News
Design industry is 73 per cent white, finds AIGA survey
A survey of design industry demographics has found that almost three quarters of designers are white. More about Design industry is 73 per cent white, finds AIGA survey
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Holl, Libeskind and Snøhetta strongly condemn Trump's travel restrictions
Steven Holl has called for the impeachment of Donald Trump, while Daniel Libeskind has described the US president's recently imposed travel restrictions as "an affront to our freedom and core values". More about Holl, Libeskind and Snøhetta strongly condemn Trump's travel restrictions
Architecture
Architecturefirm perches black country home on forested hilltop in Virginia
This modern vacation dwelling by US studio Architecturefirm consists of three rectilinear volumes arranged on a bluff "like a scattered group of stones around a campfire". More about Architecturefirm perches black country home on forested hilltop in Virginia
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American architects richer than European counterparts, salary survey reveals
Architects, engineers and construction professionals working in North America earn far more than those in Europe, according to a new global salary survey. More about American architects richer than European counterparts, salary survey reveals
Comments
"How many Holocaust memorials does the world need?"
Readers are debating whether a new Holocaust memorial for London is necessary – after David Adjaye, Zaha Hadid Architects and Daniel Libeskind revealed competing designs – in this week's comments update. More about "How many Holocaust memorials does the world need?"
Architecture
Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers share Centre Pompidou photographs on 40th anniversary
Archive photography from the offices of Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers shows the dramatic inside-out form of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, which is celebrating its 40th birthday. More about Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers share Centre Pompidou photographs on 40th anniversary
Opinion
"Augmented reality heralds the abolition of architectural practice as we know it"
Augmented reality could lead to a dystopian world where everyone is trapped by their own views. It's up to architects to set them free, argues Owen Hopkins in his first Opinion column for Dezeen. More about "Augmented reality heralds the abolition of architectural practice as we know it"
Architecture
SCI-Arc renews full-tuition scholarship for European architecture students
Dezeen promotion: the Southern California Institute of Architecture has extended its full scholarship for a European architecture student to study a masters at the university in Los Angeles. More about SCI-Arc renews full-tuition scholarship for European architecture students
Interiors
Wooden walkway traverses OVH office interior by Pierre Thibault
This remodelled office interior by Atelier Pierre Thibault is divided by a long wood-clad walkway, dotted with spaces for vegetation and socialising. More about Wooden walkway traverses OVH office interior by Pierre Thibault
Design
Tucker Viemeister proposes Nazi-style logo for Donald Trump
American industrial designer Tucker Viemeister has designed a logo for Donald Trump based on Nazi insignia to reflect the billionaire's "racist hate mongering". More about Tucker Viemeister proposes Nazi-style logo for Donald Trump
News
Foster + Partners reveals cascading tower complex for Mecca pilgrims
Foster + Partners has won a competition for a complex of stepped towers in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, providing accommodation for pilgrims en route to the world's largest mosque. More about Foster + Partners reveals cascading tower complex for Mecca pilgrims
Design
Nils Holger Moormann creates space-saving living cube for micro apartments
This unit containing sleeping, eating and working areas was designed by Nils Holger Moormann for those living in micro apartments. More about Nils Holger Moormann creates space-saving living cube for micro apartments
Interiors
Contemporary furniture and richly textured fabrics update "vanilla" home in Hampstead
London-based studio Black & Milk has used a neutral colour scheme with rich textures to upgrade the interior of a property completed last year in London's Hampstead. More about Contemporary furniture and richly textured fabrics update "vanilla" home in Hampstead
Architecture
Sprayed polyurethane lends rocky appearance to orchard house by Šépka Architekti
A small concrete stalk supports the bulbous form of this unconventional home by Czech practice Šépka Architekti, which stands in a steeply sloping orchard on the outskirts of Prague. More about Sprayed polyurethane lends rocky appearance to orchard house by Šépka Architekti
Job of the day: project manager at London Design Biennale
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a project manager at the London Design Biennale, which last year showcased projects by Konstantin Grcic, Fernando Romero, and Barber and Osgerby (pictured) at Somerset House. More ›
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Design
Constance Guisset designs puffed-up plates for Moustache
These plates by Constance Guisset have the illusion of being soft and malleable, but they are actually solid ceramic. More about Constance Guisset designs puffed-up plates for Moustache
Architecture
BAMO creates homely interiors with courtyard views for Argentinian law firm
A warm palette of wood and concrete lends a domestic feel to these offices for a law firm in the Argentinian town of Monte Buey. More about BAMO creates homely interiors with courtyard views for Argentinian law firm
Architecture
Four volumes join at the centre of black Quebec home by Alain Carle
Alain Carle Architecte has completed a home in rural Quebec made up of a cluster of blackened-wood volumes that step down the sloping site. More about Four volumes join at the centre of black Quebec home by Alain Carle
Architecture
Elliott + Associates wraps Chesapeake car park in white fins
A+Awards: vertical fins clad this Architizer A+Award-winning car park in Oklahoma City to disguise its function by day but reveal the vehicles inside at night. More about Elliott + Associates wraps Chesapeake car park in white fins
Technology
Piaggio introduces Gita personal cargo droid that follows you around
The company behind the Vespa scooter has made its first move into autonomous transportation with a robotic personal helper that carries your belongings for you. More about Piaggio introduces Gita personal cargo droid that follows you around