Design
Range Rover Velar named World Car Design of the Year
Land Rover's Range Rover Velar has been named "the most beautiful car on the planet" at the 2018 World Car Awards. More about Range Rover Velar named World Car Design of the Year
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Opinion
"There is a desire among black people to make the world over"
The powerful imagery of afrofuturism suggests what could be possible if the ambitions of black architects and designers are realised, says Ekow Eshun. More about "There is a desire among black people to make the world over"
Architecture
Fiedler Marciano creates artist studios in a forest clearing in Connecticut
American studio Fiedler Marciano Architecture took cues from vernacular architecture in New England while designing a pair of small, sculptural buildings for an artists' nature retreat. More about Fiedler Marciano creates artist studios in a forest clearing in Connecticut
Technology
MIT's AlterEgo device "silently converses" with the voices in your head
Researchers at MIT Media Lab have developed a wearable gadget that transcribes and responds to conversations users have with themselves in their heads. More about MIT's AlterEgo device "silently converses" with the voices in your head
Architecture
10 key projects by Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon
To celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of Danish architect Jørn Utzon, we've collaborated with the Utzon Center in Denmark to highlight 10 of his most important projects, including the one everyone knows. More about 10 key projects by Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon
News
Kengo Kuma designs Japan's first Ace Hotel
The Ace Hotel chain is opening its first Japanese outpost in Kyoto this winter, in a former telephone exchange building overhauled by Kengo Kuma. More about Kengo Kuma designs Japan's first Ace Hotel
Top five architecture and design jobs this week include Herzog & de Meuron and Hem
We've selected five of the best architecture and design roles available via Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions with architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron and furniture brand Hem. More about Top five architecture and design jobs this week include Herzog & de Meuron and Hem
News
AI experts condemn development of "killer robots" in South Korea
More than 50 leading academics working in the field of robotics have called for a boycott of a South Korean university, over concerns about its partnership with a defence company to develop autonomous arms. More about AI experts condemn development of "killer robots" in South Korea
Furniture
Ini Archibong's debut collection for Sé explores delicacy and strength
Sculptural chairs and tables that combine chubby and slender forms feature in Ini Archibong's first furniture collection for London-based brand Sé. More about Ini Archibong's debut collection for Sé explores delicacy and strength
Architecture
Timber and concrete summer house faces scenic Icelandic landscape
This holiday home on the south coast of Iceland features a sheltered central courtyard lined by a pair of timber volumes and a terrace with a panoramic view of a nearby lake. More about Timber and concrete summer house faces scenic Icelandic landscape
Interiors
Dark wood contrasts pale marble at renovated Brazilian apartment
Architecture studio Belotto Scopel Tanaka has used sliding wooden doors, white marble and grey furnishings to transform this apartment in Curitiba, Brazil, into a family getaway. More about Dark wood contrasts pale marble at renovated Brazilian apartment
Architecture
Williamson Williamson designs Canadian home to adapt as its residents age
Toronto firm Williamson Williamson has completed a multigenerational home in the town of Ancaster, designed to allow ageing parents to live with their adult children. More about Williamson Williamson designs Canadian home to adapt as its residents age
Furniture
Maruni unveils latest collaborations with Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison
Maruni will launch two "comfortable" wooden chairs by designers Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison at this year's Salone del Mobile furniture fair, taking place in Milan later this month. More about Maruni unveils latest collaborations with Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison
Interiors
Sella Concept combines Mediterranean hues and textures for London tapas restaurant Omar's Place
The interior of this restaurant in London's Pimlico features a palette of materials and colours chosen by local studio Sella Concept to evoke the warm sunshine and relaxed lifestyle of the Mediterranean. More about Sella Concept combines Mediterranean hues and textures for London tapas restaurant Omar's Place
Furniture
Simon Legald's Herit chair for Normann Copenhagen is "draped in nostalgia"
Simon Legald used oak and plastic when creating this chair for Normann Copenhagen, which seeks to combine mid-century and contemporary Danish design in its form. More about Simon Legald's Herit chair for Normann Copenhagen is "draped in nostalgia"
Pinterest
Take a tour of penthouses around the world via our new Pinterest board
Our new Pinterest board features a range of eye-catching penthouses, including a residence at the top of 432 Park Avenue and two Belgian apartments converted into a live-work space. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
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Architecture
Overlapping discs contain offices for Israeli underwear manufacturer
This headquarters for a textile manufacturer in Caesarea, Israel, comprises a group of stacked discs, which are staggered to create balconies overlooking the surrounding landscape. More about Overlapping discs contain offices for Israeli underwear manufacturer
Interiors
Kelly Wearstler furnishes San Francisco Proper hotel with vintage European design
American designer Kelly Wearstler has used clashing patterns, colours and textures to decorate a hotel in San Francisco, alongside notable furniture pieces from various European design movements. More about Kelly Wearstler furnishes San Francisco Proper hotel with vintage European design
Architecture
Black Quebec chalet by Atelier Boom-Town overlooks forest and lake
Two volumes are stacked at irregular angles to form this Canadian forest retreat, which Montreal-based architecture firm Atelier Boom-Town designed for siblings. More about Black Quebec chalet by Atelier Boom-Town overlooks forest and lake
Design
Banana passport explores issues surrounding food exportation
A group of graduates from the Icelandic Academy of Arts have traced the global journey of a single banana to showcase the complexity of the food exportation process. More about Banana passport explores issues surrounding food exportation