BIG designs The Sail conference centre in Normandy
Danish architecture studio BIG has revealed plans for a mass-timber, riverside conference centre in Rouen, France, with a swooping roof. More about BIG designs The Sail conference centre in Normandy
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"Your action matters" says Together for Palestine set designer
Following her set design for London's Together for Palestine concert, Gazan artist Malak Mattar spoke to Dezeen about the urgency for artists, designers and architects to continue to speak out against atrocities. More about "Your action matters" says Together for Palestine set designer
Tartan Shuttle Weave rugs by Cicil
Dezeen Showroom: US brand Cicil has launched the latest in its line of locally made rugs, which is decorated with an oversized, gingham-like check pattern. More about Tartan Shuttle Weave rugs by Cicil
"Quite the gem of a building" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing an office building with a glass facade in Buenos Aires by Rafael Viñoly Architects. More about "Quite the gem of a building" says commenter
William Morris-inspired AI is powered by an old treadle sewing machine
An AI model is infused with the socialist ideals of William Morris and operated by pressing the treadle of a vintage foot-powered sewing machine in this project by recent Central Saint Martins graduate Max Park. More about William Morris-inspired AI is powered by an old treadle sewing machine
Amazon to use mass-timber warehouse in Indiana to test "sustainability strategies"
Amazon has completed a mass timber warehouse in Indiana, USA, which the company says will be used as a testbed for "over 40 sustainability strategies" to implement in existing and future buildings. More about Amazon to use mass-timber warehouse in Indiana to test "sustainability strategies"
How The Studio's production team created a convincing Frank Lloyd Wright building
Following its recent Emmy wins, art director Brian Grego explains how they designed and built a convincing Frank Lloyd Wright studio building for Apple TV+ show The Studio. More about How The Studio's production team created a convincing Frank Lloyd Wright building
Dezeen Agenda features Microsoft's rebrand of its core Office icons
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Microsoft's first rebrand of its Office icons since 2018. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features Microsoft's rebrand of its core Office icons
SHoP Architects draws on "DNA of the city" for Hudson's Detroit skyscraper complex
US studio SHoP Architects has completed the office portion of the Hudson's complex in Detroit's downtown, which was designed to reference the historic department building. More about SHoP Architects draws on "DNA of the city" for Hudson's Detroit skyscraper complex
Pasadena collection by Jean-Marie Massaud for Vondom
Dezeen Showroom: designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Spanish outdoor furniture brand Vondom, the Pasadena collection was designed to bring the refinement of interiors outside. More about Pasadena collection by Jean-Marie Massaud for Vondom
Grafton Architects completes first mass-timber building for University of Arkansas
Irish studio Grafton Architects and US practice Modus Studio have completed a mass-timber building topped with an angular roof for the University of Arkansas's architecture and design school. More about Grafton Architects completes first mass-timber building for University of Arkansas
Dezeen Awards 2025 sustainability shortlist announced
Dezeen has announced the sustainability shortlist for this year's Dezeen Awards, which includes projects by Hassell, Squire and Partners and Morrama. More about Dezeen Awards 2025 sustainability shortlist announced
Zaha Hadid Architects completes "saddle-shaped" stadium in Xi'an
The 60,000-seat Xi'an International Football Centre by UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has opened in central China, hosting its first matches. More about Zaha Hadid Architects completes "saddle-shaped" stadium in Xi'an
Studio Bressan updates and expands traditional stone farmhouse in Italy
Italian practice Studio Bressan has restored and extended a historic farmhouse in Treviso, expanding its portico into a spacious, glazed dining room that blends contemporary and traditional materials. More about Studio Bressan updates and expands traditional stone farmhouse in Italy
David Chipperfield Architects transforms Saarinen-designed US Embassy into The Chancery Rosewood
London studio David Chipperfield Architects has converted the former US Embassy building in Mayfair, created by architect Eero Saarinen, into a hotel designed as a "palace on the park". More about David Chipperfield Architects transforms Saarinen-designed US Embassy into The Chancery Rosewood
"Financial literacy needs to be a part of every architect's training"
Training architects about the business side of designing buildings would have major benefits for the profession, writes Erin Agdinaoay. More about "Financial literacy needs to be a part of every architect's training"
Slancha squeezes scruffy Fiat 126 into London gallery for The Car Boot Sale exhibition
UK gallery Slancha brought together 16 emerging designers from across the country to capture the spirit of car boot sales as part of its latest show, featuring products made from offcuts, found objects and flea market bargains. More about Slancha squeezes scruffy Fiat 126 into London gallery for The Car Boot Sale exhibition
Barbican exhibition Dirty Looks explores the "disruptive" potential of dirt
Barbican curator Karen Van Godtsenhoven and assistant curator Jon Astbury discuss the subversive role of dirt in fashion in this video produced by Dezeen to mark the opening of the London cultural centre's new exhibition. More about Barbican exhibition Dirty Looks explores the "disruptive" potential of dirt
MultiDrawer storage by Bisley
Dezeen Showroom: office storage is made functional and fun by the MultiDrawer filing cabinet, a design classic by British workplace brand Bisley. More about MultiDrawer storage by Bisley
Populous reveals images of Los Angeles Convention Center "decades in the making"
US architecture studio Populous has revealed images of the expansion to the Los Angeles Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles in conjunction with the project's groundbreaking, which took place earlier this month. More about Populous reveals images of Los Angeles Convention Center "decades in the making"