Steel stilts elevate Narula House, a British dwelling on banks of a River Thames tributary that has been designed by John Pardey Architects to endure flooding. More about John Pardey Architects raises house on stilts over River Thames flood plain
This week on Dezeen, Carlo Ratti designed an intensive care unit for Covid-19 patients from shipping containers and Dyson prepared to provide 15,000 ventilators for the NHS. More about This week, designers created objects and structures to help fight coronavirus
Ukrainian design brand Faina looked to ancient depictions of the female form when creating this "cloud-like" armchair, which takes cues from archaeological finds. More about Faina's Domna armchair echoes the form of ancient goddess sculptures
The American Institute of Architects has launched a task force to consult on how to adapt buildings into healthcare facilities during the coronavirus pandemic. More about AIA task force to offer advice on converting buildings into healthcare facilities
Flat-pack startup Jupe has unveiled the "world's first standalone intensive care unit" and several other pop-up care facilities to help hospitals under pressure due to coronavirus. More about Jupe designs flat-pack intensive care unit to bolster hospitals impacted by coronavirus
The 2020 edition of Milan's Salone del Mobile furniture fair has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and will next take place from 13 to 18 April 2021. More about Salone del Mobile cancelled until 2021 due to coronavirus
Architecture professor Rachel Armstrong, brand consultant Suzanne Livingston and transportation designer Paul Priestman discussed how people will deal with the increasing complexity of future cities at the Dezeen Day conference last year. More about Watch the video of our future cities panel discussion at Dezeen Day
Prada, COS and Louis Vuitton are among the leading fashion brands that are retooling to manufacture surgical face masks in response to the shortage caused by Covid-19. More about Fashion brands pivot to making face masks as coronavirus spreads
The coronavirus pandemic will eventually lead to higher quality, more sustainable products, according to Italian design brands that were forced to temporarily close their factories this week. More about "Challenging situations spark human innovation" say Italian design brands hit by Covid-19
Dezeen promotion: the Axia collection from Australian brand Phoenix is a set of ultra-thin minimalist taps for architecture fans. More about Phoenix unveils ultra-thin Axia collection of minimalist taps
Architect Baerbel Mueller and architectural designer Juergen Strohmayer have created a multi-use gallery for the Nubuke Foundation in Ghana. More about Baerbel Mueller and Juergen Strohmayer create concrete gallery in Accra
Spanish brand Nagami Design has switched the use of its robotic arm from making furniture to 3D-printing face shields for medical staff treating coronavirus patients. More about Nagami Design 3D-prints face shields to protect medical staff from coronavirus
Amelia Tavella Architects has transformed a ruined 1950s residence on Corsica's coastline into a light-filled holiday home with simply furnished interiors. More about Casa Santa Teresa is a Corsican holiday home with unspoilt ocean views
The Royal Bank of Scotland has launched the latest of its Fabric of Nature banknotes, featuring a design that aims to provide a more "unusual" representation of the nation. More about Royal Bank of Scotland's £20 note is designed to celebrate nature and culture
Architecture studio Ottotto has remodelled the interior of this home in Porto, using green metal mesh to encase its original stone walls. More about Ottotto remodels Portuguese home with panels of green metal mesh
Tributes have poured in for architect and critic Michael Sorkin, who has died aged 71 of complications caused by Covid-19. More about "Fierce and brilliant" architect and critic Michael Sorkin dies of coronavirus
Tiled walls, purple carpeting and leathery cabinets are among the features Crosby Studios founder Harry Nuriev and partner Tyler Billinger have included in the renovation of their New York apartment. More about Crosby Studios founder Harry Nuriev adds "signature boldness" to his New York apartment
Self-employed designers impacted by coronavirus will be eligible for grants worth up to 80 per cent of their average monthly earnings from June, the UK government has announced. More about UK government announces financial support for freelancers impacted by Covid-19 pandemic
California company Dvele has designed prefabricated, off-grid houses with solar panels that allow people to stop relying on "antiquated power grids". More about Dvele creates prefabricated homes that generate and store their own energy
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