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Ten compact kitchens by architects that make the most of limited space
Not everyone has room for a huge kitchen so for our latest lookbook, we've rounded up ten designs with a small footprint. More about Ten compact kitchens by architects that make the most of limited space
This week we celebrated the Venice Architecture Biennale
This week on Dezeen, we showcased pavilions and exhibitions at the Venice Architecture Biennale, the first major architecture event to take place since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. More about This week we celebrated the Venice Architecture Biennale
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Venice Architecture Biennale
Venice Architecture Biennale "could be doing better" to increase diversity, curator says
Just 25 per cent of participants at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale are women and only one third are from outside Europe and the USA, despite making "a conscious effort" to increase diversity. More about Venice Architecture Biennale "could be doing better" to increase diversity, curator says
Theaster Gates named 2022 Serpentine Pavilion designer
American artist Theaster Gates has been revealed as the next designer of London's Serpentine Pavilion, the first non-architect to be given the annual commission. More about Theaster Gates named 2022 Serpentine Pavilion designer
Venice Architecture Biennale
The pandemic has "re-imagined how we can exhibit" says Venice Architecture Biennale curator Hashim Sarkis
The Venice Architecture Biennale opens this week. Installing it during the pandemic has forced participants to work in a more collaborative and sustainable way in line with the event's key themes, according to curator Hashim Sarkis. More about The pandemic has "re-imagined how we can exhibit" says Venice Architecture Biennale curator Hashim Sarkis
ASKA uses organic shapes and pastel colours for Maria Nila hair salon
Swedish architecture studio ASKA has refurbished haircare brand Maria Nila's headquarters and salon in Stockholm, creating an undulating ceiling installation that looks like dripping shampoo. More about ASKA uses organic shapes and pastel colours for Maria Nila hair salon
This week Art Gensler and Helmut Jahn passed away
This week on Dezeen, German-American architect Helmut Jahn and Art Gensler, co-founder of the world's largest architecture studio, passed away. More about This week Art Gensler and Helmut Jahn passed away
Stefano Boeri named curator of "unmissable" Salone del Mobile furniture fair in September
Milanese architect Stefano Boeri will curate this year's Salone del Mobile, where members of the public will be able to buy discounted products for the first time. More about Stefano Boeri named curator of "unmissable" Salone del Mobile furniture fair in September
Batek Architekten transforms Berlin arthouse cinema with saturated colours and neon lights
Local studio Batek Architekten has refurbished the historic Blauer Stern cinema in Berlin using neon lights that reference the original mouldings in its foyer. More about Batek Architekten transforms Berlin arthouse cinema with saturated colours and neon lights
Canadian designers create "mutated furniture" for a post-apocalyptic Montreal
Eight local designers have created unusual furniture pieces for the Fictions exhibition that was set in dystopian surroundings in Montreal, Canada. More about Canadian designers create "mutated furniture" for a post-apocalyptic Montreal
Plywood modules informed by modern art decorate Vans store in Seoul
Architecture studio Andrea Caputo has filled the Vans flagship store in Seoul with plywood modules for display and seating that reference the work of American artists Carl Andre and Donald Judd. More about Plywood modules informed by modern art decorate Vans store in Seoul
Ten joyful interiors with decorative printed wallpaper
Our latest lookbook takes a look at interiors that have been filled with printed wallpaper to create playful, colourful spaces and bring a sense of joy to the rooms they're in. More about Ten joyful interiors with decorative printed wallpaper
Salone del Mobile to go ahead in September 2021 following "constructive internal debate"
Organisers of Milan's Salone del Mobile have confirmed that the furniture fair will take place in September, ending speculation that the event would be cancelled or moved to a smaller venue. More about Salone del Mobile to go ahead in September 2021 following "constructive internal debate"
Annette LeMay Burke documents America's camouflaged cell phone towers
American photographer Annette LeMay Burke's book Fauxliage showcases cell towers that have been designed to blend into their surroundings, including a pine tree in the middle of the desert, airbrushed cacti and church crosses. More about Annette LeMay Burke documents America's camouflaged cell phone towers
Fashion designer Alber Elbaz dies from coronavirus aged 59
Fashion designer Alber Elbaz, who worked as creative director at French fashion houses Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent, has passed away at the age of 59. More about Fashion designer Alber Elbaz dies from coronavirus aged 59
Mars Architectes creates wooden apartment block enclosed by 1970s housing
French studio Mars Architectes has built a Japanese-informed wooden apartment building within the courtyard of a 1970s housing complex in Paris. More about Mars Architectes creates wooden apartment block enclosed by 1970s housing
Salone del Mobile "in the balance" says mayor of Milan as brands pull out
Milan mayor Beppe Sala has urged Italian brands to support the Salone del Mobile after the resignation of the fair's president threw plans for the September event into chaos. More about Salone del Mobile "in the balance" says mayor of Milan as brands pull out
Furniture brands Herman Miller and Knoll announce merger
Furniture brand Herman Miller is acquiring fellow manufacturer Knoll in a transaction that will see the two American design companies combined into one. More about Furniture brands Herman Miller and Knoll announce merger
Camille Walala creates pop-up Supermarket food store at the Design Museum
Designer Camille Walala has turned the London Design Museum's shop into a pop-up supermarket selling artist-designed foods. More about Camille Walala creates pop-up Supermarket food store at the Design Museum
SpaceX wins NASA contract to design moon lander
Elon Musk's SpaceX will develop the first commercial human lander for NASA as part of its Artemis program, which will carry the first woman to the moon. More about SpaceX wins NASA contract to design moon lander