Comments
"But will it vibrate?"
In this week's comments update, readers are in agreement that Foster + Partners' design for London's new tallest building, The Tulip, resembles a body part. More about "But will it vibrate?"
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Interiors
Hay's first US store opens in Portland
Danish design brand Hay has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in North America, hot on the heels of the dedicated e-commerce platform for the region it launched earlier this month. More about Hay's first US store opens in Portland
News
"I have no intention to control the late Zaha Hadid's estate" says Patrik Schumacher
Patrik Schumacher claims he does not want control of Zaha Hadid's estate, and that he began court proceedings to remove the other executors of her will to allow independent, professional executors to be appointed. More about "I have no intention to control the late Zaha Hadid's estate" says Patrik Schumacher
Design
Grohe's Sensia Arena's "shower toilet" can be used to naturally clean users
Dezeen promotion: German bathroom and kitchen manufacturer Grohe is aiming to reduce paper wastage with its latest toilet model, which doubles as a bidet. More about Grohe's Sensia Arena's "shower toilet" can be used to naturally clean users
Architecture
Mark Cavagnero creates concrete Chapel for Saint Mary's in California
A sculptural volume that recalls a church steeple rises high above a concrete chapel in the San Francisco Bay Area, designed by American studio Mark Cavagnero Associates. More about Mark Cavagnero creates concrete Chapel for Saint Mary's in California
Video
"Architecture has the power to give back to communities" say Dezeen Awards judges
With one week to go until the Dezeen Awards winners are announced, members of the architecture master jury discuss how this year's shortlist reveals a newfound spirit of concern for both communities and the environment. More about "Architecture has the power to give back to communities" say Dezeen Awards judges
Interiors
Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2018: interior designers
John Pawson's minimal oil lamp, smoky glass vases and colourful Sonos speakers are among our selection of 15 Christmas gifts for interior designers. More about Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2018: interior designers
Architecture
Guy Hollaway creates photography studio with concrete pyramid for X-ray apparatus
Guy Hollaway Architects has completed a studio for British photographer Nick Veasey, featuring a concrete pyramid chamber to house the X-ray equipment used to create his distinctive works. More about Guy Hollaway creates photography studio with concrete pyramid for X-ray apparatus
Bauhaus 100
"Bauhaus histories tend to be disproportionately dominated by male protagonists"
Women are often edited out of the history of the Bauhaus, says Catherine Slessor, in this Opinion as part of our Bauhaus 100 series. But the role of female Bauhauslers in shaping the course of modern design is at last being addressed. More about "Bauhaus histories tend to be disproportionately dominated by male protagonists"
Video
Hotel Sanders by Lind + Almond revives "old-world, glamorous side of travel"
Interior designer Pernille Lind and architect Richy Almond describe their design for Hotel Sanders in Copenhagen, which has been named best new hotel in Europe, in this movie Dezeen produced for the AHEAD awards. More about Hotel Sanders by Lind + Almond revives "old-world, glamorous side of travel"
Interiors
Office AIO's Bar Lotus in Shanghai turns from daytime cafe into evening cocktail bar
Emerald green walls and rippling rose gold ceilings feature inside Bar Lotus in Shanghai designed by Office AIO, which transitions from a coffee shop by day into a cocktail bar at night. More about Office AIO's Bar Lotus in Shanghai turns from daytime cafe into evening cocktail bar
Architecture
Dezeen Jobs celebrates 20,000 new jobseeker accounts in one year
More that 20,000 people around the world have used our architecture and design recruitment platform Dezeen Jobs to find work in the past 12 months. More about Dezeen Jobs celebrates 20,000 new jobseeker accounts in one year
Design
Personalised 3D-printed models of patients' hearts can be used to plan surgery
London-based design studio Cellule has devised a system for creating personalised digital and 3D-printed models of hearts, which can be used to help doctors plan surgery for transplant patients. More about Personalised 3D-printed models of patients' hearts can be used to plan surgery
News
Urban wind turbine wins 2018 James Dyson Awards grand prize
The "ingenious" O-Wind Turbine designed by UK students Nicolas Orellana and Yaseen Noorani is the winner of the international James Dyson Awards. More about Urban wind turbine wins 2018 James Dyson Awards grand prize
News
The Met announces $70 million renovation of Africa, Oceania and Americas galleries
New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has selected Thai architect Kulapat Yantrasast of wHY to design a major overhaul of its wing for arts produced in Africa, Oceania and the Americas. More about The Met announces million renovation of Africa, Oceania and Americas galleries
Interiors
Zaha Hadid Architects opens pop-up gallery in New York City
Zaha Hadid Architects is exhibiting its architectural models and product designs at a temporary gallery in the firm's 520 West 28th residential complex in Manhattan. More about Zaha Hadid Architects opens pop-up gallery in New York City
Technology
Photovoltaic concrete facade uses sunlight to generate energy
Concrete facades could soon capture solar energy to power buildings, using a prototype photovoltaic cladding developed by materials company LafargeHolcim and electronics manufacturer Heliatek. More about Photovoltaic concrete facade uses sunlight to generate energy
Promotion
Call for entries to Ventura Future 2019 exhibition in Milan
Dezeen promotion: Ventura Projects is looking for designers to exhibit in the second edition of Ventura Future, a showcase of designers tackling world issues, at next year's Milan design week. More about Call for entries to Ventura Future 2019 exhibition in Milan
Architecture
Former industrial site in Queens transformed into Hunter's Point South Park
A salt marsh and a cantilevered viewing platform are among the features in an extensive new park that stretches along the East River in Long Island City, Queens. More about Former industrial site in Queens transformed into Hunter's Point South Park
News
Foster + Partners proposes 305-metre-tall tourist viewing tower for London
The Tulip – a 305.3-metre tall tower topped with a viewpoint and rotating gondolas designed by Foster + Partners – is planned to be built alongside the Gherkin in London. More about Foster + Partners proposes 305-metre-tall tourist viewing tower for London