Comments
"Not a single step wrong" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a chapel in the Czech Republic made using medieval construction techniques by studio RCNKSK. More about "Not a single step wrong" says commenter
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Architecture
Project Mingde uses "cascading" roofs on Chinese nursery to recycle rainfall
Non-profit Project Mingde has unveiled Duling Educational Centre, a staggered complex topped with roofs that help recycle rainfall into clean water for schoolchildren in rural southern China. More about Project Mingde uses "cascading" roofs on Chinese nursery to recycle rainfall
Interiors
Kengo Kuma designs London sushi restaurant with undulating wooden bench
Japanese studio Kengo Kuma and Associates has refurbished the interiors of the Endo at the Rotunda sushi restaurant at the former BBC Television Centre in London. More about Kengo Kuma designs London sushi restaurant with undulating wooden bench
Dezeen Agenda
Dezeen Agenda features a recycled polyester textile by Kvadrat
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Kvadrat's launch of its first recycled polyester textile. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features a recycled polyester textile by Kvadrat
Holiday homes
Robitaille Curtis perches slender house above Quebec lake
Canadian studio Robitaille Curtis has completed a cedar-clad family retreat called Chalet Papillon, which features sweeping views and queen-sized bunk beds to accommodate numerous guests. More about Robitaille Curtis perches slender house above Quebec lake
Dezeen Showroom
Nine products and furnishings designed in the USA
Dezeen Showroom: from fabrics and lighting to seating and tables, the following selection demonstrates the varied furnishings that come out of the USA. More about Nine products and furnishings designed in the USA
Architecture
Studio Okami screens low-lying Belgian house with patterned brick walls
Belgian studio Studio Okami Architecten has completed Patio House, a home in East Flanders wrapped in brick walls punctuated with a cross-shaped pattern. More about Studio Okami screens low-lying Belgian house with patterned brick walls
Christmas trees
Kengo Kuma creates pair of Christmas trees from timber furniture components
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has unveiled a pair of Christmas trees made from elements that will become furniture at the Edition hotels in Toranomon and Ginza, Tokyo. More about Kengo Kuma creates pair of Christmas trees from timber furniture components
Features
The "knotty problem" of polyurethane foam
Fossil fuel-based polyurethane foam has been a firm favourite in furniture manufacturing for over half a century. Jane Englefield investigates the consequences of this dependable but unsustainable material. More about The "knotty problem" of polyurethane foam
Opinion
"The future Jaguar is offering feels baffling rather than visionary"
After Jaguar's unveiling of its bold new identity was met with an online backlash, Sophie Tolhurst deconstructs and analyses the rebrand. More about "The future Jaguar is offering feels baffling rather than visionary"
Design
Audi ditches four-ring logo for Chinese electric car range
Audi has unveiled the visual identity for its new Chinese EV brand, which sees the carmaker's distinctive four-ringed logo replaced with an all-caps AUDI wordmark. More about Audi ditches four-ring logo for Chinese electric car range
Interiors
Nastia Mirzoyan converts Kyiv nightclub into scantly-decorated bistro
Plywood and stainless steel meet historic brickwork in this bistro inside a former Kyiv nightclub designed by Ukrainian designer Nastia Mirzoyan. More about Nastia Mirzoyan converts Kyiv nightclub into scantly-decorated bistro
Gift guides
Holiday season gift guide for art and design enthusiasts
Promotion: with the holiday season fast approaching, Dezeen has teamed up with 10 design brands to put together a gift guide featuring a minimalist menorah, a coffee maker and a ping pong table that doubles as wall art. More about Holiday season gift guide for art and design enthusiasts
Technology
XGIMI creates smart projector that "doesn't need to be hidden away"
Chinese brand XGIMI has created a portable projector, which is intended as a design object and also functions as bluetooth speaker with ambient light mode. More about XGIMI creates smart projector that "doesn't need to be hidden away"
Design
Cooper Hewitt triennial explores cultural and historic aspects of the home
Designers including Mona Chalabi and Black Artists + Designers Guild have created installations focusing on the design of the home for the Making Home exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum. More about Cooper Hewitt triennial explores cultural and historic aspects of the home
Architecture
Jorge Urias unveils notched brick apartment complex in Mexico
Design practice Jorge Urias Studio has added three brick blocks with notched corners to an apartment complex in Ciudad Juárez, México. More about Jorge Urias unveils notched brick apartment complex in Mexico
School Shows
Ten design projects by students at Loughborough University
Dezeen School Shows: an app designed to encourage young people to vote is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Loughborough University. More about Ten design projects by students at Loughborough University
Architecture
OFIS Arhitekti creates timber-framed interior for home on Croatian island
Slovenian studio OFIS Arhitekti has renovated a stone home on the Croatian island of Cres, inserting a slatted timber framework that allows daylight to filter through the interior while doubling "multifunctional furniture". More about OFIS Arhitekti creates timber-framed interior for home on Croatian island
News
Anna Lomax reimagines Christmas tree as a twisting column
Designer Anna Lomax has unveiled the All Lit Up! glowing Christmas tree-like sculpture in the Victoria and Albert museum's South Kensington Grand Entrance. More about Anna Lomax reimagines Christmas tree as a twisting column
Interview
"I decided I don't want to work for anyone" says Sabine Marcelis
Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, who was yesterday named designer of the year at this year's Dezeen Awards, talks about the difficulties facing emerging designers in this interview. More about "I decided I don't want to work for anyone" says Sabine Marcelis