UK to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2040
The UK is set to ban the sale of all diesel and petrol vehicles from 2040, following in the footsteps of France. More about UK to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2040
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India will ban self-driving cars to protect jobs
India has become the first major economy to say no to driverless cars, with transport minister Nitin Gadkari saying the government "won't allow any technology that takes away jobs". More about India will ban self-driving cars to protect jobs
Five design-centric eateries to dine at during NYC Restaurant Week 2017
New York's annual Restaurant Week returns this summer, offering discounts at some of the city's hottest dining spots. We've chosen five venues with the best interiors for those who appreciate both design and food. More about Five design-centric eateries to dine at during NYC Restaurant Week 2017
Wilsonart adds neutral tones and textures to its Solicor Laminate surfaces
Dezeen promotion: cream-coloured linen, white marble and silvery oak are among the new designs available in Wilsonart's expanded solid-core laminate surface collection. More about Wilsonart adds neutral tones and textures to its Solicor Laminate surfaces
Bestor Architecture creates Malibu beach home for Beastie Boys rapper
US firm Bestor Architecture has overhauled rundown buildings in an exclusive southern California neighbourhood to create a spacious, beach-style residence for musician Mike D from the Beastie Boys. More about Bestor Architecture creates Malibu beach home for Beastie Boys rapper
Controversial Iron Ring set to be submerged in landscape beside a Welsh castle
A huge ring-shaped walkway designed by architect George King is set to be built next to Flint Castle in Wales – but has been met with fierce opposition by locals, who see it as symbol of historic oppression. More about Controversial Iron Ring set to be submerged in landscape beside a Welsh castle
Revamped London house features white surfaces and concrete details that match a brutalist neighbour
William Tozer Associates has overhauled a Victorian terraced house in north London, introducing a white, modern living area that faces out onto a neighbouring brutalist estate. More about Revamped London house features white surfaces and concrete details that match a brutalist neighbour
Adobe Research team proposes more playful way to mix colours digitally
Researchers at software brand Adobe have developed a prototype tool that allows users to mix colours on screen as if they were working in real paint. More about Adobe Research team proposes more playful way to mix colours digitally
Job of the day: marketing director at Studio Gang Architects
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a marketing director to join Chicago-based Studio Gang, which recently created an installation from stacked paper tubes for Washington DC's National Building Museum. More ›
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Tsuruta Architects designs staircase in London house from hundreds of plywood pieces
Nearly 2,000 pieces of plywood slot together like a puzzle in this staircase, which features in a London home that has been overhauled by local studio Tsuruta Architects. More about Tsuruta Architects designs staircase in London house from hundreds of plywood pieces