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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
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Dezeen makes "massive" reduction to its website carbon emissions
Dezeen has slashed the carbon emissions of its website by two-thirds thanks to a series of code improvements. More about Dezeen makes "massive" reduction to its website carbon emissions
Architecture
Glenn Murcutt wins 2021 Praemium Imperiale for architecture
Australian architect Glenn Murcutt has been named the Praemium Imperiale architecture laureate, an honour awarded annually by the Japan Art Association. More about Glenn Murcutt wins 2021 Praemium Imperiale for architecture
Architecture
This week we marked the anniversary of 9/11
This week on Dezeen, we reflected on the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center towers and looked at how they impacted architecture in our 9/11 anniversary series. More about This week we marked the anniversary of 9/11
Architecture
Former Apple design director launches mass-timber housing company "to bring productisation to the built environment"
Apple's former design director BJ Siegel has recently established a mass-timber housing company named Juno. In this exclusive interview, he explains how it aims to design housing like it is a product. More about Former Apple design director launches mass-timber housing company "to bring productisation to the built environment"
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World's largest carbon-capture plant Orca opens in Iceland
The world's largest direct air carbon capture and storage plant has started operating in Iceland, run by Swiss company Climeworks. More about World's largest carbon-capture plant Orca opens in Iceland
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Dezeen Awards 2021 media shortlist announced
The Dezeen Awards 2021 media shortlist has been revealed, with 33 projects selected across five newly introduced media categories for the best photographs, videos, visualisations and websites. More about Dezeen Awards 2021 media shortlist announced
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Eighty four percent of the world's skyscrapers have been built since 9/11
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has revealed that 84 per cent of the world's skyscrapers over 200 metres have been built in the past 20 years. More about Eighty four percent of the world's skyscrapers have been built since 9/11
Architecture
RIBA reveals UK's best buildings for 2021
The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced 54 winners of the 2021 RIBA National Awards for architecture including a floating church, the MK gallery and a mosque in Cambridge. More about RIBA reveals UK's best buildings for 2021
Design
Ilse Crawford, Eyal Weizman, Mac Collins and Michael Wolff receive 2021 London Design Medals
British designer Ilse Crawford has been awarded this year's London Design Medal, with Mac Collins earning the emerging designer title. More about Ilse Crawford, Eyal Weizman, Mac Collins and Michael Wolff receive 2021 London Design Medals
Architecture
Norman Foster criticises architects' "hypocritical moral stance" on airports
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Norman Foster has criticised architects that have walked away from designing airports due to concerns about the environmental impact of air travel. More about Norman Foster criticises architects' "hypocritical moral stance" on airports
Architecture
Studio Saar looks to Indian architecture for cultural centre in Rajasthan
Studio Saar has designed a cultural centre in India informed by Rajasthan's architectural heritage that will be used to host educational and cultural programmes. More about Studio Saar looks to Indian architecture for cultural centre in Rajasthan
Architecture
Stufish designing hexagonal arena for ABBA reunion tour
British architecture studio Stufish has revealed the first image of a temporary performance venue that is set to host Swedish pop group ABBA's reunion tour at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. More about Stufish designing hexagonal arena for ABBA reunion tour
Technology
Digital twins are "big driver" towards net-zero cities say experts
Digital twins of buildings and cities could become an essential tool in the battle against climate change, according to technology experts. More about Digital twins are "big driver" towards net-zero cities say experts
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Grenfell Tower set to be demolished over safety risks
The UK government has decided to demolish Grenfell Tower four years after a fatal fire tore through the block of flats in west London, following a report that states the building should be "deconstructed at the earliest possible opportunity". More about Grenfell Tower set to be demolished over safety risks
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Dezeen Awards 2021 architecture shortlist reveals world's best buildings
We are announcing the Dezeen Awards 2021 shortlists this week. Here are the 61 buildings shortlisted in the 12 architecture project categories. More about Dezeen Awards 2021 architecture shortlist reveals world's best buildings
Design
Salone del Mobile president Maria Porro says she's standing "on the shoulders of giants"
The Italian design industry is seeing a generational change when it comes to gender equality, says Maria Porro, the youngest-ever president of Salone del Mobile and the first woman to hold the role. More about Salone del Mobile president Maria Porro says she's standing "on the shoulders of giants"
Architecture
This week Bjarke Ingels designed a desert city in America
This week on Dezeen, BIG founder Bjarke Ingels revealed that he is master planning a "new city in America" for five million people. More about This week Bjarke Ingels designed a desert city in America
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Dezeen to live stream Open Talks from Supersalone in Milan
Dezeen has teamed up with Milan's Salone del Mobile to live stream a panel discussion each day during Supersalone for its Open Talks series, from 6-10 September. More about Dezeen to live stream Open Talks from Supersalone in Milan
Architecture
OMA designs Audrey Irmas Pavilion as extension to Jewish temple in Los Angeles
Architecture firm OMA has put the finishing touches to an extension of a Jewish temple on Los Angeles' Wilshire Boulevard. More about OMA designs Audrey Irmas Pavilion as extension to Jewish temple in Los Angeles