Opinion
"A golden age of architectural drawing awaits"
The advent of 3D-modelling software may not spell the end for architectural drawing after all, says Owen Hopkins. More about "A golden age of architectural drawing awaits"
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Architecture
Serpentine Pavilion glows at night to "attract people to come and celebrate" says Diébédo Francis Kéré
In an exclusive Dezeen movie, Berlin-based architect Diébédo Francis Kéré explains how the colour of his Serpentine Pavilion and the way it lights up at night reference his childhood in Burkina Faso. More about Serpentine Pavilion glows at night to "attract people to come and celebrate" says Diébédo Francis Kéré
News
Architects propose seven ways to reinvigorate the Los Angeles river
Colourful playgrounds, undulating pathways and a spot for kayaking are among the proposals made by seven architecture firms to revitalise areas along the Los Angeles river. More about Architects propose seven ways to reinvigorate the Los Angeles river
News
WeWork pledges $20 million to support emerging designers and entrepreneurs
Dezeen promotion: co-working company WeWork is running a year-long awards programme, the Creator Awards, to support talented individuals and organisations in the creative industries. More about WeWork pledges million to support emerging designers and entrepreneurs
Architecture
dRMM builds Oldham Maggie's Centre around a courtyard with rippling glass walls
A courtyard with undulating glass walls descends from the base of the stilted wooden structure of this Maggie's Centre for cancer care in Oldham, England, which has been designed by London studio dRMM. More about dRMM builds Oldham Maggie's Centre around a courtyard with rippling glass walls
Design
Zaha Hadid Design collaborates with Perrin Paris for range of cuffed clutch bags
Zaha Hadid Design and leather brand Perrin Paris have created a limited-edition collection of clutch bags that feature sculptural metal cuffs. More about Zaha Hadid Design collaborates with Perrin Paris for range of cuffed clutch bags
Job of the day: Part-II architectural assistant at Matheson Whiteley
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a Part-II architectural assistant at Matheson Whiteley, which worked with BDG Architecture + Design to create offices in London's Sea Containers House. More ›
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Architecture
UNStudio completes Shanghai shopping centre covered in diamond shapes
Tessellating diamonds create an intricate grid of solid and void across the facade of this shopping centre that Dutch firm UNStudio has completed in Shanghai. More about UNStudio completes Shanghai shopping centre covered in diamond shapes
Architecture
Brett Farrow converts auto body shop into restaurant complex in Southern California
American architect Brett Farrow has used cedar, steel and large expanses of glass to transform a shabby car repair facility into a lively venue for working, dining and sipping cocktails. More about Brett Farrow converts auto body shop into restaurant complex in Southern California
Architecture
Leo A Daly designs Maryland campus to help US intelligence agencies communicate better
Architect Leo A Daly has overhauled an office complex just outside of Washington DC, creating a verdant campus that aims to foster cooperation among 16 American intelligence agencies. More about Leo A Daly designs Maryland campus to help US intelligence agencies communicate better
Video
Drone footage captures Diébédo Francis Kéré's Serpentine Pavilion 2017
Diébédo Francis Kéré's wooden pavilion is captured from above in this drone footage shot by Dezeen at the Serpentine Pavilion 2017 press preview this morning in London. More about Drone footage captures Diébédo Francis Kéré's Serpentine Pavilion 2017
Design
Structure grown from "mushroom sausages" shows potential for zero-waste architecture
Brunel University student Aleksi Vesaluoma has developed a technique for using mushroom mycelium as an environmentally friendly construction material. More about Structure grown from "mushroom sausages" shows potential for zero-waste architecture
Architecture
Diébédo Francis Kéré's Serpentine Pavilion photographed by Jim Stephenson
These images by architectural photographer Jim Stephenson offer an in-depth look at this year's Serpentine Pavilion, an indigo-blue structure designed by Burkinabe architect Diébédo Francis Kéré. More about Diébédo Francis Kéré's Serpentine Pavilion photographed by Jim Stephenson
Design
Now live! Dezeen and Samsung launch €30,000 competition to rethink the TV stand
Dezeen promotion: Dezeen and Samsung Electronics are now accepting entries for a competition to design an innovative stand for the brand's new QLED TV. More about Now live! Dezeen and Samsung launch €30,000 competition to rethink the TV stand
Comments
"Tower blocks have been left vulnerable to rapidly spreading fires"
Readers are expressing anger over revelations that cladding used in the renovation of Grenfell Tower was low-cost and flammable in this week's comments update, and raising concerns over the condition of similar post-war high-rises in the UK. More about "Tower blocks have been left vulnerable to rapidly spreading fires"
Architecture
Diébédo Francis Kéré unveils tree-inspired Serpentine Pavilion with central waterfall
Burkinabe architect Diébédo Francis Kéré has unveiled this year's Serpentine Pavilion, an indigo-blue structure with a latticed canopy and a courtyard at its centre that will be transformed into a waterfall when it rains. More about Diébédo Francis Kéré unveils tree-inspired Serpentine Pavilion with central waterfall
Design
Anish Kapoor explores "urgent times" with Destierro installation
Anish Kapoor has continued to explore the power of pigment by transforming a room into a bright red landscape based on the unseen borders that separate the modern world. More about Anish Kapoor explores "urgent times" with Destierro installation
Architecture
Architects unveil energy-themed pavilions at Astana Expo 2017
The Astana Expo opened to the public last week in the Kazakhstani capital. These images by architectural photographer Paul Raftery reveal the myriad pavilions on display, including the UK offering designed by Asif Khan and Brian Eno. More about Architects unveil energy-themed pavilions at Astana Expo 2017
Technology
Yves Behar looks to loungewear for design of sleep-aiding Dreem headband
For his project with Silicon Valley start-up Rythm, industrial designer Yves Behar had to make a computer comfortable enough for restless sleepers to wear on their heads overnight. More about Yves Behar looks to loungewear for design of sleep-aiding Dreem headband
Job of the day: Part-I architectural assistant at Nimtim Architects
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a Part-I architectural assistant at Nimtim Architects in London, which recently added a pergola-like extension to a 1950s house in south London. More ›
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