Natural Material Studio develops Shellware ceramics from leftover seashells
Designer Bonnie Hvillum's Natural Material Studio has created conceptual ceramics from clay made out of powdered seashells from Denmark's Noma restaurant. More about Natural Material Studio develops Shellware ceramics from leftover seashells
MVRDV unveils terraced LAD headquarters in Shanghai designed as "agricultural oasis"
Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has released designs for a terraced office block clad in solar panels for Chinese agriculture development company Lankuaikei Agriculture Development. More about MVRDV unveils terraced LAD headquarters in Shanghai designed as "agricultural oasis"
Ten fresh living spaces with white interiors
Interiors that are (almost) completely white can have a calming, minimalist feel. For our latest lookbook we have collected ten examples from the Dezeen archive, ranging from an Australian penthouse to a Japanese-informed apartment in Barcelona. More about Ten fresh living spaces with white interiors
Hauser & Wirth showcases architectural sculptures by Eduardo Chillida
Artist Eduardo Chillida's monumental sculptures are on show in the galleries and grounds of Hauser & Wirth in Somerset, England. More about Hauser & Wirth showcases architectural sculptures by Eduardo Chillida
Architect Alison Killing wins Pulitzer Prize for exposing alleged Chinese internment camps
British architect Alison Killing has become the first of her profession to win a Pulitzer Prize for reportage with a series of articles revealing a network of Chinese prison camps allegedly built to incarcerate Muslims. More about Architect Alison Killing wins Pulitzer Prize for exposing alleged Chinese internment camps
Ten peaceful Scandi living rooms that feature minimalist design and natural materials
For this week's lookbook, we have picked ten Scandi-style living rooms from the Dezeen archive that play with textures and showcase natural materials, elegant accessories and muted colours. More about Ten peaceful Scandi living rooms that feature minimalist design and natural materials
Designers and brands gear up for hectic "super September" of design shows and festivals
This September will feature back-to-back design shows as new events and rescheduled fairs including Salone del Mobile and Design Miami Basel jostle for attention with regular fixtures. More about Designers and brands gear up for hectic "super September" of design shows and festivals
Ma Yansong creates lantern-like artwork in rural Chinese tea field
MAD architecture studio-founder Ma Yansong's has unveiled his Light artwork in a rural tea field in China. More about Ma Yansong creates lantern-like artwork in rural Chinese tea field
LAN Architecture designs pastel-coloured housing in Strasbourg
Paris studio LAN Architecture has created a collection of ice cream-coloured buildings called Nolistra in Strasbourg, France, which are set around a communal garden. More about LAN Architecture designs pastel-coloured housing in Strasbourg
Azabu Residence in Tokyo references mid-century American design and Brazilian modernism
Danish firm Norm Architects and Japanese studio Keiji Ashizawa Design have designed a mid-century modern-informed interior for Azabu Residence in Tokyo using muted dark tones and warm natural materials. More about Azabu Residence in Tokyo references mid-century American design and Brazilian modernism
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Dirk Somers creates fictional city from fifty recently completed Flemish buildings
Dirk Somers, founder of Antwerp studio Bovenbouw Architectuur, created a "fictional, yet recognisable" Flemish city named Composite Presence for the Belgian Pavilion at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale. More about Dirk Somers creates fictional city from fifty recently completed Flemish buildings
Artificial island Lynetteholm to be built in Copenhagen harbour
The Danish parliament has approved the building of Lynetteholm, an artificial island off the coast of Copenhagen that will house 35,000 people and protect the city's harbour from rising water. More about Artificial island Lynetteholm to be built in Copenhagen harbour
Ten beautiful and practical combined kitchen dining rooms
For our latest lookbook, we've found ten projects in the Dezeen archive where kitchens and dining rooms have been combined into one practical and sociable space. More about Ten beautiful and practical combined kitchen dining rooms
Barozzi Veiga designs reflective university building at London's Design District
Spanish studio Barozzi Veiga has completed an aluminium-clad building for Ravensbourne University London at the Design District in Greenwich. More about Barozzi Veiga designs reflective university building at London's Design District
Es Devlin designs Forest for Change at London Design Biennale as "a place of transformation"
British designer Es Devlin has filled the courtyard of Somerset House with trees for her Forest for Change installation as part of this year's London Design Biennale. More about Es Devlin designs Forest for Change at London Design Biennale as "a place of transformation"
Forest and Whale designs edible Reuse food containers made from wheat husks
Design studio Forest and Whale has created Reuse, a container for takeaways made from packaging that can be eaten or composted once the food is finished. More about Forest and Whale designs edible Reuse food containers made from wheat husks
This week Stefano Boeri unveiled his plans for Supersalone in Milan
This week on Dezeen, Salone del Mobile revealed its plans for an "unmissable" edition of the furniture fair called Supersalone curated by architect Stefano Boeri. More about This week Stefano Boeri unveiled his plans for Supersalone in Milan
Obama and Bono praise David Adjaye's "genius" at star-studded Royal Gold Medal virtual event
David Adjaye received the RIBA Royal Gold Medal last night in a virtual ceremony featuring video messages from luminaries including Bono and Barack Obama, who said the architect creates spaces "unlike any the world has ever seen". More about Obama and Bono praise David Adjaye's "genius" at star-studded Royal Gold Medal virtual event
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Germany's 2038 pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale puts QR codes on walls of empty building
Germany has divided opinion at the Venice Architecture Biennale by inviting visitors to wander around an empty pavilion and experience digital content via QR codes. More about Germany's 2038 pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale puts QR codes on walls of empty building
Graphic designer Ken Garland dies aged 92
Ken Garland, the graphic designer best known for redesigning CND's peace symbol, has passed away at the age of 92. More about Graphic designer Ken Garland dies aged 92
