Thermo-ash cladding gives tone and texture to Dutch forest house
Dezeen promotion: wooden cladding and decking brand Thermory's thermo-ash cladding wraps the interior and exterior of a contemporary country home in the Netherlands designed by Maas Architecten. More about Thermo-ash cladding gives tone and texture to Dutch forest house
Call for entries to Mona's Renaissance metaverse competition
Dezeen promotion: metaverse platform Mona has launched Renaissance, a digital competition calling for designers, architects and artists to create new virtual worlds. More about Call for entries to Mona's Renaissance metaverse competition
KM Yachtbuilders launches minimalist Bestevaer 53 M/Y yacht with "bare aluminium" exterior
Dezeen promotion: Netherlands-based yacht manufacturer KM Yachtbuilders has launched the Bestevaer 53 M/Y, a motor yacht with a minimalist design and an "understated elegance". More about KM Yachtbuilders launches minimalist Bestevaer 53 M/Y yacht with "bare aluminium" exterior
Nespresso creates "enchanting phygital experience for the senses" with Gifts of the Forest campaign
Dezeen promotion: coffee brand Nespresso has enhanced its boutique windows through augmented reality, adding a digital experience to its festive campaign called Gifts of the Forest. More about Nespresso creates "enchanting phygital experience for the senses" with Gifts of the Forest campaign
University of New South Wales spotlights 10 landscape architecture and design projects
A desk that transforms into a space for quiet study and a vessel that lets people grow mushrooms at home are included in Dezeen's latest school show by the University of New South Wales. More about University of New South Wales spotlights 10 landscape architecture and design projects
Seves glass bricks front Mexican restaurant in Texas by Olson Kundig
Dezeen promotion: glass bricks designed by Seves animate the pared-back exterior of the Comedor Restaurant, which US architecture studio Olson Kundig has completed in Austin, Texas. More about Seves glass bricks front Mexican restaurant in Texas by Olson Kundig
University of New South Wales presents 10 architecture projects
A project that reimagines Australia's first female prison as a "place of freedom" and an inclusive marketplace for artisans is included in Dezeen's latest school show from students at the University of New South Wales. More about University of New South Wales presents 10 architecture projects
Repose sofa by OKHA via Twentieth
Dezeen Showroom: an organic shape sculpted from wood defines the Repose sofa, created by South African interior design studio OKHA and available via Twentieth gallery. More about Repose sofa by OKHA via Twentieth
Ceramiche Refin designs porcelain tiles that take cues from traditional frescos
Dezeen promotion: Italian ceramic brand Ceramiche Refin has launched a collection of porcelain tiles that reference the textured surfaces and rich colours of traditional frescos. More about Ceramiche Refin designs porcelain tiles that take cues from traditional frescos
Reader edit by Astro
Dezeen Showroom: lighting brand Astro has curated an edit of stylish bedside readers including fixtures combining both ambient and task lights. More about Reader edit by Astro
Melt table collection by Marble Balloon
Dezeen Showroom: stone takes on the shape of running liquid in the Melt series of tables, created by Turkish brand Marble Balloon. More about Melt table collection by Marble Balloon
University of Melbourne presents 10 architectural projects
A Melbourne Soup Institute that explores the traditional "healing" powers of soup and a new design for a skyscraper in Hong Kong are included in Dezeen's latest school show from students at the University of Melbourne. More about University of Melbourne presents 10 architectural projects
Smart devices are "essential" to the changing function of the home says Samsung Design
Dezeen promotion: Samsung Design has launched a "design story" called Together for a Better Home, which aims to demonstrate how connected homes and smart devices can improve day-to-day life. More about Smart devices are "essential" to the changing function of the home says Samsung Design
Recycled PET upholstery by Vescom
Dezeen Showroom: textile brand Vescom has launched a range of durable upholstery made from 100 per cent recycled plastic waste. More about Recycled PET upholstery by Vescom
Architects and engineers have "significant potential to impact climate change" says Buro Happold
Dezeen promotion: the intelligence and technologies that architects need to decarbonise the built environment are accessible now and must be utilised, according to engineering consultancy Buro Happold. More about Architects and engineers have "significant potential to impact climate change" says Buro Happold
3D Carpet by Talk Carpet
Dezeen Showroom: Talk Carpet has released a flooring design named 3D Carpet, informed by the Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences' collections in Valencia, Spain. More about 3D Carpet by Talk Carpet
My ArchiSchool to host exhibition examining the relationship between architecture and biodiversity
Dezeen promotion: students will explore how urban spaces can better coexist alongside the natural world in an upcoming exhibition organised by Hong Kong-based education institute My ArchiSchool. More about My ArchiSchool to host exhibition examining the relationship between architecture and biodiversity
Design Institute of Australia presents Graduate of the Year Awards winners 2021
Projects by Design Institute of Australia graduate prize winners, including an app designed to promote a sustainable lifestyle and a fashion project that examines self-expression, are included in Dezeen's latest school show. More about Design Institute of Australia presents Graduate of the Year Awards winners 2021
Brulla chair by Miniforms
Dezeen Showroom: furniture brand Miniforms has launched a stackable wooden seat named Brulla, informed by the design of 20th-century Austrian chairs. More about Brulla chair by Miniforms
MAD Rhapsody showcases 23 projects by Ma Yansong's studio
Dezeen promotion: a new book presents 17 years of visionary projects by Chinese architect Ma Yansong and his studio MAD, from organically shaped skyscrapers to rooftop landscapes. More about MAD Rhapsody showcases 23 projects by Ma Yansong's studio