News
RIBA Stirling Prize 2021 shortlist revealed
The RIBA has revealed the shortlist for this year's Stirling Prize, with Amin Taha's 15 Clerkenwell Close a surprise addition to the list. More about RIBA Stirling Prize 2021 shortlist revealed
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Architecture
Concrete home by HK Associates looks onto the Arizona desert
American practice HK Associates has completed a geometric concrete home on a desert site at the base of the Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. More about Concrete home by HK Associates looks onto the Arizona desert
Interiors
Roman and Williams turns historic police station into NoMad's London outpost
New York interior design firm Roman and Williams has combined decorative Victorian elements with references to New York's jazz age in its ornate interior for the NoMad hotel in London. More about Roman and Williams turns historic police station into NoMad's London outpost
Video
Kengo Kuma and OPPO pair traditional materials and technology to create "spiritual experience"
In this video produced by Dezeen for OPPO, Japanese architect Kengo Kuma describes how he worked with the smart device brand to create Bamboo Ring, an installation currently showing at Milan design week. More about Kengo Kuma and OPPO pair traditional materials and technology to create "spiritual experience"
Furniture
Muji and ÉCAL students design compact furniture built to tidy up daily life
Design brand Muji has collaborated with students at ÉCAL to create a collection of space-saving furniture, which was presented in an exhibition at Milan design week. More about Muji and ÉCAL students design compact furniture built to tidy up daily life
Promotion
Furniture brand Porada launches Porada Essential video to spotlight its artisan techniques
Dezeen promotion: Italian furniture brand Porada has released a video called Porada Essential to showcase the blend of contemporary and traditional artisan techniques that go into its furniture design. More about Furniture brand Porada launches Porada Essential video to spotlight its artisan techniques
Architecture
Invisible Studio designs slate-clad House with Courtyards on Cornish coast
British practice Invisible Studio has completed a home on Cornwall's northern coast, clad in local slate and copper to appear hewn from the surrounding craggy landscape. More about Invisible Studio designs slate-clad House with Courtyards on Cornish coast
News
London's Design District officially opens to the public
The Design District on London's Greenwich Peninsula has officially opened, with buildings designed by SelgasCano, 6a Architects, Adam Khan Architects, Architecture 00, HNNA, Barozzi Veiga, David Kohn Architects and Mole Architects. More about London's Design District officially opens to the public
Design
Carlo Ratti Associati explains how plants capture carbon in installation sponsored by oil multinational
Italian architect Carlo Ratti has defended his decision to design an exhibition about climate change sponsored by fossil-fuel giant Eni, saying the Milan design week installation is "not greenwashing". More about Carlo Ratti Associati explains how plants capture carbon in installation sponsored by oil multinational
Architecture
BIG breaks ground on building to unite Milan towers by Hadid, Libeskind and Isozaki
BIG has begun construction on its CityWave building, which will visually connect the towers of Milan's CityLife development with a low swooping roof that doubles as one of Italy's largest urban photovoltaic power stations. More about BIG breaks ground on building to unite Milan towers by Hadid, Libeskind and Isozaki
Design
The Lost Graduation Show presents student projects from around the world at Supersalone
For the first time ever, the Salone del Mobile furniture fair this year hosted an entire showcase dedicated to graduate design including students from 48 different schools and 22 different countries. More about The Lost Graduation Show presents student projects from around the world at Supersalone
Architecture
ODA designs Manhattan tower that increases size as it ascends
American office ODA has released renderings of a residential building with cantilevered upper storeys, scheduled to be built on Manhattan's Upper West Side. More about ODA designs Manhattan tower that increases size as it ascends
Comments
"The high-rise virus continues to spread" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are debating the surge of skyscrapers being built despite the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center 20 years ago and discussing other top stories. More about "The high-rise virus continues to spread" says commenter
Architecture
Woven screens cover cabin in Colombia by Santiago Pradilla + Zuloark
A facade of woven wood screens filters light and air into this timber-framed home in Colombia, designed by architect Santiago Pradilla with architecture collective Zuloark as a prototype for more sustainable, local forms of construction. More about Woven screens cover cabin in Colombia by Santiago Pradilla + Zuloark
School Shows
School of the Art Institute of Chicago presents 10 student architectural projects
A project that uses hand-drawing techniques to explore 'contemporary ruins' and another that examines rapidly expanding global cities are included in Dezeen's latest school show by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. More about School of the Art Institute of Chicago presents 10 student architectural projects
Promotion
Minimalist hotel in Mozambique dominates at AHEAD MEA 2021 awards
Dezeen promotion: a Foster + Partners hotel in Saudi Arabia and a series of private bungalows in Mozambique that celebrate African minimalism are among the hotels celebrated in the 2021 edition of the AHEAD MEA awards. More about Minimalist hotel in Mozambique dominates at AHEAD MEA 2021 awards
Architecture
Wood Marsh embeds Lonsdale Links golf club in coastal landscape
Architecture studio Wood Marsh has completed a clubhouse facility for a golf course in Point Lonsdale, Australia, featuring blade-like concrete walls that emerge above the surrounding coastal dunes. More about Wood Marsh embeds Lonsdale Links golf club in coastal landscape
Design
Low-key Milan design week shows that "less is better"
Last week's Milan design week offered a calmer, more meaningful experience reminiscent of the event's early editions, according to designers and exhibitors showing at Salone del Mobile and the parallel fuorisalone programme. More about Low-key Milan design week shows that "less is better"
Redesign the World
Last chance to enter Dezeen's Redesign the World competition with Epic Games
Our Redesign the World competition with Epic Games closes for entries at midnight tomorrow! Here is a recap of the talks and workshops we have run to provide some last-minute inspiration and tips for how to enter. More about Last chance to enter Dezeen's Redesign the World competition with Epic Games
News
Bright Skies named Colour of the Year 2022
A cool blue paint colour called Bright Skies has been named Colour of the Year 2022 by paint brand Dulux. More about Bright Skies named Colour of the Year 2022