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Lucifer Lighting puts recycled ocean-plastic lights into mass production
Texas lighting company Lucifer Lighting has integrated ocean plastic into its Atomos downlighting, melting down millions of feet of fishing lines and nets into its injection moulding processes. More about Lucifer Lighting puts recycled ocean-plastic lights into mass production
"Lo-TEK is reframing how we think about water" says Julia Watson
Ancient building technologies should inform the way we manage today's increased risk of flooding and drought, author and designer Julia Watson tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "Lo-TEK is reframing how we think about water" says Julia Watson
NASA says "living and working on the moon will become reality" after 2032
American space agency NASA has updated plans for a permanent moon base, with a multi-phased plan culminating in "semi-permanent habitation models". More about NASA says "living and working on the moon will become reality" after 2032
"Arc de Trump" design approved for Washington DC
A monumental triumphal arch with a neoclassical structure devised by Atlanta-based studio Harrison Design has been approved for Washington DC, USA, by the Commission of Fine Arts. More about "Arc de Trump" design approved for Washington DC
Gensler designs Corten data centre to have "meaningful civic contribution"
Achitecture studio Gensler has released renderings of Thistle Data Center Campus, a hyperscale data centre in Arizona, USA, with a weathering steel facade. More about Gensler designs Corten data centre to have "meaningful civic contribution"
First images of Gensler-designed 60-building data centre development in Utah revealed
Infrastructure firm O'Leary Digital has exclusively revealed the first images of the Stratos Hyperscale Data Center in Box Elder County, Utah, which is being designed by architecture studio Gensler as one of the largest data centres in the world. More about First images of Gensler-designed 60-building data centre development in Utah revealed
Eleven design collections launching at NYCxDesign 2026
With a busy design fair calendar, launching a collection during NYCxDesign shows a specific commitment to the city's creative scene. Here, we've chosen 11 stand-out launches to look out for in New York this week. More about Eleven design collections launching at NYCxDesign 2026
New York's ICFF to move to November from 2027
New York furniture show International Contemporary Furniture Fair will move from its May dates to a spot in November, after more than 35 years, starting in 2027. More about New York's ICFF to move to November from 2027
Ikonstudio releases historic furniture by Louis Kahn and SOM
Canadian design outfit Ikonstudio has launched its inaugural collections of historic furniture, which were designed by SOM and Louis Kahn. More about Ikonstudio releases historic furniture by Louis Kahn and SOM
Nine of the best projects from the inaugural Montreal Design Week
In terms of design, Montreal punches way above its weight. Here, Dezeen selects nine projects from its inaugural design week, from conceptual reuse projects to stylistic experimentations. More about Nine of the best projects from the inaugural Montreal Design Week
Montreal designers turn pews into design objects to mark convent's conversion
As part of a larger reuse project of a former convent in Montreal, curatorial collective Nouveau Milieu has commissioned design objects repurposed from the pews, which were showcased during Montreal Design Week. More about Montreal designers turn pews into design objects to mark convent's conversion
Isabel Strauss wins competition for public bathroom at Gropius House
Architectural designer Isabel Strauss has designed a public bathroom for the grounds of German-American architect Walter Gropius's self-designed home in Massachusetts, USA, chosen from hundreds of submissions. More about Isabel Strauss wins competition for public bathroom at Gropius House
Bar Extra forms stylish social centrepiece for Montreal Design Week
Culinary studio Menu Extra and local interior design studio Atelier Zébulon Perron have created a temporary bar outfitted with a custom chandelier for festival-goers at Montreal Design Week. More about Bar Extra forms stylish social centrepiece for Montreal Design Week
Montreal students convert Olympic Stadium roof into design objects
Students at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, have converted the Kevlar fabric used for the infamous Montreal Olympic Stadium into furniture for an exhibition held during Montreal Design Week. More about Montreal students convert Olympic Stadium roof into design objects
Peterson Rich Office designs Condé M Nast Galleries at The Met in time for yearly gala exhibition
Brooklyn-based architecture studio Peterson Rich Office has completed the design of five spaces at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, revealing historic facades to showcase the layered history of the museum. More about Peterson Rich Office designs Condé M Nast Galleries at The Met in time for yearly gala exhibition
Peter Arnell selected as America's first chief brand architect
The US government has selected American design executive Peter Arnell to serve as the chief brand architect within the newly formed National Design Studio and shape the identity of a "different type of government". More about Peter Arnell selected as America's first chief brand architect
GM Industrial Design "communicates gesture of the swing" for golf tournament trophy
Designers at automotive brands GM and Cadillac have created a cast-bronze trophy that combines the form of a golf swing and the curves of a vehicle for the 2026 Cadillac Championship golf tournament in Miami. More about GM Industrial Design "communicates gesture of the swing" for golf tournament trophy
Eight iconic mid-century modern designs that never went out of production
More than 50 years later, mid-century modern design remains both relevant and fascinating. Here, author Jenna McKnight selects eight pieces that have been in production ever since they were designed in the 1950s and 60s. More about Eight iconic mid-century modern designs that never went out of production
ARO transforms Green-Wood Cemetery greenhouse in New York into welcome centre
New York architecture studio ARO has restored a historic greenhouse at the storied Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, surrounding the structure with a new welcome centre and entrance courtyard. More about ARO transforms Green-Wood Cemetery greenhouse in New York into welcome centre
KPF, ODP and Patricia Urquiola designing "White Lotus" resort skyscraper in Miami
Architecture studios KPF and ODP have designed a skyscraper in Miami for hospitality company Anantara, known for operating the hotel featured in a season of television show The White Lotus. More about KPF, ODP and Patricia Urquiola designing "White Lotus" resort skyscraper in Miami