Facet fabric by Designtex
Dezeen Showroom: high performance meets natural textures in US brand Designtex's Facet fabric, which features a pattern of fine linework over a woven-look background. More about Facet fabric by Designtex
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Museum of Shakespeare protects archaeological remains of Curtain Playhouse
Archaeological remains of Shakespeare's 16th-century Curtain Playhouse have been uncovered and integrated into the Museum of Shakespeare in Shoreditch, east London, by Perkins&Will. More about Museum of Shakespeare protects archaeological remains of Curtain Playhouse
Hans J Wegner's CH24 Wishbone Chair "captured the essence of modern Danish design"
Continuing our mid-century modern series, we spotlight the CH24 Wishbone Chair, which was created by Danish designer Hans J Wegner for furniture manufacturer Carl Hansen & Son in 1949. More about Hans J Wegner's CH24 Wishbone Chair "captured the essence of modern Danish design"
Stirling shortlisting shows "even modest buildings can be really good" says Clementine Blakemore
Clementine Blakemore Architects founder Clementine Blakemore describes her shock at her "first proper building commission" being shortlisted for the Stirling Prize in this exclusive interview. More about Stirling shortlisting shows "even modest buildings can be really good" says Clementine Blakemore
"There was a profound belief in the power of the polymath during the mid-century period"
We should bring back the holistic approach and interdisciplinary ethos of the mid-century modern designers, argues Dominic Bradbury as part of our mid-century modern design series. More about "There was a profound belief in the power of the polymath during the mid-century period"
Emboss acoustic wall panels by Zintra Acoustic
Dezeen Showroom: Australian brand Zintra Acoustic has added eight designs to its Emboss acoustic panel collection, which features textured surfaces made from embossing. More about Emboss acoustic wall panels by Zintra Acoustic
Space architects are preparing for humanity's return to the moon
This week, leading figures in space architecture will descend on Milan to formally establish the discipline for the first time. Ellen Eberhardt explores what's at stake. More about Space architects are preparing for humanity's return to the moon
Bindloss Dawes converts 18th-century pub into light-filled Michelin-starred restaurant
Architecture studio Bindloss Dawes has renovated an 18th-century pub in Somerset, England, to create an "intimate" new home for the Osip farm-to-table restaurant. More about Bindloss Dawes converts 18th-century pub into light-filled Michelin-starred restaurant
Underground desert sanctuaries win third place in Start Something Powerful Competition
Matthew Pratt has been awarded third place in Dezeen and Bentley's Start Something Powerful Competition with his proposal for subterranean desert sanctuaries to help future generations to flourish in arid climates. More about Underground desert sanctuaries win third place in Start Something Powerful Competition
Eight highlights from Dundee Design Festival 2024
Aeroplane seat covers designed for neurodivergent passengers and a knitted landscape filled with giant mushrooms were among the designs showcased at this year's Dundee Design Festival. More about Eight highlights from Dundee Design Festival 2024
Germane Barnes redesigns classical columns around African diasporic themes
American architect Germane Barnes aims to illustrate aspects of the African Diaspora by reimagining the three classical columnar orders at the Columnar Disorder exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago. More about Germane Barnes redesigns classical columns around African diasporic themes
Snøhetta wraps Queens library in orange ombre glass covered with script
Architecture studio Snøhetta has completed the Far Rockaway Library in New York, which is wrapped in fritted, orange ombre glass covered with thin, white script by Brooklyn artist José Parlá. More about Snøhetta wraps Queens library in orange ombre glass covered with script
Nine design projects using virtual reality by students at the American University in Dubai
Dezeen School Shows: an aircraft to be used as a police vehicle is featured in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the American University in Dubai. More about Nine design projects using virtual reality by students at the American University in Dubai
DW60 dishwasher by Asko
Dezeen Showroom: sustainability, performance and hygiene meet in the DW60 dishwasher by Swedish brand Asko, which says its appliance is the most reliable in its class. More about DW60 dishwasher by Asko
Rørbæk og Møller Arkitekter clads Danish university extension in gold-toned metal
Copenhagen studio Rørbæk og Møller Arkitekter has extended Skylab at the Danish Technological University with a cluster of gold blocks arranged around a skylit workshop. More about Rørbæk og Møller Arkitekter clads Danish university extension in gold-toned metal
Isamu Noguchi's sculptural Akari lamps are "poetic, ephemeral, and tentative"
Continuing our mid-century modern design series, we explore Japanese-American designer Isamu Noguchi's Akari lamps made from Japanese washi paper, which remain a staple in stylish interiors to this day. More about Isamu Noguchi's sculptural Akari lamps are "poetic, ephemeral, and tentative"
Women's contribution to mid-century modern design is "not challenged as much now" says Pat Kirkham
Many female designers from the mid-century modern movement are more celebrated now than when they were producing work, says design historian Pat Kirkham in this interview for our mid-century modern series. More about Women's contribution to mid-century modern design is "not challenged as much now" says Pat Kirkham
Tell Dezeen about your experience of working in architecture and design
Dezeen is conducting research about people's experiences of working in architecture and design and we need your help! Click here to fill in our short survey. More about Tell Dezeen about your experience of working in architecture and design
Sahara Wall Panel by Gabriel Tan for Abstracta
Dezeen Showroom: designer Gabriel Tan has created an acoustic wall panel with protruding curved lines informed by sand dunes for Swedish brand Abstracta. More about Sahara Wall Panel by Gabriel Tan for Abstracta
Six trailblazing designers shortlisted for the Bentley Lighthouse Award
Dezeen has announced the Bentley Lighthouse Awards shortlist for this year's Dezeen Awards, which includes Faber Futures' Natsai Audrey Chieza and Studio ThusThat's Paco Böckelmann and Kevin Rouff. More about Six trailblazing designers shortlisted for the Bentley Lighthouse Award