Comments
"Are malls back?" asks commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Heatherwick Studio's plans for a public square flanked by shops and offices in Prague's historic centre. More about "Are malls back?" asks commenter
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News
Donald Trump reportedly set to name Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia to chief design role
President Donald Trump is expected to appoint Joe Gebbia as chief design officer for the US government as part of an "America by Design" initiative that will see the Airbnb co-founder lead a newly formed National Design Studio. More about Donald Trump reportedly set to name Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia to chief design role
Design
Dry Cleaning exhibition is "airing the fresh new works of London's emerging designers"
London-based Max Radford Gallery has filled a warehouse space near Borough Market with collectible designs by 53 artists, including pieces made from human hair and recycled leather. More about Dry Cleaning exhibition is "airing the fresh new works of London's emerging designers"
Design
"World's first" self-driving golf trolley follows players around the course
Technology firm Botronics has developed an autonomous AI-powered golf trolley that acts like a personal caddie, trailing players from hole to hole, providing tips on club selection and recording data to help improve their game. More about "World's first" self-driving golf trolley follows players around the course
Architecture
Circular transit hub shown in images of "built-from-scratch" American desert city
Renderings of the "built-from-scratch" city Telosa designed by BIG show details of specific buildings, such as a large, wooden "mobility hub" and a "sports village" hosted in an outstretched, silver building. More about Circular transit hub shown in images of "built-from-scratch" American desert city
Dezeen Agenda
Latest news on Adjaye Associates-designed National Cathedral revealed in Dezeen Agenda
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features news that the Adjaye Associates-designed National Cathedral project in Accra may be halted entirely. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Latest news on Adjaye Associates-designed National Cathedral revealed in Dezeen Agenda
News
Exhibit Columbus removes controversial installation with statues of semi-nude architects
Biennial architecture festival Exhibit Columbus has removed A View of the World from Indiana, an installation designed by Sarah Aziz that featured statues of a dozen well-known architects, some depicted with minimal clothing. More about Exhibit Columbus removes controversial installation with statues of semi-nude architects
Architecture
Solum carves "labyrinthine" alleyway through coastal home in Italy
A narrow alleyway winds between the monolithic, blocky volumes and patios of this coastal home in Sicily, designed by Italian architecture practice Solum. More about Solum carves "labyrinthine" alleyway through coastal home in Italy
Architecture
Feilden and Mawson completes restoration of 12th-century Norwich Castle
Norwich Castle in Norfolk has reopened following the restoration of its 12th-century keep by British architecture studio Feilden and Mawson, which added glazed elements to modernise the Grade I-listed building. More about Feilden and Mawson completes restoration of 12th-century Norwich Castle
Architecture
Snøhetta adds curving outdoor space to 1960s office renovation in Milan
Architecture studio Snøhetta has collaborated with Italian architecture studio Park to overhaul the 1960s Pirelli 35 office block in Milan, intending to make the site more open to the public. More about Snøhetta adds curving outdoor space to 1960s office renovation in Milan
Interiors
YSG decorates Alémais office with custom-made globe lights and shimmering mosaics
Interiors studio YSG has created an office for Australian fashion brand Alémais in Sydney, designed to "make you feel like you've entered a galaxy of limitless imagination". More about YSG decorates Alémais office with custom-made globe lights and shimmering mosaics
Design
Disappearing ink fades like memories in book that "rewrites the story of dementia"
Ink fades and disappears in the book 4,4,4&2, created by Scottish publisher Boom Saloon to reflect the experience of losing memories through dementia. More about Disappearing ink fades like memories in book that "rewrites the story of dementia"
Architecture
Images show construction of Buffalo Bills stadium with "world's largest snowmelt system"
Photos show construction underway on a stadium in Buffalo, New York for NFL team the Buffalo Bills, designed by Kansas City-based architecture studio Populous with a canopy that's heated to melt snow and engineered to amplify the crowd sounds in the stadium. More about Images show construction of Buffalo Bills stadium with "world's largest snowmelt system"
Architecture
Inverted roof creates sculptural interiors for home in Porto by Fala Atelier
An inverted pitched roof creates sloping and curved ceilings that "blur structure and sculpture" at this home in Porto, Portugal, designed by local studio Fala Atelier. More about Inverted roof creates sculptural interiors for home in Porto by Fala Atelier
Architecture
Striking red steelwork marks transformation of 1960s Liechtenstein home
Local studio Dominic Spalt Architektur has renovated a 1960s house to create a multi-generational home characterised by red steelwork elements in Schaan, Liechtenstein. More about Striking red steelwork marks transformation of 1960s Liechtenstein home
News
Swedish city of Kiruna wheels entire 672-tonne-church intact to new location
Sweden's Kiruna Church is being transported in its entirety to a new location along a five-kilometre route to accommodate the expansion of the world's largest underground iron-ore mine. More about Swedish city of Kiruna wheels entire 672-tonne-church intact to new location
Design
Studio GOGO's Lego jewellery is "made to be played with"
Plastic Lego bricks replace gemstones in these customisable rings by Berlin jewellery brand Studio GOGO, allowing wearers to change up the design as they see fit. More about Studio GOGO's Lego jewellery is "made to be played with"
Interiors
Bun House Disco features colour palette "straight out of Hong Kong's neon nights"
Concrete, metal and exposed fixtures were combined with Cantonese craft details and bright neon lights to give Chinese restaurant Bun House Disco in London an industrial party feel. More about Bun House Disco features colour palette "straight out of Hong Kong's neon nights"
Promotion
Acme Brick transforms former thrift store with feature facade
Promotion: US brand Acme Brick's clay bricks in two tones adorn the dynamic facade of a former Austin thrift store, which was renovated into a mixed-use complex. More about Acme Brick transforms former thrift store with feature facade
Architecture
BIG complex combining "warehouse and case-study house" approved for Los Angeles
The four-building 670 Mesquit complex designed by BIG has been approved by the Los Angeles City Council and will contain an elementary school and housing, among other programming. More about BIG complex combining "warehouse and case-study house" approved for Los Angeles