News
RIBA launch pylon design competition
Dezeen Wire: the Royal Institute of British Architects in London have launched a competition to design new electricity pylons for the UK: More about RIBA launch pylon design competition
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Furniture
FALT.series by Tim Mackerodt
Designer Tim Mackerodt of Germany will show this lamp and stool made of folded concrete at DMY International Design Festival in Berlin next month. More about FALT.series by Tim Mackerodt
News
Issey Miyake appoint new designer for women's collection
Dezeen Wire: fashion brand Issey Miyake have appointed Yoshiyuki Miyamae as designer of their womenswear collection, following the departure of creative director Dai Fujiwara in February (see our earlier Dezeen Wire). More about Issey Miyake appoint new designer for women's collection
Architecture
Master Designer’s Garden Plot 6 by Martha Schwartz Partners
This garden, filled with a maze of grey brick arches interspersed with willow trees, has been completed by Martha Schwartz Partners as part of the 2011 Xi’an International Horticultural Expo currently taking place in China. More about Master Designer’s Garden Plot 6 by Martha Schwartz Partners
Design
Dezeen archive: children's furniture
Dezeen Archive: as the Training Dresser by Peter Bristol (top left) was one of our most debated recent stories, we have gathered all our stories from the Dezeen archives about children's furniture. See all the stories »
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Architecture
The Guangyun Entrance by Plasma Studio
This illuminated, webbed steel structure at the 2011 Xi’an International Horticultural Expo in China is the second project to be featured on Dezeen this week by London architects Plasma Studio. More about The Guangyun Entrance by Plasma Studio
Architecture
Dezeen archive: Shenzhen
Dezeen Archive: we've published a number of stories recently on projects in Shenzhen, including the series of movies we filmed at the 2009 Shenzhen & Hong Kong Architecture Biennale. Here's a roundup of all of the stories from the Dezeen archives. See all the stories »
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Architecture
EDP Foundation Cultural Centre by AL_A
Amanda Levete Architects have sent us these images of their proposals for a new cultural centre in Lisbon with a roof that spirals around from the existing riverfront pathway. More about EDP Foundation Cultural Centre by AL_A
Architecture
Alphabet Building by MVRDV
Dutch architects MVRDV have designed this creative industries office block in Amsterdam that has letters of the alphabet cut out of the facade. More about Alphabet Building by MVRDV
Design
Tapehook by Torafu Architects
Japanese designers Torafu Architects have designed a set of paper hooks that look like curled pieces of adhesive tape. More about Tapehook by Torafu Architects
Architecture
Cultural Complex Longgang District by Mecanoo
Dutch architects Mecanoo have won a competition to design a cultural centre in Shenzhen with this design composed of a row of overhanging red volumes. More about Cultural Complex Longgang District by Mecanoo
Design
Interview with Tord Boontje on RCA Intent show
In this movie we filmed in Milan last month, the Royal College of Art's head of design products Tord Boontje talks about the exhibition of student work presented at Ventura Lambrate and describes the themes and trends occupying young designers today. More about Interview with Tord Boontje on RCA Intent show
Architecture
The Creativity Pavilion by Plasma Studio
This pavilion by London architects Plasma Studio is located at the heart of the 2011 Xi’an International Horticultural Expo, which is currently taking place in China. More about The Creativity Pavilion by Plasma Studio
Interiors
Twister by 42 Architects for Topshop
London studio 42 architects have created an installation of spiralling black tubes for UK fashion retailer Topshop. More about Twister by 42 Architects for Topshop
Design
Skin Collection by Pepe Heykoop
Dutch designer Pepe Heykoop has created this collection of furniture by covering an assortment of old chairs in odd scraps of leather. More about Skin Collection by Pepe Heykoop
Architecture
2011 RIBA Awards winners announced
The Royal Institute of British Architects in London have announced 97 winners of this year’s RIBA Awards, including projects by Tony Fretton, David Chipperfield, MVRDV and Zaha Hadid Architects. More about 2011 RIBA Awards winners announced
Interiors
Sestosenso by Paul Cocksedge for BMW and FLOS
Milan 2011: visitors to an installation by London designer Paul Cocksedge at the Milan showroom of lighting brand Flos could view an animation of a BMW 6 Series car only by putting their heads inside a plastic lamp shade. More about Sestosenso by Paul Cocksedge for BMW and FLOS
Love Japan – a design auction at Clerkenwell Design Week
Dezeen is one of many London design businesses supporting Love Japan - a design auction taking place at Clerkenwell Design Week next week to raise money for Shigeru Ban Architects’ evacuation centre project, which is helping people made homeless by the recent earthquake in Japan. More about Love Japan – a design auction at Clerkenwell Design Week
Architecture
The Hepworth Wakefield by David Chipperfield Architects
The Hepworth Wakefield gallery designed by David Chipperfield Architects opens to the public this Saturday. More about The Hepworth Wakefield by David Chipperfield Architects
Interiors
St Hilaire church in Melle by Mathieu Lehanneur
French designer Mathieu Lehanneur has added stacked layers of white marble to create a podium in this Romanesque church in France. More about St Hilaire church in Melle by Mathieu Lehanneur