James Parkes
MVRDV reveals plans for Wuhan Library with "stepped terraces of books"
Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has unveiled designs for a 140,000 square metre library in Wuhan, China, with a sweeping form that takes cues from the topography of its surroundings. More about MVRDV reveals plans for Wuhan Library with "stepped terraces of books"
Celine recalls "vintage spirit" at Rue Saint-Honoré boutique
Celine creative director Hedi Slimane channelled "French elegance" when designing the latest Celine boutique in central Paris, which features expanses of brass and marble as well as Slimane-designed furniture. More about Celine recalls "vintage spirit" at Rue Saint-Honoré boutique
Dezeen's top 10 fashion projects of 2022
Continuing our review of 2022, we have selected 10 of the biggest fashion design stories published on Dezeen this year including global viral moments and unexpected collaborations. More about Dezeen's top 10 fashion projects of 2022
Stephen Jones and G-Star Raw collaborate to create couture denim hats
British milliner Stephen Jones has collaborated with Dutch clothing brand G-Star RAW to create a collection of sculptural headpieces made from denim. More about Stephen Jones and G-Star Raw collaborate to create couture denim hats
Sydney's Powerhouse Ultimo museum set to be housed in "sandstone escarpment"
Australian studios Architectus, Durbach Block Jaggers, Tyrrell Studio, Youssofzay + Hart, Akira Isogawa, Yerrabingin, Finding Infinity, and Arup have unveiled a redesign to Powerhouse Ultimo in Sydney. More about Sydney's Powerhouse Ultimo museum set to be housed in "sandstone escarpment"
Dezeen's top 10 restaurant and bar interiors of 2022
For the latest roundup in Dezeen's review of 2022, we have selected 10 restaurant and bar interiors published this year, including a coastal cocktail bar in Italy and a space-themed cafe in South Korea. More about Dezeen's top 10 restaurant and bar interiors of 2022
Self-Portrait wraps London store in mint-hued Cornish clay and tonal surfaces
Luxury fashion brand Self-Portrait has opened a store in London with mirrored surfaces and Cornish clay walls that combines "minimalism, materiality and colour." More about Self-Portrait wraps London store in mint-hued Cornish clay and tonal surfaces
Safdie Architects completes Quito skyscraper with undulating "hillside" facades
Boston-based architecture studio Safdie Architects has completed the 24-storey Qorner residential skyscraper in Ecuador that has a snaking profile with staggered apartments and terraces. More about Safdie Architects completes Quito skyscraper with undulating "hillside" facades
Dezeen's top 10 cabins of 2022
In the latest roundup in Dezeen's review of 2022, we have selected 10 cabins published this year, including structures perched on mountainsides, overlooking lakes and nestled in back gardens. More about Dezeen's top 10 cabins of 2022
Random Studio creates "giant fragments of a woman's body" for Mugler pop-up
Dutch design studio Random Studio has created Bodyscape, a "futuristic" pop-up store, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of French fashion brand Mugler's fragrances. More about Random Studio creates "giant fragments of a woman's body" for Mugler pop-up
Will Alsop's upside-down-boat cafe becomes British Isles' "youngest listed building"
Will Alsop's La Frègate cafe in Jersey has been granted Grade II-listed status following a campaign led by architectural charity Twentieth Century Society. More about Will Alsop's upside-down-boat cafe becomes British Isles' "youngest listed building"
Ten homes that use sliding doors to expand living areas
In our latest lookbook, we highlight 10 residential projects that use sliding doors, including mirrored doors in a Lisbon apartment and wooden doors used to conceal a staircase in a home in the Netherlands. More about Ten homes that use sliding doors to expand living areas
Herzog & de Meuron unveils plans to add two towers to Liverpool Street station
Swiss architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron has revealed its plan to overhaul London's Liverpool Street station, which includes the addition of two towers above the railway terminus. More about Herzog & de Meuron unveils plans to add two towers to Liverpool Street station
Alessandro Michele steps down as Gucci creative director after "extraordinary journey"
Italian fashion designer Alessandro Michele has stepped down as creative director at Gucci, a role he has held at the fashion house since 2015. More about Alessandro Michele steps down as Gucci creative director after "extraordinary journey"
Plans to overhaul postmodern European Parliament building revealed
Architecture studios Julien De Smedt Architects, Coldefy, Carlo Ratti Associati, NL Architects and Ensamble Studio are set to renovate the European Parliament's Paul-Henri Spaak building in Brussels, with a design featuring a latticed framework and a rooftop botanical garden. More about Plans to overhaul postmodern European Parliament building revealed
Seven Munich architecture studios documented by Marc Goodwin
Architectural photographer Marc Goodwin has captured seven workspaces in Munich for the final installation of his series documenting architecture studios in Germany. More about Seven Munich architecture studios documented by Marc Goodwin
Photographer Marc Goodwin captures eight Frankfurt architecture studios
British architectural photographer Marc Goodwin provides a look into architecture studios in Frankfurt in the second edition of his three-part series documenting architectural offices in Germany. More about Photographer Marc Goodwin captures eight Frankfurt architecture studios
Photographer Marc Goodwin goes behind the scenes of Stuttgart architecture studios
Architectural photographer Marc Goodwin has photographed behind the scenes at 11 Stuttgart-based architecture studios in the latest of a three-part series documenting architecture offices in Germany. More about Photographer Marc Goodwin goes behind the scenes of Stuttgart architecture studios
David Chipperfield Architects and Assemble reveal plans for residential neighbourhood on former dairy farm
British architecture studios David Chipperfield Architects and Assemble have teamed up with Australian landscape architect Jane Irwin to create a commercial and residential neighbourhood on a former dairy farm in Canberra. More about David Chipperfield Architects and Assemble reveal plans for residential neighbourhood on former dairy farm
Digital fashion means designers' "imagination can go wild" says Roblox vice president
Virtual clothes worn by avatars are becoming more important than real garments to many users of the online gaming and social platform Roblox, says the company's Christina Wootton in this interview. More about Digital fashion means designers' "imagination can go wild" says Roblox vice president