Interiors
Dover Street Market set to open in Singapore
Japanese fashion brand Comme des Garçons is opening the fourth branch of its Dover Street Market store in an old Singaporean army barrack. More about Dover Street Market set to open in Singapore
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News
Fire safety test shows Grenfell Tower's cladding system was "an absolute failure"
A mockup of the cladding system blamed for the catastrophic scale of the Grenfell Tower blaze has failed its government-ordered fire safety check. More about Fire safety test shows Grenfell Tower's cladding system was "an absolute failure"
Architecture
Jony Ive on Apple Park: "It's nice, though, isn't it?"
Apple's chief designer Jonathan Ive has revealed his feelings about the tech giant's new home, as his team prepares to move in, and photos of the building's interior emerge. More about Jony Ive on Apple Park: "It's nice, though, isn't it?"
Interiors
10 countryside cabins with interiors that reflect their remote locations
From a woodland hut clad in recycled timber to a snowy cabin with light-toned interiors, we've sought out tiny retreats that emulate their natural surroundings for this week's roundup of popular images from Pinterest. More about 10 countryside cabins with interiors that reflect their remote locations
Design
Latest Rolls-Royce Phantom incorporates an art gallery in its dashboard
Rolls-Royce has unveiled a new version of the car it bills as the "greatest luxury item in the world", which now includes specially commissioned artwork in its interior. More about Latest Rolls-Royce Phantom incorporates an art gallery in its dashboard
Opinion
"You could imagine Theresa May looking with profound sympathy at Britlins"
A satirical design proposal to restructure the UK like a 1970s holiday camp, based on the collective nostalgia that fuelled the Brexit vote, perfectly summarises the tone of national debate in recent years, says Owen Hatherley. More about "You could imagine Theresa May looking with profound sympathy at Britlins"
News
Plans put on hold for "deeply offensive" Iron Ring sculpture at Wales' Flint Castle
The Welsh government has halted plans for a huge ring-shaped walkway at Flint Castle following a backlash against the design, which many see as a symbol of "oppression, subjugation and injustice". More about Plans put on hold for "deeply offensive" Iron Ring sculpture at Wales' Flint Castle
Architecture
Cooke Fawcett's rooftop observatory gives views of London's skyline from above a Peckham car park
Architecture studio Cooke Fawcett has built an elevated walkway atop a multi-storey car park in south London, a space that is also used as an open-air gallery by arts organisation Bold Tendencies. More about Cooke Fawcett's rooftop observatory gives views of London's skyline from above a Peckham car park
Design
HÛT creates mobile plywood gin trolley to serve its architecture office
London-based architectural practice HÛT designed and built this movable gin trolley as office furniture for its new workspace. More about HÛT creates mobile plywood gin trolley to serve its architecture office
Job of the day: architect manager for Stella McCartney
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for an architect manager to join fashion designer Stella McCartney in London, who collaborated with Adidas to design a pair of trainers made from ocean plastic. More ›
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Interiors
Biasol borrows "evocative earthiness" of Middle Eastern architecture for Melbourne restaurant
Design studio Biasol used terracotta tones, handmade tiles and aged brass fixtures to fit out this Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant in Melbourne. More about Biasol borrows "evocative earthiness" of Middle Eastern architecture for Melbourne restaurant
Architecture
Courtyard provides focal point for Seattle home by MW Works
Seattle architecture firm MW Works has helped a couple to self-build this home, which is organised around a courtyard and clad in weathered reclaimed timber. More about Courtyard provides focal point for Seattle home by MW Works
Architecture
Concrete ribs cradle brickwork walls at Bloco Arquitetos' Brasília residence
Concrete ribs extend across the brick walls of this house on the outskirts of Brasília, Brazil, which Bloco Arquitetos has designed as two pavilion-like structures linked by an outdoor path. More about Concrete ribs cradle brickwork walls at Bloco Arquitetos' Brasília residence
News
PETA awards IKEA, Habitat and Heal's for vegan design
IKEA, Habitat and Heal's are among the brands named in PETA's first Vegan Homeware Awards, which recognise the best cruelty-free designs for the home. More about PETA awards IKEA, Habitat and Heal's for vegan design
Latest Dezeen Mail features Jim Olson's revamped cabin and Philippe Starck's Olympic medals
Philippe Starck's divisible Paris 2024 Olympics medals and Jim Olson's recently updated cabin in Washington are both in the latest edition of Dezeen Mail, our weekly newsletter. Subscribe to Dezeen Mail ›
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News
V&A names Christopher Turner as new head of design, architecture and digital collections
London Design Biennale director Christopher Turner has been appointed to lead the architecture and design department at the V&A museum. More about V&A names Christopher Turner as new head of design, architecture and digital collections
Interiors
MNMA Studio gives São Paulo fashion store a stark makeover
There are barely any clothes in this minimal fashion boutique in São Paulo, which local firm MNMA Studio has expanded with a glass-fronted corridor to join its two sides. More about MNMA Studio gives São Paulo fashion store a stark makeover
Video
Architects can help to manage gentrification caused by projects like the High Line, says Liz Diller
Elizabeth Diller, one the architects behind the High Line, says the project's impact on New York real estate can teach architects "a really good lesson" on the need to manage gentrification in the second part of our exclusive video interview. More about Architects can help to manage gentrification caused by projects like the High Line, says Liz Diller
Design
Nixie Girl designed to make menstrual cup more accessible for teenagers
Northumbria University graduate Ailsa Inglis has created a menstrual cup aimed specifically at young girls, with the aim of normalising alternative period products. More about Nixie Girl designed to make menstrual cup more accessible for teenagers
Interiors
Jasper Morrison creates house-like layout for Tokyo's Good Design Store
Jasper Morrison's first interior design project in Japan is a Tokyo shop that mimics the layout of a typical house and garden. More about Jasper Morrison creates house-like layout for Tokyo's Good Design Store