Architecture
Phineas Harper appointed director of Open City
Writer and Dezeen columnist Phineas Harper has become director of charity Open City, which runs Open House London. More about Phineas Harper appointed director of Open City
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This week on Dezeen
This week, Sweden's tallest timber building was revealed
This week on Dezeen, CF Møller revealed photos of Sweden's tallest timber building and Forensic Architecture founder Eyal Weizman was prevented from entering the United States. More about This week, Sweden's tallest timber building was revealed
Architecture
Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator launches to tackle industry emissions
Companies from across the architecture, engineering and construction industries have collaborated to create a free digital embodied carbon calculator that they hope will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and counter climate change. More about Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator launches to tackle industry emissions
News
Dezeen Weekly features a quirky 1970s house and Samsung's latest flip phone
The latest edition of Dezeen Weekly includes a quirky 1970s house overhauled by Gundry & Ducker and Samsung's latest flip phone. Subscribe to Dezeen Weekly ›
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Technology
Drones and self-driving robots used to fight coronavirus in China
China is deploying robots and drones to remotely disinfect hospitals, deliver food and enforce quarantine restrictions as part of the effort to fight coronavirus. More about Drones and self-driving robots used to fight coronavirus in China
Architecture
Forensic Architecture founder denied US entry to attend his own exhibition opening
Forensic Architecture founder Eyal Weizman has been prevented from entering the United States ahead of the opening of his studio's Miami exhibition that explores the "arbitrary logic of the border". More about Forensic Architecture founder denied US entry to attend his own exhibition opening
Architecture
Developers of Elkus Manfredi's New York skyscraper ordered to cut 20 storeys
The developers of topped-out New York skyscraper 200 Amsterdam, designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects, are taking legal action after a court ruling to reduce the tower's height. More about Developers of Elkus Manfredi's New York skyscraper ordered to cut 20 storeys
Design
Max Siedentopf apologises for offence caused by images of coronavirus masks made of everyday items
Artist and designer Max Siedentopf has apologised for offending people with his photos of home-made coronavirus masks, adding that his work aims to take people "out of their comfort zone". More about Max Siedentopf apologises for offence caused by images of coronavirus masks made of everyday items
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Grimshaw releases visuals of Eden Project Foyle with thatched centrepiece
Grimshaw, the studio behind the Eden Project in Cornwall, has designed an ecological resort in Northern Ireland that will feature a thatched play area and treetop walkways. More about Grimshaw releases visuals of Eden Project Foyle with thatched centrepiece
Design
Six Cooper Hewitt trustees resign to protest Caroline Baumann's departure
Designer David Rockwell is among six trustees that have stepped down to protest Caroline Baumann's resignation as director of the Cooper Hewitt after it was reported her departure followed an investigation into her wedding. More about Six Cooper Hewitt trustees resign to protest Caroline Baumann's departure
Comments
"Suddenly Elon Musk's plan for us all emigrating to Mars doesn't look so crazy"
In this week's comments update, readers are debating a suggestion that dams be built around the North Sea in a bid to protect northern Europe from rising sea levels. More about "Suddenly Elon Musk's plan for us all emigrating to Mars doesn't look so crazy"
Design
Caroline Baumann reportedly resigned from Cooper Hewitt after wedding investigation
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum director Caroline Baumann reportedly stepped down from her role after an investigation into her conduct acquiring a wedding dress and venue. More about Caroline Baumann reportedly resigned from Cooper Hewitt after wedding investigation
News
Foster + Partners reveals visuals of co-living apartment block in China
Foster + Partners has released visuals of Qianhai Talents' Apartments, an apartment block with co-living spaces that is set to be built in Shenzhen, China. More about Foster + Partners reveals visuals of co-living apartment block in China
This week on Dezeen
This week, timber buildings were proposed in France, Canada and the US
This week on Dezeen, architects and governments alike bet on the future potential of wood as a construction material, with plans unveiled to build public buildings and skyscrapers from the material. More about This week, timber buildings were proposed in France, Canada and the US
Architecture
Generate and Placetailor to build carbon-neutral CLT apartment block in Boston
Architecture studio Generate and developer Placetailor have unveiled plans to build a carbon-neutral apartment block in Boston using a cross-laminated timber "kit of parts". More about Generate and Placetailor to build carbon-neutral CLT apartment block in Boston
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Architecture
Scientist suggests damming the North Sea to protect Europe from climate change
A scientist employed by the Dutch government has suggested building two dams to enclose the North Sea and defend northern Europe from rising sea levels. More about Scientist suggests damming the North Sea to protect Europe from climate change
Interiors
Sugalabo V is Louis Vuitton's first restaurant
Louis Vuitton has opened a restaurant and cafe inside its new store in Osaka, Japan, with interiors fashioned by the brand's in-house design team. More about Sugalabo V is Louis Vuitton's first restaurant
Architecture
Sidewalk Labs tests possibilities for timber construction with 35-storey Proto-Model
Sidewalk Labs, the architecture and urbanism arm of Google parent company Alphabet, has unveiled a digital model for what would be the world's tallest mass-timber building, reaching 35 storeys. More about Sidewalk Labs tests possibilities for timber construction with 35-storey Proto-Model
News
Dezeen Weekly features the Nike 2020 Olympic skateboarding uniforms
The latest edition of Dezeen Weekly includes Nike's 2020 Olympic skateboarding uniforms and a student's response to Frank Lloyd Wright's School of Architecture at Taliesin closing. Subscribe to Dezeen Weekly ›
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Technology
Samsung launches Galaxy S20 smartphone with 108-megapixel camera
Samsung has launched its first full range of 5G smartphones that have AI-powered camera systems, a 108-megapixel sensor and 100x zoom. More about Samsung launches Galaxy S20 smartphone with 108-megapixel camera