Henry Cobb "one of the great architects of our time" dies aged 93
Henry Cobb, a partner of IM Pei and architect of Boston's John Hancock Tower, has died aged 93. More about Henry Cobb "one of the great architects of our time" dies aged 93
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KPF redevelops Brooklyn housing devastated by hurricane Sandy
Architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox has designed the redevelopment of a public housing complex in Brooklyn that was ravaged by hurricane Sandy eight years ago. More about KPF redevelops Brooklyn housing devastated by hurricane Sandy
Provencher Roy spirals ramp underneath Quebec parliament building
Provencher Roy and GLCRM Architectes have added a subterranean pavilion to the parliamentary home of the Canadian province Quebec. More about Provencher Roy spirals ramp underneath Quebec parliament building
School of Architecture at Taliesin board reverses decision to close Frank Lloyd Wright's school
The board of directors of the School of Architecture at Taliesin, which was established by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1932, has voted to reverse its decision to close after a public outcry allowed it to secure additional funding. More about School of Architecture at Taliesin board reverses decision to close Frank Lloyd Wright's school
Barozzi Veiga creates trapezoidal riverside arcade for Zürich dance centre
Barozzi Veiga has completed the Tanzhaus dance centre in Zürich, which opens onto a promenade along the river Limmat with a concrete arcade of trapezoid openings. More about Barozzi Veiga creates trapezoidal riverside arcade for Zürich dance centre
Guardian G-Volt masks would use graphene and electrical charge to repel viruses and bacteria
LIGC Applications has developed the Guardian G-Volt, a face mask with a graphene filtration system that can be sterilised and safely re-used. More about Guardian G-Volt masks would use graphene and electrical charge to repel viruses and bacteria
Grenfell architect unaware of fire rules and cladding risk
The lead architect on the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower, which was completed the year before the building caught fire in 2017, has revealed that he was not aware of all the fire safety advice for tall buildings. More about Grenfell architect unaware of fire rules and cladding risk
Formafantasma investigates impact of timber industry at Cambio exhibition
Formafantasma has curated a research-focused exhibition at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery in London, which aims to unravel the global impact of the forestry industry. More about Formafantasma investigates impact of timber industry at Cambio exhibition
Pink-tinted kitchen appears in Copenhagen's Designers Remix showroom
The rosy hues of a make-up palette partially informed the colour scheme of this pared-back fashion showroom in Copenhagen, which has been updated by Danish brand Reform. More about Pink-tinted kitchen appears in Copenhagen's Designers Remix showroom
Layer designs Bang & Olufsen speaker that "visually describes how the audio functions"
Benjamin Hubert and his studio Layer have designed Bang & Olufsen's sculptural Beosound Balance speaker, which has a two-part structure made from wood and textile. More about Layer designs Bang & Olufsen speaker that "visually describes how the audio functions"
Zigzagging aluminium walls wrap Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
American firm Rand Elliott Architects has designed a new home for the Oklahoma Contemporary art centre covered in 16,800 extruded aluminium fins. More about Zigzagging aluminium walls wrap Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
Dezeen Weekly features "Europe's longest overhanging pool" and a coronavirus shield
The latest edition of Dezeen Weekly includes the 2020 winners of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, a shield designed to protect against coronavirus and "Europe's longest overhanging pool". Subscribe to Dezeen Weekly ›
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BMW unveils flat logo in first rebrand for two decades
German car manufacturer BMW has revealed a new minimalist, flat logo with a transparent backdrop. More about BMW unveils flat logo in first rebrand for two decades
Doug Wheeler uses light to turn New York gallery into sky-like installation
This installation by American artist Doug Wheeler at Manhattan's David Zwirner gallery is intended to recreate the feeling of flying. More about Doug Wheeler uses light to turn New York gallery into sky-like installation
Dezeen to launch Face to Face, a series of podcasts featuring leading architects and designers
Next week sees the launch of Face to Face, a new podcast series from Dezeen featuring conversations with the biggest names in architecture and design including Es Devlin, Norman Foster and Thomas Heatherwick. More about Dezeen to launch Face to Face, a series of podcasts featuring leading architects and designers
Frank Gehry's twisting Luma Arles tower nears completion in France
Scaly aluminium cladding and projecting glass boxes wrap around Frank Gehry's Luma Arles tower, which is nearing completion in the south of France. More about Frank Gehry's twisting Luma Arles tower nears completion in France
Hyundai unveils electric vehicle concept that looks like a "perfectly weathered stone"
Hyundai has revealed its latest Prophecy concept car that has smooth lines and is designed to prompt an emotional response. More about Hyundai unveils electric vehicle concept that looks like a "perfectly weathered stone"
Satoshi Kondo dresses models in floaty bodysuits and conjoined knitwear for Issey Miyake
Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake's Autumn Winter 2020 collection features bodysuits with origami folds, multi-person rainbow knitwear and zip-off puffer outfits designed by Satoshi Kondo. More about Satoshi Kondo dresses models in floaty bodysuits and conjoined knitwear for Issey Miyake
Pantone unveils over 300 new trend-based colours
A hot pink called Viva Magenta and an icy blue named Frozen Fjord are among the 315 new hues that American colour company Pantone has added to its roster of shades. More about Pantone unveils over 300 new trend-based colours
Competition: win a Cover Side Chair by Thomas Bentzen for Muuto
In our latest competition, Dezeen has partnered with Danish design brand Muuto to offer readers the chance to win a Cover Side Chair, designed by Thomas Bentzen. More about Competition: win a Cover Side Chair by Thomas Bentzen for Muuto