Design
Visionary British designer Terence Conran dies
British designer Terence Conran, founder of furniture brand Habitat and London's Design Museum, has died at the age of 88. More about Visionary British designer Terence Conran dies
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Ace Hotel London Shoreditch to close permanently as building owners plan new venture
American hotel company Ace Hotel has permanently closed its outpost in Shoreditch, London, after shuttering the venue temporarily due to the coronavirus pandemic. More about Ace Hotel London Shoreditch to close permanently as building owners plan new venture
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This week, we unveiled the Dezeen Awards 2020 shortlists
This week on Dezeen, we revealed the architecture, interiors and design projects shortlisted for Dezeen Awards, as well as the studio shortlists. More about This week, we unveiled the Dezeen Awards 2020 shortlists
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"Formidable architect and designer" Cini Boeri dies aged 96
Italian architect and designer Cini Boeri, who created a series of iconic seating designs and was the founder of Cini Boeri Architetti, has passed away aged 96. More about "Formidable architect and designer" Cini Boeri dies aged 96
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Architecture Foundation battles council to save Antepavilion structures from demolition
Organisers of the annual Antepavilion commission in London are fighting to prevent "oppressive" Hackney Council from demolishing a series of subversive canalside pavilions. More about Architecture Foundation battles council to save Antepavilion structures from demolition
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Christ & Gantenbein unwraps Lindt Home of Chocolate on Lake Zurich
Architecture studio Christ & Gantenbein has completed a museum for chocolate brand Lindt alongside its headquarters in the Swiss town of Kilchberg on Lake Zurich. More about Christ & Gantenbein unwraps Lindt Home of Chocolate on Lake Zurich
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Dulux's colour of the year features in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter
The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter features the colour of the year for 2021 from paint brand Dulux. More about Dulux's colour of the year features in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter
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Dezeen Awards 2020 studio shortlist revealed
The shortlist for Dezeen Awards 2020 studio categories has been announced, with 33 studios shortlisted selected across six categories. More about Dezeen Awards 2020 studio shortlist revealed
Architecture
Groupwork to "resurrect" Victorian facades of Clerkenwell shops
Architecture studio Groupwork is set to reinstate the facades of a group of 19th-century shops in Clerkenwell, London, as part of its renovation of a 1970s office block. More about Groupwork to "resurrect" Victorian facades of Clerkenwell shops
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Dezeen Awards 2020 design shortlist revealed
The shortlist for Dezeen Awards 2020 design categories has been unveiled, with 62 projects selected across 12 categories. More about Dezeen Awards 2020 design shortlist revealed
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Bokja launches initiative to repair goods damaged in Beirut explosion
Hoda Baroudi and Maria Hibri have transformed the Bokja showroom in Beirut into a community centre where people can bring home furnishings damaged in last month's Beirut explosion to be repaired using signature red stitchwork. More about Bokja launches initiative to repair goods damaged in Beirut explosion
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"It's co-existence and survival of the fittest" says architect
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing No Footprint House in Costa Rica and sharing their views on other top stories. More about "It's co-existence and survival of the fittest" says architect
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Liverpool mayor shelves controversial zip wire plans
A 400-metre zip wire that would have ended on the roof of Liverpool's Central Library within its UNESCO World Heritage Site will no longer be built following a legal challenge made by the Victorian Society. More about Liverpool mayor shelves controversial zip wire plans
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Dezeen Awards 2020 interiors shortlist announced
The shortlist for Dezeen Awards 2020 interiors categories has been unveiled, with 61 projects selected across 12 categories. More about Dezeen Awards 2020 interiors shortlist announced
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"Celebratory" mood as 3 Days of Design fair takes place in Copenhagen
Exhibitors at last week's 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, which was the first major European fair to take place since the coronavirus pandemic struck, have expressed cautious optimism about the future of design events. More about "Celebratory" mood as 3 Days of Design fair takes place in Copenhagen
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French interior designer Christian Liaigre dies aged 77
Christian Liaigre, who fashioned homes for the likes of Karl Lagerfeld and Calvin Klein, has passed away at the age of 77. More about French interior designer Christian Liaigre dies aged 77
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Interiors
Brave Ground named Colour of the Year for 2021
Paint brand Dulux has unveiled a "reassuring" earthy beige hue called Brave Ground as its colour of the year for 2021. More about Brave Ground named Colour of the Year for 2021
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Paola Antonelli, Ken Garland, Ellen MacArthur and Yinka Ilori honoured with 2020 London Design Medals
Author and MoMA curator Paola Antonelli has been awarded this year's London Design Medal, with designer Yinka Ilori receiving the emerging design prize. More about Paola Antonelli, Ken Garland, Ellen MacArthur and Yinka Ilori honoured with 2020 London Design Medals
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Dezeen Awards 2020 architecture shortlist reveals world's best buildings
The shortlists for Dezeen Awards 2020 are being announced this week, starting today with the 64 architecture projects that are in the running for awards in 12 different project categories. More about Dezeen Awards 2020 architecture shortlist reveals world's best buildings
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This week, Richard Rogers announced his retirement
This week on Dezeen, high-tech architecture pioneer Richard Rogers stepped down from his studio Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners after 43 years. More about This week, Richard Rogers announced his retirement