This week on Dezeen
This week we unveiled the 2023 Serpentine Pavilion
This week on Dezeen, we revealed the Serpentine Pavilion in London and reported from 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen. More about This week we unveiled the 2023 Serpentine Pavilion
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Education
Geodes inform design of Arizona research building by Grimshaw and Architekton
Architecture studios Grimshaw and Architekton looked to natural elements such as rocks and saguaro cacti while designing the Walton Center of Planetary Health at Arizona State University. More about Geodes inform design of Arizona research building by Grimshaw and Architekton
Hotels
Hybrid and Palma include organic elements within brutalist Mexican hotel
Seattle architecture studio Hybrid and Mexico City-based Palma have created a hotel called NICO Loma Alta that features elements of brutalism and vernacular architecture. More about Hybrid and Palma include organic elements within brutalist Mexican hotel
Architecture
Buero Wagner creates adaptable black-timber pavilion in Rome
Black-painted wood clads the demountable Black Pavilion, a tent-like structure designed by architecture studio Buero Wagner to be flexible for a range of uses. More about Buero Wagner creates adaptable black-timber pavilion in Rome
News
Bjarke Ingels designs Vollebak Island home to demonstrate "philosophy of hedonistic sustainability"
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has collaborated with clothing brand Vollebak to design an entirely self-sufficient, off-grid island home in Nova Scotia, Canada. More about Bjarke Ingels designs Vollebak Island home to demonstrate "philosophy of hedonistic sustainability"
Architecture
Heatherwick Studio reveals design for Shanghai exhibition hall wrapped in "ribbons"
British architecture firm Heatherwick Studio has revealed the design of West Bund Orbit exhibition centre in Shanghai, China, which will be wrapped in a series of curved balconies. More about Heatherwick Studio reveals design for Shanghai exhibition hall wrapped in "ribbons"
Architecture
Latvia brings "supermarket-like atmosphere" to Venice Architecture Biennale pavilion
Fake tins, cartons and bottles line shelves in the Latvian Pavilion at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale, which takes the form of a supermarket where visitors are invited to reflect on past festivals. More about Latvia brings "supermarket-like atmosphere" to Venice Architecture Biennale pavilion
Architecture
Dezeen Debate features "austere but chic" home in Mexico
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features an all-white stucco home in Mexico by HW Studio Arquitectos. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen Debate features "austere but chic" home in Mexico
Architecture
Hemsworth Architecture wraps Canadian mass timber factory in cedar slats
Canadian studio Hemsworth Architecture has completed a mass timber factory wrapped in vertical cedar slats, nestled in British Colombia's Squamish Valley. More about Hemsworth Architecture wraps Canadian mass timber factory in cedar slats
Architecture
Recycled railway sleepers clad creative centre beside Camden's Roundhouse
Wooden planks made from old railway sleepers clad Roundhouse Works, a creative centre in London designed by architect Paddy Dillon with local studios Reed Watts Architects and Allies & Morrison. More about Recycled railway sleepers clad creative centre beside Camden's Roundhouse
Interview
Serpentine Pavilion "a reflection of the times" says Lina Ghotmeh
Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh says that her restrained and environmentally conscious Serpentine Pavilion reflects current views on architecture in this exclusive interview. More about Serpentine Pavilion "a reflection of the times" says Lina Ghotmeh
Architecture
MAST set to transform abandoned Milanese sand quarry into floating park
Copenhagen-based architecture studio MAST has unveiled plans to create a park with floating buildings and islands called Centroparco in an abandoned sand quarry on the outskirts of Milan. More about MAST set to transform abandoned Milanese sand quarry into floating park
Promotion
Design of the Workplace report reveals sustainability is "non-negotiable" for workers
Promotion: companies that prioritise sustainability in their office design are preferred by workers according to a report commissioned by developer Brookfield Properties and architecture studio Foster + Partners. More about Design of the Workplace report reveals sustainability is "non-negotiable" for workers
Architecture
2m26 references traditional food carts for mobile all-in-one ramen restaurant
Kyoto-based architecture and design studio 2m26 has created a compact, movable restaurant from locally-sourced Hinoki cypress timber. More about 2m26 references traditional food carts for mobile all-in-one ramen restaurant
Architecture
HOK designs mirrored "stadium of the future" for Jacksonville Jaguars
Architecture studio HOK has unveiled the planned renovation of the National Football League stadium in Jacksonville, USA, which would cover the existing building with a fritted dome. More about HOK designs mirrored "stadium of the future" for Jacksonville Jaguars
Residential architecture and interiors
Docks inform design of ERRE Arquitectos' stilted Chilean beach house
Local studio ERRE Arquitectos has wrapped a seaside house in pine and lifted it on silts in order to optimise views of the coastline in Chile. More about Docks inform design of ERRE Arquitectos' stilted Chilean beach house
News
Sumayya Vally unveils design for sculptural pedestrian bridge in Belgium
A series of boat-like forms will be tied together to create the Asiat-Darse pedestrian bridge, which South African architect Sumayya Vally is designing for Vilvoorde in Belgium. More about Sumayya Vally unveils design for sculptural pedestrian bridge in Belgium
Mixed-use
Studio Seilern adds subterranean spa and reflective additions to historic Vilnius complex
UK practice Studio Seilern Architects has transformed a walled complex in the old town of Vilnius, Lithuania, into the Boksto 6 hospitality and office complex. More about Studio Seilern adds subterranean spa and reflective additions to historic Vilnius complex
Architecture
Five luxury residential projects designed by luxury car brands
Luxury car brands including Bentley, Bugatti, Aston Martin and Porsche are making the move into high-end homes. Here are five houses and skyscrapers designed by car companies. More about Five luxury residential projects designed by luxury car brands
Comments
"The exterior walls will make an excellent canvas for Banksy" says commenter
In this week's comments update readers discussed a monolithic home in Mexico created as a haven for the residents and other top architecture and design stories. More about "The exterior walls will make an excellent canvas for Banksy" says commenter