Jane Englefield
"London is unique in being partly controlled by views," says Richard Rogers
In the fourth exclusive interview that we filmed with Richard Rogers in 2013, the late architect explains how the distinctive shape of the Leadenhall building was created to preserve views of St Paul's Cathedral. More about "London is unique in being partly controlled by views," says Richard Rogers
Carpenters Workshop Gallery presents design exhibition on heritage, place and identity
Anava Projects and Ashlee Harrison have curated an exhibition by emerging artists from the US and Caribbean at New York's Carpenters Workshop Gallery, which includes sculptures woven from kelp and hand-carved furniture. More about Carpenters Workshop Gallery presents design exhibition on heritage, place and identity
Sanjay Puri Architects designs Indian university with accessible stepped green roof
Mumbai studio Sanjay Puri Architects has designed a building for Prestige University in India that will feature a stepped green roof punctuated with courtyards. More about Sanjay Puri Architects designs Indian university with accessible stepped green roof
The Center Won't Hold is a geometric pavilion designed to optimise public space
Multidisciplinary design office The Open Workshop has created an experimental pavilion that proposes how Chicago's vacant public spaces could be used for communal living. More about The Center Won't Hold is a geometric pavilion designed to optimise public space
Christmas cards by architects and designers for 2021 call for a better new year
An original cyanotype print and a satirical depiction of Foster + Partners' Tulip as a sex toy up in flames are among the best Christmas cards sent by architects, designers and brands this year. More about Christmas cards by architects and designers for 2021 call for a better new year
Three Little Pigs story reinforces prejudices that biomaterials are "terrible"
The fable of the Three Little Pigs highlights negative perceptions about natural construction materials, according to James Drinkwater, head of Built Environment at philanthropic climate organisation the Laudes Foundation. More about Three Little Pigs story reinforces prejudices that biomaterials are "terrible"
Mecanoo and OTJ Architects complete renovation of Mies van der Rohe's Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library
Architecture studios Mecanoo and OTJ Architects have added a rooftop garden and statement staircases to the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library in Washington DC as part of its renovation of the Mies van der Rohe-designed building. More about Mecanoo and OTJ Architects complete renovation of Mies van der Rohe's Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library
Ten eclectic living rooms with statement rugs
For our latest lookbook, we have selected 10 living rooms from the Dezeen archive that feature statement rugs, from rustic cowhide rugs to expansive carpets decorated with geometric shapes. More about Ten eclectic living rooms with statement rugs
MVRDV creates jade-coloured Bulgari storefront from recycled champagne bottles
Architecture studio MVRDV took cues from the glamour of art deco architecture when creating the jade-coloured facade of the Bulgari Shanghai store. More about MVRDV creates jade-coloured Bulgari storefront from recycled champagne bottles
Angela Brooks and Lawrence Scarpa win AIA Gold Medal for 2022
American architects Angela Brooks and Lawrence Scarpa of Brooks + Scarpa have been awarded the 2022 AIA Gold Medal for their "pioneering brand of architecture that profoundly enriches the human experience." More about Angela Brooks and Lawrence Scarpa win AIA Gold Medal for 2022
Glossier opens London flagship in Covent Garden's oldest building
American beauty brand Glossier has opened its first international flagship store in London's Covent Garden neighbourhood, featuring an ornate logo designed to reflect the shop's historical location. More about Glossier opens London flagship in Covent Garden's oldest building
Dezeen's top 10 bar and restaurant interiors of 2021
Next up in our review of 2021 is a roundup of Dezeen's top 10 bar and restaurant interiors this year from across the globe, including a sushi eatery in a converted post office and a cavernous pizzeria. More about Dezeen's top 10 bar and restaurant interiors of 2021
Dezeen's top 10 home interiors of 2021
For the fifth instalment in our review of 2021, Dezeen rounds up the top 10 home interiors featured this year, including a house with undulating walls and a townhouse that underwent a 1970s-style makeover. More about Dezeen's top 10 home interiors of 2021
"Food is one of the main drivers that is shaping the ecology of the planet" says art duo Cooking Sections
Turner Prize-nominated duo Cooking Sections is creating a series of architectural installations to draw attention to the impact food production and consumption has on the environment. In this interview, they explain their obsession with food. More about "Food is one of the main drivers that is shaping the ecology of the planet" says art duo Cooking Sections
Yinka Ilori unveils brightly coloured temporary skatepark in Miami Beach
British designer Yinka Ilori has applied his trademark colourful style to a demountable skatepark at the Faena District in Miami Beach during Miami art week. More about Yinka Ilori unveils brightly coloured temporary skatepark in Miami Beach
Dezeen's top 10 architectural photography projects of 2021
Next in our review of 2021 is a roundup of 10 architectural photography projects featured on Dezeen this year, from those capturing the brutalist buildings of Madrid to snaps of American cell phone towers disguised as palm trees. More about Dezeen's top 10 architectural photography projects of 2021
Eight stylish green bathrooms with a retro feel
Our latest lookbook features eight bathrooms from Dezeen's archive where green paint, tiles and wallpaper have been used to create a stylish retro look. More about Eight stylish green bathrooms with a retro feel
Reflections and shadows define Los Angeles Apple Store by Foster + Partners
Architecture studio Foster + Partners has designed an Apple Store in Los Angeles as "a dynamic hall of illusions" amplified by a mirrored ceiling that reflects rows of indoor trees. More about Reflections and shadows define Los Angeles Apple Store by Foster + Partners
Hayley Eichenbaum captures the "punchy absurdity" of Route 66 roadside architecture
Photographer Hayley Eichenbaum has created a series of images documenting the roadside architecture of America's Route 66 that takes its cues from the often uncanny appearance of film stills. More about Hayley Eichenbaum captures the "punchy absurdity" of Route 66 roadside architecture
Outpost Office uses GPS-controlled robots to design land-art informed performance space
Ohio-based studio Outpost Office has created a temporary "performance venue" that was drawn by GPS-controlled robots on grass using water-soluble paint. More about Outpost Office uses GPS-controlled robots to design land-art informed performance space