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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Design
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
Dezeen Awards
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
This week on Dezeen
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
News
Images of the new Apple Store in Singapore feature in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter
The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter features Instagram images of the soon-to-open Apple Store in Singapore. More about Images of the new Apple Store in Singapore feature in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter
Comments
Japanese house is "a gymnast's delight" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are critiquing a Japanese home designed by Suzuko Yamada and sharing their views on other top stories. More about Japanese house is "a gymnast's delight" says commenter
Architecture
RIBA set to introduce mandatory competency tests for architects as part of "once in a generation" reform
The Royal Institute of British Architects plans to regularly test architect's competence as part of an overhaul of architectural education and continuing professional development in the UK. More about RIBA set to introduce mandatory competency tests for architects as part of "once in a generation" reform
Architecture
Richard Rogers steps down from Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners after 43 years
Pritzker Prize-winning architect and high-tech architecture pioneer Richard Rogers has retired from Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, the practice he founded in 1977. More about Richard Rogers steps down from Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners after 43 years
Architecture
Nine examples of spherical architecture from around the globe
Foster + Partners' new Apple Store in Singapore is the latest example of the trend for spherical buildings. Here are nine recent globe-shaped examples. More about Nine examples of spherical architecture from around the globe
News
Melania Trump's redesign of the Rose Garden at the White House features in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter
The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter features images of the Rose Garden at the White House following a recent makeover by first lady Melania Trump. More about Melania Trump's redesign of the Rose Garden at the White House features in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter
Architecture
Victorian Society files legal challenge against "insensitive and inappropriate" Liverpool zip wire
The Victorian Society conservation group is attempting to stop construction of a zip wire in Liverpool, which would end at a listed building within the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site. More about Victorian Society files legal challenge against "insensitive and inappropriate" Liverpool zip wire
Design
Expo 2025 Osaka logo revealed as ring of red blobs
Graphic designer Tamotsu Shimada has unveiled the logo for the Expo 2025 Osaka, which is an irregular ring of red circles that appears to include five cartoon-like eyes. More about Expo 2025 Osaka logo revealed as ring of red blobs
Technology
Scientists develop synthetic leaf that turns sunlight into liquid fuel
Scientists at the UK's University of Cambridge have developed a renewable energy device that mimics photosynthesis by making fuel from sunlight, carbon dioxide and water. More about Scientists develop synthetic leaf that turns sunlight into liquid fuel
Architecture
"Quitting flying was probably the trickiest thing" says carbon neutral architect
Buro Happold's director of sustainability Maria Smith has declared herself carbon neutral. She explains how she dramatically reduced her carbon footprint by going vegan and stopping flying. More about "Quitting flying was probably the trickiest thing" says carbon neutral architect
Architecture
Grimshaw designs sculptural metal enclosure for HS2 ventilation shaft
A decorative roof and curved weathered-steel wall will enclose the Amersham Vent Shaft that Grimshaw has designed for the High Speed Two railway. More about Grimshaw designs sculptural metal enclosure for HS2 ventilation shaft
Comments
"Architecture needs to take on a new life for our world to evolve" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are debating BIG's plan to build three islands off the shore of Penang Island and sharing their views on other top stories. More about "Architecture needs to take on a new life for our world to evolve" says commenter
Architecture
OMA designs glass volume to top Tiffany & Co's New York flagship store
OMA New York has unveiled its design for a glass addition to top the historic Tiffany & Co store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. More about OMA designs glass volume to top Tiffany & Co's New York flagship store
News
BrewDog goes carbon negative with wind-powered breweries
Beer company BrewDog has gone carbon negative by switching to wind power for its breweries and bars, with plans to plant a forest's worth of trees. More about BrewDog goes carbon negative with wind-powered breweries
Interiors
Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel sets up in-house lab dedicated to generative design
Architecture firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel has launched ACPVLab, a research and development unit that will focus on using generative design to develop bespoke interiors. More about Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel sets up in-house lab dedicated to generative design
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News
Melania Trump criticised for "upsetting" White House Rose Garden renovation on social media
First lady Melania Trump has been criticised on social media for her pared-back redesign of the Rose Garden at the White House, with users comparing her to French queen Marie Antoinette. More about Melania Trump criticised for "upsetting" White House Rose Garden renovation on social media