News
OMA chosen to expand SANAA's New Museum in Manhattan
The New York branch of architecture firm OMA will create an extension to the city's New Museum next to its SANAA-designed home. More about OMA chosen to expand SANAA's New Museum in Manhattan
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Design
Dropbox criticised for colourful new visual identity
Dropbox has rebranded to promote itself as a creative platform rather than simply a file-sharing service – but the design has attracted criticism for its use of clashing colours. More about Dropbox criticised for colourful new visual identity
Architecture
Wespi de Meuron Romeo Architetti uses local stone and plaster for lakeside house in Switzerland
Variously sized openings scattered across the traditional stone and plaster facades of this house in the Swiss town of Ascona provide views of the garden and Lake Maggiore. More about Wespi de Meuron Romeo Architetti uses local stone and plaster for lakeside house in Switzerland
Technology
Ex-Google engineer establishes new religion with ambition to develop an AI god
One of the engineers behind Google's self-driving car has established a nonprofit religious corporation with one main aim – to create a deity with artificial intelligence. More about Ex-Google engineer establishes new religion with ambition to develop an AI god
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Diller Scofidio + Renfro wins contest to design £250 million concert hall for London
A major new concert venue replacing the Museum of London is to be designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the New York architecture firm behind the acclaimed High Line park. More about Diller Scofidio + Renfro wins contest to design £250 million concert hall for London
Design
10 emerging Jordanian designers shaping the future of the Middle East
With Amman Design Week underway in the Jordanian capital, we're putting a spotlight on the region's rising talent, who are out in force at the young event. More about 10 emerging Jordanian designers shaping the future of the Middle East
Architecture
Pinecone-shaped treehouse in the Dolomites allows visitors to sleep under the stars
A circular skylight in the tip of this pinecone-shaped treehouse by architect Claudio Beltrame in the Italian Alps allows the occupant to gaze up into the starry sky at night. More about Pinecone-shaped treehouse in the Dolomites allows visitors to sleep under the stars
Architecture
Olson Kundig embeds gravity-flow winery into British Columbia hillside
For a Canadian winemaker that uses the pull of gravity in its production process, Olson Kundig Architects has created an angled, metal-clad building that steps down a hillside. More about Olson Kundig embeds gravity-flow winery into British Columbia hillside
Video
Zaha Hadid Architects showcases its digital projection skills with light show in Karlsruhe
This captioned movie features a light installation created by Zaha Hadid Architects on the facade of the baroque Karlsruhe Palace in Germany. More about Zaha Hadid Architects showcases its digital projection skills with light show in Karlsruhe
Design
Eight thought-provoking design responses to mental health
For World Mental Health Day, we've rounded up eight designs that address the increasingly prevalent topic of mental wellbeing, including a hand-held anxiety reducer and a metaphorical gun that fires tears.
More about Eight thought-provoking design responses to mental health
Technology
eBay launches "the world's first subconscious shopping experience"
Online shopping giant eBay has teamed up with specialist retailer Saatchi Art to create an experimental shopping experience, which brings together art and technology to uncover shoppers' subconscious desires. More about eBay launches "the world's first subconscious shopping experience"
Design
BD Barcelona champions Arab designers with new collaboration project
Dezeen promotion: furniture brand BD Barcelona Design and arts organisation Creative Dialogue have revealed plans to collaborate with five designers from the Gulf region, in a project that aims to celebrate Arab creativity. More about BD Barcelona champions Arab designers with new collaboration project
Comments
"Budapest will get its very own Tour Montparnasse"
Foster + Partners has unveiled plans for an office that will become Budapest's tallest building – which readers are comparing to France's most hated skyscraper in this week's comments update. More about "Budapest will get its very own Tour Montparnasse"
Design
IKEA launches first range of furniture for cats and dogs
IKEA's first furniture collection designed specifically for pets includes a treehouse-like cat hideaway, and a bowl that encourages dogs to eat slowly. More about IKEA launches first range of furniture for cats and dogs
Architecture
Steven Holl's arts complex for Princeton surrounds courtyard reflecting pool
New York firm Steven Holl Architects has completed a multi-building arts complex for Princeton University, linked by a concourse underneath a large reflecting pool. More about Steven Holl's arts complex for Princeton surrounds courtyard reflecting pool
Design
Pezo von Ellrichshausen installs 16 steel towers in Hull's historic Trinity Square
Chilean architect duo Pezo von Ellrichshausen has worked with Swiss artist Felice Varini to create 16 "outdoor rooms" in Hull, England, featuring steel walls that incorporate optical illusions. More about Pezo von Ellrichshausen installs 16 steel towers in Hull's historic Trinity Square
Promotion
NLA seeks London's best new house extensions for Don't Move, Improve! 2018 awards
Dezeen promotion: New London Architecture is now accepting entries for Don't Move, Improve! 2018, a competition to find the best new residential extensions in London. More about NLA seeks London's best new house extensions for Don't Move, Improve! 2018 awards
News
Foster + Partners begins work on Canada's tallest skyscraper
Foster + Partners has begun construction on a supertall skyscraper in Toronto's business district, which is set to become the country's tallest building at 306 metres. More about Foster + Partners begins work on Canada's tallest skyscraper
Design
Bare Conductive unveils DIY kit for assembling a lamp from a piece of paper
London-based startup and electronics brand Bare Conductive has created a DIY kit that can be used to transform a sheet of paper into a functioning light. More about Bare Conductive unveils DIY kit for assembling a lamp from a piece of paper
Architecture
Studio B creates rectangular brick home for historic Denver neighbourhood
Colorado architecture firm Studio B took cues from Denver's old bungalow homes to create this low-lying residence faced with handmade brick, walnut panelling and large panes of glass. More about Studio B creates rectangular brick home for historic Denver neighbourhood