"Wait, this wasn't a joke?" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing drone footage that has revealed The Line megacity is under construction in Saudi Arabia. More about "Wait, this wasn't a joke?" says commenter
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Paul Coenen folds single sheet of steel to form furniture "that can last a generation"
Designer Paul Coenen has opened up his workshop in Eindhoven as part of Dutch Design Week to display a collection of monobloc furniture and homeware, made from stainless steel without the need for coatings, adhesives or fastenings. More about Paul Coenen folds single sheet of steel to form furniture "that can last a generation"
Semba Corporation creates own office interior from reclaimed materials
Interior construction firm Semba Corporation has renovated the interior of its headquarters in Tokyo to include reclaimed materials discarded during the demolition of other offices. More about Semba Corporation creates own office interior from reclaimed materials
Six architecture and design roles in the USA
We've selected six opportunities for architects and designers based in the USA, which are available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions at Herzog & de Meuron, SO-IL and Ennead Architects. More about Six architecture and design roles in the USA
Students design their ideal urban home in My ArchiSchool exhibition
Promotion: fifty-two students presented digital designs and architectural models of their ideal home as part of Hong Kong-based education institute My ArchiSchool's latest exhibition. More about Students design their ideal urban home in My ArchiSchool exhibition
Wheeliy 2.0 is a foldable wheelchair designed to "blend in with the city"
Japanese startup studio Quantum has updated its innovative Wheeliy wheelchair, making it lighter and easier to use, as well as adding features including armrests that act as brakes. More about Wheeliy 2.0 is a foldable wheelchair designed to "blend in with the city"
Abstract Nature lighting by Yellow Goat Design
Dezeen Showroom: American brand Yellow Goat Design has launched the Abstract Nature collection of sculptural lighting, which is informed by details from nature such as the underside of mushrooms. More about Abstract Nature lighting by Yellow Goat Design
Taller Mauricio Rocha expands Diego Rivera and Juan O'Gorman's Anahuacalli Museum
Mexican studio Taller Mauricio Rocha has expanded the Anahuacalli Museum in Mexico City, which was originally designed by artist Diego Rivera and architect Juan O'Gorman. More about Taller Mauricio Rocha expands Diego Rivera and Juan O'Gorman's Anahuacalli Museum
Adidas terminates partnership with Kanye West over antisemitic comments
Sportswear brand Adidas has dropped its Yeezy collaboration with Kanye West, officially known as Ye, stating it "does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech" after the rapper posted offensive comments on social media. More about Adidas terminates partnership with Kanye West over antisemitic comments
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Dezeen Agenda newsletter features footage of the construction of The Line megacity in Saudi Arabia
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features drone footage revealing that The Line megacity is under construction in Saudi Arabia. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now! More about Dezeen Agenda newsletter features footage of the construction of The Line megacity in Saudi Arabia
M Moser Associates transforms interior of Singapore power station into Dyson HQ
International practice M Moser Associates has overhauled the interior of a repurposed power station in Singapore to create the global headquarters for technology company Dyson, blending the building's industrial heritage with contemporary materials. More about M Moser Associates transforms interior of Singapore power station into Dyson HQ
Path by Todd Bracher Studio for Humanscale
Dezeen Showroom: designer Todd Bracher Studio has collaborated with office furniture brand Humanscale to create the Path task chair, which is made from recycled materials. More about Path by Todd Bracher Studio for Humanscale
vivo's flagship X series smartphones are designed to "fit human intuition and nature"
Promotion: design changes to smartphones need to be meaningful to users in an "elegant and simple way", according to X series head of industrial design at global technology brand vivo, An Ren. More about vivo's flagship X series smartphones are designed to "fit human intuition and nature"
Aline pendant light by Afteroom for Pholc
Dezeen Showroom: Stockholm-based design studio Afteroom has created a minimalist, cone-shaped pendant light for Swedish brand Pholc that intends to balance functionality and a sleek appearance. More about Aline pendant light by Afteroom for Pholc
Mass is More installation reimagines Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia and not-for-profit organisation Bauhaus Earth inserted a series of cross-laminated timber elements into Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's iconic Barcelona Pavilion to promote the use of wood in construction. More about Mass is More installation reimagines Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion
Cun Panda designs escape room with tree at its centre for Chinese game company
Chinese studio Cun Panda has created a flexible space for immersive game company Qian Hu Zhi Wu in Xiamen, China, that features a silver-foil-clad tree, acrylic seats and mirror installations. More about Cun Panda designs escape room with tree at its centre for Chinese game company
Five key exhibitions at Lisbon Architecture Triennale 2022
Lisbon Architecture Triennale has returned for its sixth edition, with exhibitions, installations and contributions by the likes of Dutch studio MVRDV and Japanese studio Tomoaki Uno Architects. More about Five key exhibitions at Lisbon Architecture Triennale 2022
Lund University students design solar-powered lights to reduce our reliance on the grid
As part of Dutch Design Week, students from Lund University are presenting a collection of wireless off-grid lighting systems designed to showcase the benefits of solar power in different settings from street food stalls to refugee camps. More about Lund University students design solar-powered lights to reduce our reliance on the grid
Spectrum Workstation Round ST160 by Geckeler Michels for Karimoku
Dezeen Showroom: German design meets Japanese craftsmanship in Karimoku New Standard's Spectrum Workstation Round ST160 table, created by studio Geckeler Michels to bring calm to work environments. More about Spectrum Workstation Round ST160 by Geckeler Michels for Karimoku
Mae designs senior day-care centre in southeast London to tackle social isolation
Mae Architects has completed the John Morden Centre, a day-care and health facility that explores solutions to the issue of loneliness among elderly people. More about Mae designs senior day-care centre in southeast London to tackle social isolation