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Squid Game's violent contests take place in spaces designed "to trigger nostalgia" says director Hwang Dong-Hyuk
The set designs for Netflix's hit show Squid Game, which were informed by everything from MC Escher engravings to real children's playgrounds, were designed "to look cute and sweet" according to the show's director and art director. More about Squid Game's violent contests take place in spaces designed "to trigger nostalgia" says director Hwang Dong-Hyuk
Benedetta Tagliabue reveals mass-timber metro station under construction in Naples
Barcelona-based studio EMBT has revealed images of a mass-timber metro station, which is under construction in the Centro Direzionale area of Naples. More about Benedetta Tagliabue reveals mass-timber metro station under construction in Naples
Factory Records sleeves were "about things I didn't have" says Peter Saville
Legendary designer Peter Saville has revealed the inspiration behind his early work for Factory Records, saying the influential covers featured "things that I saw and wished were part of my reality". More about Factory Records sleeves were "about things I didn't have" says Peter Saville
Ten interiors with window seats for peaceful contemplation
For our latest lookbook, we've collected 10 homes with restful window seats where the owners can watch the world go by. More about Ten interiors with window seats for peaceful contemplation
Bovenbouw Architectuur designs black-brick Bazel home on sloping terrain
Antwerp studio Bovenbouw Architectuur has designed a house in Belgium with an interior that spans four levels and was designed to make visitors feel like they are walking up a path. More about Bovenbouw Architectuur designs black-brick Bazel home on sloping terrain
Peter Saville designs "rural graffiti" Technicolour collection for Kvadrat
Graphic designer Peter Saville has created his first-ever textile collection, Technicolour, which he designed together with Danish brand Kvadrat. More about Peter Saville designs "rural graffiti" Technicolour collection for Kvadrat
Ten stylish plywood interiors that give the material a luxurious upgrade
For our latest lookbook, we've collected ten projects from the Dezeen archive that make innovative use of plywood, turning the humble material into a stylish interior design feature. More about Ten stylish plywood interiors that give the material a luxurious upgrade
This week Dubai Expo 2020 opened
This week on Dezeen, we showcased architecture from Dubai Expo 2020, including the Qatar pavilion and the UAE pavilion, both designed by Santiago Calatrava. More about This week Dubai Expo 2020 opened
Asif Khan, Mariam Kamara, David Adjaye and Theaster Gates to redevelop Liverpool waterfront
Designer Asif Khan, architects Mariam Kamara and David Adjaye and artist Theaster Gates are set to transform Liverpool's Canning Dock in a project aiming to bring the history of the transatlantic slave trade into the public realm. More about Asif Khan, Mariam Kamara, David Adjaye and Theaster Gates to redevelop Liverpool waterfront
Atang Tshikare, India Mahdavi and Nendo reinterpret Dior's Medallion chair
Seventeen designers have presented their own versions of fashion house Dior's Medallion chair, including chairs in glass and polyurethane as well as a seat designed to also be appreciated by people with visual impairments. More about Atang Tshikare, India Mahdavi and Nendo reinterpret Dior's Medallion chair
Bauhaus-informed chair and hemp vases feature in Ukurant Perspectives exhibition
Exhibition platform Ukurant has launched Perspectives, a showcase of emerging designers, in Copenhagen as part of 3 Days of Design. More about Bauhaus-informed chair and hemp vases feature in Ukurant Perspectives exhibition
Hay unveils renovated Hay House 2.0 during 3 Days of Design
Danish interior design brand Hay has completed the renovation and expansion of its shop in central Copenhagen, Hay House 2.0, which has been given a colourful update by the company's in-house team and now also holds a showroom and an events space. More about Hay unveils renovated Hay House 2.0 during 3 Days of Design
The Lost Graduation Show presents student projects from around the world at Supersalone
For the first time ever, the Salone del Mobile furniture fair this year hosted an entire showcase dedicated to graduate design including students from 48 different schools and 22 different countries. More about The Lost Graduation Show presents student projects from around the world at Supersalone
Ten global projects that demonstrate the possibilities of low-energy architecture
Low-energy buildings can "make communities more resilient to climate shocks," says author Jared Green. Here he picks ten examples of low-energy buildings from his book Good Energy: Renewable Power and the Design of Everyday Life. More about Ten global projects that demonstrate the possibilities of low-energy architecture
Ten timeless mid-century modern interiors
For our latest Dezeen lookbook, we have collected 10 projects from the Dezeen archives that showcase elegant mid-century modern interiors with a contemporary feel. More about Ten timeless mid-century modern interiors
Contemporary designers create one-off candle holders for A Flame for Research charity project
Designers including Patricia Urquiola, Jaime Hayon and Marcel Wanders have created metal candle holders for a project to raise funds for cancer research, which is currently on show at Milan design week. More about Contemporary designers create one-off candle holders for A Flame for Research charity project
BreaZea room divider created from scented bioplastic
Design studios Crafting Plastics and Office MMK have teamed up to develop a scent-infused 3D-printed room divider made from bioplastic that is currently on show at Salone del Mobile. More about BreaZea room divider created from scented bioplastic
Salone del Mobile president Maria Porro says she's standing "on the shoulders of giants"
The Italian design industry is seeing a generational change when it comes to gender equality, says Maria Porro, the youngest-ever president of Salone del Mobile and the first woman to hold the role. More about Salone del Mobile president Maria Porro says she's standing "on the shoulders of giants"
Ten functional Shaker-style interiors with a focus on craftsmanship
For our latest lookbook, we've collected ten interiors that reference the style of the Shakers, a Christian sect that believed in simplicity and utility. More about Ten functional Shaker-style interiors with a focus on craftsmanship
Milan apartment block fire "closely recalled Grenfell Tower" says mayor
Milan's mayor Beppe Sala has likened a fire in a tower block in Milan on Sunday to the Grenfell Tower fire in London due to the way the flames seemingly spread through its cladding. More about Milan apartment block fire "closely recalled Grenfell Tower" says mayor