Cajsa Carlson
Milan design week
Tom Dixon's 20th-anniversary exhibition features underwater furniture and mycelium towers
British designer Tom Dixon has unveiled Twenty at Milan design week, an exhibition exploring two decades of his work that includes a chair made from eelgrass and furniture that has been "grown" underwater. More about Tom Dixon's 20th-anniversary exhibition features underwater furniture and mycelium towers
Milan design week
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec design sculptural ceramic installation for Tajimi Custom Tiles
French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have created Sosei, an installation of pastel-coloured ceramic sculptures that is currently on show at Milan design week. More about Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec design sculptural ceramic installation for Tajimi Custom Tiles
Gehry House extension seems to "emerge from the inside of the house"
Continuing our series exploring deconstructivist architecture we look at Gehry House, architect Frank Gehry's radical extension to his home in Santa Monica, California. More about Gehry House extension seems to "emerge from the inside of the house"
Twelve unmissable exhibitions and installations at Milan design week
As Milan design week returns for its first full-scale event since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we pick this year's must-see shows and installations, from a feminist exhibition to an installation by an Academy Award-nominated director. More about Twelve unmissable exhibitions and installations at Milan design week
Louise Hederström designs building furniture from its waste materials
Swedish designer Louise Hederström has worked with furniture brand Swedese to use leftover wood and plywood from a Cobe-designed building to create furniture for its public spaces. More about Louise Hederström designs building furniture from its waste materials
Oio and Space10 envision IKEA furniture that can evolve and adapt to users' needs
Furniture company IKEA and its research and design lab Space10 have worked with creative studio Oio to create the Updatables concept furniture, which would use artificial intelligence to tell owners how it can be updated. More about Oio and Space10 envision IKEA furniture that can evolve and adapt to users' needs
Anna Resei designs Tele-nomadic Sheltering Unit as a moveable urban dwelling
Designer Anna Resei has created a conceptual design for a modular structure that can be used as a moveable shelter, which was shown as part of this year's Southern Sweden Design Days. More about Anna Resei designs Tele-nomadic Sheltering Unit as a moveable urban dwelling
Foster + Partners designs Manila skyscraper with wraparound verandas
British architecture studio Foster + Partners has unveiled the BWDC Residential Tower in Manila, Philippines, which will feature wraparound verandas with large roof overhangs that help keep the apartments cool. More about Foster + Partners designs Manila skyscraper with wraparound verandas
Yuri Suzuki designs Ambient Machine as a "sound conditioner"
Sound artist and designer Yuri Suzuki has launched the Ambient Machine, a device designed to create atmospheric sounds for "non-active listening." More about Yuri Suzuki designs Ambient Machine as a "sound conditioner"
This week we revealed a proposal to build cities from lava
This week on Dezeen, Icelandic architect Arnhildur Palmadottir revealed her "radical and gigantic" Lavaforming proposal at the DesignMarch festival in Reykjavík. More about This week we revealed a proposal to build cities from lava
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