News
Grohe brothers to step down from Hansgrohe
Philippe and Richard Grohe are to leave their management roles at Hansgrohe SE, the company their grandfather founded 115 years ago. More about Grohe brothers to step down from Hansgrohe
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Architecture
Dinosaur egg museum in China features bamboo-textured walls
Chimney-shaped skylights spotlight dinosaur eggs inside this museum with craggily textured concrete walls at China's Qinglong Mountain Geopark. More about Dinosaur egg museum in China features bamboo-textured walls
Design
Seven shocking sights at the Istanbul Design Biennial 2016
The evolution of the human body is one of the major topics of this year's Istanbul Design Biennial, with exhibits ranging from a cyborg skeleton to a brain in a book. Dezeen editor Amy Frearson has selected seven of the most provocative examples. More about Seven shocking sights at the Istanbul Design Biennial 2016
Job of the day: senior urban designer at OMA
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is for a French-speaking urban designer at OMA in Rotterdam, where the Dutch firm recently completed the pixellated steel and glass Timmerhuis. Read more stories on OMA or browse more architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
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News
Aitor Throup named creative director of G-Star RAW
British designer Aitor Throup has been announced as G-Star Raw's new creative director, following three years as a creative consultant to the brand. More about Aitor Throup named creative director of G-Star RAW
Design
Pedrali presents furniture for contemporary workspaces at Orgatec 2016
Dezeen promotion: Italian brand Pedrali presents office furniture designed to create more effective open-plan workplaces at this year's Orgatec trade show in Cologne. More about Pedrali presents furniture for contemporary workspaces at Orgatec 2016
Architecture
Concrete house by Marte.Marte Architects features pool with views of Rhine Valley
A slender swimming pool runs along one side of this concrete house in western Austria by Marte.Marte Architects, offering bathers views towards the Rhine Valley. More about Concrete house by Marte.Marte Architects features pool with views of Rhine Valley
Design
Doshi Levien creates furniture collection for high-street retailer John Lewis
London studio Doshi Levien has created a furniture range for John Lewis that it hopes will bridge the divide between high-end design and the high street. More about Doshi Levien creates furniture collection for high-street retailer John Lewis
Architecture
Organic food plant by Arch Studio references China's hutong housing
This organic food-processing plant in China's Hebei Province has been designed by Beijing practice Arch Studio as a series of individual buildings set around courtyards. More about Organic food plant by Arch Studio references China's hutong housing
Interiors
Naturehumaine adds sculptural black and yellow staircase to historic Montreal home
Canadian studio Naturehumaine has transformed a 1930s brick building into a contemporary home featuring a sculptural stairway that brings a "vibrant tone to the project". More about Naturehumaine adds sculptural black and yellow staircase to historic Montreal home
Architecture
David Adjaye's firm to masterplan San Francisco shipyard revitalisation
British firm Adjaye Associates has announced that it will serve as masterplan architect for the redevelopment of The San Francisco Shipyard neighbourhood. More about David Adjaye's firm to masterplan San Francisco shipyard revitalisation
Video
10 of the most popular architecture movies on Dezeen
From a soaring helicopter flight over a finished Sagrada Família to a time-lapse that compresses three years of construction into 30 seconds, here are the 10 most popular architecture movies from Dezeen's Facebook page. More about 10 of the most popular architecture movies on Dezeen
Design
Kodak releases Ektra smartphone targeted at photographers
American imaging company Kodak is venturing into the smartphone market with a handset that puts photographic capabilities first. More about Kodak releases Ektra smartphone targeted at photographers
News
Brexit could damage UK's world-class theatre industry say stage designers
Brexit: without free movement of international stage designers and students, the UK risks losing its status as a world leader in theatre, according to the Society of British Theatre Designers. More about Brexit could damage UK's world-class theatre industry say stage designers
News
Marc Newson and Jony Ive to design Christmas tree
Apple's Jonathan Ive and industrial designer Marc Newson will create the annual Christmas tree for luxury London hotel Claridge's. More about Marc Newson and Jony Ive to design Christmas tree
Architecture
Emre Arolat expands Turkey's Yalikavak Palmarina for megayacht owners
A+Awards: the next in our series of winners from this year's Architizer A+Awards is Emre Arolat Architecture's restoration and expansion of facilities for wealthy visitors at a Turkish marina. More about Emre Arolat expands Turkey's Yalikavak Palmarina for megayacht owners
Architecture
Zaha Hadid Architects unveils archaeology centre for Saudi Arabia
Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed its winning design for the Urban Heritage Administration Centre, a preservation centre for a UNESCO-protected site in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. More about Zaha Hadid Architects unveils archaeology centre for Saudi Arabia
Interview
IKEA Foundation CEO says adapting refugee shelter is "like playing with Lego"
Better Shelter is the latest IKEA product to be hacked, according to the head of the company's charitable foundation, who told Dezeen the modular refugee cabin is now being used to create doctors' surgeries and schools. More about IKEA Foundation CEO says adapting refugee shelter is "like playing with Lego"
Technology
BIG teaser video reveals Hyperloop plans for Abu Dhabi and Dubai
In this exclusive video from BIG, partner Jakob Lange discusses how its plans for a Hyperloop high-speed transportation system between Abu Dhabi and Dubai will transform how people live. More about BIG teaser video reveals Hyperloop plans for Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Design
Viktor & Rolf shows two decades of work in first Australian exhibition
More than 35 haute couture pieces from the archive of Dutch fashion designers Viktor & Rolf feature in an exhibition at Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria. More about Viktor & Rolf shows two decades of work in first Australian exhibition