Houses of the month
Dezeen's top five houses of August 2023
Steeply-pitched roofs animate two of the homes in this roundup, which spotlights Dezeen's top five houses of the month for August 2023. More about Dezeen's top five houses of August 2023
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Architecture
Architectural Workers United claims Snøhetta "unlawfully discriminated" against employees
US labour organiser Architectural Workers United has filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge against architecture studio Snøhetta, claiming that it discriminated against employees during a recent union drive. More about Architectural Workers United claims Snøhetta "unlawfully discriminated" against employees
Future Luxury Retail Design Competition
Daniel Czyszczoń's mobile showrooms take second place in Future Luxury Retail Design Competition
Daniel Czyszczoń has been awarded second place in the Future Luxury Retail Design Competition with his proposal for reconfigurable, autonomous cars that travel to the customer to test drive. More about Daniel Czyszczoń's mobile showrooms take second place in Future Luxury Retail Design Competition
AItopia
Dezeen's policy on AI
To round off our AItopia series exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on design, architecture and humanity, Dezeen editorial director Max Fraser sets out our policy on text- and image-generating technologies. More about Dezeen's policy on AI
Interiors
Burberry draws on minimalism at New Bond Street store
British luxury brand Burberry has renovated its New Bond Street store, which has been decorated with a minimalist scheme that is populated with striking contemporary furniture. More about Burberry draws on minimalism at New Bond Street store
Promotion
Velux and EFFEKT launch Compass Model for designing sustainable buildings
Promotion: window manufacturer Velux and Danish architecture studio EFFEKT have created a design tool to help architects and developers build sustainably "with little cost and effort". More about Velux and EFFEKT launch Compass Model for designing sustainable buildings
Air purifiers
Selene Sarı designs air-purifying speaker that "cleanses the air through sound and music"
London-based designer Selene Sarı has created an air-purifier called Vox Aeris that is also designed to work as a speaker. More about Selene Sarı designs air-purifying speaker that "cleanses the air through sound and music"
Dezeen Jobs
Five junior and mid-level architecture and design roles listed on Dezeen Jobs
We've selected five opportunities for junior to mid-level architects and designers that are available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions at ACME, Ben Thompson and OMA. More about Five junior and mid-level architecture and design roles listed on Dezeen Jobs
Design
Chanel to outfit Brooklyn diner in pastels for perfume pop-up
Fashion house Chanel has announced plans to cover an iconic Brooklyn diner in retro pinks and greens to celebrate the launch of a new perfume. More about Chanel to outfit Brooklyn diner in pastels for perfume pop-up
Architecture
The LADG upends "traditional notions" for Los Angeles bungalow remodel
Stucco and asphalt are found on the exterior of a 1920s bungalow that has been revamped by local firm The LADG, which sought to challenge traditional views of the housing typology. More about The LADG upends "traditional notions" for Los Angeles bungalow remodel
Architecture
ElasticoFarm raises house on stilts around central void in Italian park
Architecture studio ElasticoFarm has created a house on stilts around a suspended void nestled in the trees of a private park in Cambiano, a town to the southeast of Turin in northern Italy. More about ElasticoFarm raises house on stilts around central void in Italian park
Architecture
Vote for the best skyscraper from the past year
To mark World Skyscraper Day, we are inviting Dezeen readers to pick the best skyscraper project of the past year from a shortlist of 10. More about Vote for the best skyscraper from the past year
Future Luxury Retail Design Competition
Meredith O'Shaughnessy's proposal to repurpose disused car parks wins third place in Future Luxury Retail Design Competition
Meredith O'Shaughnessy has been awarded third place in the Future Luxury Retail Design Competition with a proposal to repurpose multi-storey car parks in urban settings into luxury retail and entertainment spaces. More about Meredith O'Shaughnessy's proposal to repurpose disused car parks wins third place in Future Luxury Retail Design Competition
News
Wallmakers founder defends "rigorous" learning process of unpaid internships
Indian architect and Wallmakers founder Vinu Daniel has defended the use of unpaid internships, which he claims have an important educational benefit, following criticism on social media. More about Wallmakers founder defends "rigorous" learning process of unpaid internships
Comments
"This is the kind of brutalism I can support" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing an angular home in Portugal defined by stacked layers of warping glass and concrete. More about "This is the kind of brutalism I can support" says commenter
AItopia
"I am not at all worried about facing the newly empowered competition enabled by AI"
AI should be embraced by architects rather than met with scepticism or fear, writes Zaha Hadid Architects principal Patrik Schumacher. More about "I am not at all worried about facing the newly empowered competition enabled by AI"
Architecture
Neri&Hu reveals design for monumental red concrete factory for Chinese furniture brand
Chinese architecture studio Neri&Hu has revealed its design for Chinese furniture brand Camerich's factory in Jiaxing, China. More about Neri&Hu reveals design for monumental red concrete factory for Chinese furniture brand
Architecture
Estudio Atemporal spreads out Mexican house to preserve the forest
Mexican architecture firm Estudio Atemporal has completed a gabled multi-building house that flows between indoor and outdoor living in Valle de Bravo. More about Estudio Atemporal spreads out Mexican house to preserve the forest
Dezeen Agenda
Dezeen Agenda features a playground by NBBJ and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features a playground in LA designed by architecture studio NBBJ in collaboration with Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features a playground by NBBJ and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Architecture
Snøhetta breaks ground on Charlotte library with "translucent prow"
International architecture studio Snøhetta has broken ground on a new public library for Charlotte, North Carolina, which will feature a warped rectangular facade and generous cantilever. More about Snøhetta breaks ground on Charlotte library with "translucent prow"