Silver Root tiles by Marazzi
Dezeen Showroom: Italian manufacturer Marazzi has created a range of stone-effect porcelain tiles named Silver Root, with veiny surfaces made by 3D printing. More about Silver Root tiles by Marazzi
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Beef Architekti creates "outdoor rooms" at House of Grid in Slovakia
A gridded facade of fibre cement, glass and large blinds defines this house in western Slovakia, designed by local studio Beef Architekti. More about Beef Architekti creates "outdoor rooms" at House of Grid in Slovakia
"I think my work stands out because I follow my gut" says Kelly Wearstler
Kelly Wearstler is often hailed as contemporary interior design's most recognisable name. In this interview, she tells Dezeen about crafting her textured and eclectic style. More about "I think my work stands out because I follow my gut" says Kelly Wearstler
Oki Sato "used twenty years' worth of colours" in Hana-arashi collection
Nendo founder Oki Sato broke two frying pans when creating the heated-up material for his colourful Hana-arashi furniture collection for Paola Lenti, which was shown as part of Milan design week. More about Oki Sato "used twenty years' worth of colours" in Hana-arashi collection
Stiks chair by Gordon Guillaumier for Alf DaFrè
Dezeen Showroom: Italian design brand Alf DaFrè has created a chair that draws on the concept of juxtaposition by combining solid wood with light tubular elements. More about Stiks chair by Gordon Guillaumier for Alf DaFrè
Peter Markos models timber Monocoque Cabin on world war two fighter plane
Architect Peter Markos has designed the Monocoque Cabin, an off-grid timber cabin defined by an organic, cocoon-like form, on a farm in Shropshire, UK. More about Peter Markos models timber Monocoque Cabin on world war two fighter plane
DesignMarch live talks will focus on the role of design in addressing global imbalances
Dezeen has teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a programme of talks by leading designers exploring the role of architecture and design in addressing global imbalances in the creative industry. More about DesignMarch live talks will focus on the role of design in addressing global imbalances
Six watches designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architects
As numerous architects turn their hands to designing watches, we round up six designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winners including Tadao Ando, Frank Gehry and Álvaro Siza. More about Six watches designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architects
BIG designs all-wood cubic structure as "living curriculum" at University of Kansas
Danish architecture studio BIG, alongside faculty at the University of Kansas, has unveiled its design for the mass-timber Makers' KUbe in Kansas, USA. More about BIG designs all-wood cubic structure as "living curriculum" at University of Kansas
Chris Pratt's destruction of Ellwood house in LA symptom of "systemic problems"
Unprotected modernist houses are at risk of demolition as land often holds greater value than architectural heritage, says conservation group Docomomo US in response to actor Chris Pratt tearing down a home by architect Craig Ellwood. More about Chris Pratt's destruction of Ellwood house in LA symptom of "systemic problems"
Foster + Partners designs tiered Park Avenue supertall skyscraper
UK architecture studio Foster + Partners has unveiled its design for a tiered, 62-storey supertall skyscraper on Park Avenue in New York. More about Foster + Partners designs tiered Park Avenue supertall skyscraper
UniFor presents new Andromeda furniture collection on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: in tandem with its release at Milan design week 2024, Italian design brand UniFor has listed its distinctive Andromeda furniture collection on Dezeen Showroom. More about UniFor presents new Andromeda furniture collection on Dezeen Showroom
Mmcité on a "cultural mission" to make cities more beautiful through public furniture
Promotion: Czech brand Mmcité has been creating urban furniture for 30 years but continues to adapt to the "constantly evolving" needs of public space, says founder and creative director David Karásek. More about Mmcité on a "cultural mission" to make cities more beautiful through public furniture
Encanto upholstery fabric by Skopos Fabrics
Dezeen Showroom: British brand Skopos has created a range of fabric upholstery named Encanto, designed to add pops of colour and texture to a range of commercial spaces. More about Encanto upholstery fabric by Skopos Fabrics
OFIS Arhitekti clads geometric home in Slovenia with red-brick tiles
Slovenian studio OFIS Arhitekti has completed Frame House, a family home in Ljubljana clad in red-brick tiles that play on the area's pitched-roof buildings. More about OFIS Arhitekti clads geometric home in Slovenia with red-brick tiles
Is a plastic-free future possible?
With Earth Day 2024 and an increasing number of environmental campaigners calling for an end to plastics, is time finally up for the 20th century's miracle material? Rima Sabina Aouf finds out if we can – and should – abolish plastic. More about Is a plastic-free future possible?
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks after reports of faulty pedals causing unwanted acceleration
Car company Tesla has issued a recall of nearly all Cybertrucks sold to date, following reports of its accelerator pad becoming stuck at "full throttle". More about Tesla recalls Cybertrucks after reports of faulty pedals causing unwanted acceleration
"A 60 per cent reduction in plastic is the bare minimum we need the world to do"
We need to end our use of plastics for the sake of the planet and human's health, writes the director of Earth Day's end plastic initiatives Aidan Charron. More about "A 60 per cent reduction in plastic is the bare minimum we need the world to do"
Six architect-designed furniture pieces at Milan design week
Zaha Hadid Design, Heatherwick Studio and Foster + Partners were among the studios taking part in this year's Milan design week, with starchitecture product designs including a plastic-waste chair and mesh furniture. More about Six architect-designed furniture pieces at Milan design week
There's still time to feature in Dezeen's digital guide to NYCxDesign 2024
There's still time to get listed in Dezeen Events Guide's digital guide to the 12th anniversary of NYCxDesign, the annual festival located in New York City. More about There's still time to feature in Dezeen's digital guide to NYCxDesign 2024