Design
IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad dies aged 91
Ingvar Kamprad, founder of Swedish furniture giant IKEA, has died, the company has announced. More about IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad dies aged 91
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This week on Dezeen
This week, Design of the Year and London's best house extension were announced
This week on Dezeen, architect David Adjaye won the Design of the Year 2017 and a revamped townhouse with a patio that transforms into a reflecting pool was named the best house extension in London. More about This week, Design of the Year and London's best house extension were announced
Architecture
Peruvian, Spanish and British architects shortlisted for Woman Architect of the Year award
Sandra Barclay, Biba Dow, Ángela García de Paredes and Stephanie Macdonald have been shortlisted for the Woman Architect of the Year 2018 award, for projects in Peru, Spain and the UK. More about Peruvian, Spanish and British architects shortlisted for Woman Architect of the Year award
Architecture
Global firm Perkins+Will buys Scandinavian office Schmidt Hammer Lassen
One of the world's biggest architecture firms has taken over Danish office Schmidt Hammer Lassen – a move one of the founders claims will make the company less "vulnerable". More about Global firm Perkins+Will buys Scandinavian office Schmidt Hammer Lassen
Design
"Designers should not be portrayed as the heroes of our time" says Bernhard Lenger
Designers can't solve real-world problems on their own, according to designer Bernhard Lenger, whose latest project sees creatives team up with human-rights defenders to develop tools for change. More about "Designers should not be portrayed as the heroes of our time" says Bernhard Lenger
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Little Ripper drone saves two teenage swimmers in world-first rescue
This captioned movie shows the Little Ripper, a rescue drone belonging to coastguard services in New South Wales in Australia, which saved two teenage swimmers stuck in a rip current by dropping an inflatable rescue pod down to them. More about Little Ripper drone saves two teenage swimmers in world-first rescue
Architecture
David Adjaye's African American history museum crowned Design of the Year 2017
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has been named Design of the Year for 2017, after being described by judges as a "major turning point" in architecture. More about David Adjaye's African American history museum crowned Design of the Year 2017
Architecture
Sun Rain Rooms named London's best new house extension in Don't Move, Improve! 2018
A revamped Georgian townhouse with a patio that transforms into a reflecting pool has won top prize in a contest to find the best new house extensions in London. More about Sun Rain Rooms named London's best new house extension in Don't Move, Improve! 2018
News
Leeds United faces backlash from fans over logo redesign
Leeds United Football Club is to reconsider its new crest, after complaints from fans led to more than 50,000 people signing a petition urging for it not to be used. More about Leeds United faces backlash from fans over logo redesign
Architecture
Frank Gehry updates The Grand mixed-use development for Downtown LA
Architect Frank Gehry has again revised plans for the towering complex opposite his Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, which will finally begin construction this autumn. More about Frank Gehry updates The Grand mixed-use development for Downtown LA
Design
Paris artists dismiss Jeff Koons' terror attack memorial as "product placement"
Parisian artists and gallery owners have penned an open letter opposing the installation of a sculpture by Jeff Koons, describing the monument as "shocking and unwelcome". More about Paris artists dismiss Jeff Koons' terror attack memorial as "product placement"
Design
Winners of $1 million Circular Materials Challenge prize for plastic alternatives announced
The winners of a lucrative competition tasking designers to come up with new materials to replace plastic packaging have been revealed. More about Winners of million Circular Materials Challenge prize for plastic alternatives announced
Architecture
Salesforce Tower by Pelli Clarke Pelli completes in San Francisco
San Francisco's tallest skyscraper, designed by US firm Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, has completed as part of a major development in the city's Downtown area. More about Salesforce Tower by Pelli Clarke Pelli completes in San Francisco
Architecture
Politicians back proposed bridge linking Scotland and Northern Ireland
The Democratic Unionist Party has backed a crossing between Northern Ireland and Scotland, proposed in response to Boris Johnson's suggestion to build a bridge between Britain and France. More about Politicians back proposed bridge linking Scotland and Northern Ireland
Architecture
MVRDV designs constructivist-inspired tower block for Moscow
Dutch architecture firm MVRDV has won a competition to design a 78-metre tall mixed-use building with a red ceramic facade, to be a symbolic gateway to Moscow. More about MVRDV designs constructivist-inspired tower block for Moscow
Architecture
"Architecture has not been promoted to communities of colour" says Michael Ford
Known as the "hip-hop architect", Michael Ford helps kids from minority backgrounds discover architecture through music. He spoke to Dezeen about the importance of black musicians like Kanye West and Pharrell Williams, who heavily promote their involvement in architecture, in improving diversity in the profession. More about "Architecture has not been promoted to communities of colour" says Michael Ford
Architecture
Sole resident prevents demolition of Paul Rudolph's brutalist housing in Upstate New York
Demolition of a housing project, designed by late American architect Paul Rudolph in the 1970s, has been blocked in its final stage because a resident has refused to move off the premises. More about Sole resident prevents demolition of Paul Rudolph's brutalist housing in Upstate New York
Design
Stedelijk Museum cancels major Ettore Sottsass retrospective
Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum has cancelled a major retrospective of work by Memphis group founder Ettore Sottsass, blaming the architects' representatives for attempting to "dictate" its curation. More about Stedelijk Museum cancels major Ettore Sottsass retrospective
Technology
Amazon Go store swaps cashiers for sensors to remove queues
Long checkout queues are a thing of the past at Amazon's new app-enabled store, which allows shoppers to simply walk out with their groceries. More about Amazon Go store swaps cashiers for sensors to remove queues
News
Drug ring smuggles cocaine into the UK inside office furniture
A drug-smuggling operation brought over £10 million worth of cocaine into the UK under the guise of a Leicester-based interior design company, a jury has heard. More about Drug ring smuggles cocaine into the UK inside office furniture