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
Ten interiors with creative built-in furniture solutions
For our latest lookbook, we've collected ten interiors with built-in furniture that adds storage space and tailor-made seating solutions to homes. More about Ten interiors with creative built-in furniture solutions
Salone del Mobile announces 60th anniversary edition with focus on sustainability
Milan furniture fair Salone del Mobile has revealed plans for its upcoming anniversary edition on 12-17 June, which will include an installation by architect Mario Cucinella. More about Salone del Mobile announces 60th anniversary edition with focus on sustainability
ArkDes exhibition explores Stockholm Design Lab's everyday graphic design
The Smoothies, Museums and Airports exhibition, which showcases graphic design studio Stockholm Design Lab's contribution to everyday design, from IKEA typefaces to airport wayfinding, has opened at architecture museum ArkDes. More about ArkDes exhibition explores Stockholm Design Lab's everyday graphic design
Grant Major designs The Power of the Dog ranch as a "hyper-masculine alpha male environment"
Production designer Grant Major designed a two-storey house to embody a main character's suppressed homosexuality as the centrepiece of the Oscar-nominated set design for Netflix's The Power of the Dog film. More about Grant Major designs The Power of the Dog ranch as a "hyper-masculine alpha male environment"
Six vulva-shaped designs including skyscrapers, stadiums and a spaceship
Following the unveiling of the Vulva Spaceship concept last week, we have rounded up five buildings that have been compared to female genitalia. More about Six vulva-shaped designs including skyscrapers, stadiums and a spaceship
Ten buildings that showcase the beauty of London's council housing
Jack Young's book The Council House aims to capture the beauty of London's council estates, which he photographed to "look like they could be perched on an Italian hillside". He chooses 10 favourites for Dezeen. More about Ten buildings that showcase the beauty of London's council housing
Nordic functionalism informs Stockholm beauty clinic by ASKA
Swedish architecture studio ASKA has drawn on the existing 1930s architecture for its refurbishment of Stockholm beauty salon MBS by Malika, adding arched shapes and oak veneer panelling. More about Nordic functionalism informs Stockholm beauty clinic by ASKA
"Wherever I work I must understand that place" says Marina Tabassum
Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum, who was recently awarded the Soane Medal, explains why she only works in her home country in this exclusive interview. More about "Wherever I work I must understand that place" says Marina Tabassum
David Chipperfield Architects and Zaha Hadid Architects suspend work in Russia
Architecture firms David Chipperfield Architects and Zaha Hadid Architects have announced they are halting work on projects in Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine. More about David Chipperfield Architects and Zaha Hadid Architects suspend work in Russia
Office interiors
Studio Rhonda uses saturated colours and glass bricks to revamp Zetteler's headquarters
Interiors firm Studio Rhonda has redesigned communications agency Zetteler's London office using contrasting colours and tactile vegan and deaf-friendly materials. More about Studio Rhonda uses saturated colours and glass bricks to revamp Zetteler's headquarters
Ten striking buildings by Iranian studio Hooba Design Group
To mark Hooba Design Group winning the RIBA International Emerging Architect 2021 prize, we have rounded up ten projects by the Tehran-based architecture studio. More about Ten striking buildings by Iranian studio Hooba Design Group
Offecct launches furniture by Pauline Deltour as family aims to realise her final designs
Swedish furniture maker Offecct has unveiled two new pieces by designer Pauline Deltour, the first created since her death last year, as her family and colleagues vow to take her final designs into production. More about Offecct launches furniture by Pauline Deltour as family aims to realise her final designs
Looping Corten-steel broadcasting tower built in Turkey
Dutch studios IND [Inter.National.Design] and Powerhouse Company have completed the Çanakkale Antenna Tower, a broadcasting and observation tower made from Corten steel to contrast a surrounding forest. More about Looping Corten-steel broadcasting tower built in Turkey
Theaster Gates unveils Black Chapel as 2022 Serpentine Pavilion
American artist Theaster Gates has unveiled his concept for this year's Serpentine Pavilion, which will take the form of a wooden pavilion that references Stoke-on-Trent's bottle kilns. More about Theaster Gates unveils Black Chapel as 2022 Serpentine Pavilion
Copenhagen Contemporary cafe features wooden chairs made by 25 designers
Danish studio Tableau and designer Ari Prasetya have filled the Connie-Connie cafe at the Copenhagen Contemporary art gallery with chairs created by 25 designers from leftover wood. More about Copenhagen Contemporary cafe features wooden chairs made by 25 designers
Práctica Arquitectura reinterprets Mexican hacienda in volcanic stone
Mexican studio Práctica Arquitectura has designed La Hacienda Jardín, a holiday home in Tepoztlán built from Texcal volcanic stone and Durango pine around a central courtyard. More about Práctica Arquitectura reinterprets Mexican hacienda in volcanic stone
Design Miami launches Paris edition and appoints Maria Cristina Didero as curatorial director
Design fair Design Miami will launch its first Paris edition in October and has named Maria Cristina Didero as its global curatorial director. More about Design Miami launches Paris edition and appoints Maria Cristina Didero as curatorial director
Unemori Architects and Teco Architects create "park-like" health and childcare centre
Japanese studios Unemori Architects and Teco Architects have turned a commercial building in Kitakami, Japan, into a health and childcare support centre, adding undulating floors and ceilings. More about Unemori Architects and Teco Architects create "park-like" health and childcare centre
