Cajsa Carlson
Office interiors
Universal Design Studio draws on libraries and members' clubs for Euston workspace
London-based Universal Design Studio's interiors for The Office Group's latest workspace in Euston was informed by nearby buildings including the British Library. More about Universal Design Studio draws on libraries and members' clubs for Euston workspace
Atelier Masōmī unveils design for geometric Bët-bi art museum in Senegal
Nigerien architect Mariam Issoufou Kamara's studio Atelier Masōmī has revealed visuals of the Bët-bi museum near Kaolack in Senegal, which will draw on the area's ancient megaliths. More about Atelier Masōmī unveils design for geometric Bët-bi art museum in Senegal
Design Holding acquires Menu, By Lassen and Brdr Petersen
International group Design Holding is acquiring a majority shareholding in Denmark-based Designers Company, which owns brands including Menu, from investment company Polaris. More about Design Holding acquires Menu, By Lassen and Brdr Petersen
Ten wood-clad kitchens with warm and natural interiors
For our latest lookbook, we showcase ten kitchens where wood panelling and wooden cabinetry create a cosy, homely feel that is more often associated with living rooms. More about Ten wood-clad kitchens with warm and natural interiors
CDA creates community housing for India's Sanjaynagar slum
Architecture studio Community Design Agency has worked with local Sanjaynagar residents to create vibrant housing blocks for people living in slum conditions in the city of Ahmednagar, India. More about CDA creates community housing for India's Sanjaynagar slum
The Dezeen guide to roof architecture and design
Our latest Dezeen guide explores seven types of roofs, including hip roofs, sawtooth roofs and vaulted roofs. More about The Dezeen guide to roof architecture and design
Grafton Architects' Town House university building wins Mies van der Rohe Award 2022
RIBA Gold Medal-winning studio Grafton Architects has been awarded the European Union's annual architecture award for Town House, a colonnaded teaching building designed for Kingston University in London. More about Grafton Architects' Town House university building wins Mies van der Rohe Award 2022
Design Shanghai postponed due to Covid-19 outbreak in China
Trade fair Design Shanghai has rescheduled this year's event as the city is in lockdown following a coronavirus outbreak. The show will now take place from 13 to 15 October. More about Design Shanghai postponed due to Covid-19 outbreak in China
This week we celebrated Earth Day
This week on Dezeen, we marked Earth Day by showcasing 50 architects and designers who are pushing the boundaries of sustainable architecture and design. More about This week we celebrated Earth Day
Yinka Shonibare and India Mahdavi bring "a warm feel of Africa" to London restaurant Sketch
British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare and architect India Mahdavi have redesigned the Gallery dining room at London venue Sketch, adding site-specific artworks, warm golden colours and textured materials to its interior. More about Yinka Shonibare and India Mahdavi bring "a warm feel of Africa" to London restaurant Sketch
Controversial Oxford Street M&S demolition blocked by UK housing secretary
UK housing secretary Michael Gove has halted the planned demolition of Marks & Spencer's flagship store on London's Oxford Street, which was criticised for wasting the embodied carbon of the existing building, to allow the scheme to be reviewed. More about Controversial Oxford Street M&S demolition blocked by UK housing secretary
This week the world's skinniest skyscraper was completed
This week on Dezeen, US studio SHoP Architects completed 111 West 57th Street in New York City, which is now the world's skinniest skyscraper with a height-to-width ratio of 24:1. More about This week the world's skinniest skyscraper was completed
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"
Mercedes-Benz launches limited-edition car designed by Virgil Abloh
German car brand Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a car designed in collaboration with Virgil Abloh along with a collection of clothing designed by the late fashion designer's Off-White brand. More about Mercedes-Benz launches limited-edition car designed by Virgil Abloh
Office architecture
Meta unveils King's Cross office designed by Bennetts Associates
Social media brand Meta, formerly the Facebook Company, has opened the first of two offices in London's King's Cross neighbourhood, featuring landscaped roof gardens and terraces. More about Meta unveils King's Cross office designed by Bennetts Associates
Amy Kulper named director of The Bartlett School of Architecture
The Bartlett School of Architecture has appointed professor Amy Kulper as its director following a search to find a "transformative leader". More about Amy Kulper named director of The Bartlett School of Architecture
Herzog & de Meuron, OMA and Elemental to design trio of museums in Qatar
Qatar has announced plans to build three museums designed by architects Jacques Herzog of Herzog & de Meuron, Rem Koolhaas of OMA and Alejandro Aravena of Elemental. More about Herzog & de Meuron, OMA and Elemental to design trio of museums in Qatar
A New Nature exhibition showcases Isamu Noguchi's industrial yet organic sculptures
Site-specific installations and galvanised-steel sculptures are among artworks by artist Isamu Noguchi currently on display at London's White Cube gallery. Curator Dakin Hart selects five highlights from the exhibition. More about A New Nature exhibition showcases Isamu Noguchi's industrial yet organic sculptures
Starck expresses "unconditional support" for Ukraine after seizure of £444 million yacht he designed for Russian oligarch
French designer Philippe Starck has declared his solidarity with the Ukrainian people after Italian authorities seized Sailing Yacht A, a 145-metre sailboat he designed for a Russian billionaire, as part of international sanctions over the war in Ukraine. More about Starck expresses "unconditional support" for Ukraine after seizure of £444 million yacht he designed for Russian oligarch
Batek Architekten renovates historic cinema in pastel and earth-coloured hues
German studio Batek Architekten has refurbished Yorck Kino Passage, one of the oldest cinemas in Berlin, adding a foyer bar with pistachio-coloured arches and covering its screening rooms in saturated colours. More about Batek Architekten renovates historic cinema in pastel and earth-coloured hues