Comments
"Where has the ambition gone?"
In this week's comments update, readers are split over the "woven tapestry" design of this year's Serpentine Pavilion by Mexican architect Frida Escobedo. More about "Where has the ambition gone?"
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Architecture
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners officially completes Three World Trade Center in New York City
Architecture firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners has completed the construction of Three World Trade Center in Manhattan, which is now the city's fifth-tallest building. More about Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners officially completes Three World Trade Center in New York City
Architecture
Seven of the best pavilions to see at the Bruges architecture triennale
Dezeen promotion: a floating timber school and a swan-inspired tower are among the pavilions to see at the Triennale Bruges 2018, in Belgium. More about Seven of the best pavilions to see at the Bruges architecture triennale
News
Scrapping plans for car-free Oxford Street is a "betrayal of Londoners" says city mayor
London mayor Sadiq Khan has denounced Westminster Council for blocking a proposal to pedestrianise Oxford Street. More about Scrapping plans for car-free Oxford Street is a "betrayal of Londoners" says city mayor
Design
Instagram design guide shows architects how to create "a visual sense of amazement"
Architects should make Instagram-friendly elements a central part of their designs for hotels, bars and restaurants to boost their chances of success, according to a new report. More about Instagram design guide shows architects how to create "a visual sense of amazement"
Architecture
Little House by MW Works sits on bluff overlooking Washington's Puget Sound
American studio MW Works has designed a compact cabin in a Washington forest with exterior walls clad in weathered cedar and blackened cement. More about Little House by MW Works sits on bluff overlooking Washington's Puget Sound
Design
Virgil Abloh and Craig Green among designers of IKEA collection of statement rugs
IKEA has revealed a collection of statement rugs designed by a group of contemporary artists, including fashion designer Virgil Abloh and London-based designer Craig Green. More about Virgil Abloh and Craig Green among designers of IKEA collection of statement rugs
Design
Daniel Quasar redesigns LGBT Rainbow Flag to be more inclusive
Graphic designer Daniel Quasar has added a five-coloured chevron to the LGBT Rainbow Flag to place a greater emphasis on "inclusion and progression". More about Daniel Quasar redesigns LGBT Rainbow Flag to be more inclusive
Architecture
Frida Escobedo's Serpentine Pavilion revealed in photography by Ste Murray
This slideshow of images offers a closer look at this year's Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Mexican architect Frida Escobedo, which was unveiled yesterday in Kensington Gardens, London. More about Frida Escobedo's Serpentine Pavilion revealed in photography by Ste Murray
News
Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Woods Bagot win competition to design Adelaide Contemporary
The competition to design a major new art gallery in Adelaide, Australia, has been won by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Woods Bagot. More about Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Woods Bagot win competition to design Adelaide Contemporary
Design
Visser & Meijwaard create black vessels inspired by traditional Dutch cabinets
Arnhem-based designers Visser & Meijwaard drew upon their Dutch heritage to create these matt black vessels for German design brand Pulpo. More about Visser & Meijwaard create black vessels inspired by traditional Dutch cabinets
Architecture
Nikjoo transforms disused chapel into artist's house and studio
Nikjoo has transformed a former chapel in south London into a home and workspace for an artist featuring a pulpit-like mezzanine that overlooks the main living space. More about Nikjoo transforms disused chapel into artist's house and studio
Installations
MINI Living Urban Cabin for LA features central intervention by FreelandBuck
Los Angeles architecture firm FreelandBuck has added a volume covered in bold graphics to the latest edition of the MINI Living Urban Cabin, a prototype micro home installed on a rooftop in the city's Downtown area. More about MINI Living Urban Cabin for LA features central intervention by FreelandBuck
Design
Bravo! carves 80 vessels from volcanic rock for Monolith Series
Design studio Bravo! has exploited the textures and hues in rock from one of Chile's volcanos in this collection of 80 home accessories, featuring block colours, swirling patterns, mottled surfaces and thick veins. More about Bravo! carves 80 vessels from volcanic rock for Monolith Series
Interview
Hardly anyone can name more than one female architect, says director of new movie about women that built New York
"Women are doing some of the most prestigious work in New York" but nobody knows who they are, according to architect and filmmaker Beverly Willis, who wants to change this with her new movie about the women who have shaped the city. More about Hardly anyone can name more than one female architect, says director of new movie about women that built New York
Design
Eight collections from Antwerp's 2018 fashion masters
The Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp hosts one of the world's best prestigious fashion design courses. Here's a look at all eight collections produced by this year's masters graduates, featuring latex, animal prints and dazzle camouflage. More about Eight collections from Antwerp's 2018 fashion masters
Design
Dezeen events guide: summer highlights include events in London, São Paulo and Chicago
Summer is a quiet season for architecture and design events, but there are still some important ones taking place. Highlights listed in our definitive guide include London Festival of Architecture, São Paulo Design Weekend and NeoCon, the commercial furniture fair in Chicago. More ›
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Video
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge designed "to be part of the park" says Jonathan Marvel
The 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in New York was designed to bring the surrounding park into the building, says architect Jonathan Marvel in this movie Dezeen filmed for the AHEAD hospitality awards. More about 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge designed "to be part of the park" says Jonathan Marvel
Interview
"There is no innovation without sustainability" says Nike's chief operating officer
Nike is putting new focus into sustainability, says chief operating officer Eric Sprunk, and has just created a new super material from recyclable natural leather fibre. More about "There is no innovation without sustainability" says Nike's chief operating officer
Architecture
High Horse Ranch by Kieran Timberlake overlooks forested valley in northern California
American firm Kieran Timberlake has used prefabricated components to create a mountaintop retreat, composed of a main dwelling wrapped in weathering steel and glass, and two micro cabins for guests. More about High Horse Ranch by Kieran Timberlake overlooks forested valley in northern California