Architecture
Five of the best houses in Peru
Concrete blocks, mountain rocks and reddish cement are among the materials used to build these five Peruvian residences in natural surrounds. More about Five of the best houses in Peru
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Architecture
Rough concrete walls frame jungle views at The Tiing hotel in Bali
Concrete was cast against bamboo to create the rugged walls of this boutique hotel in Bali, by Australian architect Nic Brunsdon. More about Rough concrete walls frame jungle views at The Tiing hotel in Bali
Design
Inflatable face shield designed for socialising post pandemic
MARGstudio, Alessio Casciano Design and Angeletti Ruzza have designed a colourful, inflatable face shield that could be used to allow people to socialise following the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. More about Inflatable face shield designed for socialising post pandemic
Virtual Design Festival
"There is so much in fashion that is unexplored" says Iris van Herpen in Dezeen's exclusive video series
In the first of three exclusive video interviews with Dezeen for Virtual Design Festival, fashion designer Iris van Herpen explains how her training as a ballet dancer led her to pioneer the use of new technologies and materials in haute couture. More about "There is so much in fashion that is unexplored" says Iris van Herpen in Dezeen's exclusive video series
Design
Plastique Fantastique makes iSphere mask informed by 1950s sci-fi comics
Berlin-based art collective Plastique Fantastique has created an open-source, retro-futuristic face shield shaped like a fish bowl to protect wearers against coronavirus. More about Plastique Fantastique makes iSphere mask informed by 1950s sci-fi comics
Design
Illustrator Anna Gibb draws Isolation Escapes architecture montage
British architect and illustrator Anna Gibb has combined buildings by architects including Le Corbusier and Mies Van der Rohe to create an architectural montage of places people would like to be quarantined in during the coronavirus pandemic. More about Illustrator Anna Gibb draws Isolation Escapes architecture montage
Architecture
Unparelld'arquitectes creates Emergency Scenery public performance backdrop in Olot
Unparelld'arquitectes has turned four buttresses supporting a party wall in the town of Olot, Spain, into an arched public shelter that aims to "catalyse activity" on the street. More about Unparelld'arquitectes creates Emergency Scenery public performance backdrop in Olot
Interiors
Six bakeries and sweets shops with delectable interiors
We've rounded up six bakeries and shops for sweet treats that have been designed with cream interiors just as delicious as the goods for sale. More about Six bakeries and sweets shops with delectable interiors
Design
Paul Cocksedge designs social-distancing picnic blanket for life after lockdown
London-based designer Paul Cocksedge's Here Comes the Sun blanket would allow people to "socialise safely and confidently" outdoors once Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have been lifted. More about Paul Cocksedge designs social-distancing picnic blanket for life after lockdown
Interiors
Quito apartment A Forest House has a mini indoor pool
Concrete columns draped in greenery, steel beams filled with books and a small pool feature in this apartment in Quito, Ecuador that local architect Aquiles Jarrín has overhauled for a family of three and their dog. More about Quito apartment A Forest House has a mini indoor pool
Architecture
Trees burst through walls of Ha Long Villa by Vo Trong Nghia Architects
Vo Trong Nghia Architects has built a house on Vietnam's scenic Ha Long Bay with trees growing through its concrete walls. More about Trees burst through walls of Ha Long Villa by Vo Trong Nghia Architects
Virtual Design Festival
This week's VDF highlights include Alison Brooks, Chris Precht, UNStudio, Fritz Hansen and free Dieter Rams film screening
That was week three of VDF! Highlights include a video message from Ben van Berkel and an exclusive screening of the Dieter Rams documentary plus a live interview with director Gary Hustwit. We also teamed up with Fritz Hansen to celebrate Vico Magistretti's centenary. More about This week's VDF highlights include Alison Brooks, Chris Precht, UNStudio, Fritz Hansen and free Dieter Rams film screening
Interiors
Ten movies with striking interior design to watch under lockdown
The coronavirus crisis means we're spending more time indoors than ever before, so Dezeen's Natasha Levy has selected 10 films with stand-out interiors that can offer some escape from your own four walls. More about Ten movies with striking interior design to watch under lockdown
Architecture
Alison Brooks designs Windward House to intensify the "joy of living with art"
Alison Brooks Architects has built an art-filled black house alongside a Georgian farmhouse in Gloucestershire that has been converted into a dedicated gallery space. More about Alison Brooks designs Windward House to intensify the "joy of living with art"
Design
NASA selects Musk and Bezos to design landers for 2024 mission to land first woman on moon
NASA has named Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin, Elon Musk's SpaceX and Alabama-based Dynetics as the three teams that will develop vehicles for its planned moon landing in 2024. More about NASA selects Musk and Bezos to design landers for 2024 mission to land first woman on moon
Interiors
Workhome-Playhome is a colourful Rotterdam house by Lagado Architects
The two founders of Lagado Architects have revamped their own townhouse in Rotterdam to feature bold live-work spaces and a sculptural blue staircase. More about Workhome-Playhome is a colourful Rotterdam house by Lagado Architects
Video
Watch all eight episodes of Netflix's Abstract: The Art of Design series
Netflix has made all eight episodes of its documentary series Abstract: The Art of Design, which features set designer Es Devlin, architect Bjarke Ingels and interior designer Ilse Crawford, available to watch for free during coronavirus lockdown. More about Watch all eight episodes of Netflix's Abstract: The Art of Design series
Interview
Health workers treating coronavirus are "frontline athletes who need equipment" says Nike PPE lead
Creating personal protective equipment for frontline medical workers fighting coronavirus is just like making sportswear for an athlete, says Nike's Michael Donaghu, who was part of the team that made face shields from the brand's supply chain. More about Health workers treating coronavirus are "frontline athletes who need equipment" says Nike PPE lead
Interiors
Five luxury villas around the world by French interiors studio Liaigre
Parisian studio Liaigre has found a "new energy" since the departure of founder Christian Liaigre. Here's a look at five new interiors projects, including a modern palace in New Delhi and a ski lodge in St Moritz. More about Five luxury villas around the world by French interiors studio Liaigre
Architecture
Foster + Partners shares architecture challenges for children in lockdown
British architecture studio Foster + Partners is publishing a series of architecture challenges, including building a paper skyscraper and creating a city, to keep children in coronavirus lockdown entertained. More about Foster + Partners shares architecture challenges for children in lockdown