Interiors
Hem opens first West Coast pop-up in LA
Swedish furniture brand Hem is presenting its latest products at a retail space in Los Angeles, to coincide with the city's design festival. More about Hem opens first West Coast pop-up in LA
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Architecture
Alain Carle Architecte renovates rundown Résidence Maribou chalet in Canada
This rural Quebec chalet from the 1960s faced demolition, but was salvaged and given a new life by Montreal-based studio Alain Carle Architecte, which sought to restore the home's original charm. More about Alain Carle Architecte renovates rundown Résidence Maribou chalet in Canada
Architecture
Morfeus Arkitekter completes mirrored toilet block on Norwegian coastline
Drivers cruising along one of Norway's Scenic Routes can take a break at this mirrored toilet that reflects the surrounding landscape. More about Morfeus Arkitekter completes mirrored toilet block on Norwegian coastline
Design
Sebastian Errazuriz "steals" classical artworks to create mischievous design objects
Ancient masterpieces provide the design cues for this series of furniture and accessories by New York-based artist Sebastian Errazuriz, which includes penis paperweights and statues that double as seats. More about Sebastian Errazuriz "steals" classical artworks to create mischievous design objects
This week on Dezeen
This week, IKEA and Kanye West revealed details of new projects
This week, IKEA revealed collaborations with designers including Virgil Abloh and Teenage Engineering, while Kanye West was back in the headlines with various new creative projects. More about This week, IKEA and Kanye West revealed details of new projects
Interiors
Six pizzerias that feature unusual interiors
Here's a look at six pizzerias with interiors that are out of the ordinary, including one filled with terrazzo and another featuring a disco-ball-shaped oven. More about Six pizzerias that feature unusual interiors
News
Foster-designed Capella Resort to host historic Trump and Kim Jong-un summit
Norman Foster's snaking island resort in Singapore will provide the setting for the historic talks between US president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un next week. More about Foster-designed Capella Resort to host historic Trump and Kim Jong-un summit
Interiors
Teresa Xu designs San Diego Residence interiors for well-travelled client
Californian designer Teresa Xu has kept the interiors of this newly built house in San Diego simple, so as not to clash with the owner's eclectic furniture and art collection. More about Teresa Xu designs San Diego Residence interiors for well-travelled client
Video
The secret to creating a great hotel is "one plus one equals three" says Ian Schrager
In this movie Dezeen filmed in New York for the AHEAD hospitality awards, hotelier Ian Schrager says the success of his hotel Public lies in creating a guest experience that is greater than the sum of its parts. More about The secret to creating a great hotel is "one plus one equals three" says Ian Schrager
Opinion
"Mackintosh's wide-ranging work reminds us how specialised architecture has become"
This week marked the 150th anniversary of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's birthday. But the Scottish architect would not be amused by the quality of Glasgow's new architecture, says Richard Murphy. More about "Mackintosh's wide-ranging work reminds us how specialised architecture has become"
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Watch our Dezeen x MINI Living talk in Los Angeles
Our latest Dezeen x MINI Living talk explores how architects and designers can create spaces that cater for people's increasingly globe-trotting lifestyles. More about Watch our Dezeen x MINI Living talk in Los Angeles
Design
10 standout collections from the London College of Fashion's 2018 graduate show
Graduates showcased their designs on a physical catwalk and in virtual reality at this year's London College of Fashion BA Fashion show. Dezeen's Gunseli Yalcinkaya picks her top 10 collections, including punk-inspired knitting and school-uniform-style tailoring. More about 10 standout collections from the London College of Fashion's 2018 graduate show
Architecture
Six-acre park opens at Williamsburg's Domino Sugar Factory site
US studio James Corner Field Operations has created a public park on the waterfront site around the former Domino Sugar Factory in Brooklyn, featuring a sunbathing spot, an industrial-style playground and a taco stand. More about Six-acre park opens at Williamsburg's Domino Sugar Factory site
Architecture
Westminster Abbey extended with "steampunk gothic" tower by Ptolemy Dean Architects
Ptolemy Dean Architects has added a star-shaped tower to London's Westminster Abbey, the most significant addition to the building since 1745. More about Westminster Abbey extended with "steampunk gothic" tower by Ptolemy Dean Architects
Design
Nike's updated Track + Field branding is based on acceleration arrows
The arrow markings found on athletic tracks form the basis of Studio Build's updated visual identity for Nike's Track + Field clothing line. More about Nike's updated Track + Field branding is based on acceleration arrows
Design
IKEA debuts micro-living products that take their cues from space travel
IKEA has previewed a collection of space-saving furniture and homeware inspired by life in space, to cater to customers living in micro homes. More about IKEA debuts micro-living products that take their cues from space travel
Video
Dassault Systèmes presents pollution-absorbing architecture by Kengo Kuma and Daan Roosegaarde
Kengo Kuma and Daan Roosegaarde are among the architects and designers presenting proposals to tackle air pollution, in this movie Dezeen filmed for Dassault Systèmes. More about Dassault Systèmes presents pollution-absorbing architecture by Kengo Kuma and Daan Roosegaarde
News
IKEA and India both pledge to abolish single-use plastics
Swedish homeware giant IKEA has revealed plans to remove all single-use plastics from its product range by 2020, while the Indian government has committed to banning the material from the country by 2022. More about IKEA and India both pledge to abolish single-use plastics
Design
Zoetrope windows turn hyperloop tubes "transparent"
Virgin Hyperloop One and BIG have revealed videos demonstrating how hyperloop passengers will have the illusion they are travelling in a transparent tube (video contains flashing images). More about Zoetrope windows turn hyperloop tubes "transparent"
Architecture
Willow Tea Rooms is Charles Rennie Mackintosh's most complete interior design
To mark 150 years since the birth of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, we're looking back at five influential projects that defined his career. We round off our celebration with the Willow Tea Rooms in Glasgow. More about Willow Tea Rooms is Charles Rennie Mackintosh's most complete interior design