News
Poundbury planner Léon Krier dies aged 79
Luxembourgish architect and theorist Léon Krier, who was a key driver of New Urbanism and well-known critic of modernism, has passed away aged 79. More about Poundbury planner Léon Krier dies aged 79
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Comments
"That kitchen counter and backsplash are literally bonkers" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the renovation of a 1960s bungalow in Bath by UK studio Forgeworks. More about "That kitchen counter and backsplash are literally bonkers" says commenter
3 Days of Design
Henning Larsen launches chair designed for Denmark's newest church at 3 Days of Design
Architecture studio Henning Larsen has collaborated with furniture brand Brdr Krüger to release the Ekko Chair, which was designed for the recently completed Højvangen Church in Skanderborg. More about Henning Larsen launches chair designed for Denmark's newest church at 3 Days of Design
3 Days of Design
Designers explore "the perfect match" at Bread and Butter exhibition
At the Bread and Butter exhibition in Copenhagen, 12 emerging global designers showcased pairs of objects designed for dining during 3 Days of Design. More about Designers explore "the perfect match" at Bread and Butter exhibition
Serpentine Pavilions
Serpentine Pavilion reflects "a blurring of the boundaries" says architect Marina Tabassum
In this video interview produced by Dezeen for the Serpentine, Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum discusses the ephemeral nature of her Serpentine Pavilion in London. More about Serpentine Pavilion reflects "a blurring of the boundaries" says architect Marina Tabassum
Seating
Martin Binder designs seesaw bench to encourage "more playfulness and less polarisation"
Berlin-based artist Martin Binder has installed the Balance Bench in Einbeck, Germany, which acts like a seesaw. More about Martin Binder designs seesaw bench to encourage "more playfulness and less polarisation"
Architecture
Sanders Pace Architecture cantilevers porous steel pavilion over Tennessee park
Local studio Sanders Pace Architecture has completed a steel pavilion with an "innovative structural cantilever system" in a 100-acre park in Knoxville, Tennessee. More about Sanders Pace Architecture cantilevers porous steel pavilion over Tennessee park
School Shows
Immersive sensory pavilion among projects by students at Architectural Institute Paris
Dezeen School Shows: a series of pavilions along an abandoned Parisian railway, designed to engage the senses, are among the architectural proposals from students at Architectural Institute Paris. More about Immersive sensory pavilion among projects by students at Architectural Institute Paris
Dezeen Agenda
Dezeen Agenda features Sadiq Khan's plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features London mayor Sadiq Khan's plans to turn Oxford Street into a pedestrian zone. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features Sadiq Khan's plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street
News
Gensler unveils design for Chicago Fire FC soccer stadium
Architecture studio Gensler has revealed designs for a 22,000-seat stadium for the Chicago Fire FC soccer team that will be the anchor for The 78 development in the city. More about Gensler unveils design for Chicago Fire FC soccer stadium
Architecture
Henning Larsen designs Danish church as "space for reflection, gathering and encounter"
Architecture studio Henning Larsen has unveiled Højvangen Church in Skanderborg, Denmark, which aims to balance the community and spiritual needs of a contemporary church. More about Henning Larsen designs Danish church as "space for reflection, gathering and encounter"
News
Grand Palais fully reopens following Chatillon Architectes restoration
French studio Chatillon Architectes has completed the final phase of its transformation of the historic Grand Palais on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, now set to become the temporary home of Centre Pompidou. More about Grand Palais fully reopens following Chatillon Architectes restoration
News
Architects for Gaza demand RIBA call for an "expulsion of Israel" from International Union of Architects
UK-based Architects for Gaza has written an open letter to RIBA demanding it table a resolution to remove Israel from the UAI and publicly condemn the destruction in Gaza. More about Architects for Gaza demand RIBA call for an "expulsion of Israel" from International Union of Architects
Architecture
MAD installs draping Chinese Paper Umbrella at Venice Architecture Biennale
Architecture studio MAD has created a canopy that reinterprets traditional Chinese oil-paper umbrellas at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale. More about MAD installs draping Chinese Paper Umbrella at Venice Architecture Biennale
Opinion
"Japan has perfected the art of questioning the norm"
Japan is having a moment. Michelle Ogundehin considers what the West can learn from the country's approach to design and culture. More about "Japan has perfected the art of questioning the norm"
Architecture
Stufish builds dance-music colosseum for Adriatic Sound Festival
Architecture studio Stufish created a futuristic interpretation of a Roman amphitheatre for a stage at an electronic music festival on Italy's Adriatic Coast. More about Stufish builds dance-music colosseum for Adriatic Sound Festival
3 Days of Design
Moooi alumni launch design brand to make mycelium furniture "a little bit more sexy"
At Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design festival, Dutch manufacturer Aifunghi is debuting a series of furry mycelium chairs that prove sustainable furniture doesn't have to look drab and can actually be produced at a "semi-industrial" scale. More about Moooi alumni launch design brand to make mycelium furniture "a little bit more sexy"
3 Days of Design
John Pawson develops paint collection of 14 "perfect white" hues for Bleo
British designer John Pawson has created Whitescale, a colour palette that features only white hues, including marble, milk and salt, that was showcased during 3 Days of Design. More about John Pawson develops paint collection of 14 "perfect white" hues for Bleo
Interiors
Hotel Wuxi MGallery Collection informed by historical poet's home
Architecture studio WATG and Wimberly Interiors have completed a boutique hotel in Wuxi, China, evoking a sense of tranquility informed by local poetry. More about Hotel Wuxi MGallery Collection informed by historical poet's home
School Shows
Typeface informed by ancient script among projects from Vilnius Academy of Arts
Dezeen School Shows: a book with a typeface design inspired by the ancient Slavic script of Glagolitic is among the design projects by students at Vilnius Academy of Arts. More about Typeface informed by ancient script among projects from Vilnius Academy of Arts