News
Dezeen publishes 50,000th post
This is Dezeen's 50,000th article! To celebrate that dizzying milestone, we've commissioned a hypnotic illustration by London-based designer and artist Sarah Boris. More about Dezeen publishes 50,000th post
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Houses of the month
Dezeen's top five houses of April 2023
From Germany to the Bahamas, rural dwellings designed to embrace their natural surroundings make up Dezeen's top five houses of the month for April 2023. More about Dezeen's top five houses of April 2023
Design
Alessi moves into furniture with Philippe Starck chair collaboration
Italian homeware brand Alessi has made a jump into the world of furniture, launching the frying-pan-inspired Poêle Collection designed by Philippe Starck. More about Alessi moves into furniture with Philippe Starck chair collaboration
Dezeen Awards
Five key projects by spatial designer and Dezeen Awards judge Eny Lee Parker
New York-based designer Eny Lee Parker has joined Dezeen Awards 2023 as a judge. Here, she selects five projects that best reflect her work. More about Five key projects by spatial designer and Dezeen Awards judge Eny Lee Parker
Video
Grohe Spa transforms historic Milanese courtyard with reflective water installation
Reflective pools and mirrored cubes set within a neoclassical courtyard in Milan feature in Grohe's water-inspired installation, which is captured in this video produced by Dezeen. More about Grohe Spa transforms historic Milanese courtyard with reflective water installation
Video
Nika Zupanc's Knitty Chair for Moooi "plays with scale"
In the latest Design Dreams video produced by Dezeen for Moooi, Slovenian designer Nika Zupanc describes how her Knitty Chair takes inspiration from huge mooring ropes for ships. More about Nika Zupanc's Knitty Chair for Moooi "plays with scale"
Events
Seven architecture and design events in May from Dezeen Events Guide
Stockholm Creative Edition, Clerkenwell Design Week and Venice Architecture Biennale are among the architecture and design events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this month. More about Seven architecture and design events in May from Dezeen Events Guide
Interiors
Of Architecture builds beachside home for surfer-and-artist couple in Cornwall
London practice Of Architecture has used a fuss-free colour and material palette to create this understated home for a young couple in the town of Newquay in Cornwall. More about Of Architecture builds beachside home for surfer-and-artist couple in Cornwall
Dezeen Jobs
Five China-based roles listed on Dezeen Jobs
We've selected five opportunities in China available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions at Dezeen, Goettsch Partners and Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. More about Five China-based roles listed on Dezeen Jobs
Architecture
Colleen Healey clads renovated Maryland home in Corten steel and cedar
Colleen Healey Architecture has renovated a 30-year-old home in Maryland, introducing large windows and a hybrid facade that mixes Corten steel with cedar shake. More about Colleen Healey clads renovated Maryland home in Corten steel and cedar
Architecture
Dezeen Debate features "efficient" corrugated-metal home in Canada
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features a corrugated-metal-clad home in Canada designed by StudioAC. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen Debate features "efficient" corrugated-metal home in Canada
Architecture
Controversial Vkhutemas architecture exhibition opens at the Cooper Union
An exhibition showcasing the history and work of a Soviet avant-garde school of architecture has opened up at the Cooper Union in New York City after more than a year of delays due to the ongoing Ukraine war. More about Controversial Vkhutemas architecture exhibition opens at the Cooper Union
Promotion
Kohler partners with global artists during Milan design week 2023
Promotion: as part of Milan design week 2023, bathroom and kitchen brand Kohler partnered with four female artists who are "trailblazing new paths in their art forms". More about Kohler partners with global artists during Milan design week 2023
Architecture
Kaan Architecten's underground extension to Dutch museum is designed to "radiate grandeur"
Dutch practice Kaan Architecten has extended the Museum Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, concealing over 5,000 square meters of visitor spaces beneath a public courtyard and fountain. More about Kaan Architecten's underground extension to Dutch museum is designed to "radiate grandeur"
Interview
"We cannot design just to please our clients anymore" says Yasmeen Lari
Architects must stop waiting for commissions from wealthy clients and prioritise designing for the planet, says RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner Yasmeen Lari in this exclusive interview. More about "We cannot design just to please our clients anymore" says Yasmeen Lari
Opinion
"On a surface level Milan is back"
Milan design week and its anchor event Salone del Mobile have resumed their traditional April slot after three pandemic-hit editions. Dezeen's editorial director Max Fraser asks if the festival has returned to its former strength. More about "On a surface level Milan is back"
Architecture
Architecture and design studios "need to be constantly thinking about the future"
Following the death of Rafael Viñoly, Dezeen examines how different studios founded by famous figureheads are approaching the issue of succession. More about Architecture and design studios "need to be constantly thinking about the future"
Architecture
Ten key projects by RIBA Royal Gold Medal-winner Yasmeen Lari
Following the news that Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari has won this year's Royal Institute of British Architects' Royal Gold Medal, we've rounded up 10 of her most notable projects. More about Ten key projects by RIBA Royal Gold Medal-winner Yasmeen Lari
Milan design week
Prosthetic leg for Ukrainian amputees among 2023 Ro Plastic Prize winners
Design gallerist and curator Rossana Orlandi has announced the winners of this year's Ro Plastic Prize for sustainable material use during a ceremony at Milan design week. More about Prosthetic leg for Ukrainian amputees among 2023 Ro Plastic Prize winners
Promotion
Ten projects that seamlessly integrate wood into the design
For this special lookbook sponsored by US-based wood design studio Madera, we've collected ten projects that use wooden products by the brand, including flooring, staircases and stylish exterior decking. More about Ten projects that seamlessly integrate wood into the design