Crystal Shell Pendant lighting by Shakúff
Dezeen Showroom: the Crystal Shell Pendant is a clam-shaped addition to New York-based studio Shakúff's hanging lighting range. More about Crystal Shell Pendant lighting by Shakúff
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Austin Maynard Architects completes Terracotta House in Melbourne
Terracotta tiles and reclaimed bricks clad the walls and roofs of this house in an inner suburb of Melbourne, which Austin Maynard Architects designed for a keen gardener. More about Austin Maynard Architects completes Terracotta House in Melbourne
Urban developments that "strive for zero carbon" to start on site in Milan, Paris, Reykjavik and Oslo
A series of low-carbon urban quarters are set to be built as part of Reinventing Cities, a global competition that aims to help cities eliminate carbon emissions. More about Urban developments that "strive for zero carbon" to start on site in Milan, Paris, Reykjavik and Oslo
Reframd creates "Afropolitan" sunglasses designed to fit black faces
Berlin-based eyewear brand Reframd has designed a range of 3D-printed sunglasses specifically for people with low and wide noses. More about Reframd creates "Afropolitan" sunglasses designed to fit black faces
Watch our live talk on European design with Philips TV & Sound
To launch Dezeen's new collaboration with Philips TV & Sound, the brand's chief design officer Rod White, architect Mary Arnold Forster and Mormedi founder and CEO Jaime Moreno discussed European design in a live talk. More about Watch our live talk on European design with Philips TV & Sound
MAD designs Cloud Center in China to resemble a floating cloud
Architecture studio MAD has revealed its design for a multi-purpose cultural centre on China's Aranya Gold Coast that was informed by clouds and space. More about MAD designs Cloud Center in China to resemble a floating cloud
Twelve Architects unveils plan for elevated park in Manchester
London studio Twelve Architects has revealed its plan to transform the disused Castlefield Viaduct in Manchester into a "green oasis" reminiscent of New York City's High Line. More about Twelve Architects unveils plan for elevated park in Manchester
Pale pink tiles create distinctive new facade for London terrace renovated by Archmongers
London studio Archmongers has used a colour palette of yellows, browns and pinks in a renovation of a Victorian terraced house in north London. More about Pale pink tiles create distinctive new facade for London terrace renovated by Archmongers
Rooi uses plywood joinery to revamp post-war Chinese apartment for modern life
Multifunctional plywood structures that create spaces for sleeping, storage and drinking tea feature in this compact apartment in Beijing designed by Rooi. More about Rooi uses plywood joinery to revamp post-war Chinese apartment for modern life
Hawaiian villa by De Reus Architects sits atop a crystallised lava flow
US studio De Reus Architects has perched this villa on an expanse of solidified lava, offering its residents sweeping views of the leeward side of Hawaii's Big Island. More about Hawaiian villa by De Reus Architects sits atop a crystallised lava flow
Claims that planting trees won't slow climate change are "absolute garbage" says commenter
In this week's comments update, our story quoting experts who say planting trees "doesn't make any sense" in the fight against climate change has triggered a furious reaction from readers. More about Claims that planting trees won't slow climate change are "absolute garbage" says commenter
Paul Cocksedge's new chandelier for Moooi is "shaped by gravity"
British designer Paul Cocksedge explains how customers can configure his new Gravity Chandelier for Moooi in this video Dezeen produced for the Dutch design brand. More about Paul Cocksedge's new chandelier for Moooi is "shaped by gravity"
Falmouth University presents eight student product design projects
3D-printed shoes and a bathroom that adapts to different age groups are included in Dezeen's latest school show by product design students at Falmouth University. More about Falmouth University presents eight student product design projects
"The Race to Zero is neither highly ambitious nor providing the leadership needed at this critical time"
Last week, UN climate champion Nigel Topping claimed that architects have been slow to sign up to its net-zero carbon emissions programme. This "unfairly presented architects and top firms in a negative light," writes 2021 AIA Gold Medal winner Edward Mazria. More about "The Race to Zero is neither highly ambitious nor providing the leadership needed at this critical time"
Hansgrohe reflects on 120 years of kitchen and bathroom innovation
Dezeen promotion: as German company Hansgrohe turns 120 years old this year, Dezeen looks back at some of its most important product innovations and how they have helped to shape the bathroom of today. More about Hansgrohe reflects on 120 years of kitchen and bathroom innovation
Kadur Drizzle orb pendant lights by Shakúff
Dezeen Showroom: these orb-shaped pendant lights by design and manufacturing studio Shakúff are designed to make you feel as if you're "inside a snowglobe filled with soft rain". More about Kadur Drizzle orb pendant lights by Shakúff
Bak Gordon Arquitectos builds Casa Azul alongside elongated pool
Portuguese studio Bak Gordon Arquitectos has completed a house alongside a long swimming pool in the Alentejo region of Portugal. More about Bak Gordon Arquitectos builds Casa Azul alongside elongated pool
"We are already carbon negative by some long stretch" says furniture maker Sebastian Cox
Creating furniture from locally sourced wood has allowed Sebastian Cox to make his company and his employees carbon negative, the British designer claims. More about "We are already carbon negative by some long stretch" says furniture maker Sebastian Cox
Pietre Maximum by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces
Dezeen Showroom: architectural surfaces company Fiandre Architectural Surfaces' Pietre Maximum range of surfacing materials aims to mimic the beauty and texture of natural stone. More about Pietre Maximum by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces
Daytrip channels Margate's rippled beach in revamped Turner Contemporary store
Design studio Daytrip looked to Margate's dramatic beach landscape when designing this shop for the Turner Contemporary gallery, which sits perched on the town's seafront. More about Daytrip channels Margate's rippled beach in revamped Turner Contemporary store