Jennifer Hahn
Eight renovated mid-century homes that marry period and contemporary details
From a modernist villa in Beverly Hills to a flat in one of Brasília's iconic Superquadra apartment blocks, the mid-century renovations in this lookbook are a masterclass in updating a period home while retaining its distinctive character. More about Eight renovated mid-century homes that marry period and contemporary details
Lamborghini unveils concept for first all-electric car
Italian sports carmaker Lamborghini has shared its Lanzador concept car – a look ahead at the company's first all-electric vehicle, which is set to go into production from 2028. More about Lamborghini unveils concept for first all-electric car
This week we marked two years since the closure of Heatherwick's Vessel
This week on Dezeen, architecture writer Matt Shaw reflected on what went wrong with Heatherwick Studio's Vessel, two years after the 16-storey viewpoint in New York's Hudson Yards was closed. More about This week we marked two years since the closure of Heatherwick's Vessel
Tate Modern's Corner cafe revamped to be less "Herzog & de Meuron-y"
Architecture studio Holland Harvey has overhauled the ground-floor cafe at the Tate Modern in London so it doubles as the gallery's first late-night bar. More about Tate Modern's Corner cafe revamped to be less "Herzog & de Meuron-y"
Layer rebrands dog supply company using colours visible to canines
Canadian dog brand Earth Rated has received a holistic overhaul from design agency Layer, encompassing new canine-friendly branding and a range of toys designed for more "stimulating, long-lasting and enjoyable play". More about Layer rebrands dog supply company using colours visible to canines
Rise of AI could see "a lot of people living as second-class citizens" warns Sony's Alice Xiang
Killer robots and god-like computers are far from the most pressing threats posed by artificial intelligence, AI ethicist Alice Xiang tells Dezeen in this interview. More about Rise of AI could see "a lot of people living as second-class citizens" warns Sony's Alice Xiang
World's "most well funded e-bike brand" VanMoof goes bankrupt
Pioneering electric bicycle manufacturer VanMoof was declared bankrupt in the Netherlands on Monday by the Amsterdam District Court, following the company's pandemic-time boom. More about World's "most well funded e-bike brand" VanMoof goes bankrupt
Eight serene bedrooms with striking natural views
Far-flung homes from New Zealand to Patagonia feature in this lookbook that showcases bedrooms with calm interiors where glazing has been maximised and clutter minimised to keep the focus on the views. More about Eight serene bedrooms with striking natural views
Ten all-pink buildings to rival Barbie's Dreamhouse
Following the news that Airbnb has created a life-sized Dreamhouse in Malibu, we've rounded up 10 buildings that prove pink facades aren't just for dollhouses – from a Chinese church to a garden pavilion in Somaliland. More about Ten all-pink buildings to rival Barbie's Dreamhouse
The Lodge hotel takes over 500-year-old farmhouse in Mallorca
A roughly-hewn stone trough and a traditional mill for pressing olive oil were repurposed by interior designer Pilar García-Nieto within this farmhouse-turned-hotel near Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. More about The Lodge hotel takes over 500-year-old farmhouse in Mallorca
Electric flying car receives approval for test flights in the US
The US Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a special airworthiness certificate to Armada Model Zero, a prototype electric car that can go from driving to flying by launching straight up into the air like a drone. More about Electric flying car receives approval for test flights in the US
Ganni unveils faux leather jacket made using bacteria instead of cowhide
Fashion brand Ganni and materials company Polybion have debuted a jacket grown by bacteria during the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, marking a milestone for bacterial cellulose as a leather alternative. More about Ganni unveils faux leather jacket made using bacteria instead of cowhide
Allbirds creates "world's first net-zero carbon shoe" using regenerative wool
At the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, Allbirds has unveiled a woolly sock-style trainer with a bioplastic sole that effectively adds zero emissions to the atmosphere over the course of its life, the shoe brand claims. More about Allbirds creates "world's first net-zero carbon shoe" using regenerative wool
Eight bedrooms defined by statement headboards
For our latest lookbook, we've trawled the Dezeen archive for bedroom interiors that don't sleep on the potential of a good headboard – whether wooden, upholstered or mirrored. More about Eight bedrooms defined by statement headboards
Glastonbury's mushroom mycelium pavilion explores sustainable stage design
Festival set designer Simon Carroll has created the spiralling Hayes Pavilion from salvaged timber and mycelium at Glastonbury festival to challenge the industry's over-reliance on polystyrene foam. More about Glastonbury's mushroom mycelium pavilion explores sustainable stage design
Kim Kardashian brings poolside vibes to SKIMS swimwear pop-up at Selfridges
A three-tiered diving board stands next to a metallic palm tree inside this pop-up shop that designer Willo Perron has created for Kim Kardashian's lingerie brand SKIMS in London. More about Kim Kardashian brings poolside vibes to SKIMS swimwear pop-up at Selfridges
Bioplastic made from invasive aquatic plants among winners of African plastics prize
The Canadian government and social enterprise Challenge Works have announced the winners of their Afri-Plastics Challenge – an accelerator for companies across sub-Saharan Africa that are working to end plastic pollution. More about Bioplastic made from invasive aquatic plants among winners of African plastics prize
"The world ran out of pink" due to Barbie movie production
The sets of Greta Gerwig's upcoming Barbie movie required such vast amounts of pink paint, they swallowed up one company's entire global supply, according to production designer Sarah Greenwood. More about "The world ran out of pink" due to Barbie movie production
Apple unveils mixed-reality headset Vision Pro in first major product launch for a decade
Technology company Apple has entered the metaverse market with the announcement of its latest product – a mixed-reality headset that is set to go on sale in the US early next year. More about Apple unveils mixed-reality headset Vision Pro in first major product launch for a decade
Polish pavilion at London Design Biennale collects windows for Ukraine's reconstruction
The medal for this year's best overall contribution to the London Design Biennale has gone to the Polish pavilion, which explores cross-border collaboration and the reframing of everyday objects in times of crisis. More about Polish pavilion at London Design Biennale collects windows for Ukraine's reconstruction