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Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism

Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism

Seoul Architecture Biennale "a very sincere attempt to invite a bigger conversation" says Thomas Heatherwick

This year's Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism aims to directly engage the public rather than replicate the "echo chamber" of other architecture festivals, says the event's general director Thomas Heatherwick in this exclusive interview. More about Seoul Architecture Biennale "a very sincere attempt to invite a bigger conversation" says Thomas Heatherwick

Interview

Interview

"It's time for activism" says inaugural Copenhagen Architecture Biennial director

The inaugural Copenhagen Architecture Biennial wants to create practical solutions to the global challenges that are being exacerbated by the built environment, says director Josephine Michau in this interview. More about "It's time for activism" says inaugural Copenhagen Architecture Biennial director

Interview

Interview

"People don't necessarily see the UK as being very sexy" says Brompton curator Alex Tieghi-Walker

London has undeservedly fallen off the radar for the international design community, gallerist Alex Tieghi-Walker tells Dezeen in this interview ahead of London Design Festival, where he is curating one of the main design districts. More about "People don't necessarily see the UK as being very sexy" says Brompton curator Alex Tieghi-Walker

Chicago Architecture Biennial

Chicago Architecture Biennial

"I believe in making things public" says Chicago Architecture Biennial curator Florencia Rodriguez

The free and public nature of the Chicago Architecture Biennial sets it apart from other global architecture events, says Argentinian architect and educator Florencia Rodriguez in this exclusive interview. More about "I believe in making things public" says Chicago Architecture Biennial curator Florencia Rodriguez

Design

Design

Indonesian design finds "sweet spot" in abandoned Bali theme park

Set in a deserted, overgrown amusement park in Bali, Jia Curated is no ordinary design festival. In this interview, co-founder Budiman Ong said it could carve out a new identity for Indonesian design. More about Indonesian design finds "sweet spot" in abandoned Bali theme park

Sustainable design

Sustainable design

Henriëtte Waal's peat atelier tackles climate change with "new ways of living" in wetlands

Peat meadows are the most effective terrestrial carbon sink on Earth. In this interview, designer Henriëtte Waal offers solutions for preserving these swampy landscapes, from bio-based products to repurposed farmhouses. More about Henriëtte Waal's peat atelier tackles climate change with "new ways of living" in wetlands

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+

Architecture profession "must engage" in ensuring safety for trans people says Queerscapes founder

Architecture institutions must respond with action following the UK's Supreme Court gender ruling, Lenny Rajmont, founder of LGBTQ+ architecture group Queerscapes, argues in this interview. More about Architecture profession "must engage" in ensuring safety for trans people says Queerscapes founder

Building with Cob

Building with Cob

Cob can be "a mainstream building material once again" say Cella

It's time for the construction industry to bring back cob, but innovation is needed to solidify the age-old material's place back within our toolkits, design collective Cella tell Dezeen in this Building with Cob interview. More about Cob can be "a mainstream building material once again" say Cella

Architecture and design events

Architecture and design events

Sharjah Architecture Triennial "to challenge the idea that architecture is just about iconic buildings"

Anthropologist Vyjayanthi Rao is set to curate the Sharjah Architecture Triennial in 2026. In this interview, she explains the event's theme. More about Sharjah Architecture Triennial "to challenge the idea that architecture is just about iconic buildings"

Architecture

Architecture

"I don't believe in specialisation" says Frida Escobedo

Frida Escobedo is the first woman to design a wing at The Met. In this interview, the Mexican architect explains how she's bringing exclusive views of Central Park "back to the public". More about "I don't believe in specialisation" says Frida Escobedo