News
Huge fire breaks out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has caught fire, with flames visible from the roof and firefighters attending the scene. More about Huge fire breaks out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
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Technology
Antony Gormley's Lunatick invites Londoners to moon walk
Artist Antony Gormley has teamed up with astrophysicist Priya Natarajan on a virtual-reality experience that allows users to walk on a digital version of the moon created using data from NASA. More about Antony Gormley's Lunatick invites Londoners to moon walk
News
David Chipperfield to convert old barracks into University of Padua campus
David Chipperfield's Milan office has won a contest to design a new campus for one of the world's oldest surviving universities. More about David Chipperfield to convert old barracks into University of Padua campus
Architecture
In Situ Studio's Merkel Cooper Residence overlooks North Carolina lake
Concrete block and fibre-cement boards are among the materials used by American firm In Situ Studio to create this hillside home for a retired couple living in North Carolina. More about In Situ Studio's Merkel Cooper Residence overlooks North Carolina lake
News
Bioplastics could be "just as bad if not worse" for the planet than fossil-fuel plastics
Bioplastics could potentially be worse for the environment than conventional plastics, according to recycling expert Arthur Huang. More about Bioplastics could be "just as bad if not worse" for the planet than fossil-fuel plastics
Design
Extinction Rebellion uses bold graphics in protest against climate change
Climate change action group Extinction Rebellion has unveiled a "radically different" visual identity, including DIY protest posters that will allow activists to flypost cities. More about Extinction Rebellion uses bold graphics in protest against climate change
Opinion
"At first I was enchanted by off-grid living. But the hardships quickly became apparent"
Marcus Field spent six years in an off-grid home. With architecture's contribution to carbon emissions in the spotlight and children striking against climate change, he asks if climate activists are prepared for the sacrifices needed to live sustainably. More about "At first I was enchanted by off-grid living. But the hardships quickly became apparent"
Architecture
IF_DO creates geometric extension to east London flat
Triangular skylights meet terrazzo floors in this quirky extension that architecture studio IF_DO has added to the Montague Court flat in east London, which occupies a former synagogue. More about IF_DO creates geometric extension to east London flat
This week's top architecture and design jobs include Herzog & de Meuron and David Baker Architects
Here are five of the best architecture and design opportunities available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including roles at Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron and American studio David Baker Architects. More about This week's top architecture and design jobs include Herzog & de Meuron and David Baker Architects
Design
Superpoly creates whimsical furniture collection "tinged with sunshine"
French design studio Superpoly looked to the Mediterranean summertime to craft the Postcard collection of "sun-tinted" furniture and homeware for Copenhagen gallery Etage Projects. More about Superpoly creates whimsical furniture collection "tinged with sunshine"
Architecture
J Mayer H builds concrete-framed Pipia Panorama house on a cliff in Tbilisi
German architecture studio J Mayer H has built a house on a cliff next door to the glass-domed Presidential Palace in Tbilsi. More about J Mayer H builds concrete-framed Pipia Panorama house on a cliff in Tbilisi
Architecture
Atelier Boom-Town completes Quebec getaway "like a piece of driftwood"
Montreal architecture firm Atelier Boom-Town has covered this holiday home overlooking the estuary of Quebec's Saint Lawrence River in cedar planks that will gradually silver in contact with the sea air. More about Atelier Boom-Town completes Quebec getaway "like a piece of driftwood"
Interiors
Yabu Pushelberg's Las Alcobas Napa Valley hotel features "spa-like" bathrooms and homey dining
Design firm Yabu Pushelberg has transformed a 20th-century house in California's Napa Valley into this luxury hotel, which features bedrooms lined with dark wood, spacious bathrooms and a rustic restaurant. More about Yabu Pushelberg's Las Alcobas Napa Valley hotel features "spa-like" bathrooms and homey dining
Architecture
Wood and bright colours define Spanish youth centre by B720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos
A youth centre in Spain designed by Barcelona and Madrid studio B720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos uses warm colours and wooden elements to create a "comforting" place. More about Wood and bright colours define Spanish youth centre by B720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos
Interiors
Eight creatives revamp Vogue Italia offices for Milan design week
Vogue Italia has opened its office this week to a host of designers including JW Anderson and Rafael de Cárdenas, who have given the Milan headquarters a temporary makeover for the city's annual design festival. More about Eight creatives revamp Vogue Italia offices for Milan design week
Pinterest
Reflect on Milan design week on Dezeen's new Pinterest board
As Milan design week draws to a close, take a look back through Dezeen's extensive coverage of the world's biggest design fair via our new Pinterest board. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
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Design
Linda Tegg fills Jil Sander HQ in Milan with "spontaneous plants"
Australian artist Linda Tegg has created a living installation inside Jil Sander's headquarters in Milan, using plants gathered from around the city. More about Linda Tegg fills Jil Sander HQ in Milan with "spontaneous plants"
Architecture
Concrete walls tinted to match "warm tones of sunset" form Casa Moulat in Mexico
Earthen concrete walls, planted patios and pools feature in this house in Mexican state Hidalgo, which was designed by Mexico City firm Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica. More about Concrete walls tinted to match "warm tones of sunset" form Casa Moulat in Mexico
Design
David Rockwell inserts huge plywood box into The Shed for inaugural concert
David Rockwell has created "a rough and ready kit of parts" for the set of the first concert at New York cultural venue The Shed. More about David Rockwell inserts huge plywood box into The Shed for inaugural concert
Interiors
Nudes creates cafe in Mumbai entirely from cardboard
Indian architecture studio Nudes has built an entire cafe in Mumbai using cardboard to prove its versatility as an environmentally friendly material. More about Nudes creates cafe in Mumbai entirely from cardboard