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
Moving manufacturing back to major cities and updating old designs with new materials should be priorities for design in the US, industrial designer Bruce Hannah tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "Furniture ingredients have mostly changed for the better" says Bruce Hannah
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
Global interest in South Korean culture is helping Hyundai make more unusual cars, Hyundai Design Center head Simon Loasby tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "We're due a renaissance" in cool small cars says Hyundai design boss
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
AI marketing studio Seraphinne Vallora made headlines with its controversial AI model campaign in Vogue. In this interview, co-founder Andreea Petrescu tells Dezeen how she learnt the power of attention-grabbing images while working at Foster + Partners. More about Architects "are the ones who discovered the power" of AI imaging says Seraphinne Vallora co-founder Andreea Petrescu
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
Nigerian architect Tosin Oshinowo's latest research project exploring Lagos' markets was unveiled at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale. In this interview, she explains how these markets pose solutions for urban development in Africa. More about Traditional systems offer "model of progress" for African cities says Tosin Oshinowo
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
UNESCO architect Maria Rita Acetoso recently completed a huge project to revive the war-ravaged city of Mosul. In this interview, she explains the importance of rebuilding with the involvement of local communities after conflict. More about Post-conflict rebuilding is "a tool for healing" says UNESCO specialist
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
Cob is a low-carbon material poised for a revival, according to scientist Steve Goodhew. In this Building with Cob interview, he explains how his invention, CobBauge, is guiding the way. More about Cob not just "a hobbit house" material says researcher developing modern version
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
Reusing existing buildings is making MVRDV better at designing new ones, studio co-founder Nathalie de Vries tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "Part of the DNA of our office is that we never exclude possibilities" says MVRDV's Nathalie de Vries
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"
The first Pan-African Biennale of Architecture has been announced for 2026. In this interview, its inaugural curator, Omar Degan, explains his vision for the event. More about African architects "to tell a story under their own terms" at Pan-African Biennale of Architecture
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
As 3 Days of Design kicks off, a separate exhibition in Copenhagen is combining design with music, art, fashion and food. In an exclusive interview, Other Circle director Svend Jacob Pedersen explains the decision to run the event independently. More about Copenhagen's design week "needs more independent actors" says Other Circle director
Artist Lauren Bon has embarked on an ambitious project to access water from the Los Angeles River. In this interview, she explains why she believes infrastructure should be treated like nature. More about Create "cyborg" infrastructure to save cities says Lauren Bon
British design needs to become more political, Samuel Ross tells Dezeen in this interview as he gears up for the opening of the 2025 London Design Biennale under his artistic direction. More about Design industry is "sustaining mediocrity" says Samuel Ross