Architecture
Indian architect Charles Correa dies aged 84
Charles Correa, described as "India's greatest architect", has died following a short illness. More about Indian architect Charles Correa dies aged 84
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Architecture
Zurich building by E2A incorporates the facade of a century-old warehouse
Swiss studio E2A infilled the facade of an old Zurich warehouse to create this rehearsal space for the city's opera house, before tacking a 60-metre-high apartment block onto one side (+ slideshow). More about Zurich building by E2A incorporates the facade of a century-old warehouse
Design
Patricia Urquiola adds grid-based patterns to architectural glass
NeoCon 2015: Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola has added colourful geometric patterns to sheets of architectural glass for Chicago company Skyline Design (+ slideshow). More about Patricia Urquiola adds grid-based patterns to architectural glass
Architecture
Tom Kundig's Studhorse is a rural retreat for both snowy winters and scorching summers
The mountain landscape of Washington's Methow Valley is the setting for this family retreat, conceived by architect Tom Kundig as four structures arranged "like a little campground" around a big rock (+ slideshow). More about Tom Kundig's Studhorse is a rural retreat for both snowy winters and scorching summers
Design
Designers of the Future reveal interactive jellyfish and tools for space exploration
Design Miami/Basel 2015: the winners of this year's Designers of the Future Award have unveiled objects and installations including a set of tools for exploring a fictional crystal planet at Design Miami/Basel (+ slideshow). More about Designers of the Future reveal interactive jellyfish and tools for space exploration
Design
Cullen Projects builds glowing perforated boxes for London menswear shows
Lights projected through perforated boxes illuminated a space designed by Cullen Projects to host fashion shows during London Collections: Men (+ slideshow). More about Cullen Projects builds glowing perforated boxes for London menswear shows
Architecture
Daniel Libeskind plans three angular skyscrapers for Rome
After the Walkie Talkie, here is a trio of Trimphones: New York-based architect Daniel Libeskind has unveiled designs for three towers to be built near the new AS Roma football stadium, with the tallest reaching 220 metres in height (+ slideshow). More about Daniel Libeskind plans three angular skyscrapers for Rome
Comments
"A new typology in vertical living?"
Comments update: readers have been discussing the use of irregularly stacked boxes in architectural projects this week, responding to the first images of Ole Scheeren's Vancouver skyscraper design and BIG's proposal for the Two World Trade Center site in New York. Read more on these and the other most commented stories on Dezeen. More about "A new typology in vertical living?"
Design
"The Star Wars poster is ultimately a piece of shit" says Stefan Sagmeister
Interview: maverick graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister explains why he thinks that record cover designs will always be superior to film posters in this exclusive interview (+ transcript + slideshow). More about "The Star Wars poster is ultimately a piece of shit" says Stefan Sagmeister
Architecture
Foster + Partners adds a new winery to the Château Margaux estate
Foster + Partners has added a glass-fronted winery framed by tree-shaped columns to the historic Château Margaux wine estate outside Bordeaux (+ slideshow). More about Foster + Partners adds a new winery to the Château Margaux estate
Architecture
Governors Island pavilions will be recycled to create shade for people and homes for oysters
These two pavilions that have been constructed on New York's Governors Island aim to be more than just eye-catching temporary structures – at the end of the summer they will be recycled to make chandeliers, sun canopies and oyster beds (+ slideshow). More about Governors Island pavilions will be recycled to create shade for people and homes for oysters
Architecture
M-Arquitectos renovates and extends thermal baths on a volcanic Portuguese island
M-Arquitectos has upgraded a popular thermal bathing attraction on Portugal's São Miguel Island with a new timber-clad visitors' centre and a pair of stone-lined pools (+ slideshow). More about M-Arquitectos renovates and extends thermal baths on a volcanic Portuguese island
Design
Investindustrial adds B&B Italia to its growing portfolio of design brands
Business news: Investindustrial, the Italian investment firm that last year bought a controlling stake in lighting brand Flos, has acquired a majority share of furniture company B&B Italia. More about Investindustrial adds B&B Italia to its growing portfolio of design brands
Interiors
Dandelion-inspired columns create curved arches inside Beijing toy shop by Penda
A network of columns and arches frame this toy shop and cafe inside a retail development in Beijing, referencing the mascot for the shopping centre – a dandelion seedling named Toby (+ movie). More about Dandelion-inspired columns create curved arches inside Beijing toy shop by Penda
Furniture
Jorge Penadés creates furniture from waste leather
Spanish designer Jorge Penadés has moulded together shredded leather and natural bone glue to create pieces of furniture (+ slideshow). More about Jorge Penadés creates furniture from waste leather
Architecture
Treetop holiday home by Narein Perera stands between a rubber plantation and a jungle
Raised up by a framework of slender steel supports, this wooden holiday home offers a unique vantage point over a Sri Lankan rubber plantation and the jungle beyond (+ slideshow). More about Treetop holiday home by Narein Perera stands between a rubber plantation and a jungle
Furniture
PearsonLloyd's office furniture for Teknion encourages workers to get more intimate
NeoCon 2015: London studio PearsonLloyd's latest collection of office furniture includes a double seat where you can sit "as close as you can get to a co-worker without HR having to get involved" (+ slideshow). More about PearsonLloyd's office furniture for Teknion encourages workers to get more intimate
Design
Craig Green constructs giant fabric veils for Spring Summer 2016 fashion collection
Sheets of fabric draped over rectangular wooden frames shrouded models during London designer Craig Green's Spring Summer 2016 menswear show. More about Craig Green constructs giant fabric veils for Spring Summer 2016 fashion collection
Architecture
Zaha Hadid proposes a pair of tapered towers for Australia's Gold Coast
Zaha Hadid has designed her second set of skyscrapers for Australia – a pair of sinuous towers that will be constructed beside the harbour in Gold Coast, Queensland. More about Zaha Hadid proposes a pair of tapered towers for Australia's Gold Coast
Design
Dezeen readers receive 25 per cent off Designs of the Year exhibition tickets
Dezeen promotion: Dezeen has teamed up with London's Design Museum to give readers a 25 per cent discount on tickets for this year's Designs of the Year exhibition (+ slideshow). More about Dezeen readers receive 25 per cent off Designs of the Year exhibition tickets