Casa SAB by PSV Arquitectura
Argentinian firm PSV Arquitectura developed this grand concrete slab house in Córdoba in longitudinal strips so that all of its spaces would face north. Read more Argentinian firm PSV Arquitectura developed this grand concrete slab house in.....»»
Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha dies at 92
Highly decorated Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize and RIBA Gold Medal, has passed away at the age of 92. Read more Highly decorated Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, winner of the.....»»
Swedish university develops lightweight structural battery using carbon fibre
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have claimed a "big breakthrough" in the development of a battery that can function structurally as well as a power source. Read more Researchers from Chalmers University of Techno.....»»
Circ pendant light by Nahtrang Studio for Estiluz
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Estiluz has introduced a planter ring into its Circ lighting collection by Nahtrang Studio, creating a hybrid chandelier with greenery. Read more Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Estiluz has introduced a planter.....»»
Bit.Bio.Bot exhibition shows how algae can be used as air purifiers and protein source
EcoLogicStudio has designed the Bit.Bio.Bot exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale, which invites visitors to taste freshly harvested algae and consider growing it in their own homes. Read more EcoLogicStudio has designed the Bit.Bio.....»»
MVRDV to transform Eindhoven"s Heuvel shopping centre with glass "Music Mountain"
MVRDV will "break open" the Heuvel shopping centre in Eindhoven to connect it with the city, in plans that will also add a music venue topped with a climbable glass mountain. Read more MVRDV will "break open" the Heuvel shopping centre in Ei.....»»
Total modular sofas by Part & Whole among new products on Dezeen Showroom
This modular sofa system that adopts circular economic principles is among 14 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom this week. Read more This modular sofa system that adopts circular economic principles is among 14 new products featured o.....»»
Pratt Institute interior design students showcase end-of-year projects
Twenty interior design students at New York City's Pratt Institute present their final projects in Dezeen's latest school show. Read more Twenty interior design students at New York City's Pratt Institute present their final projects in Deze.....»»
Studio Dlux includes colourful playground in Brazilian school conversion
Architecture office Studio Dlux has converted a former events space in Curitiba into a school featuring a multicoloured playground and a ceiling that looks like a starry sky. Read more Architecture office Studio Dlux has converted a former.....»»
Theaster Gates named 2022 Serpentine Pavilion designer
American artist Theaster Gates has been revealed as the next designer of London's Serpentine Pavilion, the first non-architect to be given the annual commission. Read more American artist Theaster Gates has been revealed as the next designer.....»»
Former MoMA chief curator of architecture and design Terence Riley dies
American architect Terence Riley, former chief curator of architecture and design at New York's Museum of Modern Art and founding partner of Keenen/Riley Architects, has passed away. Read more American architect Terence Riley, former chief.....»»
Bow tile collection by MUT Design for Harmony
Dezeen Showroom: MUT Design and Spanish brand Harmony have collaborated to produce Bow, a collection of wall tiles influenced by the traditional clay tile roofs of the Mediterranean. Read more Dezeen Showroom: MUT Design and Spanish brand Ha.....»»
Open Architecture designs Shanghai school to be more like a village than a megastructure
An eclectic mix of buildings form the Shanghai Qingpu Pinghe International School, designed by Chinese studio Open Architecture to promote a richer and more varied learning experience. Read more An eclectic mix of buildings form the Shanghai.....»»
The pandemic has "re-imagined how we can exhibit" says Venice Architecture Biennale curator Hashim Sarkis
Installing the Venice Architecture Biennale, which opens 22 May, during the pandemic has forced participating architects to work in a more collaborative and sustainable way, according to curator Hashim Sarkis. Read more Installing the Venice.....»»
Supertall skyscraper in Shenzhen evacuated after unexplained wobbling
SEG Plaza, a supertall skyscraper that is the 18th tallest in Shenzhen, China, had to be evacuated yesterday when it started to shake. Read more SEG Plaza, a supertall skyscraper that is the 18th tallest in Shenzhen, China, had to be evacuat.....»»
La Lune Sous Le Chapeau by Man Ray for Warli
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Warli has recreated the La Lune Sous Le Chapeau table lamp by American visual artist Man Ray and introduced new colour finishes for its base and shade. Read more Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Warli has recreat.....»»
Sebastian Cox creates subtle treehouse from scorched larch
Designer Sebastian Cox has designed a treehouse in the English countryside that features scorched larch cladding, a shingled roof and a balustrade of chestnut branches. Read more Designer Sebastian Cox has designed a treehouse in the English.....»»