Design
Nendo creates bespoke drawing desk for Japanese cartoonist
This asymmetric workstation was designed specifically by Nendo for left-handed Japanese cartoonist Yūsei Matsui. More about Nendo creates bespoke drawing desk for Japanese cartoonist
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Dezeen's updated Pinterest board features London's best house extensions
The 24 homes shortlisted for this year's Don't Move, Improve! awards have just been revealed, so we've updated our London house extensions board. New additions include a playful renovation of a 1960s council house and a home that pairs concrete with blue paintwork. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
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Architecture
Charred wood boards clad New York pool house by General Assembly
New York design studio General Assembly has added a pool house to a property on Shelter Island, cladding the exterior of the small structure with blackened timber siding. More about Charred wood boards clad New York pool house by General Assembly
Interiors
Bajet Giramé Architects reconfigures 1970s Barcelona apartment for retired couple
When renovating this apartment in Barcelona, Bajet Giramé Architects stripped it back to reveal the building's 1970s architectural features. More about Bajet Giramé Architects reconfigures 1970s Barcelona apartment for retired couple
Interiors
Aboim Inglez Arquitectos overhauls 1930s apartment in Lisbon with wooden parquet and grey marble
Portuguese studio Aboim Inglez Arquitectos has updated a 1930s apartment in Lisbon with patterned parquet floors, grey marble surfaces, custom furniture and a new sun room. More about Aboim Inglez Arquitectos overhauls 1930s apartment in Lisbon with wooden parquet and grey marble
Music video
Dog and duck go on a date in Kakkmaddafakka's Lilac music video
An anthropomorphised dog and duck embark on a summer fling in the city of Bergen in Kakkmaddafakka's new music video, which was directed by Carlín Díaz. More about Dog and duck go on a date in Kakkmaddafakka's Lilac music video
Architecture
Studio Wet adds curved extension with ribbed details to 1950s house in Seville
Featuring curved corners and ribbed details, this extension to a Seville house was designed by local architects Studio Wet to create a large living room and kitchen adjoining the garden. More about Studio Wet adds curved extension with ribbed details to 1950s house in Seville
This week on Dezeen
This week, Rem Koolhaas and Peter Eisenman spoke out about Donald Trump
This week, Rem Koolhaas expressed his lack of surprise at Donald Trump's sweep to victory while Peter Eisenman revealed that he had previously been "tricked" by the US president-elect. More about This week, Rem Koolhaas and Peter Eisenman spoke out about Donald Trump
Design
Nacho Carbonell fills Paris gallery with giant cocooned lamps
Tables and chairs merge into tree-like mesh forms in the work of Spanish designer Nacho Carbonell, who is showing several new pieces at Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Paris. More about Nacho Carbonell fills Paris gallery with giant cocooned lamps
Architecture
Atelier l'Abri designs Canadian cabin for carpenter to build himself
A young carpenter who wished to build his own residence was the client for this modest project by Atelier l'Abri, located in Quebec's Eastern Townships. More about Atelier l'Abri designs Canadian cabin for carpenter to build himself
Architecture
Hollwich Kushner and Handel Architects complete Jersey City skyscraper with gridded white facades
Architects Hollwich Kushner and Handel Architects have completed an apartment tower in New Jersey, with a rectangular form and gridded windows similar to the 432 Park Avenue skyscraper in nearby Manhattan. More about Hollwich Kushner and Handel Architects complete Jersey City skyscraper with gridded white facades
Interiors
10 popular interiors from Dezeen's Pinterest boards featuring Pantone's colour of the year
This week, Pantone named Greenery as its colour of 2017. To celebrate, we've rounded up the best examples of interiors featuring the tangy yellow-green hue from Dezeen's Pinterest boards. More about 10 popular interiors from Dezeen's Pinterest boards featuring Pantone's colour of the year
Interview
New York's latest skyscrapers are "disrespectful to the whole city" says Richard Meier
New York is losing its character to a new wave of skyscrapers according to architect Richard Meier, who has also revealed he would consider working for US president-elect Donald Trump. More about New York's latest skyscrapers are "disrespectful to the whole city" says Richard Meier
Design
Competition: win a copy of London Underground designer Edward Johnston's lettering book
Dezeen has teamed up with independent publisher D&B Books to give away five copies of a lettering book by Edward Johnston, the graphic designer famous for his work on the London Underground. More about Competition: win a copy of London Underground designer Edward Johnston's lettering book
2016 review
Dezeen's top 10 architecture and design quotes of 2016
Dezeen managing editor Olivia Mull picks the quotes that sum up the year in architecture and design, covering untimely deaths, Patrik Schumacher's calls to scrap social housing, and Kanye West's foray into flat-pack furniture. More about Dezeen's top 10 architecture and design quotes of 2016
News
Paul Revere Williams becomes first black architect to receive AIA Gold Medal
The American Institute of Architects has this year bestowed its highest honour on the late Paul Revere Williams, who is the first African American to receive the award. More about Paul Revere Williams becomes first black architect to receive AIA Gold Medal
Design
Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2016: foodies
We've selected 12 perfect gifts for food lovers and cooking enthusiasts in the latest of our series of Christmas gift guides, including a hand-engraved whisky decanter and David Chipperfield-designed crockery. More about Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2016: foodies
News
Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and Leo Villareal win London bridge light contest
American light artist Leo Villareal and London architects Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands have won a competition to create a series of light installations for bridges on London's River Thames. More about Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and Leo Villareal win London bridge light contest
Architecture
Slovenian holiday home by Prima features glass, larch and aluminium walls
A pair of gabled blocks nestle into a snow-covered slope in a Slovenian ski resort to form this holiday home by Ljubljana studio Prima. More about Slovenian holiday home by Prima features glass, larch and aluminium walls
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Design "enhances our economy and our global reputation" says UK culture minister
UK culture minister Matt Hancock has praised the UK's architects and designers, describing the sector as "vitally important to our future as an outward looking, creative nation". More about Design "enhances our economy and our global reputation" says UK culture minister