Cajsa Carlson
Seven serene interiors with decorative lime plaster walls
For our latest lookbook, we have gathered seven examples of homes where tactile and practical lime plaster walls give the interiors a natural, calming feel. More about Seven serene interiors with decorative lime plaster walls
Apollodorus Architecture proposes classical alternative to Bath Rugby stadium
British studio Apollodorus Architecture has designed a Colosseum-like stadium in Bath, UK, as a response to a proposed redevelopment put forward by Bath Rugby. More about Apollodorus Architecture proposes classical alternative to Bath Rugby stadium
Lab La Bla uses "hyper-ordinary materials" for energy operator HQ interior
Local studio Lab La Bla sourced diabase rock from a nearby mine and created seating from MDF and recycled cork for the interior of energy company E.ON's headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. More about Lab La Bla uses "hyper-ordinary materials" for energy operator HQ interior
"Visionary" Italian designer Rodolfo Dordoni dies aged 69
Architect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni, who served as the art director for a number of Italian design brands including Artemide, Cappellini and Minotti, has passed away at the age of 69. More about "Visionary" Italian designer Rodolfo Dordoni dies aged 69
Dezeen's top five houses of July 2023
Dezeen's top five houses of the month for July 2023 include minimalist homes informed by Case Study houses and Japanese aesthetics, in locations ranging from the UK to Australia. More about Dezeen's top five houses of July 2023
Mass production "a possibility to drive progress and change" say IKEA design managers
With IKEA turning 80 this year, Dezeen spoke to its global design managers Eva Lilja Löwenhielm and Johan Ejdemo about AI, working with external designers and why it remains a "unique low-price brand". More about Mass production "a possibility to drive progress and change" say IKEA design managers
Job Smeets fills Hermès windows with characters celebrating "dystopian" summer
Studio Jobs designer Job Smeets has designed Life on Mars, a window installation for fashion brand Hermès that will be on display in stores across France. More about Job Smeets fills Hermès windows with characters celebrating "dystopian" summer
UNESCO condemns Russia's destruction of Odesa buildings as "attack against culture"
UNESCO director general Audrey Azoulay has condemned Russia's attack on historic Odesa, which damaged 25 architectural monuments including the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral. More about UNESCO condemns Russia's destruction of Odesa buildings as "attack against culture"
Foster + Partners designs Equinox hotel for Saudi Arabia's Amaala resort
British studio Foster + Partners has unveiled designs for the Equinox Resort Amaala hotel, which will feature a circular "floating" canopy and be located on the west coast of Saudi Arabia. More about Foster + Partners designs Equinox hotel for Saudi Arabia's Amaala resort
Norm Architects uses "natural forms" and steel details for Chancery House interior
Danish studio Norm Architects has worked with pale wood, red bricks, sandstone and stainless steel to create the interior of The Office Group's Chancery House workspace in London. More about Norm Architects uses "natural forms" and steel details for Chancery House interior
Twitter rebrands as X with "art deco" logo
Twitter's owner, US entrepreneur Elon Musk, has announced that the social media platform has changed its name and logo to X to "embody the imperfections in us all". More about Twitter rebrands as X with "art deco" logo
Robots should be "good neighbours and good citizens" says Madeline Gannon
People are asking the wrong questions about humanity's relationship with AI argues Madeline Gannon, a designer whose work focuses on communication between robots and people. More about Robots should be "good neighbours and good citizens" says Madeline Gannon
Eight interiors where Barbiecore pink adds a playful touch of colour
As the upcoming Barbie film has created a shortage of pink colour and launched a real-life dollhouse in Malibu, we gathered eight pink interiors to exemplify the Barbiecore aesthetic for this lookbook. More about Eight interiors where Barbiecore pink adds a playful touch of colour
Canadian ethics ombudsperson investigates Nike's alleged use of Uyghur forced labour
The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise is investigating allegations that sportswear brand Nike has supply relationships with Chinese companies that benefit from Uyghur forced labour. More about Canadian ethics ombudsperson investigates Nike's alleged use of Uyghur forced labour
Snøhetta designs elliptical planetarium informed by "movement of the stars"
Architecture studio Snøhetta has completed Orionis, a planetarium in Douai, France, that features two domes surrounded by sweeping wooden walls. More about Snøhetta designs elliptical planetarium informed by "movement of the stars"
David Adjaye's campus for The Africa Institute cancelled after sexual misconduct allegations
The Africa Institute in Sharjah has cancelled David Adjaye's work on a monolithic campus for the organisation after the architect was accused of sexual assault and harassment. More about David Adjaye's campus for The Africa Institute cancelled after sexual misconduct allegations
This week David Adjaye was accused of sexual misconduct
This week on Dezeen, we covered the news that British-Ghanaian architect David Adjaye has been accused of sexual assault and harassment by three former employees. More about This week David Adjaye was accused of sexual misconduct
Baltic Architects Unions Association withdraws from UIA over Ukraine war
The association for architects from Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania has withdrawn from the International Union of Architects as it has not suspended the memberships of Russia and Belarus after the invasion of Ukraine. More about Baltic Architects Unions Association withdraws from UIA over Ukraine war
David Adjaye steps down from roles after sexual misconduct allegations
British-Ghanaian architect David Adjaye has stepped away from a number of roles, including being a design advocate for the mayor of London, after three women reportedly accused him of sexual assault and harassment. More about David Adjaye steps down from roles after sexual misconduct allegations
Keiji Ashizawa designs "home-like" The Conran Shop in Hillside Terrace
Designer Keiji Ashizawa has devised the interiors of The Conran Shop Daikanyama in Tokyo, which is located inside a building by architect Fumihiko Maki and spotlights products from Japan and Asia. More about Keiji Ashizawa designs "home-like" The Conran Shop in Hillside Terrace