Video
Movie shows The Shed's moving roof in action
This captioned movie shows how the roof of The Shed, currently under construction in New York's Hudson Yards, will move back and forth. More about Movie shows The Shed's moving roof in action
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Design
David/Nicolas' Supernova exhibition in New York City features heavy travertine tables
French-Lebanese design studio David/Nicolas' furniture inspired by the night sky and Beirut's history is on display at Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Manhattan. More about David/Nicolas' Supernova exhibition in New York City features heavy travertine tables
Video
Movie shows Studio MK27's minimalist pavilion for Micasa through the eyes of a bee
A bee explores the interior of Micasa Vol C, a multi-use pavilion for a furniture retailer in São Paulo, in this unconventional architecture film by Studio MK27. More about Movie shows Studio MK27's minimalist pavilion for Micasa through the eyes of a bee
News
UNESCO names Rio de Janeiro first World Capital of Architecture
Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro will be World Capital of Architecture for 2020, becoming the first metropolis to receive the designation from heritage body UNESCO. More about UNESCO names Rio de Janeiro first World Capital of Architecture
News
M+ museum acquires Archigram archive for £1.8 million
The soon-to-open M+ museum in Hong Kong has bought the entire archive of influential British architecture collective Archigram, despite attempts to block the overseas sale. More about M+ museum acquires Archigram archive for £1.8 million
Technology
Postmates' delivery robot Serve is designed to be "lovable at first sight"
New Deal Design has collaborated with Postmates, to give the "on-demand anything" delivery company an autonomous rover capable of charming the pedestrians it shares the pavement with. More about Postmates' delivery robot Serve is designed to be "lovable at first sight"
Architecture
The Nova pod is a solar-powered co-working office on wheels
The Nova mobile office pod supports the flexible working needs of the modern nomad with fast wifi, a minibar and a daily changing view. More about The Nova pod is a solar-powered co-working office on wheels
Architecture
Jade + QA unveils "groundscraper" hotel in Chinese quarry
The Shimao Wonderland Intercontinental hotel has opened within a 88-metre-deep abandoned quarry near Shanghai. More about Jade + QA unveils "groundscraper" hotel in Chinese quarry
Design
Philippe Malouin's furniture for SCP is based on whiskey barrels
Designer Philippe Malouin looked to wooden-slatted barrels for the bases of the furniture in the Barrel collection, his second for British furniture brand SCP. More about Philippe Malouin's furniture for SCP is based on whiskey barrels
Opinion
"London has an ambition for quality public housing design not seen since the 1970s"
London is entering a confident new era of public housing, says Paul Karakusevic, thanks to housing projects with pioneering new financial models. More about "London has an ambition for quality public housing design not seen since the 1970s"
Architecture
Chris Collaris and i29 Interior Architects complete Tiny Holiday Home in the Netherlands
Tiny Holiday Home is a compact black house by i29 Interior Architects and Chris Collaris, which is designed to stand out like a minimalist sculpture within a nature reserve near Amsterdam, the Netherlands. More about Chris Collaris and i29 Interior Architects complete Tiny Holiday Home in the Netherlands
Interiors
Roy David Architecture references maternity for interiors of Tel Aviv office
Curved partition walls and ceiling panels hint at the research underway inside this Tel Aviv office, which Roy David Architecture has designed for a tech company specialising in prenatal care. More about Roy David Architecture references maternity for interiors of Tel Aviv office
Architecture
Collective Architecture completes contemporary art venue on Edinburgh's Calton Hill
Scottish studio Collective Architecture has transformed a former observatory in Edinburgh into the Collective contemporary art centre, which is joined on its hilltop site by a new gallery, restaurant and welcome kiosk. More about Collective Architecture completes contemporary art venue on Edinburgh's Calton Hill
Design
Timorous Beasties' wallpaper series features totemic patterns
Glaswegian design studio Timorous Beasties has created a "dramatic and vibrant" wallpaper collection featuring damask-inspired, totemic patterns. More about Timorous Beasties' wallpaper series features totemic patterns
Architecture
Tod Williams Billie Tsien overhauls postmodern Dartmouth Hood Museum
Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects' major extension and renovation of the Hood Museum of Art in New Hampshire has kept postmodern architect Charles Moore's glass and grey-brick stairway as its centrepiece. More about Tod Williams Billie Tsien overhauls postmodern Dartmouth Hood Museum
Interiors
Extro-Intro is a Brooklyn townhouse refurbished by Kalos Eidos
This townhouse in Brooklyn was renovated by New York studio Kalos Eidos to include designated floors for "extroverted" and "introverted" activities. More about Extro-Intro is a Brooklyn townhouse refurbished by Kalos Eidos
Dezeen Weekly features flood-proof Georgian townhouses for future London
The latest edition of our newsletter Dezeen Weekly features the winner of the Dezeen x MINI Living Future Urban Home Competition and footage of the hundreds of abandoned chateaux in Turkey. Subscribe to Dezeen Weekly ›
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Design
Marije Vogelzang creates sensorial Seeds experience at IDS Toronto
Dutch designer Marije Vogelzang took IDS Toronto visitors on a journey narrated by a seed, through a forest of ribbons to reach hidden areas that stimulated all five senses. More about Marije Vogelzang creates sensorial Seeds experience at IDS Toronto
Design
Nendo designs crystal trays and accessories for Atelier Swarovski Home
Flat-cut crystals traditionally used in chandeliers feature in this collection of crystal trays and homeware accessories by Japanese studio Nendo for Atelier Swarovski Home. More about Nendo designs crystal trays and accessories for Atelier Swarovski Home
Interiors
LA architecture studios captured in photos by Marc Goodwin
Photographer Marc Goodwin has taken his tour of architecture studios around the world to the US, kicking off with 15 workspaces in Los Angeles that are packed with models and photographs. More about LA architecture studios captured in photos by Marc Goodwin