Truly made-to-measure rugs by Bolon
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish flooring brand Bolon has launched Truly, a collection of boldly patterned made-to-measure rugs. More about Truly made-to-measure rugs by Bolon
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Tom Wiscombe and Marrikka Trotter apologise for "high-pressure office culture" after being suspended by SCI-Arc
Two SCI-Arc faculty members who were put on administrative leave for suggesting that architecture students should work long hours for low pay have apologised for their comments. More about Tom Wiscombe and Marrikka Trotter apologise for "high-pressure office culture" after being suspended by SCI-Arc
Three designs that champion co-living revealed as Davidson Prize finalists
A community housing model anchored by childcare and ideas for rural co-living that tackle loneliness and affordability are among the three finalists of the second annual Davidson Prize. More about Three designs that champion co-living revealed as Davidson Prize finalists
Claesson Koivisto Rune designs prototype town hall to "assist in cementing democracy" in Ukraine
Architecture studio Claesson Koivisto Rune has created a prototype for an administrative town hall in Ukraine, which had been set for rollout across the country prior to the Russian invasion. More about Claesson Koivisto Rune designs prototype town hall to "assist in cementing democracy" in Ukraine
CitizenM to become "first hospitality company to build in the metaverse"
Hotel developer CitizenM has announced plans to build a hotel in the metaverse, which will be set in gaming world The Sandbox and could eventually become a real-life location. More about CitizenM to become "first hospitality company to build in the metaverse"
Woods + Dangaran creates Desert Palisades house for rocky site in Palm Springs
Patinated brass panels and extra-clear glass form the facades of a weekend dwelling designed by Woods + Dangaran for a boulder-strewn site in southern California. More about Woods + Dangaran creates Desert Palisades house for rocky site in Palm Springs
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SHoP Architects begins construction on milled-stone US consulate building in Milan
US studio SHoP Architects has broken ground on the New Consulate Campus in Milan, a 10-acre diplomatic campus that takes cues from the site's existing neoclassical architecture. More about SHoP Architects begins construction on milled-stone US consulate building in Milan
Edaha chair by GamFratesi for Koyori
Dezeen Showroom: GamFratesi took inspiration from the shapes of branches and leaves to create the smoothly curved Edaha chair for Japanese brand Koyori. More about Edaha chair by GamFratesi for Koyori
Architecture "lagging behind all other sectors" in climate change fight says IPCC report author
Efforts to halt catastrophic climate change are being held back by "inertia" in the built environment sector, according to Yamina Saheb, co-author of the latest report from the United Nations climate change panel. More about Architecture "lagging behind all other sectors" in climate change fight says IPCC report author
Onde seating by Luca Nichetto for Gandia Blasco
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Gandia Blasco has expanded its Onde collection by Luca Nichetto with two more seating designs suited for al fresco working. More about Onde seating by Luca Nichetto for Gandia Blasco
Chris Luce designs Casa Nu as a "refuge" for surfers
Exposed concrete and open-air showers define this Mexican house by architect Chris Luce, which was designed as a functional sanctuary for surfers. More about Chris Luce designs Casa Nu as a "refuge" for surfers
Joan Sibina creates cylindrical sports museum encircled by Olympic rings
Spanish architect Joan Sibina has designed the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum in Doha, Qatar, which features a cylindrical glass building within five intertwined Olympic rings. More about Joan Sibina creates cylindrical sports museum encircled by Olympic rings
"Vacuum cleaners require a different approach to accessories" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are amused by Dyson's design for a set of noise-cancelling headphones and discussing other top stories. More about "Vacuum cleaners require a different approach to accessories" says commenter
Fox Wall lamp by Bernhard Osann for Nemo Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Nemo Lighting has launched Fox Wall, a minimalist wall lamp with a swooping neck conceived by Hamburg-based industrial designer Bernhard Osann. More about Fox Wall lamp by Bernhard Osann for Nemo Lighting
Top five designs in Dezeen and LG Display's OLEDs Go! competition revealed
Display screens that roll up into speakers, digital room dividers and transparent OLED screens that integrate into furniture are among the finalists in Dezeen and LG Display's OLEDs Go! competition. More about Top five designs in Dezeen and LG Display's OLEDs Go! competition revealed
London mayor reviewing decision to allow Oxford Street M&S demolition in light of new carbon guidelines
London mayor Sadiq Khan is reviewing his decision not to stop the controversial demolition of Marks & Spencer's flagship store on Oxford Street following new guidance on embodied carbon for developments in the city. More about London mayor reviewing decision to allow Oxford Street M&S demolition in light of new carbon guidelines
Heatherwick Studio designs volcano-like performing arts centre for China
British designer Thomas Heatherwick's studio has revealed visuals of a performing arts centre planned for Hainan, China, that draws on the island's volcanic landscape and Hainanese opera costumes. More about Heatherwick Studio designs volcano-like performing arts centre for China
Ten architecture jobs in the UK, USA and Europe
We've selected a variety of promising roles in architecture featured on Dezeen Jobs this week, including roles at OMA, Christ & Gantenbein and Marks Barfield Architects.
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Theaster Gates and Prada announce first Experimental Design Lab awardees
Artist Theaster Gates and fashion house Prada have revealed the inaugural cohort for their Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab, a three-year incubator programme aimed at supporting Black designers. More about Theaster Gates and Prada announce first Experimental Design Lab awardees
Perkins&Will completes Singing Hills recreation facility in Dallas
Large expanses of glass feature in a multi-generational community centre designed by architecture firm Perkins&Will for a neglected neighbourhood in Dallas, Texas. More about Perkins&Will completes Singing Hills recreation facility in Dallas